Hanut Singh designs jewelry that will surely catch your eye, along with everyone else's gawks. His talent is tremendous, with roots that go back to his grandparents, along with a family jewel vault filled with inspiration. Many of his pieces have art deco or past influences, with a new twist. The website features his entire collection, along with press articles and a section devoted to displaying his celebrity clientele that have been seen wearing his designs.
Check out my favorites below from Hanut Singh's jewelry line, and you will understand why celebrities like Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen, Beyonce, and Penelope Cruz love his work! Read More
The Emerald Cut has always been a favorite of mine, especially when it comes to earrings. It compliments the face and adds that extra pop of style. Anyone and everyone has a pair of round diamond studs, but a pair of Emerald cut diamond studs? That is another story!
Check out some of the amazing vintage finds featuring Emerald Cut earrings. Since this style was popular during the Retro Era, most are from that time period.
This pair features large emerald cut aquamarines, totaling over 10 carats! The added diamonds on top give the illusion, to me at least, that there is a tiny bow on top. These are from the 80s although they look very retro. Priced at $1450 from Beladora.
Citrine is a classic retro gem. This pair of earrings even has the 18k rose gold, which was popular during the 30s. From Lang Antiques and priced at $495, with over 10 carats of citrine--so pretty!
Another pair of aquamarine earrings, but this time a lot smaller. These come from Doyle & Doyle and are priced at $450. The gold scrollwork is beautiful and it gives away what time period they are from. Read More
...It's true! I love this heart ring! The color combination of the turquoise, pink sapphires and yellow gold is so beautiful. It makes you wonder why we don't see this combination more often. I think that is what sets Elisa Solomon a part from other jewelry designers--she can take an iconic symbol and give it a fresh look. Whether it is with unique gemstone combinations or different gold textures, her jewelry stands above the rest!
The heart ring is currently $468, and is available in sizes 4-7.5 Only for a limited time, spring savings and free shipping! Check it out here. Read More
Bold gold, Hollywood starlets, huge gemstones and cocktail rings, all characterize the Retro time period of jewelry. Spanning from 1940-1945, this coincides almost exactly with World War II. With that said, platinum use in jewelry was no longer available. Gold made a comeback, this time in rose and even green gold. Everything in regards to retro jewelry was oversized. Rubies were the most prominent gemstone, followed by large, rectangular cut citrines, aquamarines and amethysts.
Hollywood glamour, as depicted in movies, was popular and let Americans escape from their thoughts about the war. As a result, people tried to mimic the bold jewelry seen in Hollywood spotlights. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were looked upon for their large collection of bold retro jewels, often decked out in Van Cleef & Arpels or Cartier.
After this period ended, jewelry during this time period was often used as scrap gold, being melted down, while destroying its rich history. As a result, Retro jewelry is highly collectible and will continue to be sought.
Some motifs and distinctive elements of this time period:
bows, florals, scrolls, fans, ribbons, ruffles
Hollywood glamour; oversized jewels, cocktail rings
huge, rectangular cuts of aquamarines, citrines, amethysts, with ruby or sapphire or diamond accents
Patriotic themes; flags, eagles, military
post earrings, no dangle; flower earrings
birds, baskets, sprays of diamonds, shells, hearts
Retro mesh buckle bracelets
Cartier's animal jewelry
Yellow, rose and green gold
Important People of the Time:
The Duke & Duchess of Windsor
French jeweler, Mauboussin Read More
The iconic, eye-catching motif of a tri-link has admirers gawking, and people buying. First to come on the scene in 2005, jewelry line Hoorsenbuhs has created pieces like rings and bracelets using a simple motif that flatters anyone wearing them. A very young company, yet already has a unique list of celebrity clientele. Mary-Kate Olsen is seen here wearing the Hoorsenbuhs ring.
Their line is meant to be customized to the buyers' needs: anything can be done in silver, 18k yellow, pink or white gold, even platinum. You want diamonds? You can add those too.
I had no idea Hoorsenbuhs did bridal jewelry as well. I LOVE the above wedding set, featuring both the man's wedding band and woman's matching band, and the engagement ring is amazing. Simply stunning.
For more information:
visit Hoorsenbuhs website
or read the JC Report Read More
I checked out Walton's Antique & Estate Jewelry in Franklin, Tennessee this past weekend, after the frightening tornado outbreak minutes away from my house! A well-deserved trip after the stressfulness of all the weather. Take a look at my pendant purchased as a gift for me below. It is a 14k yellow gold pendant from the 1950s, with a diamond and four sapphires.
It is an amazing store, with a vast selection of antique jewelry. It was a pleasant surprise to see such amazing jewelry in a small shop like this. Their antique engagement ring selection is great--about a four-foot long case full. They also have many bar pins and brooches, several Art Deco cocktail watches with diamonds, great antique bracelets and much more. I highly recommend this store. Read More
