Shamila Jiwa

What Have I Been Up To? New idazzle.com Showroom in Seattle

I am so lucky! Everyday, I feel that the world of jewelry design is my own personal jewelry box. I get to open up the (virtual) box daily and write about and feature the jewelry that most strikes my fancy. Well, now I’m even luckier…

Las Vegas Jewelry Shows: The People Edition

I’m experiencing a bit of withdrawal, now that I’m home from the JCK Show and Couture Jewelry Show. Jewelry so bright, each piece more impossibly beautiful than the next…

Grammy Jewelry: Shamila Jiwa Earrings

I had the pleasure of helping a friend select a pair of earrings to wear to the Grammy Awards on February 10, 2013. I love projects like this. After looking at various options, she selected this pair of Shamila Jiwa carved rock crystal quartz earrings…

Designer Jewelry Spotlight: Shamila Jiwa Wins Centurion Emerging Designer Award!

Shamila Jiwa is a talented independent jewelry designer that I have met a number of times over the past few years. I was so happy to see her recognized with an Emerging Designer Award…

Luxury Jewelry Gift Ideas

This is a list of ideas if you are looking for a beautiful jewelry gift that will be loved and appreciated. It’s also a good list if you are looking for something interesting for your next purchase for yourself. If you have to take reality into account, I have a great list of jewelry ideas under $500…

Great Jewelry Gifts under $500

Want to give someone a glittering gift this holiday? There are so many amazing options for giving jewelry under $500. Think of this list as being the “sure thing” of jewelry gift guides…

Jewels for Japan: How Jewelry Designers Are Making a Difference

I don’t think I’m alone in having a sense of compassion and frustration while watching headlines from Japan. We all want to help, with at least some small human gesture, but it’s hard to know where to start…