Bauble & Chain » $100 and Under

Bringing the Past into the Present at Banana Republic

Leslie — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:11:56 +0000

I love this necklace. I tried it on in a store about six weeks ago. Makes you feel like you’re the princess of some small but chic nation-state. Keep waiting for Shop it to Me to tell me it’s on sale.

Brooch Cluster Necklace, $98
Banana Republic

Nylon (the Magazine) Launches Accessories Line

Leslie — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:00:42 +0000

So far, this is the only thing worth snatching up:

Nylon Popsicle Necklace, $55
Urban Outfitters

Gorgeous Semi-Precious Gemstones at McFarland Designs

Leslie — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:23:50 +0000

I saw this prenhite and sterling silver ring featured on Etsy’s homepage Sunday. McFarland Designs‘ store features many gorgeous semi-precious gemstones set in silver. If you’re into cocktail rings like I am — wow. Look at those facets!

Labradorite Cocktail Ring, Sterling Silver, size 7.25, $68
McFarland Designs

Caribbean Blue Rainbow Moonstone and Sterling Silver Ring, Size 8, $64
McFarland Designs

Read more on the McFarland Designs blog. She sells beads, too!

JCrew Spring Stuff Out Now. Cue the Dancing Sailors!

Leslie — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:54:07 +0000

On the one hand, it’s your typical “resort” collection — the one that comes out while there’s still slush on the ground that makes you wonder who the hell can afford to take a trip to Bermuda in late January. (Besides Michael R. Bloomberg.)

On the other hand, how can you argue with how happy, Spring-y, and blue everything is?

Welcome back, nautical theme, old friend!

Beaded paisley necklace, $75
JCrew

Anchor Charm Bracelet, $65
JCrew

Woodsy Fall Pallette at Orno

Leslie — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:00:54 +0000

Browns and other earth tones aren’t always my first choice when it comes to jewelry, but these seem to fit the mid-September mood.

I had never heard of yellow turquoise or tiger ebony before. Who knew?

Yellow Turquoise and Tiger Ebony Necklace, $64
Orno

These simple walnut earrings are sweet, too.

Teardrop Walnut Earrings, $36
Orno

Nifty Greek Bracelet by Mollie Dash

Leslie — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:00:13 +0000

Mollie Dash has a lovely website and blog. I love that the website’s home page incorporates not just images of her jewelry, but also architectural details — a shadowed chandelier, letters on the facade of a building — that speak to her aesthetic.

Here’s one of my favorite pieces currently for sale.

Greek Bracelet, $55
Mollie Dash

I also really got a kick out of this secret glimpse into her jewelry box. (Reminded me of Posy’s trays of “lovelies.”)

Design*Sponge has a sneak peek of Mollie’s apartment, too.

Urban Bloom’s Lovely Leaves

Leslie — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:00:49 +0000

I got a really nice email from an up-and-coming jewelry designer and former Brooklynite, Lauren @ Urban Bloom. Her latest pieces feature real leaves covered (dipped?) in gold and sterling silver.

An early favorite:

Lily Double Strand Necklace, $65
Urban Bloom

Check out the gallery of sold pieces to get an idea of her work as a whole:

You’re right, Lauren, this one is especially lovely, too.

Thanks for the email!

Hayden-Harnett Cuffs

Leslie — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:01:32 +0000

Yep. Featuring the prints of Paule Marrot*:

Tuileries Leather Printed Cuff, Black, $60 (on sale)
Hayden-Harnett

Look, it comes in a cute box, too!

*No idea. But doesn’t the music on her website sound weirdly similar to the opening bars of “No Surprises” by Radiohead?

Where to Put Your Jewelry: A Couple More Ideas

Leslie — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:01:34 +0000

Urban Outfitters (home of the lovely and previously noted branch tree stand) is featuring quite a few jewelry holders these days.

Some of them are a bit too cutesy for me, but among the many hooks & such on the Apartment/Furnish/Pretty Little Things page, you will find this one. They’re not advertising it as a jewelry hook per se, but I like it:

Horny Wall Hook, $26
Urban Outfitters

Likewise, I have admired IVY at Rare Device but only recently thought it might make a cool jewelry hanger:

IVY, $60
Rare Device

The best thing about IVY is that you can buy enough of it to cover your wall with a giant, creeping, (yes) ivy-like mass of it.

Etsy’s buttoncollective, via Decor8

Leslie — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:14:33 +0000

I totally agree — a great way to enjoy buttons without wondering how to wear them.

I’d go for the big dog:

White Epic Storyboard – For One Inch Buttons, Badges, Pinbacks, Flair…, $60
buttoncollective