Posts Tagged ‘jewelry’
John Hardy: Contemporary Balinese Craftsmanship
By Loannie Dao When John Hardy traveled to Bali, Indonesia in 1975, he was enchanted by the art of Balinese jewelry making. Shortly after his arrival, Hardy established the now renowned jewelry company dedicated to honoring the original techniques of artisan handcrafted pieces. Nearly half a century later, the John Hardy New York City Flagship…
Read MoreWiseWear: Fashion-Fused Technology
What began in a San Antonio garage in 2013, has quickly evolved into one of the hottest fashion trends we’ve seen all season. WiseWear, developed by biomedical engineer Dr. Jerry Wilmink, has created a line of technology-infused jewelry that will put your frumpy Fitbit to shame. As of now, WiseWear currently offers three models of smart…
Read MoreFrances Valentine: “Brand” New
Kate Spade is a name that’s been around since the early 1990s and up until recent years, the brand and its creator were synonymous. But after selling her company in 2006 and changing her legal surname, the designer we know and love has returned but this time, as Frances Valentine. A mash-up of monikers derived…
Read MoreBenguela Diamonds: An Offshore Diamond Safari
Photos By Benguela Diamond Safari Port Nolloth is a small coastal town along South Africa’s Atlantic seaboard. Its beaches are exotic, but the town itself is surrounded by arid, brown land dotted with shrubs. You could mistake the landscape here for the Australian Outback. But what this dusty, South African seaside town hides is a…
Read MoreWWAKE: Soft Stone Aesthetic
New York-based designer Wing Yau has only been in the jewelry business for five years but that hasn’t stopped her from turning her company, WWAKE, into one of the most attention-grabbing brands seen today. Her unexpected stone selection and delicate finishes have proven that bigger isn’t always better and that her signature dainty style warrants…
Read MoreThe Emerald Cut at Marisa Perry Jewelry House
From the Marissa Perry Atelier jewelry house comes the stunning 5.02 carat diamond ring, G color, VS2 in clarity, and double excellent, in both cut and symmetry. The Emerald Cut diamond sits in their platinum Orchid setting, and features a box setting with micro pavé set diamonds on every surface. Very thin prongs hold the…
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