September 17, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
With a Mediterranean feel of cool blues, new turquoise, lapis, blue sapphires, and rose quartz, Kara Ross debuts her beautiful gemstone collection for Spring/Summer 2012. The cool color palette compliments the liberated feeling of creatively layering and stacking jewelry. The geometric shapes of stackable bracelets and rings make the collection fun and trendy, yet, Mother of Pearl (Kara’s favorite) and other gemstones keep it classic and timeless. In addition to her breathtaking jewelry line, Ross hand-treats all of the skins for her exotic handbag line to match the colors of her inspiration, “summer desserts,” using colors such as blue raspberry, pink berry, and blackberry with touches of metallic.
Looking for a statement piece or accessories that you can wear daily? Kara Ross has it all! When meeting Ross during her collection debut at the Circa Lounge in the Lincoln Center, one immediately felt her inspiration come alive as she discussed her love for accessories.
[The author with designer Kara Ross]
– Ambika Makin
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September 15, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
[All images courtesy of Anna Sheffield]
Anna Sheffield is known for her chic, contemporary jewelry line, but this fashion week marked the launch of her Bridal & Commitment Jewelry that had everyone in the room swooning.
In the “Honeymoon Suite” of The Standard Hotel, the designer explained, “I’ve always loved making engagement rings and bands for my clients and friends. It is amazing to create jewelry that is not only a symbol of a union, but also expresses something, so timeless and distinctive as the wearers’ love and devotion for one another,” says Anna.
Anna Sheffield’s line is innovative in that it is an opportunity for clients to “make their own” jewelry; ranging from traditional to alternative in design, the 40 styles of rings and earrings are special, one of a kind rarities. At the presentation, Anna Sheffield demonstrated the epitome of downtown glamour with her black skirt, hot pink tank and a messy bun. Partnering with EFD diamond manufacturing has provided Sheffield with the highest quality diamonds and stones, both precious and semi-precious. Gorgeous mixed metals met stackable rings for both women and men alike to fuse an on-trend line of bridal jewelry most often associated with with the opposite- tradition.
The inverted cut, a signature of Sheffield’s, is designed for the chic customer, while both the princess cut and radiant cut are found in the collection, along with 14K white, yellow, and rose gold wedding bands, champagne, antique, white and black diamond engagement rings from .05 ct-3 ct. and Just when I thought there could be nothing cooler than a black diamond or a pink sapphire.
–Alana Quagliariello
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April 27, 2011
by fashionpulse
Beginning May 2011, Topshop is debuting its first collaboration with New York based jewelry designer Pamela Love. The affordable and enviable jewelry collection (priced at $35-$100) combines inspiration from South America and Native America while keeping the Topshop girl in mind. Pamela Love for Topshop has a youthful feel that uses delicate designs carved onto strong metals. The range includes, Dreamcatcher, Hearts & Arrows, Frozen Links, and Chain & Stud collections.
The Dreamcatcher combines Love’s interest in magic and folklore to create a matching necklace, earrings, and bracelet. The Hearts & Arrows collection offers a mix of femininity and edge to the baroque-inspired pendant, earring, cuff, and ring. Frozen Links has a utilitarian feel and features a single cuff, multi-cuff, link chain, and earrings. The Chain & Stud collection includes a necklace, bracelet, and ring with a definitive Aztec influence. The collaboration, being both fashion-forward and certainly unique, is bound to be a success for both Topshop and the CFDA 2011 nominee Pamela Love. Shop online and in-stores starting May 19th!
-Dana deBoer
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March 7, 2011
by fashionpulse
[Images by Rose Lou]
Housed at the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum located on E 91st Street and 5th Avenue in New York City, the jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels has claimed the featured spot within the museum’s exhibitions running now through June 5th, 2011 (click here for the museum hours). The first floor has entirely been dedicated to showcase the sparkle and shine of the jewels, diamonds, precious stones, and golden jewelry, accessories and time-pieces that Van Cleef & Arpels had artistically designed and created during the 20th century. With over 350 pieces of polished art works, the exhibit also includes the original sketches and design draw-ups of the pieces before their execution as amazing baubles. Encased in protective glass bubbles, each piece represents the genius, contribution, and art of Van Cleef & Arpels to timeless notions of fashion, jewelry, and style.
-Rose Lou