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Valentine's Day

What to Watch for a Happy Galentine’s Day

February 14, 2017 by WendyB

In honor of February 14, I’m going to dole out some tough love, because I’m tired of people who moan that occasions like Valentine’s Day are overrated, too stressful, or no fun. via GIPHY Stop waiting around for someone else to make your (holi)day! You’ve got to squeeze all the celebratory moments you can out…

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What Wendy Wore: Valentine’s Day Surprise

February 19, 2016 by WendyB

I planned to wear my traditional Moschino heart dress for Valentine’s dinner with MrB, only to realize at the last minute that the dress was at the cleaner’s. Alas! I was thrown off by the clothing surprise, but, on the plus side, I was inspired to wear a vintage Donald Brooks piece that I first…

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Filed Under: outfit post, pictures of me, Valentine's Day, vintage, vintage designers, vintage WendyB photos, What Wendy Wore

Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #14 of 14

February 14, 2016 by WendyB

Happy Valentine’s Day! If you don’t have a Valentine, maybe you can be mine. I’m not shy about saying it: I’m your No. 1 fan!   The final entry for my Valentine’s Day/anti-Valentine’s Day countdown is my brand-new emoji-inspired earring.   I decided to improve upon the standard pointing finger emoji … … and turn it…

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Filed Under: earrings, emoji, holiday gift ideas, holidays, jewel of the month, my designs, single earrings, sports, stud earrings, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #13 of 14

February 13, 2016 by WendyB

I’ve been excited about rubies for my Valentine’s Day/anti-Valentine’s Day countdown, so here are some more rubies with a punk twist. Proving Valentine’s Day red doesn’t have to be all hearts are these ruby-eyed skull earrings. There’s a matching necklace … … and a ring. For those with an unlimited budget, I’d recommend a different…

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Filed Under: earrings, holiday gift ideas, holidays, jewel of the month, my designs, necklaces, rings, skulls, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #12 of 14

February 12, 2016 by WendyB

The Vampire Diana heart ring has been a Jewel of the Month before, but I’ve got to revisit it for this Valentine’s Day/anti-Valentine’s Day countdown. My Vampire Diana designs — hearts with stakes through them — were inspired by my favorite bloodsucker, Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I started out with a silver ring…

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Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, holidays, jewel of the month, my designs, necklaces, rings, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #11 of 14

February 11, 2016 by WendyB

Here’s a jewelry design for Throwback Thursday that’s also ruby-red for Valentine’s Day: my Lady Jane necklace. The true story of Lady Jane Grey — the “Nine Day Queen” of Tudor times — inspired me to create this teardrop-shaped pendant in 2008. It was made from two pieces of custom-cut rock crystal, loose rubies, and…

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Filed Under: holidays, jewel of the month, my designs, necklaces, Press, queens, Throwback Thursday, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #10 of 14

February 10, 2016 by WendyB

For today’s anti-Valentine’s Day choice, I’ve got a classic mismatched earring pair. “Screw U” comes in silver … … and 18K yellow gold. If you’re in one of those “it’s complicated” relationships that has a lot of ups and downs, you can get the single heart earring as well. That way you’re prepared for the…

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Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #9 of 14

February 9, 2016 by WendyB

You’ve got one more day to order for Valentine’s Day delivery. How about this BAE necklace for your bae? I like the way “bae” can be applied to your girlfriend or your platonic gal pal. If you don’t have a Valentine, get it for your Galentine!  

Filed Under: jewel of the month, necklaces, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #8 of 14

February 8, 2016 by WendyB

I’m definitely NOT feeling the love today, which is good, because it’s time for an anti-Valentine’s Day choice for my Valentine’s Day/anti-Valentine’s Day jewelry gift-guide countdown. I’ve got a few suggestions today, starting with my GTFOH necklace. GTFOH is what I thought when someone pointed out this Louis Vuitton hashtag earring to me last night….

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Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #7 of 14

February 7, 2016 by WendyB

How’s THIS for a Super Bowl 50 ring? Today’s Valentine’s Day selection is the redesigned engagement/50th anniversary ring I made for my mother last year, using her original center diamond and baguettes. Obviously you can’t buy this particular ring but I can use this style of platinum setting for any custom engagement ring. If you’re…

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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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