April 12th, 2009
In collaboration with World Gold Council, Paulette and Denzel Washington, Susan Sarandon, Whoppi Goldberg, Rachel Ray, Christina Applegate, Debra Messing, and other celebrities have turned the lyrical and leafy into a golden opportunity for giving.
The ornaments are designed by a star who worked with a renowned jewelry designer, and each will be sold by […]
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March 16th, 2009
Pretty pink paper-chains on the Louis Vuitton runway last week in Paris. Mais, c’est un papier lune, Monsieur Jacobs…oui? Paper — pliable, light, communicative…what else do you know that has such similar characteristics? Jewelry that looks like it came from the stuff of trees, or even recycled newspapers; the concept has inspired studio artists. There […]
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March 12th, 2009
Circa 1980, gold and diamond “rivet” bracelet (privately owned), visit www.chartreusenewyork.com for other great examples!
There was a lot of bowing at the alter of the 1980s in Paris this past week. Well…if we are looking back to the era of the strong shoulder and glitz, there is something to be said about the jewelry too. […]
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March 4th, 2009
Jewelhistory.com is proud to announce the launch of our new stylist page. Just hit The Jewelry Stylist link above, and you will be transported to the page where advice, insight into new styling trends, and more are at your fingertips. Questions, comments (constructive and polite, please), as well as appreciation is encouraged!! Do you have […]
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March 2nd, 2009
What was so right about the Fall 2009 Marni runway in Milan (it’s Fashion Week there now) was not only the dusky palette and the eminently wearable silhouettes, but also the jewelry worn with it. Designer Consuelo Castiglioni balanced perfectly the proportions of those floral-bead-and-chain necklaces with the weight of her designs. Pairing jewelry this […]
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February 26th, 2009
And now for something completely different…London Fashion Week. With all the incredible studio jewelers in London, it would seem to be a natural fit for British designers to really personalize their looks with a few well chosen, or even custom-made, items. Not sure why more of them don’t — there was very little by way […]
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December 22nd, 2008
What do we do with black? The myriad of choices makes it seem so easy to accessorize, but somehow when you are standing in front of that mirror.…..well, I think we’ve all fought the good fight in the battle of doubt, haven’t we?
There are several ways to handle that dark canvas — and you need […]
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December 3rd, 2008
Yesterday I attended the preview of Van Cleef & Arpels’ newest collection, Les Jardins (The Gardens) at The Plaza in New York. The designs are inspired by our response to nature, and are divided into four separate landscape genres. The collection is a panorama of skill and ingenuity, and showcases what VCA does best.
Jardin de la […]
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November 21st, 2008
It must have something to do with a nest egg. The one I wish I’d been smart enough to put aside since our 401(k) began to molt. Still, there I was reviewing the beautifully rendered work of British metalsmiths, selecting three images for my post today, when I realized I was in bird land.
Self-taught and London-based […]
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November 19th, 2008
Cashmere is the new black in this year’s holiday catalogs. Sweaters, gloves, and hats in double-ply are presented in the stores like fresh apples at the grocer; there they are, front and center, ready to be picked up and paid for. To all these sweet, pragmatic profferings I reply with a heartfelt… Bah, Humbug! Jewelry […]
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