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Giveaway: ANZA PURE x Wendy Brandes Jewelry

November 23, 2020 by WendyB

Act fast for a chance to win one of the 18K gold, rough-gem designs I created for my friends at ANZA Gems, as ANZA celebrates hitting 10,000 followers (organically!) on Instagram. You have until 9 p.m. ET this Wednesday, November 25, to follow ANZA and the Gem Legacy on the ‘Gram, and tag someone as…

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Filed Under: gems, gift ideas, giveaway, Jewelry, my designs Tagged With: anza gems, ANZA PURE, artisanal miners, colored gems, jewelry giveaway, kenya gems, moyo gems, spinel, tanzania gems, women miners

Mean Boys and Rough Jewelry

April 2, 2018 by WendyB

One of the great things about the jewelry business — in my 13 years of experience, at least — is the dearth of mean girls. via GIPHY The majority of the women I’ve encountered in the industry have been friendly, collaborative, and supportive. Their encouragement has often kept me going through challenging times. But, to…

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Filed Under: feminism, gems, In the News, Jewelry Tagged With: anza gems, ANZA PURE

Seattle Jewelry Lovers: Get Your Invitation!

February 9, 2018 by WendyB

Sorry for the late notice, but ANZA Gems is having a très exclusive launch event in Seattle tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 10., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pieces that will be there include my ANZA PURE collection, with gemstone-rough single stud earrings and necklaces (lower right corner of below image). Do you ever feel like…

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Filed Under: Jewelry, my designs Tagged With: anza gems, ANZA PURE

ANZA PURE Designs Heading Off to Their New Homes

January 26, 2018 by WendyB

I’m happy to see that one necklace and two pairs of earrings from the ANZA PURE x Wendy Brandes collection are heading off to their new homes! These ANZA PURE pieces by @wendybrandesjewelry just sold—we’re getting them ready to go to their new homes, and planning more! #oneofakind #givesback #roughgems #puregems #anzapure #spinel #mahengespinel #garnet…

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Filed Under: earrings, gems, Good Causes, Jewelry, my designs Tagged With: anza gems, ANZA PURE

New Collection: ANZA PURE by Wendy Brandes

December 21, 2017 by WendyB

I’m excited and honored to announce my new collection for ANZA Gems: ANZA PURE! Click through the three slides below to see the first styles: asymmetric dangle earrings, single stud earrings, and a necklace — all created with glowing pink spinel and electrifying green garnet. A post shared by idazzle (@idazzle) on Dec 20, 2017…

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Filed Under: birthstone, Business, earrings, gems, Good Causes, Jewelry, necklaces, Shopping, shopping suggestions, stud earrings Tagged With: anza gems, ANZA PURE

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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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