Posted by Monica on March 28, 2011 -
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Even if current jewelry design is quite modern, the materials are very ancient: most precious gems were discovered and used long ago in the age-old ritual of human adornment. So when a new gem is discovered…
Posted by Monica on March 7, 2011 -
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I get a lot of suggestions and submissions about new designers from a variety of sources. It’s what makes my job interesting. But every once in a while, I see something that makes me drop my boots off the desk…
Posted by Monica on December 14, 2010 -
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When I saw the stack of bangles in candy-colored gems in gold, I knew I was hooked. Kara Ackerman’s designs are a lot like the designer herself: fun, fresh, and arresting. I especially love how price-accessible her designs are…
Posted by Monica on November 22, 2010 -
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There is something very pure about the quality of the lines in the CALEO Fine Jewelry collections. A sophisticated sense of color and texture to be sure, but almost child-like in the way the shapes are outlined. Looking at this collection…
Posted by Monica on October 25, 2010 -
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Have you SEEN the fancy color diamond pieces by Christian Tse in publications like Town and Country, Martha Stewart Weddings and Engagement 101? I thought you should get a glimpse…
Posted by Monica on September 24, 2010 -
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Ok, so technically Herndon Heald isn’t just one jewelry designer. Herndon Heald is actually three talented individuals and their dedicated staff: Mark Herndon, Naomi Herndon, and Jeri Lynn Heald Ingram…
Posted by Monica on September 21, 2010 -
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It seems that every time I meet up with a group of busy women who know about my passion for jewelry, the talk turns to rings. Specifically, rings that are beautiful and don’t get in their way. No one wants to change their lifestyle…
Posted by Monica on August 11, 2010 -
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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…
Posted by Monica on August 2, 2010 -
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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…
Posted by Monica on May 17, 2010 -
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I have been ushered into an inner sanctum in the heart of the Diamond District of 47th St, NYC. And my life may never be the same. I first stumbled upon Leon Mege and his custom platinum ring designs online…