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Treat Yourself to Wendy Brandes Jewelry

December 21, 2022 by WendyB

Oh, hey, remember how I design luxe jewelry that’s sold on super-chic 1stdibs.com? My end-of-the-year sale started today, so it’s a good time to scoop up any high-end pieces you’ve long coveted. Standard shipping is free. If you want your purchase for a loved one’s holiday gift rather than a self-gift, I will do my…

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Specially Priced Wendy Brandes Jewelry on 1stdibs

June 21, 2021 by WendyB

Photographer George De Castro Day and designer/stylist/model Stacy Lomman — my dream team — have been helping me take some fresh “as seen on” jewelry photos over the past week. I’ve been wanting to do this for ages! I’m so excited that I put all the freshly photographed designs on sale on 1stdibs for the…

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Jewel of the Month: Inspired by Lil Nas X

March 29, 2021 by WendyB

In 2019, 19-year-old rapper Lil Nas X vaulted from TikTok meme maker lauded by Justin Bieber to record-breaking mainstream success with his country-rap song “Old Town Road,” and there are so many things I love about this story. First of all, this song appealed to every age group, from toddlers to their grandparents. If you…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, charity, earrings, featured jewel, gift ideas, gold, Good Causes, In the News, jewel of the month, Jewelry, music, my designs, platinum, racism, stud earrings Tagged With: billy ray cyrus, lgbtq+, lil nas x, montero, old town road, satan shoes

Giveaway: ANZA PURE x Wendy Brandes Jewelry

November 23, 2020 by WendyB

Act fast for a chance to win one of the 18K gold, rough-gem designs I created for my friends at ANZA Gems, as ANZA celebrates hitting 10,000 followers (organically!) on Instagram. You have until 9 p.m. ET this Wednesday, November 25, to follow ANZA and the Gem Legacy on the ‘Gram, and tag someone as…

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Filed Under: gems, gift ideas, giveaway, Jewelry, my designs Tagged With: anza gems, ANZA PURE, artisanal miners, colored gems, jewelry giveaway, kenya gems, moyo gems, spinel, tanzania gems, women miners

Wendy Brandes Jewelry in New York City

December 5, 2019 by WendyB

As I said in my last post, some of my jewelry is at the fabulous Alexanders Jewelers in Columbus, Ohio, but the rest of it is in New York City! You can see it in person at the Kristen Farrell Gallery on 339 West Broadway. View this post on Instagram CARPE DIEM Love these One…

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Filed Under: 1stdibs, gift ideas, holiday gift ideas, Jewelry, my designs, Shopping, shopping suggestions Tagged With: alexanders jewelers in columbus, kristen farrell gallery, kristen farrell jewelry

Gifts for Goths: Skull and Bones Necklace

November 26, 2019 by WendyB

I can’t believe I still have this exquisite Memento Mori design in stock. The skull is blackened 18K yellow gold and the bones are blackened sterling silver — proof that it’s totally okay to mix metals. The necklace is on sale on 1stdibs through next Monday. Get it for the goth in your life —…

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Holiday Sale: My Jewelry on 1stdibs

November 25, 2019 by WendyB

Ready to do your holiday shopping? Select Wendy Brandes Jewelry designs are already on sale on 1stdibs. I’ll be adding more discounts up through Black Friday this week. All super-special deals will be available through Cyber Monday, and shipping is free. Don’t see the piece you dream of on sale? Don’t be shy! Message me…

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Wednesday’s Video: Valentine’s Day Rings

February 6, 2019 by WendyB

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….

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Filed Under: gift ideas, holiday gift ideas, Jewelry, poison rings, rings, Shopping, shopping suggestions, Special Occasions, Valentine's Day, video Tagged With: anne of cleves, jewelry inspiration, jewelry video, jewelry vlogger, lucrezia borgia, tudor jewelry

Signet Rings for the Millennial Mama

December 7, 2018 by WendyB

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…

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Start Your Black Friday Shopping … With Silver Jewelry

November 22, 2018 by WendyB

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…

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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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