Jewelry Designer Office/Studio Inspiration

Need a little office or studio inspiration? 

Check out the offices, desks, and design spaces of these fine jewelry designers.

photo credits:

Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry / Jennifer Fisher /  frieda&nellie /  Samantha Wills / Lauren Elan / DANNIJO /  

Maya Brenner / Mr. Kate / 

Get the Look: Black Mani + Killer Rings

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I love this manicure and stacked ring combo. Black is edgy yet classic. Fancy up your black nails with layers of pretty rings in different widths, metals, and shapes. Get the look below!

Sephora by OPI, What's a Tire Jack?

1. Gorjana, Daphne Ring

2. Digby + Iona, Atreyu Ring

3. Catbird, Fairy Light Eternity Band

4. Tom Binns, Twisted Diamond Ring

5. Ylang 23, Black Diamond Pave Band

6. Mara Carrizo Scalise, Round Band Ring

7. Gabriela Artigas, Single White Diamond Ring

8. Jacquie Aiche, Turquoise Waif Ring

Do or Don't? Mismatched Wedding Band

Keira Knightly recently showed off her newly minted wedding band and it certainly was a surprise! While her engagement ring is set in platinum she chose a plain yellow gold wedding band. Mixing metals is common place today, but it's rare to see a wedding band set in different tones. Perhaps she'll start the newest wedding ring trend?
Would you do this for your everyday look? Or is it totally a don't for wedding and engagement rings?

Vote in the comments below!

pc: popsugar

Like a Mermaid

I may have a slight obsession with mermaids. When I was a little girl I would go to sleep with my legs in mermaid fin position and pray that I would wake up transformed, into a real mermaid. I still sing "Part of Your World" and swim around like The Little Mermaid in the lake at our cottage. I've come to accept that I will never be half woman, half fish, and that this is probably for the best...but I am still drawn to all things mermaid, scaly, and iridescent. Here are my mermaid-esque accessory picks!

1. Bib Necklace, DANNIJO

2. Scaly Makeup bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs

3. Gold eyeshadow, Sephora (Kitten by Stila)

4. Tie Dye Scarf, Free People

5. Greeting from Malibu, Frieda & Nellie

6. Aja, Lauren Elan 

7. Aqua eyeliner, Sephora (Makeup Forever)

8. Watercolor Watch, Nixon

9. Dress, Rebecca Taylor

10. Silk Scarf, FarFetch 

11. Cuff, Alexis Bittar

Show and Tell: Draped Chain Necklace

Meet August, the pretty necklace that I made for a special Mother's Day order. It includes all of my current favourite trends - braids, rhinestones, and draped messy metal. I hope you like it too!

~ August ~

Trend Spotting: Chain Rings

Chain rings are becoming more and more popular. Instead of a solid, immovable ring base, these rings are taking a cue from necklaces and bracelets and are made up of chain, usually featuring and accent or pendant.  Although, some chain and ball chain rings are pure chain without a stone or pendant. These rings are super comfortable, soft, and flexible. Will you be giving them a try?

1. Tiny Gold Chain rings, Catbird

2. 14K Chain Ring with Diamond, Vale 

3. Chloe Chain Ring, Gorjana

4. Soft Ball Gold Chain ring, Gabriela Artigas (rose gold here)

5. Kennedy Chain Ring, Gorjana

6. 14K Chain & Band Ring, Vale

7. Ariel Gordon Diamond & Gold Chain Ring, Max & Chloe

8. 14K Faceted Bead Chain Ring, Vale

9. Cashmere Chain Rings, Erica Weiner

10. Mini Horseshoe Chain Rings (Silver & Gold), Alibi

Do or Don't? Casual Sweatshirt with Fancy Earrings

Would you rock fancy rhinestone earrings with a totally casual sweatshirt? 

Vote in the comments below if you think this look is a 'Do' or a 'Don't'!

pc: Sincerely, Jules

Earrings: BaubleBar

DIY Friday: Great Gatsby Inspired Bracelet

I whipped up this retro little number after re-reading my Great Gatsby jewelry post.  I ordered a bunch of these pretty little rhinestone connectors and couldn't wait to start putting them to use. I decided to use the pink and gold gems with a double strand of gold chain on each side. To complete the Gatsby look, I added a gold chain tassel in the middle of the bracelet. The result is a fun, feminine, and totally flapper appropriate bracelet. Now if only we could still have parties like Gatsby's...

blazer c/o Tart Collections

I can't wait to see this story come to life on the big screen and will definitely wear my Gatsby bracelet to the movie. Will you be checking out The Great Gatsby?

Colour Moment: Chartreuse

Bright colours and neon shades are being ushered in as the temperatures continue to rise. So ditch your greys, taupes, and black in favour of a little splash of colour. One of my favorites is a bright chartreuse. Clumsy name, but this colour gives a sleek and polished look. At the very least we can accent our wardrobe with a little colour, right?! 

Gwyneth 

1. Ettika Rhinestone bracelet 

2. Loren Hope Alex Cuff 

3. Alexander Wang Rocco Bag

4. Alexis Bittar Block Ring

5. Cargo Jacket, Revolve Clothing

6. Neon and Quartz necklace, Shopbop

7. Tai Party Bracelet 

8. Sol Sana Neon Sandal 

9. Lauren Elan Kensington Necklace 

MET Gala 2013 Jewelry Round-Up

The 2013 Metropolitan Museum's annual Costume Institute Gala - commonly known as the MET Gala - did not disappoint. The stars brought the glamour in their best fashion-forward attire and accessories all while feting the museum's "Punk: Chaos to Couture" theme.  

Most chose to pay homage to the punk rock theme with edgy gowns, safety pins, studded jackets, over the top ear cuffs, and ornate headpieces. I've rounded up the most noteworthy jewelry and accessories from the night. Did you have a favorite look?