Here’s the fifth look from my “Immortal Style” brand campaign starring 76-year-old model Judith Boyd, aka the Style Crone. She’s modeling my Queen of Scots snake necklace and earrings. Shout-out to my stylist Shannon Stokes for putting Judith in this blue sweater — it really brings out her beautiful eyes. Plus, I’m allllll about the…
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Wendy Brandes Jewelry X the Style Crone, Part 3
The rollout of my Immortal Style campaign continues! In this third image, 76-year-old model Judith Boyd — aka the Style Crone — wears the full suite of my Mary Queen of Scots snake designs: necklace, earrings, ring, and tiara. This collection was inspired by the term that the advisors of Elizabeth I used for Mary:…
Wendy Brandes Jewelry X the Style Crone, Part 2
It’s time to reveal the second image from my new brand campaign with Judith Boyd, aka the Style Crone. In this one, she’s modeling my turquoise skull ring. The hand-carved skull is set in 18K yellow gold and accented by 192 rubies weighing a total of 1.84 carats. This one-of-a-kind piece is available on my…
Carpe Diem: Black Diamond Skull Designs
Did you do your homework and watch yesterday’s video about my black diamond “Carpe Diem” skull designs? If not, you should do it now … and don’t forget to leave a comment for extra credit! I promised nice still shots of the three-piece mini collection today. Actually, I’ve already shared plenty of photos of the…
March’s Jewels of the Month: Carpe Diamond!
A few weeks ago, famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, and you know what that means — an early Jewels of the Month post for March! I just can’t wait any longer to share the video for the official debut of my black-diamond “Carpe Diem” mini collection. If you’re a regular reader,…
Work in Progress: Earring Detail
“To be a king, and wear a crown, is a thing more glorious to them that see it, than it is pleasant for them that bear it,” – Elizabeth I, 1601. View this post on Instagram “A crown of kisses to the queen of dreams” — Albert Camus to Maria Casares. #valentinesday #jewelry #diamonds #crown…
Don’t Screw Around! Get Your Cyber Monday Earrings.
Act fast! I have only one pair of “Screw U” earrings in 18K yellow gold and I put them on the site for the first time for Cyber Monday as my Jewel of the Month. You don’t need a code — just click and purchase at the sale price. There’s also one pair left in…
Jewel of the Month, Part II: New Skull Earrings
Shout-out to Colleen Egan at 1stdibs.com for interviewing me about the enduring appeal of skull jewelry! I felt inspired when I did this interview, and I hope it gives you fresh insight into my designs. CLICK HERE TO READ MY 1STDIBS INTERVIEW After you’re done reading, you can shop for my jewelry on 1stdibs — and if…
Jewel of the Month, Part I: Swords for Badass Women
Here’s a much-needed good omen! Last week, it was announced that an eight-year-old girl named Saga Vanecek had pulled a 1,500-year-old sword out of a lake in Sweden this summer. I hope you will join me in swearing an oath of fealty to our appropriately named new leader. I had swords on my mind before…
What Wendy Wore: Bendel’s Ruffles for an Ear Piercing
When I was writing yesterday’s post about the closing of retailer Henri Bendel, I couldn’t find a proper outfit photo of the cropped, ruffled jacket I got there 10 years ago. I wore the jacket today to rectify that. What Wendy Wore Bolero jacket: Larsen Gray from Bendel’s (2008) T-shirt: MaxMara (pre-2005) Jeans: Madewell (2016)…