Fashion Jewelry

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…

More Jewelry Gift Ideas: Designer Jewelry Wishlist

I have done gift guides for jewelry essentials, and designer jewelry under $500. This is a wishlist for fine designer jewelry, whether for a gift, or maybe for yourself? I feel that these items…

Great Jewelry Gift Ideas: Designer Jewelry Under $500

I just did a jewelry gift guide for classic jewelry essentials, so now I am moving on to jewelry that has a fashion or designer focus, for less than $500. Any of these jewelry items would make a phenomenal gift…

An Interview with Jewelry Designer Shawn Warren

Shawn Warren is a talented jewelry designer from New York. If you don’t know about her yet, you should definitely pay attention to her name. Her jewelry is the secret weapon of celebrities…

Designer Spotlight: A Conversation with Irene Neuwirth

I had the pleasure of meeting Irene Neuwirth at a recent trunk show at Mario’s in Seattle, WA. A couple of things struck me at the event. First of all…

Fashionable, Affordable Freshwater Pearls

I have to admit, I’m a bit of a pearl junkie. There is just something about them: the luminous glow, all the gorgeous colors, the way they are classic and perfect with anything. There has never been a better time…

Handmade Gemstone Bead Jewelry from icandijewelry.com

I enjoy finding handmade jewelry made by artisans. I regularly mine Etsy.com for fresh designers to include in my posts. It’s important to support the artists out there…

Pin Up: A Few Fantastic Brooches

I had a conversation with a friend recently about brooches, otherwise known as pins. With all the cardigans lately, and Michelle Obama putting them back on the radar recently…

Heather Moore Sale at Gilt Groupe April 28th!

Heather Moore is one of the leading designers of personalized jewelry (see my recent post about personalized jewelry here). Her designs are going to be…