As my birthday is quickly approaching, I am continually torn between a circle or a square!! More on that in a minute--but first, I need your input. The above rings are designed by Zoë Chicco and after much debate on choosing what I want for my birthday, I have decided upon one of these rings. Shown are three of the spike rings stacked--you can choose either the round version or the square version. I know I like the black onyx, but can't decide upon which shape.
Which do you prefer the square or the circle? [Your input is greatly appreciated!] Read More
Bands are such an important staple in a jewelry wardrobe. Everyday I am reminded, as I search for the right ring combinations to put on my fingers. Just adding an extra band or two makes a beautiful stacked look. I have a whole row dedicated to bands in my jewelry box--yes, they are that important! So, if you are wanting to buy a new piece of jewelry and are wondering what would make a good choice, go for a band! Here is a great selection below!
I think a lot of people are obsessed with the studded anything and everything trend--and this ring surely captures that. I love the added diamonds amongst the rich 22k yellow gold. The pyramid-like studs wrap all the way around the band, which is designed by Cathy Waterman. Price: $2110 at TWIST.
Love this branch-like band with an opal all done in 14k gold. The ring is designed by Ria Charisse and can be found at Lunessa. Price: $415
The inspiration photo includes a dangle ring, which is great for stacking. I personally have a 14k yellow gold, diamond cut dangle ring, which has a circular gold disc featuring the virgin Mary. The above dangle ring is designed by Yasuko Azuma and has two small diamond leaves. The ring is 14k yellow gold, with some light texture added to the metal. Price: $715 at Ylang|23.
This type of band ring is stacked already for you. It is called a rolling ring, which is a popular piece designed by Cartier. Although this is not a Cartier piece, it is just as beautiful and is vintage. The ring is 14k yellow gold, with a total of 2 carats of diamonds. From Lang Antiques and Estate Jewelry, priced at $3350.
I like the beaded look of the gold in these bands--each features a diamond which can be white or black. It looks great stacked. Designed by Zoë Chicco, a choice of yellow, white or rose gold is also given. Priced at $316 for white diamond or $272 for black diamond. Read More
Pink-grey creamy freshwater pearls
strand of 16 inches in length
accentuated with a fire opal drop
and 18k closure.
I.Love.It.
♦ Gabrielle Sanchez ♦ $5600 ♦ Twist Online Read More
"New York Night" 3.11 carat diamond ring, depicting the NY skyline
Jessica McCormack doesn't take jewelry design lightly--she wants to designs pieces you will covet forever, and pass down through the years. Sounds like a substantially serious objective for a jewelry designer, but when you see her work you will notice that this goal is easily reached. Of course with a background like hers, you begin to understand how her talent emerged as well. She spent much of her early life surrounded by antiques at her father's auction house. In her twenties she traveled around Asia and Europe, expanding her tastes.
Each piece she designs has an enormous amount of thought and meaning behind it--a great example is her popular Wing of Desire, said to have been worn on the hat and sandals of Greek mythological being Hermes. Her work reinforces what I believe--that those who are self-taught, when it comes to jewelry design, are those who are least conventional and boring. Her jewelry sure pushes the line.
Jessica McCormack, The Salon ♦ 32 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0AU ♦
♦ +44 (0)20 7549 6700 ♦ by appointment only
model wearing Wing of Desire earrings
{The photos I have chosen are from her Blog on her website, which has even more inspiring images.} Read More
This necklace is amazing. All done in 18k yellow, rose and white gold and featuring blue, yellow and pink sapphires--this would just make anyone look radiant. It is 19 inches is length with a total of 4.26 carats worth of sapphires. Priced at $20260, it is a one-of-a-kind statement piece. For more information on designer Janet Deleuse check out her blog.
Janet Deleuse ♦ 415-435-2484 ♦ deleuse@deleusejewelers.com ♦ Read More
Billy is smiling because here at Gem Gossip we've helped a lot of unfortunate animals due to your help from purchasing charity bracelets! We got some great colors in--like Cobalt Blue and a pretty Emerald Green. Make sure to order yours today and donate toward Rutherford County PAWS. I have on a Red wrap Charity Bracelet and a Pink single cord Charity Bracelet. They are fun to stack! Read More
