Re-Spruce, Reuse, and Re-Style In season’s past, wearing eco-friendly wares may have meant giving up the most fashion-forward finds. Now, thanks to so many designers pumping out conscientious collections, you can make environmentally friendly bauble buys without sacrificing style. Going green never looked so good. Eco-Chic Earrings Your inner haute hippie chick will rejoice in these 100%-recycled sterling silver pearl drop earrings by Real Jewels. They make a real impact on your wardrobe without leaving a carbon imprint. And stand for something while making a statement in these Escondido earrings by Kris Nations that feature gold-filled chevron dangles made from recycled materials. Re-Claimed Trends Repurposed metals makes for seriously a propos pieces, considering the latest movement toward mixed metals and minimalism. [...] Read more
Going Green
We’re jazzed up that jewel tones are back for fall—they add a touch of luxury to every look and have a universally flattering appeal. From royal blue to eggplant purple and marigold yellow, you have a bevy of bold, bright hues to choose from this season. One tone in particular has us seeing green, elegant emerald. Here, three ways to incorporate this green gem into the hottest trends this season. Minimalist Minting Recently, celebrities and fashion designers alike have taken to toning down their accessorizing. A tip for this minimalistic mode: Make each piece count. This Bezel Set Emerald Pendant necklace from OGI can stand on its own, gracing your décolleté with an understated nod toward the jewel-tone trend. [...] Read more
Color Me Mine: How To Wear This Season’s Fall Colors
Fall is finally under way, which means two things: 1) you get to start shopping for this season’s must-have boot; and 2) it’s time to bust out those Fashion Week color trends you’ve been waiting since March to wear. Designers dazzled us with a veritable jewel-toned rainbow, from purple to pumpkin to turquoise. Here, our picks for adding a stylish shade to your wardrobe this Fall. Seeing Red This year’s red rouge is something of a scarlet letter, with deep brown tones reminiscent of a changing leaf. Ignite the season with these Hari Jewels Diamond Red Brown Chalcedony Circle Marquise earrings or pair the powerful pop of color with gold—we love layering this Ankora Love Braided Bracelet Set. Green Envy Going [...] Read more
Beach Bumming
We all know those old Will Smith lyrics that have become a mantra come mid-June every year: “Summer, summer, summertime/ Time to sit back and unwind.” Now that we’ve hit the June 21st mark, we’re officially in the summer season. Whether or not it actually feels like summer is open to debate. However, despite the recent inundation of rainfall that left New Yorkers wondering when they’d been picked up and dropped in Seattle, we’ve begun catching glimpses of elusive sunshine and summer heat. Why, in no time at all, we’ll all be skipping out of the office a little early (shh!) to get a head-start on weekend beach getaways. Naturally, shore-side festivities present the perfect opportunity to flaunt some especially whimsical [...] Read more
Get Stoned
So you’ve just bought your thousandth chain-and-pendant necklace—nothing wrong with that. Maybe recently you’ve even sprung for pearls, or a dainty, singular gem with a subtle gleam to catch the eye. Classic, sophisticated, and…you’re over it. Well, maybe not entirely: The classic never dies. But with a new year should come something fashion-forward. Why not get inspired on your next jewelry shopping endeavor and go for something a little off the radar? Nina Nguyen’s brilliant collection of stone cluster necklaces and earrings fuse the chaotic with the stunningly beautiful. A relatively new featured designer of Max & Chloe, Nina Nguyen escapes the ordinary by combining multi-colored droplets of cubic zirconia within one piece. Such a disorderly grouping of stones (amethyst, garnet, [...] Read more
New Ettika Arrivals!
Ettika is one of our hottest brands simply because the brand and all of the designs embrace self-expression. Our latest additions of Ettika bracelets and necklaces bring the number of different charms and pendants in the different designs up to over 130. Ettika, you have the power of choosing exactly what expresses your mood on any given day, and with several electric color choices, your jewelry can match your outfit perfectly. Prices for these gorgeous new Ettika bracelets and necklaces start at $45, which makes the option of stacking up even more enticing. Here’s a rundown of the latest styles: Wooden Beaded Bracelets There are 2 new wooden bead bracelets - one with the small Hamsa charm and one with a [...] Read more