Showing posts with label Rings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rings. Show all posts

Friday, July 29, 2011

Nice Bush

A little background...

I spent the summer of 1980 in England. I was just a little kid and music videos were the new big thing so you'd see them played in between shows. There was one song I heard many 2-3 times and I loved it. I sang it all that summer. When I got back to The States none of my friends had heard it. So alone, I sang. To this day I still frequently hum the chorus but could never remember what the words were or who the artist was. I've even hum it to almost everyone I meet who's "into music", shoot I've even been so shameless as to hum it to a few people in the music industry (I worked in a pretty famous recording studio for a couple years) but no-one could tell me what song I was humming. I started to wonder if I was remembering it wrong or if it was something that my child's mind made up.

Cut to today...

I'm putting together this post with the Babushka ring featured below. All of a sudden I'm humming the song...with lyrics!!!

"Babooshka babooshka babooshka ya ya.."

Apparently the deep dark recesses in my brain decided to pop open and share the information it had secreted away from me for the last 31 years! A quick internet search later and BINGO I'm playing it, THE song- Babooshka by Kate Bush. As it turns out it was never released in the States (only England and Australia) hence no-one I knew recognizing it.

oh yeah, so here's the ring:
More importantly though is the awesome song that has delighted/haunted me for
the last 31 years- Babooshka by Kate Bush
I know, it's awesome right?? If you like it do yourself a favor and bookmark it. 

Sorry ring, the song stole your thunder, for me at least. More likely than not though most people will like you more than my old story and song.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Gimme Gimme

I'm a sucker for a big showy ring and rare stones. This is all that and then some.

Sara Weinstock Starburst & Labradorite Ring

here

Thursday, February 10, 2011

i heart ila&i

I first discovered the work of brother and sister design team ila&i's when I came across a beautiful locket at one of my favorite stores in Brooklyn The Clay Pot. Since then I've been lusting after their work. I think it has such a unique quality to it while still retaining a certain elegance.

One of the things I find to be most fantastic is that they strive to be a green design company. All of ila&i's jewelry is made from recycled and reclaimed precious metal. This means no new mines were dug to create any of these beautiful pieces. To see more of these works of art visit their website.

p.s. my favorite? The bottle locket. LOVE!!

Andrastea Locket

Ansley Ring

Bottle Locket

Gael Hoops

Giovanni Rose

Paris Locket

Rava RoseCut Drop

Vahni


Friday, April 30, 2010

It Bespoke To Me....

Centaure rings from the Hermès Haute Bijouterie collection

source: Vouge.com

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Joie de Vivre!

One of my favorite shops Vivre is having a big winter sale. These are some of the baubles I've been drooling over for a while. Looking at these steep price reductions it seems like it may be time to reward myself and scoop one up! Now which to choose...

Hinged Bracelet by Roberto Cavalli
was $865.00 now $302.75

Tiger's Eye Lizard Ring by Sheila Fajl
was $375.00 now $157.50

Squash Blossom Necklace by Roberto Cavalli
was $895.00 now $438.55

Elephant Head Bracelet by Roberto Cavalli
was $700.00 now $280.00

Black Agate Square Necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane
was $175.00 now $85.75

Bicolor Enamel Snake Bracelets by Roberto Cavalli
was $455.00 now $159.25

Bicolor Enamel Snake Rings by Roberto Cavalli
was $255.00 now $71.40

Sunray Garland Necklace by Mawi
was $425.00 now $208.00

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Jewelry Designer- Shaun Leane

Jewelry designer Shaun Leane had The UK jewelery industry's highest honor was bestowed upon his as he became the UK Jeweler of the Year for 2009. Leane's darkly romantic creative vision has seen him design pieces for Boucheron and Steinmetz in the past year and his catwalk collaborations include Givenchy and Marc Jacobs, Daphne Guinness, Bacardi and Bjork while his work with Alexander McQueen spans 13 years.

Some of my favorites (I'd seriously hurt someone for the garnet and ruby ring)...

Sabre Diamond & Black Leather Cuff

Black Diamond Sabre Pendant

Black Diamond Multiple Drop Luna Earrings

Garnet Luna Ring with Rubies

Smokey Quartz Aurora Earrings

18ct Yellow Gold Caramel Aurora Ring Set

Please visit his website to view more of his incredible work including his spectacular bespoke pieces.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Love Bug


This Stephen Webster designed ring of rhodium-plated white gold set with ruby cabochons, white diamond wings, a silver diamond tail and a black diamond band will be auctioned for charity Malaria No More UK.

In October, 300 limited edition replica rings will be available at www.asos.com

Uhm, Yes please!

Monday, August 31, 2009

Window Shopping

If I had unlimited funds this would be mine. The carving, the construction, the design, sigh.
$40K

Jade and Diamond in 18K Gold ring by Tony Duquette

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Jewelry Designer- Wendy Yue

Wendy Yue was born in Hong Kong and trained in Vienna. She formed her own atelier, Diamond Tree which allowed her to realize her vision and creativity. The collections that she presents each season are unfailingly innovative. Over eighteen years of experience has pushed the company to the forefront of the jewelery industry in Hong Kong making Wendy one of the most renowned jewelery designers of the city.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Juicy Gems

Photographer Guido Mocafico’s campaign for Bulgari brings us a feast of fruit and diamonds. Two things a women should never live without. How delicious!

One thing that's bothering me, and it has nothing to do with the campaign. Am I the only one thinking that the lobster claw clasp on the first diamond necklace looks super cheapskate-ish? Shouldn't a necklace of this caliber command a press down slip in clasp that had diamonds moutned on top and safety latches on both sides? Why skimp on the finishes?

(source: Trendhunter)