Old Swarovski name, New Jewlery Collection
Vanessa Swarovski Piedra, the great-great-granddaughter of Swarovski Corporation founder Daniel Swarovski, launched a jewelry collection this fall featuring Swarovski crystals under her own brand, VSP. Swarovski Piedra plans for VSP to extend beyond jewelry with candles, crystal-studded pashmina scarves, throw blankets and crystal-adorned furniture.
The collection consists of shimmery bracelets featuring tiny crystals that can link together to create necklaces or belts, crystal pendants hanging from cords, and even children’s pieces. It’s a fresh look to her family’s heritage in the fine jewelry business.
VSP, which debuted this fall at the Dallas Apparel and Accessories Market Show, is already being carried by several boutiques across the country and this spring will be available in Macy’s Herald Square location in New York City, Swarovski Piedra said in an interview with an AP writer.
The pieces range from about $60 to $600. Swarovski Piedra isn’t too worried about the effect of the ailing economy, saying that crystal jewelry allows people to get a quality item without the cost of more expensive fine jewelry.
-Crystal VanZandt (fashion intern)
Mitchell’s Jewelry gets retail award
Kirk Kara, right, awards Newton Mitchell, owner of Mitchell’s Jewelry, with the “Top Selling IJO Kirk Kara Retailer Award.”
Jewelry designer Kirk Kara awarded Mitchell’s Jewelry with the “Top Selling IJO Kirk Kara Retailer Award” last month. Mitchell’s Jewelry in Norman has been Kirk Kara’s top selling Independent Jewelrs Organization member for three years.Designer Kirk Kara, who is known for his bridal and diamond jewelry, was at Mitchell’s to meet with brides and help celebrate the store’s grand reopening.
Take a peek at summer jewelry
We haven’t welcomed the New Year yet, but I’m already planning stories that will publish in February and March. It seems the fashion industry is always looking ahead. Here’s a peek at some of the new summer jewelry by R.J. Graziano.
Cocktail Rings All the Rage!
Cocktail rings are making a sparkle this season, (and probably for seasons to come). Celebrities are adding them to any ensemble and you can too! This is the perfect way to dress up any outfit and it comes at a reasonable price. Here are a few examples under $50.00:
From the Limited, “Enamel Ring”. Was $20.50, Now on Sale for $12.30
From Banana Republic, “Enamel Graphic Ring”. $39.00
From Forever21, “Spring Ring Set”, $3.80
There are tons of options out there, pick the one that dazzles you the most!
From the desk of Crystal VanZandt, winter break intern for Linda Miller. Be sure to check out more blogs from Linda Miller and myself on ‘Smart Shopping’.
Now this is a beautiful cuff bracelet
I’m loving crystal cuffs, and with the holidays fast approaching, I keep looking for just the perfect one. At the perfect price. Here’s one that fits half my wish list. Guess which half? This Vera Wang faceted stone cuff is $895 at Saks. Guess I’ll keep looking.
Holiday gift idea: Tacori for Epiphany ring with simulated emerald
If you’ve got champagne taste on a beer budget, consider this stunning Tacori for Epiphany ring with a cushion-cut, 2-carat Diamonique simulated emerald. Complementing the center stone are round, bead-set Diamonique simulated diamonds, which also accent the gallery.
The cost: $87.84 while supplies last at qvc.com. For a closer look at this ring and others by Tacori for Epiphany, click here.
Silver Leaf Gems offer jewelry for holiday shoppers
Why wait? Start your holiday shopping now.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 22
Where: Shadid Fine Art, 19 N Broadway, Edmond
What: Hand-designed jewelry from Edmond artists, Silver Leaf Gems — silverleafgems.com
Naifeh Fine Jewelry’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
Naifeh Fine Jewelry is marking its 10th anniversary with a big celebration from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at 9203 N Pennsylvania.
Meet designer Temple St. Clair and participate in drawings for up to $5,000 in prizes. A trunk show featuring Memoire also is planned.
A cocktail receiption will be be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Ten percent of all sales will be donated to the Village Library.
Paul Tacorian of Tacori jewelry coming to Samuel Gordon Jewelers
Paul Tacorian, senior vice president of sales and marketing of Tacori jewelry, will be at Samuel Gordon Jewelers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 8. Meet Tacorian and see the complete collection. Samuel Gordon is at 5521 N Pennsylvania Ave.
Tacori is a familiar name to fans of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette.” That’s the engagement ring of choice for those shows.
Tacorian will be in Oklahoma City to support the Allied Arts OPUS V event at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club Nov. 7.
Meet jewelry designer Jo Anne Brooks
While I was in Dallas for the October apparel and accessories market for spring, I met Jo Anne Brooks, a jewelry designer from Laredo, Texas. Jo Anne was stricken with polio when she was 4; her right arm and hand and left arm are completely paralyzed.
But there she was, showing off her collection of intricate necklaces, bracelets and earrings. She makes them with her feet. She likes to mix colors and shapes to create pieces that not only the wearer will enjoy but all those who see them.
Her disability has never defined her. Disability is just a word and a label, she said.
“My goal is to try to do something big with my life that makes a difference in other people’s lives, whether that be jewelry or something else,” she said.
She’s even e-mailed Oprah, hoping that her story will have catch someone’s interest. Oprah, are you reading this blog?
My column in today’s Life section is about Jo Anne. If you want to learn more about her, go to http://jabjewels.com. Here are some pictures of Jo Anne and her jewelry.
