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Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Borgioni Private Collection Jewelry

Sometimes, jewelry is so expressive, you love pretty much everything in a collection. This was my experience with the mother/daughter design team of Borgioni Private Collection. I met Rhonda (mother) and Tiffany (daughter)…

#idazzled: Sevan Bicakci Crocodile Ring

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…

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Daria de Koning Fine Jewelry

While in New York City recently, I got to meet an artist I’ve admired on Twitter (the source of a lot of interesting and unexpected friendships), Daria de Koning. We met at her studio, a fun and functional space in the Tribeca neighborhood…

WWMW (What Would Monica Wear)? WJA Awards for Excellence Gala

I’m back from New York City and the Women’s Jewelry Association Awards for Excellence Gala. I didn’t win, in case you were wondering. The lovely Melissa Colgan from Martha Stewart Weddings took the Award for Excellence in Media…

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…

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…

It Takes a Village: Designing Moms

I recently had the privilege of speaking to some amazing moms who also happen to be very talented jewelry designers. Since I regularly have meltdowns related to balancing work and my family…

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Alishan Jewelry

Alishan Halebian wants you to think. The jewelry he designs and makes is easy on the eyes for sure. But there is a sense of discovery that is embodied in his pieces that makes you reflect, and wonder…

idazzle.com Obsession: K. Brunini Rings, The Color of Hope

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…

New Meus Designs

A few months ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Meus Designs, click here to see her amazing collections and read about her inspirations. The designer, Suneera Swarup, has a real gift…