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Instagram Love for the Jewel of the Month

August 1, 2016 by WendyB

August’s Jewel of the Month — the two-finger ring I designed for ANZA Gems  — has gotten some more love on Instagram, thanks to its appearance at last Monday’s press preview for the American Gem Trade Association’s Spectrum Awards.

Benjamin Guttery of Third Coast Gems chose it as a personal favorite.

My personal "editors choice" from the #AGTAspectrum16 press preview. This stunning ring from @wendybrandesjewelry features #fairtrade #gems from @anzagems that were faceted by @ptgems!@agta_gems #3CGdoesNYC #3CGintheBIG? #AGTA #LoveGold #AGTAspectrumawards #WendyBrandes #3CGexclusive

A photo posted by Benjamin G. Guttery GIA GG AJP (@thirdcoastgems) on Jul 30, 2016 at 12:09pm PDT

National Jeweler wrote, “Beautiful design + stunning gems + a good cause = winning!”

We know this ring has been making the rounds lately, but we'd be remiss if we didn't also include it in our @agta_gems spectrum Instagram roundup. This @wendybrandesjewelry ring features a grossular garnet, spessartite garnet and Mahenge spinel, all from @anzagems. Beautiful design + stunning gems + a good cause = winning! #jewelry #jewelrylove #agtaspectrum16 #gems

A photo posted by National Jeweler (@nationaljeweler) on Aug 1, 2016 at 11:22am PDT

Thanks so much, Benjamin and National Jeweler! I’m glad people are enjoying this design. As a bonus, I got a kick out of National Jeweler’s comment, “We know this ring has been making the rounds lately, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t also include it in our @agta_gems spectrum Instagram roundup.” Dang! Time flies online. The ring has only been out a week and it’s already heading towards Taylor Swift-level overexposure in the jewelry industry! Now I just need Kanye West to make it a national obsession. If he can do that, I promise I won’t complain if he follows up by saying, “I made that bitch famous” … about the ring.

UPDATED AUGUST 2 TO ADD: Shout out to the gorgeous Jessica Cohen of LupRocks for sharing the ring on her Instagram too!

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Filed Under: jewel of the month, Jewelry Tagged With: anza gems, birthstones, ethical gemstones, garnet, spinel

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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