Jewelry

When we discovered the New York-based vintage costume jewelry and python handbag line, Madame Mathilde, we were instantly obsessed. A graduate of Parson’s, designer Jennifer Kelling incorporates vintage rhinestone brooches, antique chandelier crystals and delicate chains into her statement-making pieces. We asked Jennifer to share what her current obsessions are, so please check them out below: (more…)

I normally don’t make a fuss about sales, but it’s payday and I couldn’t resist some seriously glam accessories like this Large Gold Turquoise Bubble Klimt Ring, $116.25, above. Pick it up along with a pair of Miss Havisham Clear Liquid Lucite Earrings, $145, (my fave) for 25 percent off at Alexis Bittar’s annual summer sale, which kicks off July 1st (tomorrow!) online at alexisbittar.com and in his NYC boutiques.

You’ll be able to get discounts on the Spring/Summer 2010 collection, full of sculptural, ethereal, fun and funky pieces made of semi-precious stones and metals. (Inspired by his antique-collecting parents and NYC club days in the ’80s, Bittar makes jewelry fit for the likes of Bergdorf’s, Saks, Burberry, Estee Lauder, Michael Kors — and Sex and the City’s stylist Patricia Field. So this is one designer you’ll want to add to your wardrobe.) Go, go, go!

Ladies, to be honest here, I don’t have that much experience with getting jewelry from men–but I do have enough to know that what men think women want and what women really want don’t always sync up.  As if buying jewelry for someone else isn’t already hard enough, what woman hasn’t chattered amongst her girlfriends about “what would you do if you got an ugly engagement ring?” Yikes. I prefer not to think about that. (more…)

As the designer of Gemma Redux, Rachel Dooley knows a thing or two about the concept of cool. An almost lawyer, Rachel decided to take a break from studying for the bar by making her first mixed metal necklace from vintage and industrial materials, and thus, launching her line.  Today, her designs have graced the necks of celebs like Cameron Diaz, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jessica Alba and Molly Sims, and have spawned devoted fans (like one of our TDO editors)! Check out what Rachel is obsessing over behind the cut. (more…)

Isn’t this heart charm bracelet the sweetest thing? Like wearing your heart literally on your sleeve! This is just one of the creations from AutumnKind, a jewelry line by LA-based designer Melissa Wessely. Melissa uses natural elements and stones for a fun, earthy feel to her pieces.

For all you Etsy fans, Melissa’s collection is sold there and there are so many cute, hand-crafted pieces to browse through. Some of my favorites include the pictured Classy bracelet, the Believe necklace, and the Absolute necklace. AutumnKind is offering free shipping for US customers until March 19th, so you’ve got plenty of time to find your own favorite!

If you want a super cute, relatively inexpensive, and sparkly way to wear some personalized jewelry, check out Objets d’Envy’s Initial Necklace. It’s a delicate necklace featuring an initial charm, plus a sparkly crystal! For a girlfriend who has a birthday this month, you can gift her with her initial and an aquamarine crystal (the March birthstone) for a lovely, personal present. Or, you can simply covet one for yourself. The initial charm is hand-stamped and the necklace is entirely handcrafted in the Objets studio right here in Chicago.

Plus, it checks in at under $50, though for more, you have the option to add additional charms or crystals. For more of designer Kirsten Goede’s creations, visit objetsdenvy.com.