I’m doing soooo many events in November. Come hang out with me in real life in both New York City and Columbus, Ohio! There will be silver jewelry, gold jewelry, thoughts on luxury, and more. I give you the scoop in this week’s video. Related links and information for New York: November 8-9: Initiatives in…
Recommended Watching: Blue Wave Trailer
Thanks to Eleven Films for putting together this must-see “Blue Wave Trailer”! Watch it and then send it to everyone you know! If — despite the inspiration from Eleven Films — you’re still hearing excuses from people justifying not voting, Barack Obama has a few words for them. Money plays a huge role in politics,…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, October 15: Great videos, including Lynzy Lab’s song for fearful men. Tuesday, October 16: New black-diamond skull earrings. I’ve decided to turn them into drop earrings instead of studs. Thursday, October 18: The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a jewelry exhibit…
Fauxlanthropy From Chevron
I’ve gotten into the habit of blocking all companies advertising on Twitter. It’s the least I can do to not support the Nazi-enabling, Russian-propaganda-infested social-networking service while I wait for someone to invent a Twitter alternative. But something in an ad from Chevron, an oil and gas company, caught my eye before I could hit…
Coming Soon: The Metropolitan Museum’s Jewelry Show
This week’s video is about the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s November exhibition called “Jewelry: The Body Transformed.” I am extra-excited about this show because I have strong feelings about jewelry as art, of course. Check out what I have to say! Sorry about all the reading from the book from the Paris jewelry exhibit, but…
Jewel of the Month, Part II: New Skull Earrings
Shout-out to Colleen Egan at 1stdibs.com for interviewing me about the enduring appeal of skull jewelry! I felt inspired when I did this interview, and I hope it gives you fresh insight into my designs. CLICK HERE TO READ MY 1STDIBS INTERVIEW After you’re done reading, you can shop for my jewelry on 1stdibs — and if…
Recommended Watching
I want to make sure you haven’t missed these great videos! When Trump said it was a “scary time for young men in America” earlier this month, artist Lynzy Lab responded with this song about how scary America has always been for women. She manages to be both accurate and funny. It’s a really scary…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, October 8: Keep up the fight with Empress Matilda and her swords. Tuesday, October 9: I’ve been ready for years for a “Camp”-themed Met Gala. Wednesday, October 10: Unboxing day with a black-diamond skull. Thursday, October 11: Signet rings for the…
International Day of the Girl
Thanks to National Jeweler for featuring my Signet Rings for Rebel Women on the ‘Gram in honor of the International Day of the Girl. View this post on Instagram Today is officially #dayofthegirl (though that’s really every day to us) and we’re here for it, celebrating with jewels from who else but @wendybrandesjewelry. As those…
Wednesday’s Video: Unboxing a Skull
October is basically Halloween Month, so I’m going to have a second Jewel of the Month post soon with a new, spooky design. In the meantime, enjoy this leisurely unboxing video for my “Carpe Diem” diamond skull medallion. (Isn’t my new branded ribbon pretty?) If you missed the first Jewel of the Month on Monday,…