With everyone from Blac Chyna to Steph Curry coming up with their own popular emojis, the original emoji providers are stepping up their game. The Unicode Consortium — aka Emoji Headquarters — officially unveiled 72 new emojis this week, scheduled for delivery later this month. I’m impressed by the quick turnaround, because, in the past,…
Throwback Thursday: JCK Las Vegas Memories
I’m still at the LUXURY jewelry show at JCK Las Vegas (if you’re here, come see me in Elite Enclave, booth LUXEE 28!). This is my first time exhibiting my designs at the LUXURY show, but I’ve attended before. The highlight of any JCK show — even better than the concerts in the wave pool…
A South Sea Pearl to Welcome June
Picking out birthstone jewelry for people born in June is a Choose Your Own Adventure experience. The American Gem Society lists pearl and Alexandrite as June’s birthstones. The Gemological Institute of America opts for pearl, moonstone and Alexandrite. I’ve seen other sources that say pearl and moonstone are the two June gems, and others that…
What Wendy Wore: Not-So-Crisp White Shirt
The phrase “crisp white shirt” has always set my teeth on edge. As I wrote in 2009: “I hate the fact that everyone feels obliged to use the word ‘crisp.’ Can’t it just be a white shirt? Does it always have to be crispy?“ But I also say “Never is the next new thing™,” and…
On My Way to Virtual Reality
If you’re one of my U.S. readers, I hope you’re having a relaxing Memorial Day weekend. I’m missing the barbecues this year, because I’m on my way to Las Vegas for the jewelry trade shows. Not only will I be there in person, but I’ll be there in virtual reality. As I mentioned last week,…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday: Hodor and Rihanna. Tuesday: I’m showing my jewelry at JCK LUXURY in Las Vegas. Wednesday: New York Magazine’s “What We Wore” fashion issue is worth keeping. Thursday: Past coverage of my jewelry by JCK’s editorial team. Friday: I’m nominated for a…
I’m Nominated for a WJA Award for Excellence!
I am thrilled to be nominated in the design category for the Women’s Jewelry Association’s 2016 Awards for Excellence! As the WJA’s press release explains it: “The awards are given to female professionals in the jewelry and/or watch industries who have demonstrated significant achievements throughout their careers, in categories that include: design; manufacturer, dealer, supplier; retail;…
Throwback Thursday: Wendy Brandes Jewelry and JCK
In honor of my debut next week at JCK’s LUXURY jewelry show, here is some of the editorial coverage that JCK the organization and publication has given me over the years. Last year, Brittany Siminitz, JCK Marketplace Manager, chose my NYC Taxi and Passenger Maneater ring for the Editors’ Picks page of the Jewelers’ Choice…
Recommended: New York Magazine’s Fashion History Issue
Love history? Love fashion? Love fashion history? Then I hope you can still grab New York Magazine’s “What We Wore” special issue (May 16-29, 2016) from the newsstand. At least some of it is online starting here, but this is one of those editorials that works fantastically in print. The cover line’s subtitle is “Centuries…
Wendy Brandes Jewelry at JCK LUXURY
If you’re a jewelry professional attending the big Las Vegas trade shows next week, come visit me during my debut at JCK’s LUXURY show! I’ll be at booth LUXEE 28, part of the INTERVISION experience in the Elite Enclave Ballroom at Mandalay Bay. You’ll be able to see my Maneater rings in person. You’ll also…