Posts Tagged ‘jewelry’
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 when you notice something, then see it again and again? It’s like rewinding a scene in a movie but it looks a little different each time. Kinda like deja vous, but you have been there before.
The sturdy table by Ironies Inc. is rooted in the Jerry Pair showroom of the infamous D&D building. Chock full of amazing furniture, walls of lush fabric, and everything imaginable in between, the D&DB is a Mecca for the design world. (more…)
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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. September’s birthstone can be a deep, velvety blue like an evening sky or the ocean at dusk, to the vivid blue of the sky on a clear summer day.
We associate the color blue with peace and harmony. Like diamonds, sapphires are given to strengthen love (more…)
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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 since a girl. It has only grown into a bit of an obsession.
I adore butterfly wings, peacock feathers, pearls, antique glass and really just about anything with that glowing rainbow spectrum.
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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 fruit’s gorgeous hue. The blush is somewhat yellow, a touch of gold, lots of pink and maybe some orange?? Really a hard color combination to describe!!
It reminded me of one of my favorite semi-precious stones, Imperial Topaz. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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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 and experiencing it’s sparkling spectrum of light within, it is easy to see why we have been entranced by this rock since man first laid eyes on it. (more…)
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What a gorgeous gemstone. From the family of minerals called “beryl,” it is one of the most stunning of earth’s creations. Aquamarine literally translates to “sea water” and that is what comes to mind when you look into the depths of this gem.
It’s lucid color is reminiscent of the clear turquoise water of the Caribbean Ocean. A close relative to emerald, it has a slight greenish tint mixed into the most beautiful transparent blue. (more…)
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Recently I’ve seen a lot of “ombre” or gradient shading in clothing and accessories. This is a kind of tie dye trend, but upscale (ombre , en francais, means shaded). The mix of colors reminds me of a rainbow, hence the Kermit the Frog “Rainbow Connection” reference.
The first sight of this trend, for me, was by Prada. I love the patent shades of their Vernice Sfumata clutch. L.A.M.B. offers a rich green Manchester ombre tote. The wallet friendly Caprice tote is a fraternal twin of Gwen’s Manchester tote. Another side of the spectrum is Fendi’s pastel doctor bag….what a sherbet- like treat. And YSL‘s Raspail red and canvas tote reminds me of my favorite painter pants (from 5th grade).
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