Karibou is a jewelry line that’s contemporary, elegant, and stylish. This Rhode Island based company combines brightly colored semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals to shiny sterling silver earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets. Karibou’s artisan designers focus on high quality craftsmanship and create fresh ideas that are popular with women of all ages.
The vibrant Triple Stone Teardrop Hoop Earrings are uniquely bold. For a punch of color Karibou uses a faceted smoky quartz, blue chalcedony, and green onyx stone that hang from sterling silver wire. Surrounding the stones and wire is a sterling silver teardrop shaped hoop and shepherd’s hook. The dazzling drops measure 1 ¼” wide and are 2 1/8” long. Buy through Max & Chloe for $75.
Urban Posh founder, Jeanne Kirkland, launched her timeless jewelry collection in 2004 after spending 5 years in the high-tech industry. As a child she learned about gemstones and their attributes from her grandparents who were both gemologists. She later went on to study business at the University of Texas. Kirkland’s handmade jewelry uses a medley of Swarovski crystals, gemstones, and pearls.
Have fun mixing these stackable rings or wearing them alone. The dazzling Urban Posh Royal Stackable Rings come in a set of three vividly colored stones. These simple band rings are designed from gold vermeil and contain a london blue topaz, amethyst, and emerald green quartz stone. Buy this set for $135.
Launched one year ago, Joomi NYC is a gorgeous line of jewelry and hair accessories designed by Joomi Lim and her partner Xavier Ricolfi. Prior to designing her line, Lim was a successful makeup artist working photo shoots and fashion shows. The whimsical Joomi NYC only uses the finest materials in their handmade designs such as Swarovski crystals, lace, leather and unique trims from Italy and Japan.
The elegant yet chic Noir Desir Pearl Choker Necklace has quite a dramatic look. This choker contains a strand of seventeen noir Swarovski pearls that sit above large hematite dipped brass links. The glossy pearls and matte links are joined by two strands of thick black ribbon that are adjustable allowing this choker to hang between 13” and 16” long. Buy for $63.
Foxy Originals is a vibrant and unique accessories line launched by Canadian college friends Jen Kluger and Suzie Orol. Their designs are made from lead free pewter that’s hand-dipped in 14kt gold, silver or bronze. Kluger and Orol’s design philosophy is that jewelry should be fun, bright and versatile. Since its launch in 2003, Foxy Originals has become a top brand sold in boutiques throughout the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.
The sweet Love Birds Necklace was recently featured on Daily Candy. This necklace features an adorable pair of love birds perched on a branch that’s embellished with Swarovski crystals. The 2.25” wide pendant hangs from a delicate 16” chain and is available in silver and gold. Buy through Manhattanite for $35.
London born Alexander McQueen started designing dresses for his sisters at a young age; ever since then he knew he wanted to become a fashion designer. At 16 McQueen was offered an apprenticeship at Anderson & Shepherd and later with Gieves & Hawkes where he mastered the technical art of clothing construction. In 1994, he completed his masters in fashion design at St. Martins. His first collection was bought in its entirety by magazine editor and international style icon, Isabella Blow. A few years later, McQueen became one of the most respected fashion designers in the world. Today this fashion powerhouse designs clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories with boutiques in New York, London, Los Angeles, Milan, and Las Vegas.
I have long been a fan of Brooklyn born designer Alexis Bittar. I’m drawn to his bold style and his vivid designs. Bittar’s collections always seem to have that wow factor that attracts lots of attention.
Rebel Designs is a NYC based accessories company that features handbags, belts, wallets and jewelry. Founder and Head Designer Gina Reily launched Rebel Designs ten years ago with the intent to provide style and sophistication to fashionistas all over the world. In their jewelry collections Rebel Designs combine stunning Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones with fine metals.
The Mushroom Cocktail Ring is exquisite, yet bold and fits perfectly with an evening dress. This silver cocktail ring is centered with a circular onyx stone surrounded by three rows of jet back crystals. The ring comes in carnelian, tiger’s eye, mother of pearl, and turquoise among others. Buy directly through Rebel Designs for $65.
Having started in 1854, Louis Vuitton is one of the oldest fashion houses in the world. This French luxury fashion and leather goods company is recognized throughout the world by their signature monogram canvas purses and bags. Besides bags, Louis Vuitton designs fine jewelry, belts, scarves, sunglasses, shoes, and many other luxury items.
wanted to become a fashion designer. At 16 McQueen was offered an apprenticeship at Anderson & Shepherd and later with Gieves & Hawkes where he mastered the technical art of clothing construction. In 1994, he completed his masters in fashion design at St. Martins. His first collection was bought in its entirety by magazine editor and international style icon, Isabella Blow. A few years later, McQueen became one of the most respected fashion designers in the world. Today this fashion powerhouse designs clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories with boutiques in New York, London, Los Angeles, Milan, and Las Vegas.
collections always seem to have that wow factor that attracts lots of attention. 
leather goods company is recognized throughout the world by their signature monogram canvas purses and bags. Besides bags, Louis Vuitton designs fine jewelry, belts, scarves, sunglasses, shoes, and many other luxury items.
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