Tourmaline and opal are October’s two birthstones. I’ve shared the double-tourmaline ring that I created for ANZA Gems before, but ANZA’s recent Instagram post of it has inspired me to feature the ring again. I love how this post shows the different phases the gems went through: uncut rough; faceted but loose gems; and finally…
Shopping
Wishlist: Dress With Hood by Pauline Trigere
I’ve always loved a hooded dress! Check out this 1960s Pauline Trigere I found on 1stdibs.com It’s actually two pieces. Here’s the plain dress, which is nothing too exciting. Add the hood and it’s a whole new story. I especially like that it’s not just a head piece, but something that goes over the shoulders…
Customer of the Day: Elena From Chicago
Shout-out to the lovely people from Amdur Productions for including me in two Chicago-area art festivals this summer — one in Glencoe, Ill., in July, and one in Oak Brook this weekend. Not only did I meet great new people at both events, but I also met a gorgeous longtime customer for the first time!…
Chicago-Area Peeps! Come See Me in Oak Brook
If you’re a jewelry lover in the Chicago area, come visit me at Booth 45 at the Fine Art Festival in Oak Brook, Ill., this weekend! The festival takes place at Oakbrook Center, and we’ll be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking…
Treat Yo Self While Supporting Abortion Rights
Shout-out to gorgeous customer Ali, whose ring order enabled me to make a $25 donation to Access Reproductive Care – Southeast today! Like I said yesterday, all people deserve freedom, choice, and sovereignty over their own bodies, and that includes abortion on demand for anyone who has a uterus. Ali was the first to person…
Going Wide With Frame Jeans and Diane Keaton
I need to do a YouTube video about my whole history with jeans. I’ve realized that since my teenage years, I’ve always been searching for a style that’s not readily available. Over the past decade, I’ve been bedeviled by the persistence of skinny jeans/jeggings, which was a style I loved in the 1980s — when…
Carpe Diem: Black Diamond Skull Designs
Did you do your homework and watch yesterday’s video about my black diamond “Carpe Diem” skull designs? If not, you should do it now … and don’t forget to leave a comment for extra credit! I promised nice still shots of the three-piece mini collection today. Actually, I’ve already shared plenty of photos of the…
Wednesday’s Video: Valentine’s Day Rings
If you’re happily coupled up and you’ve set your heart on some Wendy Brandes jewelry, this is the moment to drop a hint about a Valentine’s Day gift. Set bae on the right track by sharing the link to this video of two particularly romantic styles — my embracing-swans ring and diamond keepsake locket ring….
Wednesday’s Video: Cool Hearts, Not Regular
Whether you’re buying a gift for someone else or yourself, I have cool heart jewelry — not regular heart jewelry — that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. – GIF from Imnotaregularmom GIFs My heart designs are more than meets the eye — and would you expect anything less from me? The diamond-pavé Sophie pendant twists from…
Jewels of the Month: Swans A-Swimming on 1stdibs
I’ve written before about the PNC Financial Services annual Christmas Price Index, which tracks current costs of the goods and services that are the gifts given by the “true love” in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The 2018 index, which was released last month, puts the cost of the famous holiday shopping list…