This ring is amazing on so many levels. First of all, it’s this crazy beautiful geode that the earth just naturally formed, all by itself. And second, the artist cut it into this amazing marquise shape that shows off all its sparkly little nooks and crannies.

The steel grey stone with its almost silver druzies looks amazing set on sterling. The size is perfect: eye-catching, but it lays flat against the finger for comfort. Available for $110 from Retsina.
Photo Credits: Retsina

My Etsy pick for the weekend is a jewelry designer who makes very unique jewelry.
How unique?
As unique as your fingerprint!
In fact, Fabuluster uses your own fingerprint to create one-of-a-kind fine jewelry that no one else will have.
Brent & Jessica Williams of Fabuluster create their elegant jewelry using sterling silver and gold.  As well as their custom fingerprint rings, they also use natural materials like feathers and leaves in their jewelry.
Here’s one of their custom fingerprint wedding bands:

The fingerprint is imprinted on the outside of the sterling silver ring, with a polished interior.
You can also keep the fingerprints a secret and …read more

Are you a fan of the Guggenheim Museum?
Then you’re definitely going to want to check out this unique jewelry!
During the 2007 restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s modern masterpiece—the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, pieces of the museum were saved.  The Gunite or concrete crumbles have been set into resin and made into jewelry.  Jewelry designer Cara Tilker has designed the unique suite of jewelry, for both women and men.
Each piece of jewelry contains an original piece of the museum, finished with sterling silver to make a modern and very wearable piece of jewelry.  The resin must be poured by hand into …read more

I can hear you now – “the kids have only just gone back to school, you want to talk about the holidays??”.
Let me explain…
How often do we get all wrapped up in preparations and end up not having enough time for ourselves?
Every year?
So why not get your holiday outfit and jewelry pulled together sooner, rather than later?
It’s one less thing to do on the night of the big office party, gala event or cocktail reception!
Glamor on a budget – you want to look like a million bucks, but let’s face it – you don’t have a million to spend on …read more

If you like your jewelry big, bold and sparkly, then you’re in luck!
Designers are bringing out all kinds of fabulous jewelry featuring some seriously heavy-duty rhinestones.  You can find everything from wide bracelets to statement necklaces featuring the faux stones.  After all, even if you don’t have the budget for big diamonds, or even big cubic zirconia – you can still get in on the fun
Marlyn Schiff has released several jewelry designs that are budget friendly, but with plenty of sparkle.  You can choose from silver, gold or gunmetal finishes – all with plenty of rhinestone fun to …read more

Sometimes the best gifts are the little unique trinkets and baubles that not a lot of people have. Established five years ago by a mother-daughter team of designers, By the Stones has an extensive line that incorporates the themes of travel, education and charity. By the Stones is a fantastic jewelry company that designs such charming and delicate pieces you’ll want to wear everywhere and give to your friends!
Chain Wire Ring ($155)  I love the look and mixed texture of this ring. The 18k gold plated hammered wire wrap style is edgy but simple in the overall design.
Wire Ring …read more

Tennis star, Serena Williams has entered the world of jewelry design!
Serena Williams has teamed up with HSN to create a line of stylish, wearable jewelry – with a price that’s reasonable for everyone.  Her designs feature pave cubic zirconia and feminine detailing – and nothing is over $100.
Serena actually wore two of her own jewelry designs during her final match in Wimbledon.  If you look closely, you can see her “Iconic” heart pendant and her “Lucky” dome ring – although her trophy plate out-blings everything else

Her signature “Lucky” pave dome ring is available in either gold or silver-tone …read more

Matthew Campbell Laurenza has obviously been having fun designing with colors.
His latest MCL collection is bursting with bold enamels and brightly colored gems and semi-precious stones.
Check out the bright & cheerful “Amethyst Carol” ring – it features a faceted amethyst and multi-colored pave sapphires:

Would you prefer a cooler colored ring?

The “Sapphire Star” ring features tiny little blue pave sapphires in a purple enamel.

The “Bone Enamel” ring features multi-colored sapphires and blue topaz stones.
images: Bergdorf Goodman

If you’re channeling your inner Mariah Carrey – why not slip on something feminine and pretty like a butterfly ring?
Or you might just like wearing butterfly jewelry…
This lovely ring by Mars & Valentine features faceted white topaz, set in sterling silver:

It also retails for $198 US.  If that’s a little too much for your current budget, Rimistyle offers another butterfly ring:

At only $20 this silver-tone and rhinestone ring can fit into almost any budget.
Hey, just because you’re on a budget – doesn’t mean you have to give up your bling!
images: Nordstrom & Rimistyle