Posted by Monica on March 7, 2017 -
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There is a movement, picking up steam, that celebrates jewelry in an organic style. This is not an old-school ideal of precision and alignment, polish and perfection, down to the inclusion-free gemstones so carefully set. This is jewelry with heft and soul, bearing the marks of its…
Posted by Monica on December 13, 2014 -
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I thought I would be featuring one item for today’s #idazzledesires holiday jewelry gift idea. I truly did. But when I went through images for men’s gifts, I just couldn’t winnow. You see my dilemma, right? We can’t forget the guys on our lists…
Posted by Monica on December 11, 2013 -
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Today’s gift idea is geared for men. I love men. I definitely don’t want to leave them out of the whole gift-giving fray. Plus, sometimes you have to give a little to get a little, right? This pair of cufflinks by Delphine Leymarie seems like…
Posted by Monica on October 9, 2013 -
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I met Walt Adler Chefitz of Walt Adler in Las Vegas at the Couture Jewelry Show. His jewelry stopped me in my tracks (literally), but his story is even more fascinating…
Posted by Monica on September 11, 2012 -
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Since 1992, Todd Reed has been making exceptional, hand-made jewelry. Early in Todd’s journey with jewelry, rough diamonds, with their architecture and natural beauty, captivated his attention. His first collection grew from a desire…
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…
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 January 17, 2011 -
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A little birdie told me last week that Martin Katz would have some amazing representation on the Red Carpet at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards…
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 October 18, 2010 -
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Cheryl Lynn Greenspoon has been creating a lovely collection of jewelry since 2007. After a number of years in the television production world, she left her job and began studying jewelry…