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Fine Jewelry for the Holidays

December 18, 2020 by WendyB

If you’re looking for a meaningful Christmas present (or a belated Hanukkah gift) for a loved one or yourself, I’ve got some fresh jewelry options for you! For responsibly sourced jewelry that gives back to mining communities in Tanzania and Kenya, check out the ANZA PURE x Wendy Brandes rough-gemstone designs in 18K gold that…

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Filed Under: birthstone, earrings, gems, Jewelry, my designs, necklaces Tagged With: anza gems, ethical gemstones, ethical jewelry, nasty jewelry, nasty necklace, responsibly sourced gems

Year in Review: Jewels of the Month for 2017

December 29, 2017 by WendyB

At the end of the year, I tend to feel like I didn’t do as many new designs as I wanted to … via GIPHY … so it’s good to take a look back and appreciate everything that has been accomplished! While my Jewel of the Month posts usually feature my newest designs, I also…

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Filed Under: birthstone, Custom work, earrings, engagement rings, featured jewel, feminism, gems, jewel of the month, Jewelry, redesigns, rings, wedding bands Tagged With: anza gems, ethical gemstones

Thanks to the Academy … and National Jeweler

August 8, 2016 by WendyB

A million thanks to Brecken Branstrator of National Jeweler for selecting my two-finger ring design for ANZA Gems as one of her American Gem Trade Association’s Spectrum Award favorites! National Jeweler had already posted my ring on Instagram last week, but today Brecken included it in her Academy Awards-style blog post on her personal winners,…

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Filed Under: my designs, Press Tagged With: anza gems, ethical gemstones, ethical jewelry, two-finger ring

Instagram Love for the Jewel of the Month

August 1, 2016 by WendyB

August’s Jewel of the Month — the two-finger ring I designed for ANZA GemsĀ  — has gotten some more love on Instagram, thanks to its appearance at last Monday’s press preview for the American Gem Trade Association’s Spectrum Awards. Benjamin Guttery of Third Coast Gems chose it as a personal favorite. My personal "editors choice"…

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Filed Under: jewel of the month, Jewelry Tagged With: anza gems, birthstones, ethical gemstones, garnet, spinel

Jewel of the Month: Double-Finger Ring for ANZA Gems

July 28, 2016 by WendyB

Can’t take the heat? Then you should have tuned into Hallmark Channel’s “Christmas in July” programming earlier this month. Why wait till December to “Catch your favorite holiday Hallmark Channel Original movies!” when you can enjoy them in the summer, right?* I’m feeling a little like Hallmark right now because this is an “August in…

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Filed Under: jewel of the month, Jewelry, Press, rings Tagged With: anza gems, conflict-free diamonds, ethical gemstones, garnets, idazzle, spinel

Jewel of the Month: Ruby Dangle Ring for ANZA Gems

July 13, 2016 by WendyB

July’s birthstone is the ruby, and, boy, do I have the ruby ring for you! It’s good-looking, has a good story and promotes a good cause. First I’ll give you the good story and explain the good cause. Monica Stephenson, the tall drink of water who writes the jewelry blog iDazzle, founded ANZA Gems in…

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Filed Under: birthstone, gems, jewel of the month, Jewelry, rings Tagged With: anza gems, dangle ring, ethical gemstones, july birthstone, rose gold, ruby ring

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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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