Archive for the ‘jewelry’ Category

Ode to a Simple Wedding Band

In my recent interview with the amazing Wendy Brandes, she mentioned that she never wears jewelry around the house for reasons that she outlines in a blog post here. Which is funny, because I never wear jewelry around home either. So two people with jewelry as their passion and raison d’être both share a similar [...]

Designer Spotlight: An Interview with Jewelry Designer Wendy Brandes

I have been stalking, I mean, following jewelry designer Wendy Brandes for over 2 years now, ever since I typed “Jewelry Blog” into a search engine in 2008 and she came up as number 1 or 2…

Designer Spotlight: An Interview with Jewelry Designer evelynH

One of the more enjoyable idazzle.com perks is that I get to interview fantastic jewelry designers. I love getting a glimpse into their world…

Top 5 Engagement Ring Trends for 2010

Here are the Top 5 Trends for engagement ring designs that I have seen online, in stores, and on people’s hands…

A Visit to Greenwich Jewelers in New York City

On a recent trip to NYC, I had the distinct pleasure of visiting Greenwich Jewelers in Downtown Manhattan. I maintain a list of independent jewelry retailers across the country so that I can refer readers if they need help with jewelry…

Celebrate Mom: Jewelry Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

While I cringe a little at the nature of each new retail holiday replacing the last (February 15th? Sweep away that V-day merchandise and get the St. Patrick’s Day stuff out!), this is one Holiday that I can get behind. I mean, everyone knows that Mom…

When Faux is Your Friend

Everywhere I look, and I mean EVERYWHERE, there is a plethora of statement necklaces, huge pendant earrings, and giant rings. Sometimes all together. There is a “more is more” philosophy…

Why Buy Local?

My husband recently got me a gift of jewelry from a great local jeweler, and it reminded me of all the reasons it makes sense to buy local.

He got to actually look around a relatively large selection, and see the sparkle…

Proofs of Love

I have been reading this book lately, “The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin. It’s a chronicle of the author’s year spent researching and implementing resolutions to try and be happier with her life and the here-and-now…

Great Gift Ideas for Men: Cufflinks

I’ve done a few gift guides lately, but I can’t forget the guys! I know, every gift list for men has cufflinks, but what else besides a watch and maybe a wedding ring are guys going to wear…