A current consumer products ad presents an example of jewelry styling gone awry. Presented by Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. promoting its Cottonelle brand of toilet paper, the ad attempts to be cheeky [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day Titanium Ring Inlaid with Solid Cocobolo Wood & Diamonds by Alamea   Titanium ring inlaid with solid cocobolo wood  and diamonds by Alamea. http://alameahawaii.com/ [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day Pendant/Brooch with Spessartite Garnet & Diamonds by Henn of London   Pendant/Brooch in 18kt yellow gold with spessartite garnet and diamonds, hand engraved and [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Bubbles” Bracelet by A. Link for Forevermark     “Bubbles” Bracelet of diamonds and 18kt white gold by A. Link for Forevermark. http://www.alinkandco.com [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Ocean Sunset Shadowbox” Pendant by Sharon Amber     “Ocean Sunset Shadowbox” Pendant of 14kt gold with fire agate and diamond, pictured on extra [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Large Wavy Cuff with Labradorite” by Rona Fisher   “Large Wavy Cuff with Labradorite” of black sterling silver and 18kt red and yellow gold [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Lorient Zig Zag Blues Earrings” by Joanie Landau   “Lorient Zig Zag Blues Earrings” of blue sapphires surrounded by pave diamonds set in blackened [...]

Much like the double header bracelets and neck cuffs open at the front, ring designs with a noticeable gap are very much in style this season. These cuff-style rings, also known [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day Blue Topaz Large Frame Bracelet by Robin Rotenier     Blue Topaz Large Frame Bracelet in sterling silver by Robin Rotenier.  http://www.rotenier.com/ [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day Open Link Leaf Necklace with Diamonds by Barbara Heinrich     Open Link Leaf Necklace of 18kt yellow gold with diamonds by Barbara Heinrich [...]

Just as designers are finding a myriad of fresh ways to adorn ears with jewelry this season, so too the fingers are the beneficiary of an exciting range of creative ideas [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Magnificent Pearl & Diamond Brooch” by Diana Vincent     “Magnificent Pearl & Diamond Brooch” of 18kt white gold with South Sea pearl, Akoya [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day Shell & Cluster Pearl Bracelet by Erica Zap   Shell & Cluster Pearl Bracelet of sterling silver with freshwater pearls by Erica Zap.  http://www.ericazap.com/retail/ [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day Aztec Necklace – Sun Pendant with Moonstone & Diamonds by Anzie   Aztec Necklace – Sun Pendant of 14kt gold with moonstone cabochon and [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Pear-Shape Rosebud Hook Bracelet” by Jane Taylor   “Pear-Shape Rosebud Hook Bracelet” with orange sapphires, garnets and diamonds in 14kt and 18kt yellow gold [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day Green Turquoise Filigree Drop Earrings by Armenta   Drop earrings of signature Midnight oxidized sterling silver with 18kt yellow gold filigree details with faceted [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day Diamond & Paraiba Tourmaline Dome Ring by Akiva Gil     Diamond-covered dome ring of 18kt white gold accented with Paraiba tourmaline cabochons by [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Sunburst” Ring by Anne Sportun   “Sunburst” Ring of 18kt yellow gold with pavé-set multi-color sapphires by Anne Sportun.  http://annesportun.com/ [...]

Oversized stones and faux versions of huge stones in crystal and resin are having a moment in fashion, with faux wristwatches one of the harbingers of the look, as I reported [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Ionian” Necklace by Nettie Kent   “Ionian” Necklace of lapis, calcite, sodalite and lazurite in solid brass by Nettie Kent.  http://www.nettiekent.com/ [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Trilogy” Set of 3 Rings with Trillion-Cut Citrine by EVStenroos   “Trilogy” set of three rings in 18kt grey gold and 18kt yellow gold [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Sorento” Ring by Vanna K   “Sorento” ring with diamonds, African opal and  white agate by Vanna K.  http://www.vannak.com/ [...]

It’s easy to see the similarity between the swingy style of fringe and the multiple strands of tassels, and the styles are being promoted together in the fashion press. The April [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Lantern Charm Bracelet” by Syna   “Lantern Charm  Bracelet” of 18kt yellow gold and citrines by Syna.  http://synajewels.com/ [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Horse Bracelet-Ring” by Orlanda Olsen   “Horse Bracelet-Ring” from the Equestrian Collection by Orlanda Olsen. The bracelet folds to become a ring.  www.orlandaolsen.com   [...]

