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Valentine’s Day Countdown, Day 4: Squirrel Necklace

February 4, 2012 by WendyB

Nuts about her? Let her know on Valentine’s Day by giving her my dainty silver squirrel necklace.  (The little guy is holding a teeny-weeny acorn.)

Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, holidays, Max & Chloe, necklaces, Valentine's Day

Minx Manicure and Valentine’s Day Countdown, Day 3

February 3, 2012 by WendyB

Celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival came up with a Minx manicure for me that’s so heavenly we named it “The Divine.” She layered gold lace-patterned Minx — designed by her manicurist friend Naja — over a burgundy layer for a stained-glass effect.  Stained glass made us think of cathedrals, which made me think of one of…

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Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, holidays, Minx manicure, rings, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Countdown, Day 2: Vampire Diana Ring

February 2, 2012 by WendyB

If you’re in the Los Angeles area, you’re in luck! You can go to Broken English Jewelry in Santa Monica and try on the one and only gold Vampire Diana heart ring I’ve made so far. The design of the heart pierced by a “wooden” stake was inspired by my love for the television show…

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Filed Under: Broken English, holiday gift ideas, holidays, rings, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Countdown, Day 1: Pink Opal Earrings

February 1, 2012 by WendyB

Valentine’s Day is coming right up. Time to buy something for your Valentine, email your Valentine a very specific “hint,” or just treat yourself! (That last option is very popular among my independent-minded customers.) Pink gems are romantic, so my first Valentine’s suggestion is a luxurious pair of shoulder-brushing earrings featuring pink opal drops and…

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Filed Under: earrings, holiday gift ideas, holidays, shopping suggestions, Valentine's Day

Father’s Day Shopping Suggestion: Cufflinks

June 12, 2011 by WendyB

Father’s Day is June 21 and, like last year, I’ve got cufflinks for every type of guy. All of these styles are still at 2010 — or even earlier — prices, even though metal prices have been soaring for years. (Silver has doubled in the past 12 months.) Many of my prices will double by…

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Filed Under: cufflinks, holiday gift ideas, holidays, shopping suggestions

Buy Jewelry (on Sale!) for Mother’s Day

May 1, 2011 by WendyB

Next Sunday, May 8, is Mother’s Day, so take advantage of the final days of my People Stylewatch sale while buying jewelry for that special lady. Just enter “PEOPLE” during final checkout to get 20% off all items under $250. Need help/got questions? Email me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com. CLICK TO VISIT MY…

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Hearts for Valentine’s Day … and a Discount Code

February 10, 2011 by WendyB

There is still time to order one of my heart designs for Valentine’s Day if you live in the U.S.! Just click the photos below to get your order in before 5 PM ET on Friday, February 11. Choose the express mail option and you’ll have your jewelry on Saturday. Use the word “VALENTINE” at…

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Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, holidays, my designs, necklaces, rings, sale

Jewel of the Month: Emoticon Heart Ring

February 4, 2011 by WendyB

Right on time for Valentine’s Day, here is my latest design, the emoticon heart ring. Don’t know how to make an emoticon heart? Just put a less-than sign and a 3 together, and voilà! A heart. Like my swear rings and asterisk ring, the emoticon heart ring is solid sterling silver. The band starts at…

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Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, jewel of the month, my designs, rings, shopping suggestions

Jewelry Gift Guide for the Holidays

December 16, 2010 by WendyB

I’m still selling three jewelry designs to benefit gorgeous blogger Sister Wolf. So far, your purchases of the Little Woolf necklace, the swear rings and the OMG rings have raised $1,180 of the $4,000 she needs to fix her broke-down roof! I know you need (a) holiday gifts for loved ones and (b) gifts for…

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Filed Under: charity, gift ideas, holiday gift ideas, my designs

Holiday Host Gift for Hieronymus Bosch

December 9, 2010 by WendyB

With holiday parties upon us and time travel a possibility (well, it is on Family Guy!), I’ve been worried about finding an appropriate host gift for 15th-16th century Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch. I mean, just in case he invites me to zoom back to 1500 for a festive shindig. Luckily, the Los Angeles Times Magazine…

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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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