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…
Shopping
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…
Signet Rings for the Millennial Mama
Thank you to gorgeous jewelry and watch expert Barbara Palumbo for including the high-heel emoji version of my “Signet Rings for Rebel Women” in In Store Magazine’s gift guide for the Millennial Mama! CLICK TO READ THE GIFT GUIDE. I’ve got two silver shoe rings left — and, remember, I won’t be making any new…
Holiday Sale: Swoon You Next Tuesday!
There’s one more chance to shop my jewelry in person before the holidays! Next Tuesday, December 11, I’ll be at Swoonery Jewelry Salon in New York City again, with six other independent designers. I’ll have my silver collection on sale, along with select gold and platinum pieces … such as my last few 18K gold…
Start Your Black Friday Shopping … With Silver Jewelry
My silver jewelry sale is ready to go! CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE SALE Remember, this is the last of my silver. I won’t be remaking any of these pieces for my site! With a lot of designs, I’m down to a single one so if you want, for instance, a middle finger emoji ring…
Jewel of the Month, Part II: New Skull Earrings
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…