Behind the Baubles

Behind the Baubles: Astley Clarke

July 11, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

Bec Astley Clarke, Founder

Bec Astley Clarke founded Astley Clarke in London seven years ago to honor fine jewelry design. Astley Clarke’s diamond jewelry is luxurious, of course, but she also challenges customers to consider a rainbow of gemstones in the “Colour” collection.

Shop the Highlights: Watch Over Me Bracelet Stack // Enamel Fractal Rings* and Moonstone Infinity Ring // Timbrel Milky Aqua Quartz Ring // Diamond Sun Pendant // Icon Ring // Turquoise Sonatina Earrings

*The Fractal rings were just released today and you’ll have a chance to win one tomorrow! Bec’s team graciously sent one over to me earlier this week and I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s the perfect everyday ring.

Behind the Baubles: Elva Fields

June 24, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

Emily Wheat Maynard, Designer, Elva Fields

Designer Emily Wheat Maynard explored the relationship between Italian Renaissance and ancient Greek and Roman jewelry for her Masters thesis at The Bard Graduate Center for Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture in New York City. This passion for historic jewelry inspired Emily to take a semester at the Jewelry Arts Institute in Manhattan to acquire the skills necessary to launch Elva Fields Jewelry in 2003. Her line features vintage and antique finds that are reworked into stunning necklaces and earrings.

Keep in touch with Emily on Twitter and Facebook!

Shop the Highlights: Wild Waves necklace // Around the Way necklace // Ocean Exploring necklace // Winning Lineage necklace // Soul Shines Through necklace // The Best in Yourself necklace

Congrats to Jillian of Cornflake Dreams for winning the Gerard Yosca necklace! I can’t wait to see how you style it! Thanks again to everyone for entering. Your support makes these giveaways possible.

Behind the Baubles: Gerard Yosca

June 11, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

For nearly three decades, designer Gerard Yosca has been creating innovative, trend-setting accessories with the same workmanship found in the vintage pieces of his mother’s and grandmother’s jewelry collections. His work has been featured in countless national publications, worn by top celebrities, and have graced the must-have lists of fellow costume jewelry junkies. (Personally, I’d love to own anything in the Palm Springs collection.)

Keep in touch with Gerard on Twitter and Facebook!

Shop the Highlights: Scallop Pendant necklace // Bubble Up necklace // Perfect Button earrings // Line and Link bracelet

Behind the Baubles: Julie Vos

May 8, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

It’s not a secret that I adore Julie Vos’ jewelry. (Actually, “adore” might be too subtle. “Covet,” “obsessed with” and “head-over-heels for” are more accurate.) Julie expertly mixes colored gemstones with classic styles to create pieces that look like precious souvenirs from a faraway marketplace.

Keep in touch with Julie on Twitter and Facebook!

Shop the Highlights: Calypso cuff // Amalfi pendant // Camel ring // Piccolo Cozumel studs // Santorini ring // Byzantine cuff

Behind the Baubles: Loren Hope

May 1, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

Created by Loren Barham, Loren Hope is a jewelry line best described as a modern – and colorful! – approach to vintage. An array of rhinestones, semi-precious stones and Czech glass embellish Loren’s hand-crafted designs. It’s almost impossible to choose a favorite from her collection, but the darling sunburst studs in malachite top my list.

Shop the Highlights: Collette necklace // Sunburst studs // Leda bracelet // Clara earrings // Petra pendant