My interpretation of Anne Boleyn’s famous initial pendant (Boleyn Necklace © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008) (Photo by John Muggenborg) I’m continuing last week’s post on Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, or “Henry teh 8” as I will now call him thanks to whoever hit my blog with that search term. In…
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Perk Up Your Grey Wardrobe
I decided I needed a necklace to match all the grey that everyone will be wearing this fall. This is my Papessa Prayer Locket in 18K white gold and pink sapphires. Papessa Prayer Locket © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008(Photos by SquareMoose) The chain is 28″ long, so it will fit over your turtlenecks and chunky knits….
We Have a Winner!
Strawberry Necklace Design © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Congratulations to Susan Shaw of Sheffield, U.K., for winning my gold and ruby strawberry necklace on Girlie Gossip! If you didn’t win this time around, don’t despair! You can still pick your own strawberry here.
Save Britney Spears!
Britney swimming with my Borgia ring. Britney Spears, my favorite jewelry thief, had a rough time at the VMAs last night. But America loves a comeback, and I sincerely hope she will get her act together. I know people are saying she’s over but if Richard Nixon can make a comeback, anyone can. Honestly, I…
This Just In: Sunshower Earrings
Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds! In 18K white gold.(Sunshower Earrings © Gigi Caron Ltd. 2007)(Photo by John Muggenborg)
This Just In: Tiny Tortoise Locket
Diamond Tortoise Locket Necklace © Gigi Caron Ltd. 2007Photos by SquareMoose Photos of a new piece have arrived from the photographer. It’s the tiny tortoise locket. Above, you see it closed, and below it is open. The tortoise is 18K gold with a diamond and comes on a 16″ chain. When I was about three,…
Win a Strawberry!
Fun and friendly U.K. site Girlie Gossip is giving away one of my 18K gold strawberry pendants! Retail value is $990, so enter to win ASAP. Deadline is September 6.
Fruit Salad
Check out my new fruit pendants. The apple, cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, pineapple and grapes are guaranteed to always be in season. The apple is also featured on Uptown Liz. Uptown Liz is a shopping site created in the memory of Elizabeth Ann Overturf, who died in 2006 of breast cancer at only 28 years old….
Happy Birthday, Terri Berry!
Happy birthday to my gorgeous sister! Terri changed her last name when she got married. (I did not, but I offered to let my husband change his to mine. He didn’t take me up on that. Silly man!) Anyway, I was hoping she’d marry a guy whose last name was Strawberry. Even I would change…
This Just In: Papessa Prayer Lockets
My Papessa Prayer Lockets were inspired by the story of the medieval Pope Joan, who disguised herself as a man to become the spiritual leader of the Catholic church. Most historians dismiss the female pope as legend, but she has her supporters too. Whatever you choose to believe, this locket is perfect for carrying a…