Posted by Monica on April 30, 2013 -
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Mother’s Day is May 12th, in case you haven’t been paying attention. My mantra is that personal and heartfelt gifts are best for Mother’s Day: something that takes some effort to make or choose are the best. Jewelry always seems to speak from the heart…
Posted by Monica on April 13, 2013 -
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Looking at Paula Crevoshay’s jewelry feels like a privileged journey through an exotic landscape. Her designs evoke mystery, travel, history, sculpture and something intangible, something magical. For Paula, jewelry is a full expression of…
Posted by Monica on April 4, 2013 -
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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…
Posted by Monica on March 12, 2013 -
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Serpents have long been a popular motif in jewelry. The duality of fascination and fear keeps snakes recurring in jewelry, from ancient times to the present. Snakes have represented fertility, rebirth, immortality, desire, and eternity. No matter what they represent…
Posted by Monica on February 12, 2013 -
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I have been busy Pinning Valentine’s Day jewelry gift ideas. You probably saw my other post about giving a little bit of history and sentiment, all wrapped up in great design, with the Estate of Grace collection. Here are some other ideas…
Posted by Monica on January 28, 2013 -
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You may recall my profile of Alexandra Mor from a few months ago: her jewelry is very memorable (see her amazing jewels here). It was not completely surprising to me that on February 24th, 2012, Alexandra won…
Posted by Monica on January 22, 2013 -
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Bochic, one of my favorite designers of glamorous, red-carpet-worthy jewels, is having a sample sale January 22 and 23rd in New York City. Drama and exquisite craftsmanship can be yours at real-life prices during the two day sale, running from 10am to 5pm each day…
Posted by Monica on December 7, 2012 -
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Designer and goldsmith Alexandra Hart is deeply committed to ethical sourcing for metals and gemstones for her nature-inspired jewelry designs. Dramatic, yet somehow balanced…
Posted by Monica on November 26, 2012 -
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It’s fairly remarkable when a jewelry designer can say they have been around for 35 years. It is even more remarkable to be a fashionable, on-trend designer and celebrate that anniversary. LAGOS not only celebrates 35 years in jewelry design…
Posted by Monica on November 5, 2012 -
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On a recent trip to NYC, I was fortunate enough to connect with jewelry designer Jane Bohan in her bright, lovely SoHo studio…