As this video points out, birthstones can range in price considerably (think ruby versus garnet), but you also have the possibility of choosing the month’s birthstone (versus the star sign).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAVg8ZYH9xo
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!
Some of the tech-related jewelry as of late has hardly been fetching. Until now.
As Paul Williamson, Director of Low Power Wireless at CSR, put it, “If wearable technology is to reach its potential it needs to appeal to more than just technology lovers.”
The pendant shown here is a reference design that highlights CSR’s Bluetooth Smart solution, a tiny chip capable of connecting to your smartphone.
The elegant app built into this ring gives you a UV Index and it also covers forecasts for your location so you know when to take sunscreen, shades, and a hat with you. It can also warn you to take a break from the rays when you’ve had enough.
At first glance, it looks like a locket, but it’s a cleverly designed activity tracker in grey, black, topaz, or champagne matte aluminum.
https://youtu.be/kUfOE8Sggwg
