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Tom Binns Ethno Teknik Hand-Painted Swarovski Crystal Necklace: Sparkly Spring

This cheerful little number makes me think of spring weather, rain boots and daisies popping up all over my parent’s lawn driving my dad crazy. I absolutely love this necklace. The fun color combination is put together with clear and multicolored hand-painted Swarovski crystals. I would wear this with something simple, like the plain white … Continue reading “Tom Binns Ethno Teknik Hand-Painted Swarovski Crystal Necklace: Sparkly Spring”

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Roberto Cavalli Gold-Plated Swarovski Crystal Acorn Ring: Out of a Forest I'd Like to Visit

Sometimes there’s nothing like a rocking cocktail ring to finish off a look. Roberto Cavalli, himself a man of opulent gypsy style, brings a rock ‘n’ roll slant to his surprisingly wearable jewels. This bold yet not flashy ring of gold-plated leaves has two big crystal-encrusted acorns that go “pop” without saying “bling-bling.” The twisted … Continue reading “Roberto Cavalli Gold-Plated Swarovski Crystal Acorn Ring: Out of a Forest I'd Like to Visit”

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Dannijo Minitaka Silver-Plated Swarovski Anklet: The Ultimate Summertime Jewel

I am going to make a bold statement: this is the greatest summer accessory ever! Dannijo’s ornate yet bohemian anklet has me daydreaming of long days hanging by the pool and strolling barefoot on the beach – just beware the odd tan line (you beauty snobs always use sunblock anyway!). With crystal and silver-plated chains, … Continue reading “Dannijo Minitaka Silver-Plated Swarovski Anklet: The Ultimate Summertime Jewel”

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Giles & Brother 10 Strand Necklace with African Rings

Ten strands of chains with 10 rings attached. There is something poetic about having that perfect round number – the harmony is reflected in the fluid feel of the piece. I am a huge Giles & Brother fan and have a few multi-chain pieces already but this one is exceptional, it has the makings of … Continue reading “Giles & Brother 10 Strand Necklace with African Rings”

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Erickson Beamon Razor's Edge Drop Earrings

Jewelry can get cheesy really easily, but sticking to basics can get boring. And it is really hard to do edgy and chic right – but Erickson Beamon did just that with this Razor’s Edge earring. It is cool without forgetting about sophistication – I mean there are certain Van Cleef and Arpels pieces that … Continue reading “Erickson Beamon Razor's Edge Drop Earrings”

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Peppercotton Swarovski and Mesh Necklaces

Who knew that nylon tubing could make for such cool accessories?? Last year everyone was raging about double-duty beauty products, well it seems that the new thing is double-duty accessories and Peppercotton definitely fits that bill. Their layer-able necklaces/wrap bracelets are handmade out of loose Swarovski and vintage crystals cased in nylon mesh tubing (they … Continue reading “Peppercotton Swarovski and Mesh Necklaces”

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