Last August, I shot a video for Platinum Guild International about platinum jewelry, and the video recently went up on PGI’s site. Before I get to the video, some background: In the 1990s, I worked at CNN business news as a producer. In that role, I occasionally had to shoot those scene-setting B-roll moments that…
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Wendy Brandes Jewelry in The National
A big thank you to the delightful Panna Munyal for interviewing me for an article in The National about secret-compartment jewelry and watches. (The National is the English-language daily newspaper of the United Arab Emirates, so hello to Abu Dhabi!) I told Panna about one of my jewelry inspirations — a ring I first wrote…
Talking Custom Jewelry With JCK Magazine
Thanks to Kathy Henderson for including me in JCK Magazine’s recent story about custom jewelry. The “Custom Relations” article starts on page 92 of the March/April issue. I love the subtitle: “No jewelry request is too big, too small, or too outrageous for these visionary designers and retailers.” I also love the first 14 words…
Social Media Advice From Wendy Brandes and JCK
Thank you to Brittany Siminitz of JCK for interviewing me about social media! Check out my top tip for people starting out; advice for dealing with plagiarism; and my favorite jewelry and non-jewelry Instagram accounts. CLICK HERE FOR THE INTERVIEW. After I did this interview, an unusual online kerfuffle broke out in the jewelry industry….
The Maneater Collection Gets Some Lovin’
A huge thank you goes out to image consultant Amy Roseveare for interviewing me at length about my Maneater collection for her Jewelry Fashion Tips blog! I always jump at the chance to tell people about Empress Wu, who was the main inspiration for this collection. CLICK HERE TO READ THE INTERVIEW. I met Amy…
Jewelry Inspired by Customers on JCK
A big thank you to Jennifer Heebner from the jewelry trade publication JCK for including me in her post about jewelry inspired by customers. I’ve told the story of “Mud Flap Jill” on the blog before, but that was a long time ago, so click on the photo of the wimmins with the ruby nipples…
Behind the Scenes: Platinum in the Park
I spent a pleasant afternoon in New York City’s Riverside Park being interviewed for a video that Platinum Guild International is putting together. We talked about the virtues of platinum, of course (rare, beautiful, true white, doesn’t tarnish, hypoallergenic, durable, makes diamonds look white and brighter). I was suitably decked out for the occasion in…
My JCK Las Vegas Street Style
It’s like the June JCK LUXURY trade show never ends: I didn’t see myself in JCK Magazine’s “JCK Las Vegas Street Style” feature until recently. I laughed out loud when I realized I was the only one of the 12 people interviewed who mentioned cocktail hour as a highlight. In the photo, I’m wearing a…
Five Questions With InDesign Jewelry
The gorgeous Trace Shelton — editor-in-chief of InDesign Magazine — recently did a “Five Questions” interview with me. According to Trace’s intro, I answered with my “signature sass.” Ha ha! Read the story and judge for yourself. CLICK HERE TO READ MY INDESIGN INTERVIEW. By the way, you can still vote for my jewelry in…
Read All About Me on The Gem Therapist
Thank you to gorgeous Arielle Klein for interviewing me for her new blog, The Gem Therapist. I’m officially one of her “Women Who Gem“! I was as honest as ever when Arielle asked me about the biggest challenge in my business. I also credited a woman who died in 1536 as the person who inspired…