It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Original Diorette ring by Dior. More variations can be seen here. Juicy Couture’s ring via The Glam Guide I hope Juicy doesn’t decide to pay me a compliment like this. Thanks, but no thanks.
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Adventures in Arizona, Part II
As I started telling you, I spent last weekend at the Tucson Gem Show before visiting the beauteous sister bloggers Jennifer and Megan in Phoenix. I bought a few great stones, but I never tell people about the pieces I’m working on until they’re finished, so you’ll have to wait! My husband came along. He…
Thank You, Thank You!
Thank you to all the gorgeous clients who fought their way through a monsoon to come to my trunk show last night. Congratulations to Christine, who won the diamond earrings in the drawing! Among the pieces sold were: Sunflower Ring Dewdrop Earrings in green amethyst Medici Poison Ring And there’s even more to be grateful…
"I Gave It All to Your Cousin Josephine!"
I love this scene from The Sopranos. Tony and his murderous mother Livia are fighting about her future, including the dispensation of her good jewelry. My Livia Poison Ring wasn’t inspired by Livia Soprano, though I’m sure she would have found it useful. Livia Poison Ring in 18K yellow gold and diamonds© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo…
Protected: Happy Delurking Week!
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Jewelry in Black and White
Here are two of the four rings I wore on New Year’s in dramatic black and white. I’m amused because I’m wearing my two-stone Clemence ring with rock crystal and black spinel. Does a black and white ring shot in black and white equal “black and white squared”? Photo by Tana Lee Alves Here’s a…
With This Ring, I Give Thee a Beatdown
This ring is HEAVY. Do not operate heavy jewelry when under the influence. Ring © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Photography by SquareMoose
Essence Magazine: You Need It!
Everyone, run out and buy the January issue of Essence. I have several jewelry credits in the “Ageless Beauties Special.” Those are some sex-ay ladies! When I saw them, I thought, “Hell, yeah! I’m going to wear minidresses when I’m 52 too!” My Xenobia ring made it in, but it is very hard to see….
A Few of My Favorite Things
Gorgeous client Shell recently asked me which of my own pieces are my favorites. That’s a tough question! But here are a few things that I like to wear. The Queen of Scots necklace, which you’ve all seen plenty of times (and I haven’t even gotten to my Mary Queen of Scots Book Club post…
Where Be Your Gibes Now?
My friend Stef alerted me to this post by Watchismo with pictures of an elaborate skull watch that was made for Mary Queen of Scots in the 16th century. You must take a look! The site also has great pictures of an 1810 skull pocket watch and a 1610 skull clock. Stef lives in Los…