In 2006, Deepa Gurnani was launched by husband and wife team Deepa Gurnani and Jay Lakhani. This line features glamorous jeweled belts, scarves, handbags, and hair accessories. Each Deepa Gurnani piece is handcrafted by skilled craftsmen using the finest quality crystals and fabrics.  Their pieces are sold at various boutiques across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

The handcrafted Beaded Skinny Belt is embellished with sequins on its jet black print fabric backing. Clear crystal beads dangle from the double tie closure providing a luminous effect. This belt is 1.75″ wide and 28″ long with 12″ ties, and comes with a leather storage pouch. The Beaded Skinny Belt is sure to add a touch of class to any evening dress. Buy through Shopbop for $110.

Tags: Beads, Belt, Crystals, Hair accessories, Handbags, Handcrafted, Jeweled belts, Leather pouch, Print Fabric, Scarves, Sequins

Designer Dream Mullick had her first experience with jewelry design during a trip to Indonesia. There she met a silversmith who was heating silver on a coal fire using his bare hands to bend and shape the sterling silver strands as his family had done for generations. Upon returning home to New Mexico, Mullick started her jewelry company and named it Dream Mullick. Continuing an age old tradition, her designs are handcrafted by fair trade Indonesian silversmiths.

The Silver Crown of Light Ring will have you looking like royalty.  A striking faceted red quartz stone is set in a sterling silver tiara band. With its unique shape, this bold 1” ring is a superb accessory. Buy for $113.

Tags: Coal fire, Crown, Handcrafted, jewelry, Quartz, Ring, Silver, Silversmith, Tiara

A while back I had written about Pam Branch Designs and the stylish Beaded Five Pod Necklace.  Today I’m excited to tell you that Pam Branch is offering these Wire-Wrapped Hoop Earrings valued at $36 to one lucky winner. Click here to continue reading!

Tags: Contest, Delicate, Designs, Earrings, Feminine, Giveaway, Handcrafted, Pod Necklace, Sterling silver, Wire wrapped

The Gilt Groupe is having a one day sale on handcrafted Ippolita jewelry. Jewelry designer Ipplolita began her collection in 1999. She continues to develop quality craftsmanship and intricate designs. Her jewelry can be found at high-end boutiques and department stores such as Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus; and now the Gilt Groupe.

To check out what Ippolita jewlery is on sale, log on to Gilt Groupe tomorrow May 5th at noon EST.  The Gilt Groupe is an invitation only shopping website with prices up to 70% off on luxury brands. Jewelry Revelations invites you to sign up here. If you’re already a member, you can sign in here.

Tags: Bergdorf Goodman, Department Stores, Gilt Groupe, Handcrafted, High-end boutiques, Intricate designs, Ippolita Jewelry, Luxury Brands, Neiman Marcus, One Day Sale, Quality Craftsmanship, Sale, Shopping

BestAmericanArts.com is a family-owned on-line store based out of Columbus, OH that’s dedicated to supporting our American artisans. This store sells jewelry, home décor, handbags, quilts, leather good, and among other items all handcrafted by American artists. Best American Arts’ mission is to connect us to unique American made jewelry and gifts. They were voted as the Best Web Site for American artisan goods by NICHE Awards in August of 2008.

BestAmericanArts.com suggesting we make 2009 the Year of American gifts! And, with that, they are providing the readers of Jewelry Revelations with a 10% discount on your entire purchase. Just use coupon code Jewelry 09.  

I’ll be featuring some of the talented designers that you can find on their site, so look out for these posts. Meanwhile, check out their site here. 

Tags: 10% Discount, American artisans, American made jewelry, Best American Arts, BestAmericanArts.com, Columbus OH, Coupon Code, Family-owned, Handbags, Handcrafted, Home décor, jewelry, Leather good, On-line store, Quilts, Talented Designers

The ideal pin should be a mix of daintiness and boldness. It’s a quick way to brighten a cardigan or jacket, and make a majestic statement. I found this look in Brooklyn designer Jody Lyons’ collection. Before she began designing jewelry, she worked at a drug rehab center, and later had her own private practice in this field. She began Joli Jewelry in 1984 after realizing that jewelry was her passion. Her designs are colorful, eclectic, and fun!

The handcrafted Olive Flower Basket Pin is elaborate in detail and has fascinating appeal. It’s made from 1930’s & 40’s deco glass, vintage plastic, and carved bone. The basket contains a bouquet of flowers and leaves adorned with colorful accents.  I adore this 2 ½” pin for its distinctive and lively design. Buy through Clay Pot for $50.     

Tags: Basket, Boldness, Bouquet of Flowers, Cardigan, Clay Pot, Colorful, Daintiness, Deco Glass, Eclectic, Flowers, Fun, Handcrafted, Ideal pin, Jacket, Jody Lyons, Joli Jewelry, Leaves, Lively Design, Olive Flower Basket Pin, Pin

The Los Angeles designers behind Ettika are Ettie and Joey Rafaeli. They have built their collections by incorporating every single color in the rainbow to generate good energy around each design. Ettika’s jewelry is handcrafted in the US, and they only use the finest materials.  Celebrity fans of their designs include: Eva Longoria-Parker, Tyra Banks, Nikki Hilton, Halle Berry, Gwen Stefani, and Chris Judd.

Phaistos is an ancient city on the Mediterranean island of Crete. In 1908, archaeologist looking for artifacts in this ancient city found medallions called Phaistos Discs. They were said to date from the middle or late Bronze Era. Both sides of these coins were stamped with a spiral of symbols; its meaning to date remains unknown.         

The Ettika Phaistos Coin Silk Necklace depicts the medallion found in the ancient city. This necklace is intriguing and brings a fascinating story about its design. The gold coin on this necklace is similarly stamped as the ancient ones were and hangs from a sky blue silk crimped rope. Buy through Max and Chloe for $63.

Tags: Ancient city, Bronze Era, Celebrity Fans, Chris Judd, Crete, Ettie and Joey Rafaeli, Ettika, Eva Longoria Parker, Gold, Good energy, Gwen Stefani, Halle Berry, Handcrafted, Max and Chloe, Mediterranean island, Nikki Hilton, Phaistos, Phaistos Coin Silk Necklace, Phaistos Discs, Rainbow, Silk, Sky Blue, Stamped, Tyra Banks

Tags: Accessories, Bazaar, Beauty, Black Emerald Large Cuff, Bold, Crystals, Cuff, Designer, Durability, Elle, Emerald, Enchanting, Essence, Fashion designers, Gemstone, Gerard Yosca, Handcrafted, High end jewelry, InStyle, Lucite, Max and Chloe, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la Renta, Peace of mind, Ralph Lauren, Rarity, Self, Serenity, Symbolize, Tracy Reese, Valuable, Wedding