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Wendy Brandes Jewelry in Story Magazine

June 10, 2021 by WendyB

In my previous post, I thanked stylist and fashion journalist Marian Kwei for putting my Queen of Scots tiara on model/DJ Tolula Adeyemi for an Oscar party AND writing it all up for Story Magazine. Marian is a full-service operation! After the Oscars, Marian did so much more for me and turned my jewelry into…

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Filed Under: interview, Jewelry, jewelry designer, lockets, my designs, necklaces, Press, silver Tagged With: favorite jewelry, marian kwei

The Thrill of the Chase, the Art of Kintsugi

March 22, 2019 by WendyB

Last week, I shared an interview that Isabella Santa Maria did with me. She asked me a lot of jewelry questions, of course, but I was especially excited to answer her question about slow fashion. This week, Isabella was interviewed by the BBC. She talks about the facial scarring she has from a childhood car…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, advice, interview, Press, Words of Wisdom Tagged With: isabella santa maria

Interviewed by Isabella of ISM

March 15, 2019 by WendyB

I discovered Isabella and her blog — which is called ISM — through Instagram earlier this year. I don’t know how I came across her feed, but I was immediately intrigued by her aesthetic … View this post on Instagram i am not symmetrical. — i am a cup with a chip, waiting to be…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, blogs and bloggers, In the News, interview, Press Tagged With: isabella santa maria

Jewel of the Month, Part II: New Skull Earrings

October 16, 2018 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: 1stdibs, diamonds, earrings, featured jewel, inspiration, interview, jewel of the month, Jewelry, mourning jewelry, Shopping, skulls, stud earrings Tagged With: black diamond skull, black diamonds, skull earrings, skulls jewelry, skulls on 1stdibs, tudors

Getting Introspective With 1stdibs

July 24, 2018 by WendyB

Thank you to writer Kareem Rashed for interviewing me for Introspective Magazine, the publication of online luxury marketplace 1stdibs! Kareem asked me and four other contemporary jewelry designers who sell on 1stdibs to pick a favorite antique piece from the site and talk about how that work inspires us. I chose this Art Nouveau tiara…

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Filed Under: gold, interview, Jewelry, my designs, Press, Shopping Tagged With: tiara

Last Chance: Get Your Gold Conference VIP Code!

April 9, 2018 by WendyB

Here’s a reminder for you: I’ll be speaking on two panels at annual gold conference hosted by Initiatives in Art and Culture, which is taking place this Thursday, April 12, and Friday, April 13, in New York City. Use my VIP code — WENDYB — to get a discount when you buy your tickets through…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Business, interview, video Tagged With: jewelry business

Wendy Brandes Wedding Jewelry on Engagement 101!

March 6, 2018 by WendyB

As you might guess from the name, Engagement 101 is the site for everything you need to know about engagement rings and proposals. EVERYTHING! There are different proposal ideas for different seasons, a checklist, a schedule — damn! This is thorough! I’ve walked quite a few men (and women) through the proposal process, but from…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Custom work, engagement rings, interview, Jewelry, jewelry designer, my designs, pictures of me, Press, rings, video, wedding bands Tagged With: wedding jewelry inspiration

Introducing Wendy Brandes Wedding

August 1, 2017 by WendyB

The solid-gold Queen of Scots snake tiara that I unveiled (ha!) last month on gorgeous bride Alyssa Brownell was the start of something new: The Wendy Brandes Wedding collection. Thank you to Brecken Branstrator, who covered the new collection for National Jeweler today. She was a nominee in the editorial category at last week’s Womens’…

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Filed Under: engagement rings, interview, Jewelry, Press, wedding bands Tagged With: nontraditional engagement rings, wedding jewelry

InDesign and in the Times!

May 18, 2017 by WendyB

I’m so excited to share this news! The two-finger ring I did as a collaboration with ANZA Gems won first place in the colored-stone category in the InDesign Awards. The winners were informed of the results a couple of weeks ago, but we had to keep it on the down-low until the official announcement was…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, awards, interview, Jewelry, Press, rings Tagged With: award-winning jewelry, indesign awards

Wendy Brandes Jewelry in the New York Times

May 17, 2017 by WendyB

Thanks to super-cool journalist Rachel Garrahan for including me in her New York Times article called “In a Time of Stress, Jewelry Becomes Armor”! It’s about how women are gravitating towards jewelry that makes them feel strong … and it just so happens that the concept of female strength is at the very heart of…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, feminism, Good Causes, In the News, interview, Jewelry, maneater collection, my designs, Press Tagged With: amulets, feminist jewelry

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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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