Posted by Monica on May 23, 2013 -
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It’s not only the newest, but may be the most engaging and compelling iteration yet of a number of new jewelry sites. Shopbevel takes the crowd-sourcing design idea, and applies it to fashion jewelry. Emerging jewelry designers show their designs on the site, the community votes, and the winning designs get manufactured in a limited [...]
Posted by Monica on May 16, 2013 -
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Every once in a while I see a designer working in fashion jewelry with a particularly deft hand. Someone who has their finger on the pulse of what is going on trend-wise–true to fashion–but who also has a sense of refinement and elegance…
Posted by Monica on March 19, 2013 -
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While in New York City recently for the Women’s Jewelry Association In The Know conference, I paid a visit to an interesting store in Nolita. Lost Wax Studio is an innovative approach to retail that you should drop by if you have a chance. In a charming storefront at 171 Elizabeth Street, you can often [...]
Posted by Monica on March 12, 2013 -
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Serpents have long been a popular motif in jewelry. The duality of fascination and fear keeps snakes recurring in jewelry, from ancient times to the present. Snakes have represented fertility, rebirth, immortality, desire, and eternity. No matter what they represent…
Posted by Monica on February 26, 2013 -
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If you have been coveting anything from recent features, like the Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, now is your chance to buy it ON SALE from Greenwich Jewelers. Located in downtown New York City, this retailer is one of my favorites in the country…
Posted by Monica on November 26, 2012 -
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It’s fairly remarkable when a jewelry designer can say they have been around for 35 years. It is even more remarkable to be a fashionable, on-trend designer and celebrate that anniversary. LAGOS not only celebrates 35 years in jewelry design…
Posted by Monica on November 6, 2012 -
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I am so thrilled to announce an exciting jewelry giveaway sponsored by Fragments.com! One lucky reader is going to WIN a $750 Gift Card to Fragments.com to apply towards any piece of jewelry on their website!
Posted by Monica on October 21, 2012 -
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Ahhh, New York City. I kind of can’t get enough. I just got back from a whirlwind trip to see some new designers and favorite people there.
Here’s a jewelry insider view of three days in NYC…
Posted by Monica on July 21, 2012 -
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Fragments, the trend-setting retailer and jewelry showroom in New York City, just unveiled their brand, shiny new website this week at www.Fragments.com. I have spent some time on the site this week…
Posted by Monica on December 3, 2011 -
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It is only human that people want to give a gift that is meaningful and deeply personal. That’s why jewelry works so well as a gift. Jewelry that is personalized, through initials, dates or other means…