Jewelry Blog
Van Craeynest Brings Old-World Craftsmanship to JCK 2013
Tue, 18 Jun 2013By Erika Winters
At JCK's annual jewelry trade show, the focus is often on "what's new" with lots of buzz about the latest in jewelry design and technology. But Van Craeynest embraces tools and techniques used over 100 years ago, creating some of the most magnificent vintage-inspired jewelry in the business. It was a pleasure to meet with the team at Van Craeynest, who took a great deal of time and care showing us their detailed, die-struck designs in their booth at JCK's Prestige Promenade.
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Omi Privé Debuts Emerald Collection at JCK 2013
Wed, 12 Jun 2013By Erika Winters
It's been an incredible year for Omi Privé! Just last year at JCK, Omi Gems launched its new collection of rare colored gemstones set in timeless designs with a new brand, Omi Privé. (Read more about Omi Prive's launch here: Omi Privé: Handmade Jewels in Color) And this year, the company surprised us once again with a stunning new collection of emerald jewels at JCK 2013. In classic Omi style, the collection delivers the finest quality emeralds set in beautifully-crafted designs–all made in Los Angeles.
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Color at Couture 2013: Carved Rubellite Earrings by Paula Crevoshay
Tue, 28 May 2013By Erika Winters
The Couture jewelry show starts this week, and we will be featuring gorgeous color from renowned jewelry designers. We are thrilled to get to spend some time with Paula Crevoshay, an award-winning artist who designs one-of-a-kind jewels set with rare and vivid colored stones. Ms. Crevoshay's work is currently featured in an exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, Garden of Light: Works by Paula Crevoshay.
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Gold Lovers - Head over to LoveGold.com to Watch the Ultimate Gold Fashion Show!
Thu, 23 May 2013By Erika Winters
The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show will be streamed live today from Cannes at LoveGold.com, starting at 3:00 p.m. EST. The show, curated by former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld, will shimmer with 40 of the world's top models in golden gowns and gold jewelry by designers including Bulgari, Coomi, Kimberly McDonald, and Lorraine Schwartz.
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Royal Asscher Debuts "Fancy Royals" Collection for King Willem-Alexander's Coronation
Tue, 30 Apr 2013By Erika Winters
Royal Asscher has debuted a special jewelry collection to commemorate King Willem-Alexander's coronation, which was held Tuesday April 30, 2013. The new collection named "Fancy Royals" showcases orange diamonds and sapphires in honor of the Dutch royal family, the House of Orange. The unique collection is comprised of three ring styles with crown motifs detailed in pavé diamonds. The rings are available in 18k gold or silver--with orange and white diamonds set in 18k gold and orange sapphires and white diamonds set in silver.
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Paula Crevoshay's Stunning Jewels Shine at the Carnegie Museum in New Exhibition
Tue, 16 Apr 2013By Erika Winters
A new jewelry exhibition featuring award-winning jewelry artist Paula Crevoshay has opened at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The show, Garden of Light: Works by Paula Crevoshay, presents a stunning array of designs inspired by nature and created with essential natural materials, including rare gemstones and gold.
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Celebrity Jewels to Shine at the Couture and JCK 2013 Jewelry Shows
Tue, 02 Apr 2013By Erika Winters
The 2013 Couture and JCK jewelry trade shows will be held in Las Vegas this June, and celebrity jewels will be among the highlights, including new designs from Sutra, Norman Silverman, Arunashi, and Sethi Couture. Check out this preview of red-carpet jewelry from upcoming jewelry shows to catch a glimpse of what celebrities will be wearing for next year's awards season.
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For Your Blogroll: Tiffany & Co. on Tumblr
Fri, 22 Mar 2013By Erika Winters
If you haven't already, I recommend adding Tiffany & Co.'s Tumblr, From Out of the Blue, to your blogroll. Launched last November, the blog highlights Tiffany's history and artistry with stunning images, videos, and notes on the creation of some of the company's most spectacular jewels.
The Tiffany Anniversary Morganite necklace features a cushion-shaped 175.72-carat morganite surrounded by a diamond bow with a 2-carat Tiffany Novo diamond at the center.
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Hey Baby, What's Your Sign? 12 Jewels from Zodiac Collections
Tue, 19 Feb 2013By Erika Winters
Have you read your horoscope for 2013? We hope new sparkle was written in the stars, and if you need a little celestial inspiration, the following 12 jewelry pieces from designer zodiac collections offer a great start. From constellations to symbols, designers are celebrating the signs with fresh perspective...so hey baby, what's your sign?
Brooke Gregson Capricorn necklace at Chelsea
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Wendy Brandes Amethyst Marie Antoinette Earrings for February
Fri, 15 Feb 2013By Erika Winters
Need a stunning dose of royal purple this February? Wendy Brandes' Marie Antoinette earrings deliver with the pomp and complexity of one of the most fashionable and ill-fated monarchs in history. Ample custom-cut amethysts--each over 25 carats--wrapped in vines of pavé-set tsavorite garnets evoke the French monarchy's grip on the young queen. (If you haven't already, do read Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Antonia Fraser, for unique perspective on this often misunderstood royal.)
