When it comes to jewels, the padlock has been done, and then done some more. Bu when it comes to Eddie Borgo, he has the eye for taking the look and cranking it up a notch. The New York native finds his inspiration on the streets of his home town and the glory days of rock ‘n’ roll, but his appreciation for finesse and elegance is equally strong. With these pave earrings and bracelet, Borgo has translated his language of grit and glamour perfectly.
The bracelet’s ($1,375) big and full pave rhinestones are beautiful on their own, but it’s “been there, done that.” Throw an enormously chunky 24-karat yellow-gold padlock over the anthracite for a metal-mix contrast, and you have street style at its best. The drop earrings ($375) make for a similar effect. Sparkly danglers tend to be frou-frou – not with silver-plated brass locks hanging from the chains. Lock yourself into either piece and give your ladylike ensemble a confident wink.
