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Jewel of the Month: Toi et Moi Ring for ANZA Gems

August 11, 2017 by WendyB

For a long time, the primary birthstone for the month of August was the beautiful green peridot. Accordingly, the ring that I’ve chosen for this August’s Jewel of the Month features a beautiful green … tourmaline. Ha! Fooled ya! Check out the new design in this video by A Thousand Facets. Absolutely stunning ring by…

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Filed Under: birthstone, diamonds, featured jewel, gems, History, inspiration, jewel of the month, Jewelry, my designs, queens, rings Tagged With: august birthstone, napoleon and josephine

Jewel of the Month: Queen of Scots Snake Tiara

July 18, 2017 by WendyB

I started work on July’s Jewel of the Month in January, shortly after Alyssa Brownell — one of my gorgeous jewelry designer friends — got engaged. Alyssa, who has always had adventurous taste in jewelry, initially asked if my Cleves swan earrings in 18K yellow gold and onyx could be her “something borrowed.”  She’s worn…

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Filed Under: featured jewel, jewel of the month, Jewelry, my designs, pearls Tagged With: bridal jewelry, tiara

Jewels of the Month: More Signets for Rebel Women

May 8, 2017 by WendyB

May’s Jewels of the Month are two additional styles of my signet pinkie rings for rebel women. I introduced the first three rings of this mini-collection in March: a gold Venus symbol, a gold fist of resistance, and a silver high-heel shoe. The new styles feature a silver Venus symbol combined with a fist of…

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Filed Under: charity, featured jewel, Good Causes, jewel of the month, Jewelry, rings Tagged With: feminist jewelry, feminist rings, pinkie rings, sample sale, sample sale jewelry, signet rings

Jewels of the Month: Signet Rings for Rebel Women

March 8, 2017 by WendyB

Later today, I’ll be marking both International Women’s Day and A Day Without a Woman by joining a march in downtown Manhattan. Ahead of that, allow me to share March’s Jewels of the Month: signet pinkie rings for rebel women. These rings are completely customizable — you can select your own metal, insignia, and ring…

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Filed Under: featured jewel, feminism, In the News, jewel of the month, Jewelry, my designs, rings

Jewels of the Month: Amethyst Studs, Madame Royale

February 2, 2017 by WendyB

Amethyst is February’s birthstone and I’ve got a fresh pair of luscious amethyst cabochon studs in stock. The studs are featured on my website as a set with 18K gold FitzRoy the Cat earring jackets. To get the studs by themselves for $550, inquire at info at wendybrandes dot com. First come, first served —…

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Filed Under: featured jewel, History, jewel of the month, Jewelry, my designs, necklaces, queens Tagged With: amethyst earrings, birthstone earrings, birthstones, february birthstone, french revolution, marie antoinette

Featured Jewel: Lotus Necklace With Sapphire

November 5, 2009 by WendyB

Gorgeous blogger Kathy of Fasshonaburu joined me for dinner at sushi restaurant BondSt last night. (We recommend the fried oyster roll.) My jewel of the evening was my 18K gold lotus flower necklace with a sapphire in the center. I’ll have that one at my pop-up shop later this month if you want to see…

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Filed Under: boots, christian francis roth, featured jewel, my designs, necklaces, outfit post, pictures of me Tagged With: sapphire

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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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