Fashion designers sometimes include jewelry in their collections or collaborate with jewelry designers to add necklaces, brooches or other jewelry that complements the runway ensembles. The jewelry included with designer collections [...]

Late 2013 brought plenty of examples of star-studded jewelry, as might be expected for the holiday season. Continuing well into 2014, however, stars remain a popular motif in jewelry design. The [...]

Eyes have endlessly inspired poets and other writers and all manner of artists and artisans over the centuries. This season, fashion has turned its collective eye to artistic renderings of eyes. [...]

Jewelry and fashions influenced by the American West and Southwest are on trend again this season, a combination of designs influenced by Native Americans and those reminiscent of themes of the [...]

A number of designers this season, and most notably the French design house Celine, have chosen to ignore the curves of a woman’s body and have designed jewelry, including bracelets and  [...]

In my previous blog posting on mismatched earrings, I noted that several fashion editorials in Town & Country magazine style the model wearing one single huge earring. The new issue of [...]

Ear adornment has taken a new route over the past few months, with a huge variety of styles of ear cuffs and ear jackets attached to stud earrings figuring more and [...]

When even quintessential American sportswear designer Michael Kors includes brooches in his stylings, you know there is a sea change in the approach to these far-too-oft-forgotten jewelry design gems. Kors adds [...]

Cuff bracelets with figural animals that meet head-to-head or head-to-tail have long been popular designs. This season, a similar design with a less literal interpretation of the head-to-head design bring gemstones [...]

With all the creativity being displayed on ears, from ear cuffs and ear jackets to front-back styles and from danglers to studs, it’s no surprise that the look of mismatched earrings [...]

Black is the color of classic elegance, and white is the freshest of hues for warmer weather. It is the combination of the two, the look with the highest contrast, that [...]

Just as white jewelry provides a refreshing counterpoint to all this season’s bright prints, black jewelry too has a neutral versatility that works with most prints. Also like white jewelry, black [...]

With vibrant florals and art-inspired designs jostling for attention with their bright color combinations this season, white jewelry can act like a palate cleanser even as it clears the color palette. [...]

It’s not likely that many people choose to wear figural snake jewelry without reference to its  symbolism (such as Queen Victoria’s view that joined snakes represent eternal love) or an intriguing [...]

Gemstones of intensely saturated color displayed in rainbow-bright juxtaposition present an exciting trend of the season, coordinating with designers’ vibrant art-inspired apparel. From high end designs to inexpensive costume versions, exuberant [...]

Rigid collar style necklaces with an opening at the back — displaying a gap between the two ends of the necklace — are familiar. The freshest collar style of necklace this [...]

This season, substantial pieces of jewelry, typically incorporating a complex variety of materials, bright colors and vibrant patterns, are once again in vogue. A perennial favorite, this category of jewelry goes [...]

Diamonds for Day Worn ostentatiously, diamonds can be too flashy for daytime wear, particularly in conservative office settings as accessories to career wear, but a new genre of daytime-appropriate jewelry incorporates [...]

“Ear jackets,” otherwise known as “stud earring jackets” or simply “earring jackets,” an add-on accessory for stud earrings, are receiving notice for their style potential this season. The latest styles go [...]

Just as some jewelry designers are adorning new territory with ear cuffs that attach to portions of ears other than ear lobes, some jewelry designers have determined that adorning the hands [...]

The March 2014 issue of People Style Watch is “all about what’s new for spring,” and editor Susan Kaufman reports that one trend she’s loving is the cutout cuff: “It’s cool [...]

Most people are somewhat acquainted with silver jewelry.  It may be beautiful heirlooms handed down from generations, pieces of fine jewelry, or a silver-plated fashion piece from a local boutique.  Whatever [...]

Delicate pendant necklaces never really go out of style. In large part this is true because they tend to have sentimental or highly personal meaning, often symbolically reflected in the design [...]

The haphazard addition of jewelry to an ensemble can completely change its visual effect when it redirects the focus of the viewer. An excellent example of this result appears in the [...]

Happy New Year!  With the start of 2014, I’m excited to introduce a new feature in my blog – the Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day. There are many wonderful jewelry [...]