Time to get back to my 12th century friend, Empress Matilda. As I explained in my first post on Matilda, she was the rightful heir to her father, Henry I of England, but upon her father’s death in 1135, Matilda’s throne was usurped by her less-competent cousin Stephen. The obstreperous English barons rallied to Stephen’s…
Jewelry
The Venus Necklace
Here are two versions of my Venus Necklace design. Venus Necklace in 18K rose gold, rose quartz and diamonds © Wendy Brandes 2007-2011 Photo by John Muggenborg Venus Necklace in 18K yellow gold, rutilated quartz and diamonds © Wendy Brandes 2007-2011 Photo by John Muggenborg Check out the matching ring here.
Fairy Feet and Other Photos
As I walked by the Prada store today I noticed some interesting shoes in the window. Fairy feet! I hope the dye doesn’t bleed like it does on the Fairy Bag or people will be very unhappy. Elsewhere today, I saw these flowers in a window box. Spring has sprung And gorgeous blogger/client Alice Olive…
Pick Your Poison
Introducing two new versions of existing styles. Above: Livia Poison Ring in 18K gold and aquamarine © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Photo by John Muggenborg Above: Edburga Ring in 18K gold, blackened silver and fire opal © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Photo by John Muggenborg Contact me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com for more information.
Living High on the iHog … in Latex
It has belatedly occurred to me that not everyone understands what the iHog (aka Fernando von Bakonstein) is about. You people should be ashamed of yourselves. DON’T YOU KNOW WHO HE IS?!? No? Oh. Then click here and here. After a busy Saturday spent sightseeing and hog-nogging with an Oscar nominee, Fernando and I were…
Mother’s Day Is May 11
Get your mama a flower. A Wendy Brandes Lotus Flower Necklace, to be exact. Lotus Flower Necklace in 18K gold: $550 © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Photo by John Muggenborg Lotus Flower Necklace in silver: $110 © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Photo by John Muggenborg If the Lotus looks familiar, that’s because the design originated as the…
The Blair Pig Project and the BBD
Instead of flying back to New York from Paris on Monday, we stopped in Washington, DC, for the annual dinner of the Atlantic Council. Fernando was hoping to see a monument or two, but sightseeing was canceled after Air France temporarily misplaced the luggage, leading to all sorts of logistical problems.We still made it to…
Gorgeous Client/Blogger/Model Kim
Kim at Mama Fasha has done a post on the silver Boleyn necklace I made for her. Here she is modeling it. Isn’t she lovely? If you want to order your own Boleyn necklace in gold or silver, contact me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com.
Pinky Tuscadero
I’ve suddenly found myself craving pink. Here are three of my new pieces. Mignonette Earrings with diamonds and rhodochrosite© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Helen Earrings with diamonds and pink opal© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Clemence Ring with rock crystal and kunzite© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Email me at wbjewelry…
Boleyn Necklaces in Silver
At last! I have a photo of the sterling silver version of my Anne Boleyn initial necklace. Shown are the “A” and the “B.” Boleyn Necklaces © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Normally I only do these to order, but I made a “B” just to photograph it. If you’re a “B,” I can ship it out…