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
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…
Giveaway: ANZA PURE x Wendy Brandes Jewelry
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…
Wendy Brandes Jewelry in New York City
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…
Gifts for Goths: Skull and Bones Necklace
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 —…
Holiday Sale: My Jewelry on 1stdibs
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…
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….
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…
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…
Happy Valentine’s Day From Hi-Rez and Me
If you need an emergency Valentine’s Day card, I suggest that you print out this romantic message from rapper Hi-Rez. Happy Valentine’s Day pic.twitter.com/QqnMrbuLMA — Hi-Rez (@HiRezTheRapper) February 14, 2018 Who wouldn’t be charmed by that missive? Especially when you point out that Hi-Rez is wearing the awesome nameplate necklace I made for him ……