Famed jeweler, Stephen Dweck, attended the School of Visual Arts in NYC where he started hand carving stone bangles; leading to his jewelry career. Dweck’s first luxury line launched in Bergdorf Goodman on May of 1981 and was an immediate success. Dweck is known for setting semi-precious stones to bold silver, copper, and brass accessories. This month Dweck launched a more affordable line named Garden of Stephen to appeal to a younger generation. This collection features colorful pieces using stones such as lapis, onyx, and turquoise.
The Heart Dangle Earrings with Charms from the Garden of Stephen collection are perfect to wear during the holiday season. A lapis crescent moon, turquoise spade, and malachite flower charm all dangle from a red carnelian heart. The Heart Dangles are bronze gold plated and are 1.95” long. These earrings will add a splash of color to any ensemble. Buy though Bloomingdales for $250.
Jewelry manufacturing has been in designer Caesar Azzam’s family since the 1800’s. At a young age, Azzam learned the art of jewelry design from his father, then in 1990 he went on to attend the Gemological Institute of America and became a Gemologist. After working for fine jewelry designers in Los Angeles, he decided to launch his own collection named Caesar’s Design in 1998. The Caesar’s Design collections are pleasantly unique, fresh, and contemporary.
The elaborate Gumball Butter Ring is part of Azzam’s Gumball Collection that uses traditional stones and organic materials to create an ultra-sophisticated style. A single perfectly round highly polished 12mm turquoise stone sits atop of a thick softly brushed .925 sterling silver band. The Gumball Butter Ring is custom made with each order. Buy through Chickdowntown.com for $575.
The Links of London brand was fully launched in 1990 after a local restaurant commissioned the design of a pair of sterling silver fish cufflinks as a gift to loyal clientele. The Harvey Nichols fashion store located in the UK got wind of the design and immediately placed the pieces on their shelves. Links of London offers an eclectic mix of men’s and women’s jewelry in sterling silver, 18kt gold, and leather. Today, this brand has stores in the UK, Hong Kong, US, and Canada.
The Turquoise Sweetie Starter Charm Bracelet is classically stylish with just the right amount of gems and silver hoop rings. Eight variously shaped turquoise stones are surrounded by clusters of dainty sterling silver rings. This expandable bracelet holds up to 5 charms of your choice allowing you to create your own unique style. Buy through Bloomingdales for $195.
Using bold gemstones to adorn the band of a watch can create a visually stunning effect. I adore these types of timepieces for their versatility as well as their creativity. The Tifton Watch by Chico’s contains two flexible rows of bright turquoisestones that are accented with bali and carnelian beads. Its metal face is delicately embossed with a scroll design to accentuate its flair. Buy through Chico’s for $54 $47.25.
I’ve recently noticed the explosion of Lucite being used in designing bags, shoes, and jewelry. Lucite is a type of durable resin that was discovered by DuPont in 1931. Alexis Bittar is one such designer that uses Lucite in his jewelry collections. The hand sculpted Lucite® Square Bangle Bracelet is vividly luminous and features faceted lines for a sleek effect. This bangle is hand painted in an effervescent light turquoise hue. It also comes in dark teal, matte gold, red, rich berry, and warm grey. Buy through Nordstrom for $75 $36.90.
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.
Michelle Roy’s success as a designer began in the early 90’s when she affixed silk flowers to a baseball cap for her then infant goddaughter to shield her from the sun. Countless individuals began to notice the hat and asked where it could be purchased. With the overwhelming interest in the cap, Roy knew it was time to open up her business and started selling these hats. In 2000, Roy created a line of flowered hair accessories that was an instant hit with celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Moore, and Drew Barrymore. Today, Roy creates beautiful clothing, jewelry, and hair accessories that bring a sense of style to women throughout the world.
The chunky and brightly colored Cruz Bracelet is the ideal accessory for a fun summer day. This stretch bracelet is bejeweled with charming gems of turquoise, jade, and black coral. These stones come in various sizes, shapes, and patterns that give it extraordinary appeal. I adore this bracelet for its use of clustered gems in a chic design. Buy the Michelle Roy Cruz Braceletthrough Max and Chloe for $85.
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