New York based jewelry designer Robin Koffler creates designs using 18kt gold and chooses precious and semi-precious stones for her collections. She designs modern classics that fit any range of fashion. All of Koffler’s collections are hand finished. She also makes custom jewelry requests for ladies who are looking for something extra special. 

The Chalcedony Aura Cuff features a stunning Blue Peruvian Chalcedony semi-precious stone. Chalcedony is a gem that is made up of microcrystalline or cryptocrystalline, which are varieties of Quartz. The Blue Chalcedony stone is thought to have a calming and peaceful effect on its wearer. It soothes and fosters emotional stability and is often used for protection from the evil eye. This cuff is definitely stunning and beautiful, while its healing properties keep us at peace. The stone is approximately 4/5″ in diameter and is made with 18kt gold. Buy through Vivre for $2,800.   

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I noticed that InStyle Magazine recently featured a chic cuff designed by Ted Rossi NYC. The Pleated Silk, Swarovski Pearls & Crystal Cuff is sleek, modern, and captures attention. The cuff is made out of silk and leather embellished with irregularly shaped Swarovski crystals and black pearls that are randomly placed. It’s the ultimate accessory for a grand occasion.

Ted Rossi NYC was formed in 2003 with the intention to create accessories that transcend all fashion language barriers. This company’s designs have been called urban and edgy. The Ted Rossi Collection graces the shelves of high-end department stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel, Neiman Marcus, Fred Segal, and Saks. Some of their Celebrity clientele includes Eva Longoria, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Hilary Duff, Kirsten Dunst, Paris Hilton, Nelly Furtado, and Megan Fox. Buy the Pleated Silk, Swarovski Pearls & Crystal Cuff directly through Ted Rossi NYC for $195.

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Pendants derived from the Stone Age practice of wearing amulets or talismans around the neck. During this time, it consisted of objects such as stones, teeth, and shells. In the Renaissance era, depictions of mermaids, animals, ships, and mythological creatures were worn. Today, pendants have become a chic style and many designers are adding distinctive pendant designs to their jewelry collections.

Designer Catherine Michiels studied jewelry making at the Arts & Métiers Institute in Brussels. After working in the magazine industry for Marie Claire and Elle, Michiels returned to her passion of jewelry and launched a line that instills spiritual connotations to her designs. Glamour, Elle, W, US Weekly, Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, and among other magazines have featured her collections.

The Bronze Fig Pendant can be worn as necklace or wrapped around your wrist to create a fashionable bracelet. Michiels adds a fig and two leaf charms to symbolize abundance and prosperity. The lush silk ribbon is in a purple burgundy hue and is 30” long. Buy through Saks Fifth Avenue for $220.

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RingsEclectic is a fabulous new line of fashion rings that are distinctive in design and sure to invoke conversation. The creator behind this line is Melanie Lynn Macy, who has been an artist all her life. Macy is a painter, and worked as a graphic designer for many years prior to launching RingsEclectic. She intends to add necklaces and earrings to her line in the near future, so I’ll definitely be looking out for those! RingsEclectic has already been featured in prominent magazines such as Harpers Bazaar, Jane, Marie Claire, and InStyle.

Macy’s Oversized Pearlesque Ring is truly a work of art and compliments any style of dress. She uses an acrylic base, with Mother of Pearl encircled by semi-precious gems and brass plated detailing to capture attention. Each ring is polished by hand and engraved with her signature. Buy through Net-A-Porter for $130.

 

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After working for Mademoiselle Magazine as their Senior Fashion Editor & Head of Accessories from 1989 – 1991, renowned handbag designer Kate Spade noticed a lack in the accessories market. She began to set up some sketches and get pricing together for classically shaped bags in satin finished nylon. Three years later she opened Kate Spade Handbags with her partner and husband Andy Spade. Since then, she has received numerous awards and honors such as Bon Appetit’s American Food & Entertaining Award for designer of the year and Elle Décor International Design Award for bedding. Her company has grown to now include apparel, glasses, home items, jewelry, as well as other collections.  

Kate Spade’s Keswick Caning Bangle exhibits a luminous and cheerful effect. This bangle is created in a caning pattern, which is inspired by French bistro chairs. Spade uses indigo blue resin that is encased by the shiny 12kt gold design. It also comes in white and red and is 2.5” in diameter. Buy through Nordstrom for $195.

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Noticing that fashion editors, buyers, and fashionistas were endlessly searching for a jewelry line that is chic, accessible, and fashionable, former Yves Saint Laurent publicist Rachel Bravman launched Rachel Leigh in the fall of 2004. From her early beginnings of designing jewelry out of her apartment, her company has grown to now include showrooms in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, as well as overseas. Hollywood celebrities that adore her collections are among Jessica Biel and Mischa Barton. Bravman’s designs are frequently featured in top women’s and lifestyle magazines, including Elle, Lucky, and WWD.

The handmade Flamingo Gumball Ring is a superb way to add spunkiness to your wardrobe. This vintage cocktail ring contains an oversized flamingo colored cabochon resin stone. Its intricate band is made of vintage gold-plated materials. It also comes in an array of other hues such as Blueberry, Caramel, Emerald, and Plum. Buy the Flamingo Gumball Ring through Shopbop for 72!

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Jewelry designer Alexis Bittar started his line from his East Village apartment over a decade ago. During this time, Bittar began selling his designs on the streets of New York City. His persistence paid off when he was discovered by buyers for the Guggenheim Museum and Henri Bendel. Bittar’s jewelry has been featured in Italian Vogue, InStyle, The New York Times Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and Marie Claire among others.

The Moon Dust Small Dome Earrings incorporate glamorous Swarovski crystals and pearlized beads to the hand-carved dome drops. Swarovski, the luxury brand name for precision-cut lead crystal glass, are adorned throughout these earrings. The dome drops are made from Lucite and gold-plated brass. These sparkly earrings go very well with evening wear for an enjoyable night out! Buy through Nordstrom for $195.

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Andrea Fohrman’s designs are vibrant, feminine, and modern. Fohrman launched her jewelry company in January of 2004 and captures her ideas from nature. Her collections are exceptionally unique and have been featured in major magazines such as Elle, Vogue, Bazaar, and InStyle.

In astronomy, the crescent symbol is used to represent the moon when only a thin curved section is lighted by the sun. Fohrman handcrafted this Crescent Necklace to perfectly represent a shining crescent moon. 14 champagne rose cut diamonds adorn the pendant, which is elegantly set in 18kt pink gold. The crescent measures about 1” in length and dangles from a pink gold chain. What a vivid and stylish necklace this is!  Buy through Twist for $800.

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Designer Annette Ferdinandsen’s collections are inspired by nature and her pieces contain the characteristics of our natural world. She left Los Angeles to attend the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design where she found her niche in metal and bronze casting. Ferdinandsen creates delicate jewelry in sterling sliver and gold.

The Cattail Earrings with Tiger’s Eye are simply exquisite! Ferdinandsen uses 14kt gold earwire and two silver leaves that point downward with a cylindrical shaped tiger’s eye stone at the tips.  This design is intended to replicate a cat’s tail, thus its name. These earrings measure 2 ½” in total length. What a great conversation piece these earrings make! Buy through Twist for $275.

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