In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Sunday: Judith Light brought the fierceness to the Critics’ Choice Awards. Monday: I wore red velvet Lemington Ridley to the GEM Awards. Tuesday: My high-school friend Jim still has his 1983 David Bowie concert-ticket stub. Thursday: Found a 1980s photo of Madonna…
Surviving the Blizzard of 2016
It’s a good day to stay inside and be cozy. Let Purrkoy show you how it’s done! Meanwhile, FitzRoy is keeping an eye on things from the safety of his orange bowl. Be warm!
This Is Rough
You know the phrase “a diamond in the rough”? Well, this is aquamarine in the rough. I’m considering buying some of this in order to have it cut and polished to my specifications for a major new jewelry design this year. We’ll see!
Throwback Thursday: Sharing Earrings With Madonna Again
I was so excited to see this 1980s photo of Madonna. Not only is she wearing her famous Maripolitan rubber bangles, but she’s wearing matching rubber earrings. SCROLL TO THE THIRD PHOTO. Here’s a 1986 photo of me wearing the same earrings. Woot! You can also glimpse one of them in this picture. I’m sure…
All the Young Dudes
I’m quite proud of my habit of keeping pop-culture ephemera, such as this program from Madonna’s 1987 AIDS benefit concert and a Duran Duran ticket stub from the same year. However, my high-school friend Jim Begala wins the prize for keeping everything. Jim previously confirmed the exact date of a 1984 INXS concert for me,…
What Wendy Wore: Red Velvet at the GEM Awards
Glamorous show-business events are great for spotting ultra-high-end jewelry, like the 200 carats of Harry Winston diamonds recently worn by Jennifer Lopez at the Golden Globes. But I swear that the place to see the most exciting fine jewelry is at Jewelers of America’s GEM Awards — “the Academy Awards of the fine jewelry industry”…
My Best Dressed at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards Is …
There were lots of pretty looks at tonight’s Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. I kept thinking, “I’d wear that,” as I looked at the fashions. For instance, the striped Tracy Reese dress worn by Constance Zimmer of UnREAL is definitely one I’d gravitate to in a store. Embed from Getty Images But nothing…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week, plus some related photos and links. Sunday: My prestigious best dressed/wear what you want combo award for the Golden Globes went to Jane Fonda. I also noted several attendees wearing a shade of yellow that could be described as mustard or marigold….
Jewel of the Month: Helen’s Redesigned Engagement Ring
When it comes to an engagement ring, the only thing that really matters is that the recipient loves it. Most of the wedding jewelry I design is custom-made. As a result, I’ve done all different styles of engagement rings to suit different tastes, ranging from an Asscher-diamond stone in a simple, classic pronged setting ……
Throwback Thursday: Jewelry Designs From 2006
I went into jewelry designing full-time in 2005, and I did a lot of small trunk shows and private sales right up until the financial crash of 2008. Some of the shows were in homes of friends and family, others were in hotels. This photo from January 2006 was taken in the home of a…