Since the 1980s, PNC Financial Services has released an 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.” I’ve always been amused by the way PNC calculates the costs because — let’s face it…
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Game of Thrones Engagement Rings; July 4th Sale
I’m very amused by this Engagement 101 post by Severine Ferrari, suggesting suitable rings for all the single ladies of Game of Thrones. The reversible Anthony Lent flip ring for Arya is spot-on, now that she’s perfected her use of other people’s faces. CLICK HERE FOR THE POST. My Dragon and Knight Maneater ring was…
Jewelry Fo Yo Momma
Thanks to Barbara Palumbo of the blog Adornmentality for once again including me in her highlarious list of Mother’s Day jewelry suggestions. Barbara suggests my FitzRoy the cat lariat necklace (18K yellow gold with oranges sapphire and a black opal) for what she calls the “‘My Kids Are Grown So I Adopted Nine Cats’ Mom.”…
Mother’s Day Sale Is On!
Moms with hearts of gold deserve the gift of gold! Mother’s Day is just over a week away, so act fast and shop my sale. Several of my classic mechanical styles are available, including the Victoria buckle ring. This ring opens up, so you can have a name or message inscribed inside. This design was…
Throwback Thursday: Jewelry Designs From 2006
I went into jewelry designing full-time in 2005, and I did a lot of small trunk shows and private sales right up until the financial crash of 2008. Some of the shows were in homes of friends and family, others were in hotels. This photo from January 2006 was taken in the home of a…
You Might Literally Die If You Miss My Jewelry Sale
If you missed Jessica Bennett’s recent New York Times story on the latest developments in Internet-speak, you better read it if you ever hope to communicate with me again. Srsly, the new jargon is so second-nature for me now that I just can’t even when people don’t use it. When I get a text, email…
Jewelry for Every Budget: Pre-Holiday Sale or Splurge
Didn’t get to my Cyber Monday sale yet? Don’t panic, because I’m extending it through Friday, Dec. 4. CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE SALE. Jewelry is meaningful — you’re not buying a $5 fast-fashion t-shirt here! — and I’m giving my gorgeous clients extra time to consider what they want the most. Plus, because all…
Get Ready for Cyber Monday
Are you running around like crazy doing your Black Friday shopping today? I don’t think I’ve ever done Black Friday. I don’t enjoy shopping in crowds. If I can shop at off hours, I do. When I worked at the Wall Street Journal — which was in the World Financial Center, across from the World…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what I posted this week. For anyone who enjoyed the movie Straight Outta Compton, my Huffington Post story on N.W.A founding member Arabian Prince is a must-read. Here’s what appeared on my own blog. Monday: Princess Diana’s 1980s style looks fresh again. Tuesday: Some outtakes from my Huffington Post…
Cufflinks on Sale for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is next Sunday, so I’m putting some cufflinks on sale now for those of you who need a gift for a French-cuff-loving guy. Order by next Wednesday and delivery is guaranteed for the June 21 holiday. My emoticon heart cufflinks are always popular … after all, who doesn’t love a guy who wears…