Necklaces
Alkemie Jewelry: Riveting Reincarnations
Alkemie’s jewels are unique – and not just because of their mysterious origins. For designers Dara Gerson and Ashley Lowengrub, their sense of whimsy is strong, and so is their love for the earth. The duo’s goal is “to do no harm,” so it’s no surprise animals and nature are a big theme in their [...]
Best of the Costume Institute Gala: Cindy and Cartier and Tiffany, Oh My!
While the Metropolitan Museum might have an vast collection of irreplaceable jewels from ancient Egypt to the Renaissance, there’s no doubt the sparkle spotted on the attendees of this week’s gala gave the collection a run for its money. Often called the “Oscars of the East Coast,” this year brought sparkle in spades. While some [...]
Anna Dello Russo x H&M: Excess for All
Who would ever imagine that the words “Anna Dello Russo” and “H&M” would be indelibly linked? Marking one of the ultimate high-low collaborations, the passionate fashion editor (she’s Editor-at-Large for Vogue Nippon and likely the most vivacious dresser in Milan) is teaming up with the High Street chain for an appropriately decadent line of accessories. [...]
Simone I. Smith “A Sweet Touch of Hope” Collection: Heart Candy
Lollipops just took on a profound new meaning. Simone I. Smith is not just the wife of a hip-hop star (though her husband, LL Cool J, launched her passion for jewels when he gave Simone her first pair of big “doorknocker” earrings back when she was 17), she’s a jewelry designer and cancer survivor. After [...]
Renee Lewis Diamond Anchor Pendant Necklace: Shelter From the Storm
The initial image of an anchor might seem kitsch, but this is a symbol with real symbolism! There’s a reason trend-master Kate Moss has a baby one tattooed on her wrist. Not only does an anchor keep a boat still in the water, it’s a heraldic symbol for hope. Seamen would use their anchor as [...]
Aurélie Bidermann Pre-Fall 2012 Collection: The City Meets the Sea
Aurélie Bidermann’s well-traveled life is reflected in her jewels. Remnants of her adventures in India, Japan, and Brazil (just look to her famed braided Do Brazil bracelet) are all abounding from the Parisian’s organic, hand-touched pieces. A lover of vintage clothing, she revels in mixing the past with the present – and it comes across [...]
Music-Festival Jewels: Get Your Rocks On
Every girl who calls herself carefree, young at heart, and a hot-to-trot music fan is currently in Indio, California for double-packed weekends of music, courtesy of Coachella, the most famous festival for miles. Even if you’re listening to your favorite band on your iPod and not in person, it’s the perfect time to pay homage [...]
Lanvin Chain Necklace with Eagle Pendant: Wind Beneath My Wings
Alber Elbaz certainly rang in the tenth anniversary of his brilliant stint at Lanvin with a bang. The current Lanvin woman is not just as feminine as she’s always been, she’s also tough as nails and bold at night. The eagle has become Lanvin’s symbol of the season, and the belts and bags are currently [...]
LAGOS Caviar Collection: Order Your Caviar to Wear
After experimenting in sculpting, drawing, and painting, Steven Lagos developed more than an appreciation for fine art. The now-master jeweler started his Lagos line in 1977. He cites the wearer of his jewels as “elegant, timeless, and classic.” Isn’t that what we all aspire to? The enticingly titled Caviar collection nails it. Tiny, decadent fish [...]
Fallon Jewelry Classique Long Pearl Necklace: Fifty Shades of Grey and Two Shades of Style
If you haven’t heard of the book Fifty Shades of Grey, get ready! Call it whatever you want (mommy porn, erotic romance, lusty chick-lit), this bestseller is grabbing the attention of housewives and power players alike. I’ll admit: I read it while I was in Miami recently, and despite the questionable caliber of the writing, [...]
