Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848 – 1933) made a series of jewelry designs composed of moonstones and Montana sapphires set in platinum. This necklace (circa 1910), one of the most elaborate, features moonstones of irregular sizes and shapes intersperse with the design of twisted scrolls, each enclosing four tiny sapphires. The piece could be worn as one large elaborate necklace with pendant, as seen here, or it could be separated into discrete items and worn as a choker or a bracelet with the pendent wearable as an independent brooch.
Photographed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Spotted in a store window on lower Fifth Avenue, this charming display from Pandora transforms jewelry into something straight out of a storybook. Set against a delicate paper cut-out of a grand Gilded Age–style mansion — rendered entirely in glowing shades of Pink and Red — tiny charms and necklaces become part of the architecture itself, like treasures hidden inside a miniature world. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Pandora’s Pink Paper Mansion→
In an age when faith and fashion are more frequently and openly combined, an 18k gold cross is worn not just to signify a person’s faith but also as a beautiful piece of modern but traditional jewelry. This fusion of Biblical symbol and contemporary aesthetics is worth delving into to see how personal beliefs are expressed in today’s fashion and digital culture. Continue reading How 18k Gold Crosses Are Redefining Modern Beliefs→
We all have that one go-to outfit: the one we feel most comfortable in and know that we look good when wearing it. But sometimes, even our favorite outfit can start to feel a little bit boring. If you’re in need of a style refresh, don’t reach for your credit card just yet. With a few key staple pieces, you can easily update your look without breaking the bank. Here are six ways to pump up your basic outfit with some must-have accessories. Continue reading 6 Ways To Enhance Your Basic Outfit With Staple Accessories→
This Red Bead Necklace (beads and chain links) was crafted from Bakelitecellulose acetate, with a metal clasp, and attributed to an unknown American designer. In the twentieth century, plastic manufacturing transformed the American jewelry industry and allowed for the production of fashionable yet affordable pieces. This chain link and cube bead necklace represents a style that was especially popular during the Depression era and the early 1940s.
Photographed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.
