Statement necklaces are everywhere these days and they also make wonderful gift ideas for the fashionista in your family. Bergdorf Goodman has a terrific assortment of them.
Oscar de la Renta in particular had a number of gorgeous pieces to choose from and I thought I’d showcase them here today.
Gold Crystal Necklace ($790)
Multi Stone Necklace ($790)
Antracite Necklace ($790)
Bronze Necklace ($450)
Leave it to Oscar de la Renta to create these eye catching jewels!  These necklaces are worthy for any fashionista and celebrity to wear.
Why do these necklaces work? They’re neutrals. The warm tones of browns, bronzes and black will accentuate outfits but …read more

If you want to give someone a unique hand made accessory, Etsy is a great place to start looking. You’ll find all sorts of accessories from earrings, rings, necklace and beautiful bracelets. In fact I found four lovely pieces I just had to share with you today.
Wire Design Timeless Links Bracelet ($65) Hand hammered and hand formed links give this sterling silver bracelet such charm.
The Beaded Lily Bramble Bangle Bracelet ($40) I love this rough and edgy take on a pretty bracelet. The wires are wound round and round giving it a nice texture and interest.
Wire Design Organic Bangle Stack …read more

Along with the Twlight Saga / New Moon movie tees I wrote about earlier, you can also deck yourself out in Twilight inspired jewelry and accessories.  If you’re a fan of the movie or book series or just need a great gift idea for that special Twilight fan on your shopping list this season, these necklaces and bracelets are sure to be a hit.
Double Chain Charm Necklace ($32) Charms include pave crystal heart and the Cullen family crest. It’s made out of rhodium plated zinc alloy and includes faux pearls and crystals.
Silver Moon Single Chain Charm Necklace ($24) A simple …read more

As I showed you earlier with the beautiful and versatile bracelets, accessories can transform any look. The same can be said for necklaces. A  necklace, whether its an intricate piece or something very simple, can be the main attraction for your whole look.   The following necklaces I found at Shopbop are edgy, glam and even boho.
Dannijo Fergie Necklace ($656)  This necklace stood out to me because of the sheer edgy glamour it exudes.  It’s quite a statement necklace with its mix of oxidized silver chains, shells and Swarovski crystals. This would definitely be something to wear with a simple outfit …read more

One of my friends recent got herself a custom necklace representative of her three children and I fell in love with the simplicity of the design and of course, the sentiment. I asked her where she picked up her new ‘pretty’ and she said it was from The Vintage Pearl.
The Vintage Pearl is an online store owned and maintained by a mom of four named Erin. She creates and customizes each piece by hand and the results are flawless and special. I browsed through the offerings and found so many designs that are not only pretty too look at but …read more

Allow me to introduce you to Ian Saudē jewelry. Launched last year, the Ian Saudē line showcases jewelry that is fashion forward and contemporary. His pieces are eye catching and will give your ensembles that touch of refinement.

A new collection of the famous stacking rings is called Etoile. Etoile means ’star’ in French and these colourful stacking rings from Ian Saudē sparkle brightly as the stars in the sky.  The original stacking rings from the Ian Saudē Celestine Collection were only available in white, caffe (brown) and black diamonds. Beautiful but a bit too subdued. The Etoile collection  features …read more