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Jewelry Trends

  • Zodiac Jewelry – It’s Baaack!

    Just when you think the 70’s are behind you and you can safely stash your mood rings and maxi-skirts (wait–they’re back in style too!), zodiac jewelry reappears. If you’d like to keep your astrological sign close to your heart, we can create a piece especially designed for you and your sign!

    Zodiac jewelry, popular in the 1970s, is making the rounds once again. This time, zodiac jewelry was made popular with the help of the Valentino Spring/Summer 2014 show in which zodiac pendants were shown double wrapped around the neck and wrists.

    Luckily, you do not have to spend a lot to take advantage of this particular trend as the mythical-looking creatures of the zodiac are available from many high street retailers as well as major design houses and for a fraction of the cost.

     

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  • Snake Inspired Jewelry Making a Hiss

    Regardless of what you think of the creature, the jewelry renditions of this oft-feared reptilian has been rearing its head.

    From the front, Naomi Watts’s Bulgari necklace (left) looks like a simple silver chain encrusted with diamonds, but when she turns around, we see a head grabbing a gem-studded tail. The style has also slithered to other parts of the body: Dakota Fanning has donned a pair of wrapped bracelets and there’s a serpent lurking among the many rings of Jessica Alba. (But no one has topped Sophia Bush’s spooky snake ear cuff from a few weeks ago!)

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  • Edible Jewelry for the Chocolate Inclined

    “There’s a relationship between the satisfaction of purchasing jewelry for yourself and the high you get from having chocolate. It’s luxurious and gratifying.”

    Philadelphia-based designer Anthony Lent has teamed up with a chocolatier to create gourmet chocolates that mimic his sculptural jewelry.

    Lent’s “Kiss me” ring and “Moonface” motifs are the first to be candied by Francisco Migoya of Hudson Chocolates in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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    [above] The “Kiss Me S’more” chocolate, made with milk chocolate, crushed graham crackers and toasted mini marshmallows with a dark chocolate outer shell and gold luster dust to reflect Lent’s 18-karat gold designs.
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    Lent’s 18-karat gold necklace from the Anatomy collection rests on its chocolate counterpart, which is 6 inches long.

    Read more about this delicious project!

  • Midi Rings – Boho Chic 2014

    Midi rings are playful adornment and add that certain creative boheme touch to just about any outfit. They are meant to be worn between your first and second knuckle. If you’re concerned about the comfort for a midi ring or whether it really stays on, don’t be. A well-fitted midi ring feels like other rings you wear on your hands, trust us! If you’d like one made just for you, contact us and we’ll lovingly create it!

     

  • Our Bold Spring 2014 Jewelry Choice for You!

    Bold is the word to describe accessory choices this Spring according to this fashion expert’s description:

    The number one accessory for the spring of 2014 is jewelry and custom lockets. This season’s bling is bold, bold, bold! Whether it is a pair of earrings or a necklace, these pieces make a statement. An easy way to stylize an outfit is to add one or more of these baubles. Just make sure they are bold and chunky. Even in neutral metals, spring jewelry stands out. Colorful chandelier earrings grazing the shoulders are popular. Try any of these jewelry pieces in vibrant shades such as bright orange or aquatic blue. Adding jewelry this spring is an instant way to add pizzazz to your look.

    While perusing through our collection, we found the perfect match! Call us for pricing!

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    Half Moon Chandelier Earrings

    Hand made “half moon” chandelier earrings with 1ct t.w. Gemesis cultured diamonds in fancy yellow or orange color, 1/4ct t.w. pave natural round diamonds and 1/2ct t.w. natural princess cut diamonds (1 3/4ct t.w.). Earrings measure approximately 1.5″ without the ear wire.

    Available Metal: 14kt White Gold, Yellow Gold And Platinum

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  • More Spring Jewelry Trends 2014

    Spring it’s (almost) here. But the captivating visuals and stand-out colors in this video will inspire the most winter-weary. Everything from geometrics to high gloss enamel.

    It’s spring fever.  That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!  ~Mark Twain

  • Stick Earrings – The New Studs?

    Stick earrings have the convenience and class of stud earrings with a dash of punk rock appeal. Often called “Thai Stick Earrings” here are a few fun examples. And remember, if any appeal to you, we’re ready to create a pair especially made for you.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • March’s Everchanging Birthstone – Aquamarine

    What a varied and multi-faceted (excuse the jeweler’s pun) birthstone for the month of March. As the author of this JCK article points out, the colors of aquamarine can range from “the palest, most delicate shade of sea blue to one so vivid it can be confused for blue topaz.” Check out the many faces of March’s aquamarine:

    Ivanka Trump Patras aquamarine drop earrings

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    Those born in the month of March should consider themselves lucky: They have one magnificent gemstone to call their own. Ranging from the palest, most delicate shade of sea blue to one so vivid it can be confused for blue topaz, it’s hard to find a gemstone, metal type, or clothing ensemble, for that matter, that won’t pair well with aquamarine.

    Sydney Lynch Cascade cuff bracelet

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    Lauren K Gemma natural aquamarine pendant

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    Bibi van der Velden aquamarine Art Deco necklace

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    ENZO by Lorenzo Santa Maria aquamarine necklace

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    Loretta Castoro Love Doves aquamarine cocktail ring

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    Spark Creations sapphire and aquamarine pendant

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    Omi Prive split-shank aquamarine cocktail ring

    Source: JCK Jewelry

  • Metals Mix in Italy

    Remember “back in the day” when mixing your metals was akin to wearing white shoes after Labor Day? Well thankfully we’ve busted down those old fashion restraints and made room for the following pieces (seen at the VicenzaOro show, which took place Jan. 18 to 23 in Vicenza, Italy).

    From the Onda collection, Vendorafa’s 18-karat hammered yellow gold bracelet features 18-karat white gold stripes with diamonds.

     

    Adami & Martucci’s signature mesh necklace is sterling silver with 24-karat yellow gold plating and 18-karat yellow gold accents ($265).

     

    Fope Gioielli’s 18-karat gold “Wild Rose” rings with diamonds

     

    Nouvelle Bague’s new Urban collection features these bracelets, which are 18-karat gold and steel with colored enamel.

     

     

    Check out more at at National Jeweler!