Monthly Archives: February 2007

When did this happen? La Redoute, my favorite inexpensive French clothing catalog with lacking customer service, now has a fine jewelry section! This is “très dangereux!” Here are some of my favorites: Pink Quartz Ring – Also available in mother of pearl & quartz. Real sterling silver and only $70. Hammered Gold Bracelet – A…

Yay for readers! We’ve received some great favorite jewelry picks for the theme this week: Diamond Heart Pendant – Sara inherited this from her grandmother and wore it at her wedding. So sweet! We have a diamond basket pendant that is traditional wedding jewelry in our family. Diamond Band – Tiffany sent in this as…

Devoted reader and expat, Sara, asked for help finding jewelry and shoes to go with a bridesmaid dress. “I would love to see what your ideas are for shoes and jewelry, both for the wedding, and for wearing it again later.” I love requests! Sara also asked for a “reality” version with a budget around…

Small apartment bedrooms don’t work well with large jewelry boxes in my experience. I just don’t have a big counter or vanity table to hold one. Instead I use this simple leather box for storing jewelry. The inside is lined in black fabric and divided into five perfectly sized sections. And it is discrete enough…

I am so nervous about trying to bake a lemon creme tart tonight. I’m a pretty good cook, but not such a good baker…largely because I don’t like to follow recipes. And this isn’t just any recipe, it is from the Tartine Bakery cookbook and intended for people who decidedly know what they are doing.…

The next best thing to owning jewelry is owning books about jewelry. And fortunately, this habit is much more affordable. I have gotten so much inspiration from the Aussoline book “Timeless Tiaras.” Now I just need to expand the collection with more from this fabulous publisher. Chanel, Shinde, Queens and Christies…I want them all!

Emeralds are another one of my favorites (not that I own any)! Emeralds are May’s birthstone and were a favorite in ancient Egypt. I love the color variations that are available, everything from lime green to dark pine. Here are just a few prime specimens: Emerald Ring – At $38,000, we’re getting into Dede Wilsey…

This pearl and diamond ring from Lang Antiques caught my eye a long time ago. Something about the combination of the four pearls with the Edwardian setting is just so unique. Let’s build an outfit around it! Sweater – Delicate eyelet sweater from DVF. Camisole – Such a pretty color on this satin and lace…

I’m taking just a quick break from all the jewelry to report on my fun, relaxing weekend! Rob and I had a quiet night at home on Friday, per what seems to be our new tradition. On Saturday morning, we had a nice breakfast and I dressed up for an afternoon with my mom and…

One of my very favorite pieces of jewelry is a rose gold and amethyst cocktail ring Rob bought me. It’s big, very 1970’s and a definite statement! Amethyst has always been one of my favorite gems. My mother wore a beautiful, understated amethyst ring for many years. Amethysts were a favorite with ancient Greeks, who…