Necklaces
Have some old outfits that need refreshing? The quickest way to bring them back to life is with an eye-catching collar. This coral-shaped design from Kara Ross (on Kara Ross for $315) was crafted out of slick black resin and wrapped it in gold-plating and crystals. Toss it over a your favorite white t-shirt, slip [...]
When Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry collection went up for auction at Christie’s in late 2011, Bulgari bought up $20 million worth of their creations. Smart move – the value of pieces rapidly appreciated in the actress’ keeping. This summer they will exhibit several of these special gems in honor of the 50th anniversary of Taylor’s film [...]
In addition to being Jewel Snobs, Tina and I are both Mom Snobs, and since Mother’s Day is the most important gift giving time of the year, we both wanted to offer up some ideas. No matter what extravagant gift she tells you to get her, all mom really wants is to know she is [...]
Mom is always sitting on the sidelines cheering us on. It’s high time we let her shine, and what better way than in the season’s must-have gold jewels?? I always have my Vita Fede close at hand (or more likely, on hand!). Right now my favorite of piece is Cubo Eclipse Bracelet (on Vita Fede [...]
The Punk Shop section of Moda Operandi is my new obsession. I’m dying to see the MET’s “Punk: Chaos to Couture” exhibition (running from May 9th – August 14th) – these jewels will have to get me through until then. I would never get a tattoo like the VBH Black Diamond Tattoo Band ($8,250), but [...]
This spring is all about excess. After a long, drab winter, it’s time to break out the biggest and the best jewels. Clusters of colorful gems, chains by the foot, and an abundance of sparkle the likes of which hasn’t seen since the glittering Jazz Era. If you’re not rocking at least ¾ of the [...]
