Posted by Monica on January 13, 2014 -
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As I was on my way to Africa to join the crew making Sharing the Rough, I had some thoughts about making a trip to Africa that was focused on the gem mining trade. I’ll be posting more about what I’ve actually experienced…
Posted by Monica on January 3, 2014 -
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I’m still a little in awe of how things and people came together for me, personally and professionally, in 2013. This past year, I interviewed and profiled no fewer than 17 jewelry designers…
Posted by Monica on December 20, 2013 -
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Zaiken Jewelry designer Malak Atut is a lot of things: mother, artist, wife, Vice President of the Contemporary Jewelry Design Group, my sometimes-dance partner. But this pendant and collection proves…
Posted by Monica on December 9, 2013 -
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What has my heart a-flutter these days? To say that I’m moderately off-balance about the body jewelry of Los Angeles jewelry designer Jacquie Aiche would be an understatement…
Posted by Monica on September 10, 2013 -
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A trend to watch this Fall is the creative Art Deco interpretations that some jewelry designers are inventing. I’m calling it post-Deco. This new body jewelry by Colette Steckel exemplifies this trend, plus my current preoccupation for jewelry that wraps and drapes…
Posted by Monica on August 21, 2013 -
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I was charmed and #idazzled by this crocodile ring that sidled up and wrapped neatly around my finger. The crocodile’s lower jaw was ever-so-slightly articulated, so it looked like he was about to speak something wise and wonderful…
Posted by Monica on August 12, 2013 -
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I’m starting a new hash tag on Instagram and Twitter for highlighting jewelry or people I am completely obsessed by. My inaugural #idazzled tag is for this monumentally gorgeous, insane shot of jewelry designer Colette…
Posted by Monica on May 29, 2013 -
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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…
Posted by Monica on May 23, 2013 -
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In case the glimpse of new Michael John Jewelry got you a little eager for new jewelry designs, I thought you might need another preview of beauty…
Posted by Monica on September 21, 2012 -
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This week, I was thinking of Katey Brunini’s gorgeous color rings for brides that want an alternative to diamonds. I met Katey at the Couture Show in June, and got to ogle her new collections…