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Behind the Baubles: Alexa Leigh

November 5, 2015 by jessica 10 Comments

It all started when Alexa Leigh Meyer designed double pendant necklaces to be worn with one pendant in front and another at the nape of your neck. Since then, Alexa expanded her line to include additional pieces that can only be defined as modern classics. Her collection is crafted from precious metals — many are studded with diamond pavé — that mix and match with other items from the collection and your own jewelry box to create a look that’s both unique and timeless.

You can also shop the Alexa Leigh collection on Charm & Chain!

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Behind the Baubles: Tarin Thomas

September 30, 2015 by jessica 6 Comments

The next time you’re in search of dainty stacking rings, look no further than Tarin Thomas. Designer Kylie Nakao worked as a buyer for a New York boutique after graduating from Parsons School of Art & Design. Kylie reviewed jewelry from hundreds of vendors each season and noticed a lack of what she calls “cool, sophisticated, real jewelry,” the everyday pieces that mix seamlessly with the rest of one’s jewelry wardrobe. And with that, the Tarin Thomas collection was born. The pieces are a modern take on fine jewelry, created with precious and semi-precious gemstones and produced in sterling silver and gold.

You can also shop the Tarin Thomas collection on Shopbop!

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Behind the Baubles: Majdan Rocks

July 31, 2015 by jessica 1 Comment

As a trained artist and performer, Iwona Majdan is no stranger to challenging conventions. In fact, for one of her early situational art pieces, “The Dinner Project,” Iwona invited herself to a stranger’s home every Sunday for dinner. The yearlong piece explored issues of trust and a desire for human connection. It also pushed social boundaries. This subversive attitude is evident in her jewelry line, Majdan Rocks, that launched in 2012. There are two collections available to shop: Rebellion, marked by chunky silhouettes and edgy angles, and Love Bites, statement-making pieces with bite-mark impressions. The unexpected design of the Love Bites collection skyrocketed the chunky bite necklace and the subtle pendant version to the top of my wishlist.

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Behind the Baubles // Katie Jewelry Design

March 20, 2015 by jessica 3 Comments

I’ll admit that I’m not the most spiritual person, but I can definitely appreciate it–and admire it–in people like Katie Scott. The Houston-based interior designer launched her brand in 2005, but it wasn’t until years of reflection and a commitment to spirituality that she launched her jewelry collection with the intent to bring more meaningful and symbolic jewelry to the marketplace. Of course her collection includes the cross, the Star of David, and the hamsa, but there are also more subtle designs that don’t immediately read as spiritual. Take this ring or cuff, for instance. The design looks just like lattice work, even though it’s made of crosses. There are also rosary-inspired pieces that are studded with metal dots and diamonds. For me, I love the starburst ring (what a statement!), the simple Katie band (the perfect everyday ring), and the Katie choker (sleek enough to layer with other pieces).

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Behind the Baubles | Letters by Zoe

September 30, 2014 by jessica 5 Comments

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]G[/dropcap]ive me a good monogram and I am one happy camper, especially when it’s as beautiful as the personalized gold jewelry Stephanie creates for her collection: Letters by Zoe. Named after her first daughter, Letters by Zoe boasts timeless, understated jewelry that’s sure to become heirloom pieces in anyone’s collection. Each piece is handcrafted in Los Angeles with 14k yellow, white, and rose gold (and, in some cases, sterling silver). I’ve always wanted to own a dainty signet ring and this one is just about perfect.

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[blockquote]My most frequently worn item is my Letters By Zoe diamond initial disc necklaces, one for each of my daughters: Z for Zoe and R for Rhea.[/blockquote]

[blockquote]My ideal Saturday starts with sleeping in (wishful thinking with two kids!) and ends with a date night at Pizzeria Mozza with my husband.[/blockquote]

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INSPIRED BY
People of all walks of life. I’m a professional people watcher!

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FIRST PAYCHECK
Teaching swimming lessons when I was 14 at a tennis club

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ALWAYS READY TO TRAVEL TO
Israel

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MY STYLE IN A WORD (OR TWO)
Everyday Luxe

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CAN’T RESIST
Dr. Hauschka face lotion

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ON MY WISH LIST
Bulgari serpenti watch

[blockquote]The proudest moment of my career was launching Letters by Zoe.[/blockquote]

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[blockquote]This year, I’m planning to expand the Letters By Zoe collection, travel, celebrate my daughter Rhea’s first birthday, and take over the world…[/blockquote]

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Shop the Letters by Zoe collection here and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.