May’s Jewels of the Month are two additional styles of my signet pinkie rings for rebel women. I introduced the first three rings of this mini-collection in March: a gold Venus symbol, a gold fist of resistance, and a silver high-heel shoe. The new styles feature a silver Venus symbol combined with a fist of…
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Jewel of the Month: Eryn’s Engagement-Ring Redesign
April’s birthstone is the diamond, so it’s a good time to feature a custom engagement-ring redesign as the Jewel of the Month. This ring is particularly close to my heart because it’s now adorning the ring finger of my right-hand woman and branding chief, Eryn Patton. Before Eryn’s boyfriend Donnie popped the question, he and…
Margaret Anne, Harry Connick, and Xenobia
Gorgeous actress Margaret Anne Florence of CMT’s Sun Records has been spotted in one of my turquoise jewelry designs again. This time, she and my Xenobia ring got up close and personal with Harry Connick Jr. on the set of his daytime show, Harry. You’ve got to look closely at her hand, but I swear…
Jewels of the Month: Signet Rings for Rebel Women
Later today, I’ll be marking both International Women’s Day and A Day Without a Woman by joining a march in downtown Manhattan. Ahead of that, allow me to share March’s Jewels of the Month: signet pinkie rings for rebel women. These rings are completely customizable — you can select your own metal, insignia, and ring…
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…
What Wendy Wore: Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, I wore my 1990s leather vest by Gemma Kahng. I’ve worn it before for Valentine’s Day and anniversaries. It’s got heart buttons too. My Diana heart ring went well with the vest. You know I love theme dressing! MrB and I went to Aquagrill. They have a great oysters there. MrB likes…
Shop ANZA Gems for Jewelry That Gives Back
I’m delighted to announce that ANZA Gems has launched its e-commerce site, meaning you can now buy my one-of-a-kind ruby dangle ring with a simple click! This sweet #ruby ring from our collaboration with @wendybrandesjewelry will bring you holiday cheer all year! Looks pretty festive next to this specimen of ruby in zoisite from the…
A Ruby Ring for a Good Cause
In July, I debuted the ruby dangle ring that I created for ANZA Gems. As I explained at the time, Monica Stephenson, who writes the jewelry blog iDazzle, founded ANZA Gems in 2014. Through ANZA, Monica offers a transparent journey from the gem mine to the customer. She personally sources ethically mined, colored-gemstone rough from…
Wendy Brandes Jewelry on HTGAWM and Bella
While I’m working on my next big political post, I’ll share some good jewelry-business news from what turned out to be a surprisingly busy week. Singer Mary J. Blige guest-starred on last night’s episode of How to Get Away With Murder (one of Shonda Rhimes’s hit shows) and she did it while wearing my Bull…
Miley Cyrus Needs an Engagement Ring Redesign
Last week, Miley Cyrus told talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres that she doesn’t like wearing her engagement ring because it’s not her style. I look like a fucking strawberry. #looklikemyfuckingmomdressedmethisam #prettysureihadthissamelookat6 A photo posted by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Jan 18, 2016 at 7:07am PST I was like, “Um, hello, Miley!!!!!!!” One of my specialties is…