Going by international standards, any jewelry containing less than 41.7% or 10 Karats of gold is regarded as fake. The world is full of unscrupulous traders who would want to […]
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12 Accessory Trends You Need to Know for Fall
No category of fashion cycles quite as quickly as accessories, and we’re glad for that! Serving as the icing on the cake of your entire look, your jewelry, hair accessories, […]
Read MoreIntroducing Jes MaHarry: Artisan Jewelry Made With Love
WHO: There’s something very personal about jewelry and here at MFL we do believe in being selective about our jewelry purchases, opting to invest in pieces that not only reflect […]
Read MoreWhy Accessories Are the Most Important Part of Your Wardrobe
Never underestimate the importance of accessories in your closet. Being smart about buying and wearing accessories can actually save you money in your wardrobe department. It is important to be […]
Read MoreAlexander Wang brings us Tina Turner inspired jewels
The designer Alexander Wang is famed for his effortlessly sexy designs. He understands women’s figures and drapes them in gorgeous fabrics and cuts. Already a huge hit with the fashion […]
Read MoreLobe & behold: Extreme earrings
We’re used to designers “pushing boundaries and creating completely unwearable and impractical items. Like those ridiculous heel-less high heels from Victoria even you looked mind-bogglingly ridiculous). Now it’s time for […]
Read MoreCure the winter blues with Mawi jewels!
The credit crunch has had an ironic and unfortunate effect on me; in short I have become a magpie inexplicably drawn to all things shiny, sparkly and consequently rather pricey. […]
Read MoreSparkle this Christmas with Mirabelle
It might be a bit late to add anything to your Christmas list now but if you fancy treating yourself to a little something special, jewellery label Mirabelle have launched […]
Read MoreStylish stocking fillers: elsiebelle.com
Whilst browsing the online high-street this week for last minute xmas pressies I came across elsiebelle.com – a virtual treasure trove of adorable affordable accessories, so good I thought it was […]
Read MoreCharles Darwin Jewels
Alexander McQueen proclaimed Charles Darwin the inspiration of his S09 collection. Interpreted by McQueen via skeletal neck pieces; Darwin’s theory of evolution involving science and nature has become an evident […]
Read MoreCatherine Weitzman jewellery: Made to be fallen in love with
Ever wanted to wear twigs for bracelets or to wear a cluster of autumn leaves around your neck? Not particularly? The thought hadn’t crossed my mind either until I saw […]
Read MoreDesigner alert: Antje Ceczy
Jewellery designer Antje Ceczy’s c.v reads like a who’s who of fashion, with Christian Lacroix, Chanel, Nina Ricci and Karl Lagerfeld amongst her impressive list of clients and colleagues. Now, […]
Read MoreLabel Alert: Leblas Fine Jewellery
One to watch in the world of jewellery design; up and coming label Leblas tick all the right boxes. The beautiful designs by Spanish-born designer Arabel Lebrusan strike that impeccable […]
Read MoreEmbellish your outfit with insects
Miu Miu started the trend; Roberto Cavalli continued it and now the high street have adopted it as their own. I am of course talking about insects.
Read MoreTrend Alert: Initial Jewellery
As with many of our favourite fashion trends it all started with Sex and the City and the quirky style of leading lady Carrie Bradshaw.
Read MoreGothic glamour made easy: Adele Marie
This seasons gothic trend is one of the more difficult to pull off successfully; the noir over-kill must be carefully balanced with the right amount of skin-on-show in order to […]
Read MoreLinks of London: Anthology Collection
Links of London, one of the leading jewellery brands in the UK, have launched a new A/Wo8 collection for us to gawp at. The Anthology collection, which is said to […]
Read MoreNew Designer: Go glam with CC Skye
Combining old fashioned glamour with a fashion forward edge LA Jewellery designer, CC Skye boasts an impressive celebrity following, with style icons such as Nicole Richie, Cameron Diaz and Hilary […]
Read MoreBeyonce’s Platinum Engagement Ring
Oh, just in case you were wondering about the sparkling ring spotted wearing on the red carpet at Fashion Rocks…well we can reveal that the platinum engagement ring was created […]
Read MoreMost Wanted: Matina Amanita ‘Globetrotter’ Ring
Central Saint Martin’s graduate and Stretsis designer, Matina Sukhahuta has recently launched a mouth-watering collection of cocktail rings named ‘Globetrotter’ as part of her label Matina Amanita. Inspired by Sukhahuta’s […]
Read MoreThe Beauty of Belts: Elliot Rhodes
Belts are such dignity savers. Unsightly love handle hangover? Buy a belt. A slightly dowdy one-colour ensemble? Buy a belt. Wearing a vintage dress that isn’t exactly the right size […]
Read MoreMontblanc Celebrates Mandela’s 90th Birthday
If you thought that Montblanc only produced the finest pens in the world, then you were wrong. This month Nelson Mandela and luxury brand Montblanc have joined forces to create […]
Read MoreTrends: Addicted to Accessories!
