My Shiny Pretty Thing

Sorry - not the best photo unfortunately. I meant to post this months ago, but here we are.

Hey Mama!

I have always thought that new mums deserve a friggin' medal for going through childbirth, but this sweet pendant by Tali Gillette would do nicely! (Gwyneth and Naomi Watts apparently both have one)

The pendant consists of .65 of a carat of pave diamonds in 18k white gold. It's very delicate at 1" in diameter.  On sale now for $1,950 USD at Giving Tree.

What's that Meira?

What's that Meira? You've made a fabulous sapphire and diamond 'Target' necklace? 

All Little Britain jokes aside, this necklace is divine.  There's something enchanting about the combination of sapphire and diamond with gold. It seems very Mediterranean somehow?

The pendant itself only measures 3/8 of an inch (a little less than half) so it's teeny tiny and can be worn layered up with some other chains.

I actually want this pretty bad, now that I think about it.  Buy from Max & Chloe for US$563

Steal Blair's Style - Tiffany Key Collection

Spotted: Leighton Meester rocking a serious bit of Tiffany's bling on the set of Gossip Girl Season 3.  

Personally, I think Blair's style is a bit uptight, but I adore this Tiffany & Co Fleur De Lis key.  I think it would look better paired with another, shorter necklace or against a more boho outfit.  The diamonds and the Diane Von Furstenberg top is all a bit (as they say) "matchy-matchy" for my liking.

Buy from Tiffany & Co for US$2,500. (Chain sold separately)

Lucifer Vir Honestus - 18K Rose Gold Millefedi Ring

I think I am in love.  Weirdly, I've never been one for rose gold before, but Lucifer Vir Honestus has changed my mind with this absolutely outstanding piece.

Personally, I love the slightly chaotic and casual appearance of what, in reality, is a damn fine bit of bling.  It's like saying, 'Yeah, I'm wearing thousands of dollars worth of diamonds, so?'.

Buy from Barneys New York.

The Anti Engagement Ring

So last night my bestie and I were talking about all our friends who are getting engaged at the moment and Face-bragging like there's no tomorrow.  

In the middle of this discussion, Emma folds her arms and declares suddenly, "I'll get married, but I'm not having a ring or anything."

For me, a ring is one of the oldest symbols of love we have.  But I understand why Em doesn't want one, she's always done things just a bit differently than anyone else I know. So when I saw this ring, I immediately thought of her. It's like the anti engagement ring.  

Firstly, the diamonds are black.  Which is a little bit rock and roll, like Em.  Secondly, if you look closely, the diamonds are actually inverted, with the pointy side sticking out.  Which makes it a little bit tough, also like Em.

So well done to Alex & Chloe for creating a ring that kind of sticks its middle finger up at other rings.  Buy through Alex & Chloe for US$680.