Recently, Rigel mentioned Bulgari’s phone accessories, today check out the latest phone add-on from Louis Vuitton. The Monogram Inclusion phone accessory features two dangling resin cubes with Swarovski crystals and brass LV and monogram logos floating in the clear resin finish. The overall effect is a bit like having fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror on your car. It sells for $240.
Ok, we all saw the movie The Blood Diamond a while back and can no longer avoid contemplating the probability that the sparkly rocks on the market today were perhaps obtained by violence, human-rights abuses, child-labor, or environmental destruction. I practically swore-off buying diamonds all-together after seeing the movie — for about a week. As conscientious consumers, we therefore must seek out alternative and ethical sources for our need to shine. Poom …
I have had my issues with jewelry designs that combine shells and gemstones but it is hard to resist the charms of John Hardy, especially as showcased in his limited edition Cinta collection. Cinta means love and this limited edition collection is full of pieces to love that reflect John Hardy’s unique island style. This piece, titled Dress Me In Blue Fire, is a white abalone brooch with accents of Rhodium-plated 18K white gold ringed with blue topaz, iolite and cognac diamonds. Simply gorgeous.
Vogue UK recently had a piece on jewelry designer Hannah Martin. Martin, who started off wanting to be a sculptor, was attracted by the lure of jewelry. The young designer already has a devoted following that includes Vivienne Westwood, Christopher Bailey and shoe designer Georgina Goodman and she has been asked to consult for Givenchy and Cartier.Her designs, which include diamond safety pins, pearls and rings with gemstone studs. Her latest collection …
Color changing gemstones are always popular with collectors. A while back I reported on the Leviev chameleon diamonds now comes news of a stone which has been around for a while but is poised to make its mark on the gemstone market. Modern Jeweler has a long piece on this stone which shows different colors depending on the light source used. Turkish diaspore used in jewelry since the 1970s. Now it is being sold under the name of Zultanite and higher quality …