wedding bands

Organic Alchemy: Raw, Rustic Jewelry

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…

The Year (Decade?) of Magical Thinking

Do you ever have that vortex-of-time thing happen to you? Where hours go by while you are with someone or doing something, and it’s never enough time? This happened to me about a week ago, when Jennifer Dawes of Dawes Design was visiting Seattle. Jennifer is a talented…

Engagement and Commitment Ring Trends: Erika Winters Fidelia Wedding Bands

I am so happy to announce that Erika has just launched a collection of bands with her singular style. The designs, like the name of the collection, Fidelia (which means “faithful”) manage to be both classic and familiar, but with an angle…

#idazzledesires: Todd Reed Jewelry Gifts for Men

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…

idazzle.com Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Jamie Joseph Engagement Rings

Shhh. I’m going to let you in on a little jewelry secret. You know that incredibly popular designer with the gorgeous gemstone jewelry, Jamie Joseph? Yeah. That one. With the collectors that revere her like a rockstar and have at least one…

Engagement Ring Trends: Beautiful Designer Engagement Rings Under $2000

I read recently that most Americans (58% to be exact) don’t want to spend more than $2000 for an engagement ring. An engagement ring is a highly personal exchange between two people who are committing to each other…

Jewelry Gift Idea: Heather Moore Bridal #HintingSeason

Here’s an idea if you need something a little more…literal this #HintingSeason. This “Taken” band could work for many, many different scenarios, all of them entertaining. It makes a statement…

Lucky in Love: Greenwich Jewelers and Beverley K $10,000 Ring Giveaway

Do you feel like you’re the luckiest person in love? Would you like to WIN a $10,000 engagement ring and wedding band to physically show that love? One of my favorite retailers, Greenwich Jewelers

Designer Engagement Ring Event at Greenwich Jewelers

If you’re in the market for an engagement ring or wedding band, there’s an event that you should know about. At one of my fav retailers, Greenwich Jewelers in NYC, they are bringing in expanded collections of three…

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Aroc Urtu Jewelry Interview

Do you appreciate eco-friendly jewelry with a lovely, organic feel? You should know about the dynamic design of Aroc Urtu (as in “a rock ‘er two”). Lauren Bergman has an impressive design background…