May your day be filled with…
…red…
Kenneth Cole New York Red Seed Beaded Statement Necklace, Macys.com
…white…
White Stone Bangle Bracelet, FrostedWillow on Etsy
…and blue.
White Gold Created Sapphire and Diamond Earrings, Overstock.com
Happy Independence Day!
Enhanced Red, White, and Blue Diamond American Flag Ring, Zales.com
This weekend, I headed out to see Disney/Pixar’s latest film, Brave. Originally titled The Bear and the Bow, this film is a first for Pixar: not only does it feature a female protagonist (the spunky Scottish princess, Merida), but it’s also the studio’s first period piece.
All of Pixar’s films are visually dazzling, but this one was just breathtaking. From the first scenes, I was stunned by the detail, down to the textures of the fabrics.
I’d recommend seeing the film for the visual appeal alone. I also thought that the film’s core mother-daughter story line was a nice change of pace from the usual wicked stepmother/tormented princess plot.
In honor of the film, here’s a roundup of jewelry that features some of its main themes.
Transformation Necklet, Gaelsong
Note: This necklace features magnets that let you wear it in the two ways shown in the photo. Love it!
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Tartan Earrings in Sterling Silver, MariannMonika on Etsy
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Bear Paw Print Necklace, Hendywood on Etsy
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Copper and Brass Kilt Pin, celtsmith on Etsy
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Silver Arrow Necklace with Mint Green Wire, BlackStar on Etsy
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“Our Fate is Our Destiny” Talking Message Ring, AzureBella Jewelry at Amazon
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Bonus Pick: This Brave-inspired charm bracelet includes just about all of the movie’s themes.
Brave-inspired Silver Charm Bracelet, PrincessCameos on Etsy
I did a double-take when I checked my email and noticed this Badgley Mischka jewelry collection announcement from Bed Bath & Beyond:
A pairing with the home retailer makes sense when you consider how closely associated the brand is with weddings. It’s certainly a go-to source for bridal registries – I can’t tell you how many wedding gifts I’ve seen wrapped in the distinctive purple Bed Bath & Beyond packaging.
The collection itself is surprisingly comprehensive. It includes everything from necklaces…
Badgley Mischka Modern Deco White Topaz Necklace, Bed Bath & Beyond
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… to earrings …
Badgley Mischka Soft & Sophisticated White Topaz Bow Earrings, Bed Bath & Beyond
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… to bracelets.
Badgley Mischka Modern Deco 3-Row Pearl Bracelet, Bed Bath & Beyond
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You can even pick up your hair accessories…
Badgley Mischka The New Classics Floral White Topaz Hair Pin, Bed Bath & Beyond
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… and a little something for the groom and groomsmen, too.
Mark & James Off the Cuff Stainless Steel Linear Cuff Links, Bed Bath & Beyond
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I’ve been wearing a ring on the ring finger of my right hand almost every day for the past few months. It seems that I’ve been on a ring kick, and there’s definitely a theme to my selections. I can’t get enough of inexpensive sterling silver rings, and I’ve gotten quite a few for recent holidays/birthdays/anniversaries. Here are the ones that I’ve been favoring lately.
This aquamarine and sterling silver ring was a (self-selected – ha!) anniversary gift. I love its antique look, and I’ve gotten lots of compliments on it. And since it happens to be my birthstone, it was extra special. I purchased it from Amazon.
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Most “continuous” stone bands that I’ve seen aren’t actually continuous at all. There is usually a plain metal strip that’s meant to be hidden at the back. That’s why I love this shell ring – the inset shell pieces actually wrap all the way around the band. I purchased it from Amazon, too, but it’s out of stock.
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I love this ring’s simple, clean design. But what I love most of all is that it’s subtly engraved with one of my favorite passages. You can purchase it here.
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This ring was a Las Vegas trip purchase (from Shemoni at the Miracle Mile Shops). The stone is actually set into a lid that opens (see inset photo). I’ve always loved “poison” or locket rings – it’s jewelry and a toy to play with. 🙂
Just as a side note, I wasn’t paid or “comped” to feature these rings (or any other pieces that I’ve included on this blog, for that matter). They’re rings that have been purchased for my own jewelry wardrobe and that I wanted to use for this little “show and tell.”
Do you wear a right-hand ring? What does it look like and why is it special? Do tell (and show).
Few things are as classic for bridal attire as lace. But far from being stuffy, lace can be a beautiful addition to a modern bride’s wedding day.
After seeing Mad Tea Garden’s jewelry (via Disney wedding website Magical Day Weddings), I’ve loved the idea of lace-inspired jewelry. Check out those earrings below – lacy and they’re mint green! WANT!
Lace-inspired jewelry would look great on bridesmaids and on the bride herself. Some jewelry features metal that mimics lace, and some jewelry features actual lace accents. Either way, the results are beautiful.
