Snob Essentials
Ruby

Van Cleef & Arpels Bals de Légende: What Legends Are Made Of

Jewels have the potential to transcend time and place, to distort our own less sparkling realities into something more romantic and enable us to fantasize. No jewelry house seems to understand this like Van Cleef & Arpels. Their recent collection, Bals de Legende, is inspired by the greatest parties in history and spans references from … Continue reading “Van Cleef & Arpels Bals de Légende: What Legends Are Made Of”

READ MORE >

Kate Spade Royal Bazaar Collection: A Precious Collaboration

The appreciation for beautiful adornments is universal. I was informed of Kate Spade’s new Royal Bazaar collection not by anyone in the jewelry biz, but by a Bag Snob fan who also loves her jewels, and works for the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Kate Spade and Turquoise Mountain, a great organization reestablishing the arts and … Continue reading “Kate Spade Royal Bazaar Collection: A Precious Collaboration”

READ MORE >

Daisy Knights Double Moon Ring

Whether it’s a giant cocktail ring or a solitaire stone, I like to keep my rings unique and full of character. Rings are my staple, some people love their bracelets or earrings, but for me, the ring is my key piece of jewel. Although subtle, these double moons are intriguing and speaks to my fascination … Continue reading “Daisy Knights Double Moon Ring”

READ MORE >

Harry Winston Valentine's Day

“Oh, honey, your love is all I need. No diamond parallels our love for each other and can adequately express the deep meaning of our relationship”. Yeah, we can all BS ourselves into believing that but we all know that this is only true when it comes to Zales diamonds. Because if my husband bought … Continue reading “Harry Winston Valentine's Day”

READ MORE >

Ellen Barkin JAR Ear Pendants

Ladies, start saving your pennies now. A pair of Imperial topaz, ruby and diamond JAR ear pendants that once belonged to Ellen Barkin are on the block again as part of Christie’s upcoming “Jewels: The New York Sale” on Oct. 20. (The earrings originally sold in its Ellen Barkin Collection sale four years ago as … Continue reading “Ellen Barkin JAR Ear Pendants”

READ MORE >

Ginger McGann Couture Rhonda and Daniela Necklaces

Ginger McGann’s Rhonda Necklace Ginger McGann recently launched her couture jewelry collection at Live! on Sunset in Los Angeles, where I proceeded to drool over many of the pieces, including the Rhonda and Daniela necklaces. The Rhonda necklace, which retails for $840, features 18k gold vermeil, sterling silver and Mojave green turquoise, which I had … Continue reading “Ginger McGann Couture Rhonda and Daniela Necklaces”

READ MORE >