Pearls

What I love most about traveling in Asia is the discovery of new designers. The latest trove of treasures to catch my eye: Venna, a line of eclectic necklaces designed by Central St. Martin graduate Patrick Wong. Applying an array of Swarovski crystals, punky chains, pearls, and beads, some in neon brights and others in [...]

I’m in a touristy mood lately. There is no beach vacation without coming home with some sort of seashell trinket. But just because I’m after beachcomber souvenirs doesn’t mean I’m interested in looking like a dorky adventurer. Instead of a typical and cheesy Waikiki puka-shell necklace, these pieces offer that same laidback surfside feel – [...]

Whether it’s fossilized walrus ivory, a tulip-carved white amethyst, or a melding of natural pearl and aquamarine, a bigger-than-Texas statement ring is key for the season. This isn’t the moment to fret about good taste or worry about subtlety (or lack thereof) – indulge yourself and invite the over-the-top to your fingertips. Monique Pean‘s Scrimshaw [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

I’ve got to admit: the name “ballcrusher” grabbed my attention. But what I didn’t expect to see was a jewel with such a threatening title – and a pretty awesome one, if you ask me – to be so feminine and pretty! That’s not to say these earrings by Solange Azagury-Partridge aren’t offbeat. Claws are, [...]