I have, I must admit, a bit of a jewelry addiction. I’m like a cat with a little bell around my neck – my friends can always tell exactly where […]
Read MoreMust Have: Statement Necklace
This season, fashionistas have not held back when it comes to wearing bold prints, bright colours and loud accessories, so much so that outfiits are playing second fiddle to big, […]
Read MoreArm Candy: Vintage Rhinestone Bracelet
Fed up with big bold cocktail rings, I’ve recently developed an obsession with big bold bracelets. Last week, while sifting through the numerous press releases in my inbox I came […]
Read MoreAccessorising For Summer: Embracing Enamel
If you’re looking for an easy way to update your wardrobe for the spring/summer trends of bright juicy colors and ethnic/boho chic, enamel jewelry is the way to go. Since […]
Read MoreMeaningful Jewelry: Satya
While walking around the Village a while ago, I stumbled across a cute jewelry store called Satya and was intrigued by the general “zen feel of the place (golden Buddha […]
Read MoreJeweler Extraordinaire: Helen Ficalora
I often find myself overlooking jewelry as a shopping choice. I look at it, quite a bit, but when it comes to actually purchasing something, the instances are few and […]
Read MoreTrend Alert: Initial Jewelry
I grew up in Connecticut and went to prep school, and went to University at a small place in New England. I offer up this information because I’m kind of […]
Read MoreIntroducing: Dirty Librarian Chains
The name, Dirty Librarian Chains, is completely hilarious and memorable; their designs are unforgettable too. Designer Susan Domelsmith started the line by creating pieces for herself from repurposed vintage jewelry, […]
Read MoreFor a good cause: Margherita Missoni charity bracelet
Having seen countless photos of Margherita Missoni gallavanting around town of late, it’s nice to read a little more about her. Even better, it’s good to see her continue her […]
Read MoreAccessories: Seeing Stars!
Everyone has been declaiming that stars are in! I have been a big fan of stars for awhile (to the point that I have several tattoos of them, but that […]
Read MoreThe 2008 Gold Rush: eBay Reports Sharp Increase in Sales of Gold Jewelry
With the price of gold reaching an all time peak of just over $1000 an ounce, eBay has confirmed a rise in jewelry listings of more than 243%. In just […]
Read MorePharrell Williams talks about his collection with Louis Vuitton
You may remember a while back we
Read MoreShopping: Who Needs to Tell Time?
I’ve never had a purely functional watch. In fact, the one that I’ve been sporting since college is a Gucci bracelet watch that has no hash marks or numbers on […]
Read MoreSpring Key Pieces: Jewels from Diane Yang
There is something about the sun in springtime that makes me crave brightly coloured clothing and accessories. Crystal Rainbow Choker.
Read MoreArticles: Personal Treasures
Buddhists say that we shouldn’t be too attached to our material possessions, and to a certain extent I agree. However, there are certain dresses, pieces of jewelry or other accessories […]
Read MoreValentines Day Gift Guide: The Singelringen
Valentines day is always a great excuse to ramp up the romance in a relationship and an even better excuse to give and receive gifts. But often its the singletons […]
Read MoreSophia Bush sparkles in Jacob and Co. at Fashion Week!
Side effects of the writers strike have been evident this fashion week with many a celeb flocking to the tents. Christina Milian, Tyson Beckford, Gisele Bündchen, Mila Jovovich, Chloë Sevigny, […]
Read MoreBLASON by Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton
Rumours that Louis Vuitton have been doing the rounds of a while now and finally they were proven to be true. The collection is called Blason and is actually a […]
Read MorePolls: Kitty Ice!
I am now the proud owner of a Hello Kitty by Kimora Lee Simmons pendant. Merry Christmas to me! Being a Hello Kitty fan since I was a little girl, […]
Read MorePolls: Stella McCartney One-Leg Necklace
It’s no secret that Stella McCartney is, to put it mildly, less than fond of her father’s ex-wife Heather Mills. According to the New York Post, the young designer has […]
Read MoreMary Kate Olsen in Jacob and Co.
A polished Mary-Kate Olsen glowed last week at the CFDA’s Seventh on Sale Gala, in a Giambattista Valli mini-dress, a fabulous pair of platform pumps and clad in Jacob and […]
Read MoreHoliday Gift Guide 2007: Alex Sepkus Gold and Diamond Dome ring
The holiday season is all about parties, and parties are all about dresses, and you’re never fully dressed until you have some fab jewels to go along with it … […]
Read MoreGrab your diary: Verdura: The Life and Work of a Master Jeweler
The name of Chanel is instantly recognizeable as the epitome of elegance, but less well known is the name of Duke Fulco di Verdura, who worked with Coco Chanel as […]
Read MoreDesigner profile: Alicia Macinnes
Who: Jewellery designer, Alicia Macinnes Background: Studied contemporary stained glass and fused glass design at the Barcelona Glass centre and currently works from her studio based in Glasgow. Why: Produces […]
Read MoreIts a bling thing
This season is all about accessorising, in particular around the decolletage. Of course it’s not exactly a new phenomenon, necklaces have been around for a while, but they have not […]
Read MoreGeoff Thomas Designs
Self-taught, and incredibly passionate, art-jeweler Geoff Thomas proves that self belief, passion and hard work really do pay off. Tracy Bingham wore one of his ornate, hand-fabricated, sterling silver and […]
Read MoreInterviews: Anton Heunis
Name: Anton Heunis Occupation: Luxury Jewellery Designer What inspired you to pursue jewellery design? I have always been fascinated by jewellery. It is something extremely personal. Like fashion, it is […]
Read MoreSnapadoos : Accessories with Attitude!
They say diamonds are a girls best friend, but personally I believe all jewellery is a girl’s best buddy. True enough you can never have too much and jewellery/web designer […]
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