Pure and pretty peridot is a perpetual pleaser. It’s palette is paler than precious emerald and tourmaline, however; by no means paltry.
For many it is preferable, perhaps because picking peridot for a bit of panache will not empty your purse.
I am always on the lookout for something affordable to brighten and refresh my space (and life) . Last weekend I was inspired by both a trip to Jones Beach and a stroll along Columbus Ave. to my eventual destination - the Jonathan Adler store.
I last went into the J Adler store (my Mecca of sorts) and [...]
Stop by to meet our very favorite jeweler and Live In Full Color blogger — Kimberlin Brown — at Rico’s in Brooklyn this Saturday, Dec 20th.
Rico’s is hosting a Holiday Trunk Show with sample sale prices for the public to introduce Kimberlin Brown and Jessica DeCarlo two phenomenal jewelers.
The show is at their store in [...]
The other morning I saw an amazing table that reminded me so much of jewelry by a designer I know, she called me soon after. Later, that same day, I saw a Diane von Furstenberg dress that was very similar to the table and jewelry. Do you see where this is going?
You know [...]
I am very excited to write about sapphire because it is the stone I use most in my work. The incredible sparkle and virtual rainbow of color choices make it a pleasure to design with.
When thinking about sapphire, the color that most comes to mind is blue. ‘Sapphirus’ means blue in Greek. [...]
Remember those rainy Summer days when you would discover an oil slick rainbow?
It would stop me in my wet sneaker tracks. I would duck down and move side to side trying to see the full spectrum. It was momentarily mesmerizing. I imagined scooping it up and taking it home.
My fascination with iridescence hasn’t wavered [...]
I’m on a peach kick. I’ve been trying lots of new recipes and eating loads of them. So delicious it tastes like summer.
Lately there has been a crispness in the evening that reminds us summer is nearing an end, but the peaches are still plentiful.
Yesterday, after a very juicy bite, I was looking at the [...]
Are you green with envy?
I am because emerald is not my birthstone. Don’t get me wrong, I love garnet, my birthstone; but emerald is the epitome.
Green is my favorite color. This is one of the reasons emeralds are high up in my “gemstone love” top ten.
Green is not the easiest color.
No need to verbalize too much on this trend…. because this season’s must-have accessory, the statement necklace, truly speaks for itself!
The French are glad to die for love.
They delight in fighting duels
But I prefer a man that lives
and gives expensive jewels.
A kiss on the hand
May be quite continental
But diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
The ultimate, it is rare and revered. As close to perfection as a gem can be.
After gazing into a diamond [...]
