When will I be finished? Wearing: Dewdrop Earrings,Vintage top,Jil Sander wedges,Acne Jeans
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Thursday Book Club: Katherine Swynford
Now that I think about it, it makes sense that Henry VIII (also known to Googlers as “Henry teh 8) was addicted to love. It was in his genes! The corpulent lady-killer was a descendant of notorious 14th-century lovers: John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford. John of Gaunt wasn’t called that because he was rexi.He…
Have Dust Ruffle, Will Travel
Last week, our friend David Ng, the executive editor of the New York Daily News, received an award from the Asian American Federation. I wore a dress by Zang Toi to the celebratory dinner. Isn’t it a little like couch upholstery, complete with dust ruffle? But in a nice way. David told a touching story…
You’re Running Out of Time
Only a week left till Mother’s Day! Dewdrop Earrings in 18K yellow gold, ametrine and diamonds © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Ametrine is the name for a naturally occurring combination of amethyst (purple) and citrine (deep yellow) in single crystal. For more information about these earrings or any other designs, contact me at…
The Blair Pig Project and the BBD
Instead of flying back to New York from Paris on Monday, we stopped in Washington, DC, for the annual dinner of the Atlantic Council. Fernando was hoping to see a monument or two, but sightseeing was canceled after Air France temporarily misplaced the luggage, leading to all sorts of logistical problems.We still made it to…
Pinky Tuscadero
I’ve suddenly found myself craving pink. Here are three of my new pieces. Mignonette Earrings with diamonds and rhodochrosite© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Helen Earrings with diamonds and pink opal© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Clemence Ring with rock crystal and kunzite© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Email me at wbjewelry…
Hypebeast Is the Spawn of the Devil
I was clearing out some old email and noticed I never got a reply from my satanic friends at Hypebeast. I mentioned the Hypebeast forums previously when I discovered a post showing an ugly gold belt that was credited to Wendy Brandes Jewelry of London. I posted this in response: Is there a Wendy Brandes…
Piping Hot Jewelry, Fresh From the Oven
I just received the photos of my newest pieces. Here is the latest version of my Diana Ring, in 18K rose gold with over half a carat of diamonds. Diana Ring © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Photo by John Muggenborg Dewdrop Earrings now come in 18K gold, diamonds and chrysoprase. Dewdrop Earrings © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008…
Adventures in Arizona, Part II
As I started telling you, I spent last weekend at the Tucson Gem Show before visiting the beauteous sister bloggers Jennifer and Megan in Phoenix. I bought a few great stones, but I never tell people about the pieces I’m working on until they’re finished, so you’ll have to wait! My husband came along. He…
Thank You, Thank You!
Thank you to all the gorgeous clients who fought their way through a monsoon to come to my trunk show last night. Congratulations to Christine, who won the diamond earrings in the drawing! Among the pieces sold were: Sunflower Ring Dewdrop Earrings in green amethyst Medici Poison Ring And there’s even more to be grateful…