Fine Artisan Jewelry

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Megan Thorne

I met the truly lovely Megan Thorne at the Couture Jewelry Show. It is always a pleasure to get to know the designer behind the artful designs, and Megan was especially fun to talk to…

5 Years, WJA Awards for Excellence, and Why Words–and Jewelry–Matter

In a few days, I’ll be leaving for New York City for the Women’s Jewelry Association annual Gala on Monday, July 29th. This is a big event, especially this year, as WJA is celebrating their 30th anniversary (congrats, WJA!). So it would be fun and important to attend in any case…

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Wendy Yue

Wendy Yue makes jewelry designs that are like something from a dream. A world where lily pads are made up of layers of emeralds and tsavorites, fairies nod their heads in ombre sapphires, or an enchanted rose from a fairy tale wraps around your throat…

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Sydney Lynch

Sydney Lynch occupies the intersection where jewelry meets true sculpture. From the distilled essences of landscapes, to a suggested tribal layout of gems and patterns, Sydney…

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Colette Jewelry

Colette Steckel is having a moment. With an unprecedented collection just unveiled, and a Couture Design Award for diamond jewelry under $20,000, I’m so happy she’s fully in the spotlight!

WWMW (What Would Monica Wear)? Jewelry Show Edition

A group of my friends sometimes ask WWMW (What Would Monica Wear)? I am incredibly flattered, with a healthy dose of blushing self-consciousness. For instance…

Las Vegas Jewelry Shows: The People Edition

I’m experiencing a bit of withdrawal, now that I’m home from the JCK Show and Couture Jewelry Show. Jewelry so bright, each piece more impossibly beautiful than the next…

2013 Jewelry Trends: Body Jewelry, One-of-a-Kinds, Geometry, and Layers…

Fresh from the floor of the Couture Jewelry Show and JCK Show, here are the trends I documented: I saw lots of jewelry that mantles the human form…

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: JCK Rising Star Cornelia Goldsmith

Ask Cornelia Goldsmith what her favorite thing to design is. Go ahead. I dare you. I’m just warning you. It’s going to be a passionate response…

Las Vegas Sneak Peek at New Jewelry: Supreme Jewelry Cuff and Rings

I’m leaving for Las Vegas tomorrow for the Couture Jewelry Show and the JCK Jewelry Show. After all the months of planning and hard work, it’s show time! Leading up to the shows, no one works harder than the legions of independent jewelry designers…