#JWLV - Couture - Favorites and Some New Discoveries! #Couture2013

The Couture Show this year was FABULOUS - and buzzing with energy and a true excitement to be there...

A few of my favorite things:

...lets start with off the charts gorgeous - hands down - Goshwara and FEI - these two companies are actually family - finding that out was all the explanation I needed for the amazing gems in Goshwara jewelry.






Then there are the fantastical creations of Sevan Bicakci, Lydia Courteille and Wendy Yue

Pearl fantasies - stunning baroques and rounds in sizes and shapes that were breathtaking from the classic Mikimoto, in snake settings from Utopia and floral parts from Paula Crevoshay 

While we are talking over the top - my favorite trend is  Victorian but with Bollywood dimension and color - it seems the Celebrities love it also!   

Favorites - Sutra Jewels and the new DOVES by Doron Paloma 

If you think you are done with the blackened metals - just wait until you see the amazing wedding rings from Michael John Jewelry and the classics from Sarah Graham...Oh! and Annie Fensterstock's Cuff Bracelet!

In LIVING Color - the simply elegant collections from Alberto Parada and Ivy NY....

Brumani's lush color can't be beat (I loved last seasons blush pinks) and  they have captured the heart of young Hollywood - they're wearing it - you will be soon

The realistic Nature themes of classics like K Brunini Jewels, Aaron Henry and the young designer Aida Bergsen...   

There was no shortage of Skull themes from realism to sugar skulls - Atelier Minyon - King Baby - Deakin & Francis and even in cameos from Amedeo

...not to be overlooked those brands that you wear day in and day out, that become YOUR statement piece...Heather Moore and Kabana

Last but definitely not least the Wedding Collections - so many unique new designs from Heather Moore and Pinar Oner Design Atelier.  But, my personal favorite was, without reservation, the Bamboo Wedding Set from Aaron Henry - who would love to be able to say their wedding set was crafted in the USA!

Couture 2013 - Six Sexy Previews...

See You at Couture Las Vegas - Thursday, May 30th 

through Monday, June 3rd at The Wynn Las Vegas

Brumani's Brazilian Soul!

Brumani 2012 Collection: 

Brazilian Soul 

Inspires Jewelry

Once again, Brumani continues to celebrate life and the beauty of Brazil through their new 2012 collections. 

At the core of their jewelry,Brumani interprets the influence of the Brazilian soul, feminity, the exuberance of nature and the intersection of cultures.The Brazilian culture is one of many facets and colors with a certain 'savoir vivre,' which is often difficult to understand and explain--it must be experienced.  

The Balalaika Collection is derived from the asymmetrical shapes of the stringed Balalaika instrument from Russian folklore. Comprised of black quartz and white and opaque quartz; the contrast between color and shape gives movement to the classic pieces.


The Nude Collection gives tribute to ethnic diversity with "nude" tones that vary from white, beige to rose and brown to black. Brumani interprets this through the combination of beautiful rose-gold, brown diamonds, rose opals, faceted morganites and cabochon cut from white cachalong.


The Celebration Collection is part of the "savoir vivre;" it means renewal, a new life and hope. The yellow and orange sapphires combined with white and brown diamonds mimic the colorful fireworks illuminating the skies of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro for the arrival of the New Year.


The Confetti & Streamers Collection is inspired by the tradition of how confetti and streamers have become part of the Brazilian spirit of commemorating the Carnival. This collection takes us through its sinuous and sensual forms with multicolored pink and yellow sapphires and rose quartz in delicate cuts.


The Panache Collection exudes exactly what it means; it's distinctive in stylish elegance and the mixture of white and brown diamonds with morganite and multicolored sapphires display the luxury connotations it evokes.


The Nude Glacial Collection expands on the Nude Collection by incorporating similar design and exploring the colors of the crystal blue water of Brazil by using blue topaz, striking turquoise, diamonds and sterling white pearls.

Click HERE...for where to find more Brazilian romance from the team at Brumani!

Retailers - visit the Brumani website