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Glitterati: Odette New York

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:00:22 PDT

If you're a nature lover, check out the whimsical designs of Jennifer Sarkilahti, dubbed Odette New York. Taking inspiration from the flora and fauna around her, Jennifer creates a unique line of necklaces and earrings. In addition to the svelte snake are an abundance of bunnies, monkeys, birds, and other cute creatures made from sterling silver and solid gold.

You may not realize this, but making quality jewels is a lot of work. Jennifer's designs are all made from an intricate process requiring her to hand sketch everything, create a wax mold from the sketch, cast the metals, and polish the final pieces. Sounds like a lot of work, but well worth it!

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Fabworthy: The Trickle Up Necklace

FabSugar — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:00:22 PDT

Wouldn't it feel good knowing you've just changed a life? Here's an extra incentive to get your humanity in gear. When you donate $100 to fight poverty, you can receive this cute charm necklace chosen by Trickle Up supporter Maggie Gyllenhaal.The necklace, designed by TenThousandThings, stands for growth, empowerment, and success; the three things you will provide to some of the poorest communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Your donation will help these people receive the training and money needed to become self-sustaining individuals. Go Maggie, go you!

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Me & Ro

FabSugar — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:55:33 PDT

There's something so girly and romantic about this silver charm necklace that Scarlett Johansson wore for her photo shoot in the October issue of InStyle. The pretty heart-shaped pendants and sterling-silver chains are from New York-based jeweler Me & Ro, which makes fine but youthful jewelry for girls who don't like a lot of bling.

The piece Scarlett is wearing is the Silver Flowers & ‘Beloved’ Double Hearts Necklace, which features two sterling-silver heart pendants, one of which is engraved with the Chinese symbols for "beloved." You can buy it for $190 here. Here's a look at some of Me&Ro's other great designs.

Large Double-Sided Geisha Pendant with Diamonds, $1,410, available here. Featured in The Devil Wears Prada.

Silver Full Flattened Metal Bracelet on Natural Cord with Carnelian Bead Closure, $980, available here

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read more Silver Graduated Disc Earring, $280, available here. Silver Tiny Skull Ring, $130, available here. Silver Multi Lotus on Natural Leather, $490, available here. Source

Ga Ga or Gag: Mother-Daughter Jewelry From Samantha's Charms

Kate Stahl — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:02:10 PST

Just in the last week, I've experienced a new phenomenon of motherhood: whatever I have, my daughter wants. She's only nine months old, but whether it's my sparkling water, hummus, pendant necklace, or magazine, if mama's eating, wearing, or using it, she'd like it, too - and she knows how to get it. (I'm already terrified for her teenage years.) Before she can raid my jewelry box in a few years, I'm thinking I should consider investing in the Cuties collection from Samantha's Charms. Designed by Samantha Freedman, a former attorney based in Boston, Cuties is a collection that includes necklaces and bracelets featuring animal charms in two sizes - a larger one for mommy and a smaller one for daughter. The matching bears, giraffes, ducks, elephants, and pigs come in 14k rose gold-plated, yellow gold-plated, and sterling silver, and range from $60 to $85 each. So what do you think about Samantha's take on mommy-daughter jewelry? Weigh in below!

Our 20 Picks For Must-Have Fall Jewelry- at Every Price

Brittney Stephens — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:00:53 PDT

Thanks in part to the stunning Fall collections from Lulu Frost, Eddie Borgo, Kelly Wearstler, and more, we're feeling charmed and dangerous. The revival of sculptural glamour and natural materials has us smitten, and seeing old favorites like ribbon necklaces and two-finger rings is beyond exciting (personally, I'm still waiting on slap bracelets to make a comeback). There are so many new pretty pieces out there that it may actually make your head spin - which is why we've selected 20 of the best baubles to bring your Fall outfits into glam territory. Before you click through to see and shop our editors' picks, keep these tips in mind:

Bigger is better and actually lets you get away with less. Wearing one giant cuff bracelet or sticking to just a statement necklace packs a punch.
Don't be afraid to mix your metals. There's no law that says you have to wear gold with gold or silver with silver. A pewter cuff thrown into the mix with thin gold bangles looks fresh and modern.
You're already layering your clothes, so why not layer your necklaces? Double up on a long chain, or pile on multiple chest-grazing pieces to create your own cool, unique look.

Get the Look: Make Your Own Haute Couture Hair Garland

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:10:00 PDT

Garlands have been showing up everywhere for several months now, and they're poised to be the next big hair accessory trend. The latest, prettiest iteration on the look (and by far the most wearable) is the simple gold daisy chains we saw on models at the Valentino show at 2011 Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Slender chain garlands are much less obtrusive than a wreath, and low-key enough to wear any time.

Luckily, it's easy to make your own wreath out of an inexpensive gold-toned charm necklace. All you do is pin the ends of the chain together in the back. There are plenty of cute, inexpensive pieces that look a lot like the Valentino chains, too, like Cath Kidston's short floral necklace ($17, no. 4) or this gold and pearl charm necklace ($57, no. 2) from Blu Bijoux. If you want a readymade double band, Forever 21's flower charm necklace ($3, no. 1) is a bargain.

And if you're not comfortable making your own, there are also some very similar headbands available, like this silver double-banded L. Erickson engaged headband ($32, no. 3) and this glitzy beaded headwrap ($6, no. 5), also from Forever 21.