I’m both a fan and a designer of nontraditional engagement rings. (In fact, my first big jewelry design — before I was even in the jewelry business — was my own unusual ring.) Therefore, if you don’t want a diamond in your ring, I will happily come up with suggestions for you. That said, there…
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Wendy Brandes Jewelry in the Press
Thank you to Amy Elliott of jewelry publication JCK for including my Marie Antoinette design on her list of “supersize” amethyst cocktail rings in honor of February’s birthstone. Not only is the amethyst in this ring supersize, it’s super-customized! I had the 27.64-carat cabochon specially cut to fit the setting I’d already designed. Most jewelers…
Jewels of the Month: Amethyst Studs, Madame Royale
Amethyst is February’s birthstone and I’ve got a fresh pair of luscious amethyst cabochon studs in stock. The studs are featured on my website as a set with 18K gold FitzRoy the Cat earring jackets. To get the studs by themselves for $550, inquire at info at wendybrandes dot com. First come, first served —…
Feminist Jewelry for the Holidays: Last Call!
Order RIGHT NOW and select overnight delivery in order to get a NASTY necklace for your favorite NASTY women in time for Xmas/ Hanukkah/Festivus/whatever! Gorgeous blogger Becky Stone of Diamonds in the Library included this necklace in her recent roundup of feminist jewelry. But what really delighted me was that she went beyond highlighting the…
Shop ANZA Gems for Jewelry That Gives Back
I’m delighted to announce that ANZA Gems has launched its e-commerce site, meaning you can now buy my one-of-a-kind ruby dangle ring with a simple click! This sweet #ruby ring from our collaboration with @wendybrandesjewelry will bring you holiday cheer all year! Looks pretty festive next to this specimen of ruby in zoisite from the…
A Black Friday Sale Is Better When It’s Black and Gold
My Black Friday sale is on, and it includes all of my black and 18K gold designs, plus a few bonus pieces. Each sale comes with a charitable donation made in your honor!
Miley Cyrus Needs an Engagement Ring Redesign
Last week, Miley Cyrus told talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres that she doesn’t like wearing her engagement ring because it’s not her style. I look like a fucking strawberry. #looklikemyfuckingmomdressedmethisam #prettysureihadthissamelookat6 A photo posted by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Jan 18, 2016 at 7:07am PST I was like, “Um, hello, Miley!!!!!!!” One of my specialties is…
Jewelry for the Warrior Woman
Gorgeous jewelry blogger Becky Stone has wonderful timing with her story about “the Warrior Woman” in InDesign Jewelry‘s fall edition. As Becky writes, “The Warrior Woman is a power player and she knows it.” This is my obviously my type of lady: Most of my jewelry designs are inspired by female badasses. Becky selected several…
The Weeks in Review, Plus Wax Jewelry Models
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been on the blog recently. Monday, Sept. 5: September’s birthstone is sapphire and it comes in a rainbow of colors. Tuesday, Sept. 6: Love big diamonds? This is the wedding ring of your dreams. Wednesday, Sept. 7: Snake jewelry and signet rings have endured since ancient times. Friday,…
Wendy Brandes Rebel Jewelry on JCK Online
When I found out that JCK was looking for examples of jewelry with rebellious motifs, I hardly knew what to send in! I make a lot of jewelry with attitude. For instance … Finally, I narrowed it down to my silver middle finger emoji ring and my more recent 18K gold earrings celebrating 40 years…