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Yves Saint Laurent has long been a favorite among fashionistas for the classy quality of the fashions the designer provides. They are edgy but sophisticated, timeless but new, modern but with the kind of classic quality that lets you know you have a piece you can wear for years and years to come.
He does the same thing with jewelry that he does with clothing.
Gucci now owns the YSL brand and has since back in 1999, but those admirable qualities still hold true — in clothing and in jewerly too.
Take, for example, the Arty M collection, of which these gorgeous YSL Agate Drop Earrings are a part. The hues of the stones are unquestionably rich. The earrings can truly be defined as art that you can wear.
They are comprised of a ball with a silver tone, from which hangs the chunky, cool stones of violet agate. On the metal ear wire, you will find the famed YSL logo.
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2009-12-29 ::
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In the world of jewelry, there is something I love above all else: an antique. I think it is truly a gift when a modern piece of jewelry — that is, a piece of jewelry made in this day and age — manages to look antiquated without looking dated. What I mean by that is when something somehow evokes an antique feeling without looking so out of fashion that you would not want to be caught dead wearing it. After all, when you buy an antique, you do not buy it just because it looks old; you buy it because you actually like it.
To me, this Sterling Silver Disk Pendant Necklace by Julez Bryant has that exact feeling. Something about it looks antique, yet it is unquestionably edgy at the same time. It is classy as well, due in part to the .02 ct diamond sparkling in the pendant.
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2009-12-27 ::
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Gabriel Ofiesh Handcrafted Jewelry is absolutely one of a kind, and this gorgeous necklace — the White Gold & Black Pearl Pendant — is a perfect example.
Black pearls carry a special kind of mystique all their own, and the way that this necklace is designed only heightens that. The diaphanous strands, so delicate and somehow fragile looking, the way the white gold works so beautiful with the single, perfectly formed black pearl — this is a piece of jewelry that you can only run across very rarely in your life.
For that matter, it is so completely original that owning it is without a doubt an excellent investment. This is a timeless piece of jewelry, a classic from its very inception, something that you can not only wear for years and years but the sort of piece you can pass down as well.
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2009-12-22 ::
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Oh. Em. Gee. I just discovered Andrea Corson’s Handcrafted Jewelry and, again: oh em gee — to the nth power, in fact.
Andrea Corson is a jewelry designer based in New York City who utilizes gold, 18K vermeil, and sterling silver to create some beautifully innovative, completely unique pieces of jewelry. Add into that the fact that Carson attended the Cranbrook Academy of Art, located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and received from there an MFA degree in sculpture, and you will understand why her pieces have a definite look of sculpture.
The Sterling Silver Butterfly Ring is an absolutely gorgeous example of that trait. The butterfly features absolutely exquisite detail work, with wings that look so delicate, it seems like the butterfly could fly off of the ring at any second.
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2009-12-20 ::
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One trend that is extremely popular during the holidays – especially Christmas is wearing things like this around. While I have absolutely no problems with snowflakes, there is a time and a place for them and holiday parties is definitely one of them. Snowflake jewelry is also very useful when you are in the dead of winter.
It is the perfect addition to any outfit if you want to add in that special little touch of the season. Whether you have a jewel-encrusted piece like this or even just the shape of a snowflake is enough.
Now that we have went over some of the holiday trends in jewelry that you are going to have to watch out for – make sure that you keep them in mind!
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2009-11-26 ::
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The holidays are an extremely stressful time for most people – finding the right accessory is probably the last thing on your mind. Well, that is exactly what we are going to talk about in this blog – some fantastic holiday trends in the way of jewelry just to ensure that you pick the right jewelry for your holiday event.
First up on the list of trends for the holidays for jewelry is sparkly things. Adding that hint of sparkle to your jewelry is something that can go a very, very long way. For example, this little ball on a chain is something that would go perfect with all of your holiday outfits!
It also looks like a small ornament, which goes perfectly whenever you are at a holiday party!
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2009-11-25 ::
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I love this bracelet. I love this bracelet so much. It is the Number of Breaths Bracelet from BB Becker. Becker is actually an inspiration himself — it was while attending a school in New York City meant for disadvantaged young people that his love of art began. His love for clean, classic lines and organic materials began during a course in sculpture.
And now, today, we have this gorgeous bracelet — among other pieces, of course, but this is unquestionably my favorite. It is thirteen millimeters wide and made of a sleek, stunning sterling silver. As you can see, the shape is innovative and unique. The quote engraved on the bracelet reads, “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away. — Unknown.”
Truly an inspiration.
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2009-11-18 ::
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GK Designs is based out of New York City, the work of Georgianna Koulianos. It contains rings, earrings, and necklaces, most of which have charms with inspirational words or phrases.
The pieces are handmade, and double as keepsakes, special mementos that offer special messages. There are ready made designs, as well as the option of custom pieces.
This is the GK Designs Live Your Dreams Multi Charm Necklace, a silver necklace with a number of charms. Inscribed charms include an open circle of polished silver reading “live your dreams,” a hammered coin reading “believe,” and a gold charm reading “wish.” Other charms include a star of hammered yellow gold and a wishbone.
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2009-11-16 ::
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Vera Wang has long been a force to be reckoned with in the field of bridal couture. I am sure that those of us who saw the movie all remember, for instance, that to die for wedding gown featured in Sex and the City, as well as the one worn by Kate Hudson in Bridal Wars. Vera Wang’s designs have appeared in plenty of movies and television shows, including the popular Gossip Girl.
However, she is also proving to be a dynamic jewelry designer, with elegant yet edgy pieces that, let’s face it, would look beautiful with one of her famous gowns.
A favorite piece of mine is the Vera Wang Small Choker Necklace. The intricate links you see were actually inspired by the shape and design of motorcycle chains, although they are embellished with elegant, gorgeous crystals.
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2009-11-01 ::
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Quite likely, there is something inside all of us that wants our jewelry to make us feel like royalty. Amgad Jewelry can do that, without question. Well known for providing natural color diamonds which are unquestionably rare and precious, Amgad is also known for supplying premium gems — and has been for more than forty years.
Take, for example, the gorgeous, unarguably royal Amgad Champagne Crown Ring. You get two crown rings, actually, which are interchangeable as well as interlocking. The diamonds are champagne diamonds, with 0.38 cts, and the setting is 18K gold.
There is absolutely no doubt that wearing a ring like this makes a statement, one which proclaims the wearer as regal, confident, and it says quite a lot about your high quality taste levels as well!
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2009-10-27 ::
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Yves Saint Laurent has long been a favorite among fashionistas for the classy quality of the fashions the designer provides. They are edgy but sophisticated, timeless but new, modern but with the kind of classic quality that lets you know you have a piece you can wear for years and years to come.
