INSPIRATIONS
A Glorious New Book on Lydia Courteille’s fantastical universe
Even before I met Lydia Courteille in person—I admired her daring, wit and passion for creating provocative jewels, never wavering in her sensibilities—whether it be as a designer or in her ability to choose the rarest of antique pieces. When I finally did meet Lydia, it was seven years after she began designing her own…
Read MoreEARRINGS TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT AT the 2016 Primetime Emmys
Last night while live tweeting about the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards’ jewelry, I realized that in many ways I am similar to my colleagues. I want to see celebrities wearing jewelry that is equal in personality to their gowns and pieces that make a statement. I was happy when necklaces finally made a comeback during…
Read MoreINDEPENDENT DESIGNERS BEJEWEL THE NEW YORK SPRING 2017 RUNWAY SHOWS
Independent and renowned fine jewelers collaborated with both emerging and leading fashion designers during the New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 runway shows. Earlier in the week, Bejeweled published an article on two leading woman designers of the 20th century, Suzanne Belperron and Carolina Herrera. The extraordinary Belperron vintage and new pieces (based on the…
Read MoreBelperron Vintage on the current Carolina Herrera Spring 2017 Runway
The grace and effortless sophistication that defines Carolina Herrera’s distinctive design sensibility culminated in a homage to her past and present in looks that were seamlessly styled with Belperron jewelry during Herrera’s spring 2017 runway show. Belperron’s debut on the catwalk couldn’t have been more on point—it brought together the aesthetics of two powerful women…
Read MoreCARTIER: THE MANSION, YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Cartier’s status may be that of a traditional renowned jewelry brand but nothing about the international house has ever been traditional—from its exchange of a double strand natural pearl necklace for a Fifth Avenue mansion, to its position at the forefront of the Art Deco movement to the changing times of the ’70s and its…
Read MoreA Jewelry Star: Rihanna Shines Again
The jewelry industry loves her. Designers want to bejewel her. Young girls want to be her. Whether she’s wearing pieces in every day life, on the red carpet or on stage, mega pop star Rihanna has been setting new trends and bringing back popular jewelry of the past since she landed on the music…
Read MoreGiveaway and The Book Every Jewelry Afficionado should own
Let’s just say, I wish I had written this book and chosen the photos! Understanding Jewellery by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti (ACC Artbooks) has been reprinted several times since it’s first printing in 1990 and it’s been revised and updated throughout the years. It’s one of those books which you keep staring at the…
Read MoreCARTIER STEALS THE SCENE
For the first installment of Screen Gems, I chose three of my favorite Cartier scene-stealing moments. The time in which these movies were shot, renowned jewelers were part of the Hollywood dream factory and the jewels they created had the potential to become an integral part of the plot or create trends with the actresses…
Read MoreREMEMBERING THE 70’s and ELSA PERETTI’S BONE CUFF
I was pre-teen in the early seventies. It was the time of my parent’s divorce, EST, women’s lib, disco and the Elsa Peretti Bone cuff. Talk about a classic that retained its style and cool allure that speaks to all generations. Designed in 1974, you can still immediately picture the sexy cuff that was organic…
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