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…
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Oscars 2008: Best Dress and Jewelry
The best outfits on the Oscars were from the archives: Cher’s Bob Mackie extravaganzas and Barbra Streisand’s Arnold Scaasi peekaboo pantsuit. Embed from Getty Images As I’ve said before, I don’t care for the self-appointed fashion police. They persecute anyone who does something a little different, only to cry buckets when people play it safe….
The Perfect Outfit
How did Betty Jackson’s Henry VIII hotpants escape my attention? Photo from Reuters These would go great with my Anne Boleyn necklace. Boleyn necklace in 18K yellow and rose gold and diamonds © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 (Photo by John Muggenborg) That’s all you need for the perfect outfit: Henry hotpants, Boleyn bling and a big…
Great Minds Think Alike About Floral Rings
It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Original Diorette ring by Dior. More variations can be seen here. Juicy Couture’s ring via The Glam Guide I hope Juicy doesn’t decide to pay me a compliment like this. Thanks, but no thanks.
My Precioussssssssssss
Remember how Gollem got so worked up when a couple of hobbits ran off with his gold ring? Well, I empathize. I complained about the price of gold back in the good old days when gold cost a mere $700 an ounce, instead of $900-plus. For a little while at the end of last year,…
Wild Kingdom
I finally finished and photographed the owl pendant that I mentioned four months ago. The pendant is rock crystal and onyx, set in 18K yellow gold. The prongs at the bottom are designed to look like clawsOwl Necklace © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photography by SquareMoose The back view of the beautiful handmade settingOwl Necklace © Wendy…
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…
Thursday Book Club: Lady Jane Grey
Infamous New York Post headline from 1982 If only the New York Post had been around in 16th century England! Imagine what the ink-stained wretches at Ye Olde Tabloid would have done with the story of Lady Jane Grey, the headless teen queen whose reign was as brief as the love between Dennis Rodman and…
Hearts and Blouses for Valentine’s Day
Yoox is having a cutely named “Be My Valentino” sale of Valentino items through Feb. 14. You have to register for the site to shop the sale. How do you pronounce “Yoox,” anyway? Inquiring minds want to know. A romantic Valentino top Also, my Sophie heart necklace is about to be sent off to its…
Musings on Voting and Football
If you live in one of the Super Tuesday states, don’t forget to vote. There’s no excuse not to vote because Buffy the Vampire Slayer is off the air. Some years ago, a woman I worked with went to her disorganized voting place, waited and waited and then left before getting to vote because the…