Light Drops Gold Plated Earrings (Mint Green), madteagarden on Etsy
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Wedding Bridesmaid’s Lace Necklace Gift Collection, ThatOldBlueHouse2 on Etsy
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Michal Negrin Butterfly Lace Brooch, Amazon.com
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Cubic Zirconia Diamond Lace Necklace, Amazon.com
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Handmade Bridal Filigree Rhinestone Brooch, sukran on Etsy
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Novica Sterling Silver Floral Lace Cuff Bracelet, Amazon
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Laurent Gandini Serenissima Sterling Silver Earrings, Net-a-Porter
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King for a Day Black Majesty Crown-Inspired Wedding Band Set, debblazer on Etsy
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It’s no secret that I’m a little on the, shall we say, nerdy side. So when I saw this Pacman ring set (on Pinterest, where else?)… instant love. This officially wins the award for “Most Creative Use of Cabochons.” An award which I just made up. So prestigious.
Pacman Ring Series, RachelPfefferDesigns on Etsy
It appears that this ring set sold out some time ago, but the designer, Rachel Pfeffer, has a shop full of lovely and clever creations. I appreciate her lighthearted yet wearable style. This necklace, for example, has a fun bicycle motif (See my post about other bicycle jewelry here.)
Tiny Sterling Silver Bike with Brass Hearts, RachelPfefferDesigns on Etsy
Or this sparkly drusy necklace. (See my post about other druzy jewelry here.)
Purple Galaxy Drusy Necklace, RachelPfefferDesigns on Etsy
And one more favorite: darling honeycomb earrings featuring tiny dangling bees:
Honeycomb Dangle Earrings, RachelPfefferDesigns on Etsy
Check out more of this designer’s pieces at her Etsy shop here, or at her personal website here.
One of the things that I love most about jewelry is that it can be a great reminder of places I’ve been. I often pick out a piece of jewelry for a souvenir of a trip. It doesn’t have to be expensive or even particularly indicative of the place where I got it. I just choose a piece that I like and that I know I’ll wear.
I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been feeling sentimental (or because it has been WAY too long since I’ve been on vacation), but I’ve been nostalgic about one piece in particular.
This sterling silver and peridot ring was something that I picked up while on vacation in Las Vegas last year. I bought it at Shemoni, a store where I spent way too much time, in the Miracle Mile Shops, a mall where I spent way too much time.
I just loved that city – walking around and taking in how over-the-top it all is. There’s something fun about it every now and then, you know?
You can walk a couple of blocks and be in a completely different world, and if you don’t like that world… walk a couple more blocks and it will change again.
My ring is a great reminder of the time I spent there – the next best thing to really going back!
Color me obsessed with peachy hues lately, as seen in my love for peach sapphires. Add the spring-like, fresh look of mint, and you’ve got a match made in heaven.
These two tones play very nicely together for a wedding: Exhibit A: Style Me Pretty and Exhibit B: Girl About Town. Mint and peach would be fun as bridesmaid colors – and as splashes of color for the bride herself!
Peach and light green bridesmaid necklace, EternalEden on Etsy
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Peach and mint earrings, AngelPearls on Etsy
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Peach, mint, and gold filigree ring, redtruckdesigns on Etsy
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Mint and peach flower earrings, Ruche
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Rhinestone cutout bracelet, Forever 21
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Michal Negrin floral necklace, Amazon
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I have Pinterest to blame thank for yet another recent obsession: peach sapphire rings. I just can’t get enough of these feminine-looking stones mounted in lovely settings.
This pin of a user’s gorgeous peach sapphire engagement ring set me off in search of even more peach-hued rings:
Cushion Peach Sapphire in 14k Rose Gold Ring, EidelPrecious on Etsy
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Peach Sapphire Rose Ring, wexfordjewelers on Etsy
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Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Ring, ReneJewelry on Etsy
Also, how amazing is that Pinterest user’s Le Petit Prince wedding inspiration board? I read the book in French class, and it’s incredibly charming as a wedding theme.
If you watched the American Idol finale, you got an unexpected bonus: Ace Young proposed to fellow ‘Idol’ alum Diana DeGarmo:
“We have conquered Broadway together. We have created our new music together. We have an amazing group of people around us. And with the help of David Webb jewelry I have a way to make this last forever. Are you ready?” Young said, before dropping down to one knee.
I’ll refrain from comment on the proposal (and jeweler name-dropping) since I haven’t seen it. I do find it sweet that Young made a mental note of DeGarmo’s preference for yellow gold, and her love of sunflowers (hence the yellow diamond). See a close-up of the ring here.
And just for fun, here’s a yellow diamond ring that the rest of us can buy readymade. The setting is more ornate than the one on DeGarmo’s sleek, simple ring – but I like it.
Three Diamonds Engagement Ring, DiamondonNet.com
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