Posted by Monica on April 5, 2016 -
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he JCK Las Vegas team asked me to get to know a few of the Rising Star Designers in the JCK Design Center. For the whole article, you can click here for jckinsider.com/designofthetimes. I am excited to share these emerging designers with you here on idazzle…
Posted by Monica on April 2, 2014 -
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It is my great pleasure to combine two favorite passions whenever possible: travel and jewelry. Travel is necessary for my perspective, knowledge, and empathy. I try to fuse travel with visiting jewelry designers on their turf…
Posted by Monica on June 28, 2013 -
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Sydney Lynch occupies the intersection where jewelry meets true sculpture. From the distilled essences of landscapes, to a suggested tribal layout of gems and patterns, Sydney…
Posted by Monica on June 9, 2013 -
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A group of my friends sometimes ask WWMW (What Would Monica Wear)? I am incredibly flattered, with a healthy dose of blushing self-consciousness. For instance…
Posted by Monica on May 31, 2013 -
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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…
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 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 19, 2012 -
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Syna means “together”, and the designers of the Syna jewelry line perfectly embody that word. Dharmesh and Namrata Kothari are the principal designers of the line—and they are also married. “Together” could also…
Posted by Monica on May 3, 2012 -
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Renewal, courage, blessings, journey, peace, faith, beauty…these are just a few of the inspirations behind jewelry designer Sara Weinstock’s collection. Deeply internalized, and then outwardly represented, Sara…
Posted by Monica on April 2, 2012 -
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One of my favorite designers, IPPOLITA, was spotted on Selena Gomez at the 2012 Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards. She wore 18 karat gold jewelry in sophisticated warm hues that perfectly complimented…