#ThrowbackThursday - EMOJI JEWELRY AND A SHOUT OUT TO TAYLOR SWIFT!

EMOTICON via Wikipedia - An emoticon (/ɨˈmoʊtɨkɒn/) is a metacommunicative pictorial representation of a facial expression which in the absence of body languageand prosody serves to draw a receiver's attention to the tenor or temper of a sender's nominal verbal communication, changing and improving its interpretation. It expresses—usually by means of punctuation marks—a person's feelings or mood and can include numbers and letters, as well. These emoticons are usually flipped sideways. As social media has become widespread, emoticons have played a significant role in communication through technology. These emoticons offer another range of "tone" and feeling through texting that portrays specific emotions through facial gestures while in the midst of cyber communication.

Who knew back in the day when "emoticons" became the language of the internet, and later found it's niche in text messages and social media, that Emoji Jewelry would be a real category and is even found in fine jewelry!  ....hmmm emoji heirloom jewelry?

Just think you could buy this fabulous Ring Set by Wendy Brandes Jewelry  and find yourself explaining to the Grand Kids just how "hip" (?)  you were!  OK - that just outed my age ;)

Of course the minute I start talking Wendy Brandes I have to bring up the piece of jewelry that, for me, put Wendy on my radar.  Years ago on Twitter (wow, who ever thought we would be saying THAT!) I saw a jeweler talking about her new necklace...Mud Flap Jill!  I couldn't believe that someone gave my FAV traffic distraction, Mud Flap Girl, a name - AND immortalized her in Gold!!!   ...this is on my To Buy List  - just link Mud Flap Girl  heirloom jewelry - that makes me smile!

Before this turns into a Wendy Brandes love fest which would be so easy to do!   More recently the designer made my Top 5 Daily Go To Jewelry  List for her fabulous mismatched "Heart U" earrings.  I may work in Jewelry but I am a Huggies and Studs girl.

...and then there is the ultimate in Emoticon Jewels - Lorraine Schwartz' Happy Face Bracelet!

How can you see these and not smile?

#DailyJewel - The Red Carpet Edition: Lorraine Schwartz

It is Awards Season - so I thought it might be fun to take a look at some of our amazing Red Carpet Jewelers...

Lorraine SchwartzLorraine Schwartz is the go-to jeweler for red carpet glamour. Beginning her career as a third-generation diamond dealer, Lorraine was attracted to bold and unique stones. Designing for herself, she caught the eye of celebrities who commissioned her to create one-of-a-kind pieces, as well as build them a unique diamond collection. Beyonce, Elizabeth Taylor, Barbara Streisand, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Pharrell Williams, P. Diddy and Jay-Z are among her loyal clients.

Beyonce at the recent Grammy Awards show...

This shot was posted to Lorraine's Instagram:

Lorraine captivates audiences with her innovative designs and fresh approach to fashion. Using superb craftsmanship, dramatic styles, exceptional diamonds, colorful jades and precious gems, Lorraine creates iconic statements and trend-setting movements. 

Lorraine credits her style to her mother who is her inspiration and was a fashionista herself.

Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry is available to clients by private appointment at her midtown Manhattan showroom and at Bergdorf Goodman.

Christie's New York Held Their Magnificent Jewels Auction Yesterday....

Just a few of the amazing pieces that went up for auction yesterday in the “Magnificent Jewels” Auction at Christies’s New York!

 

This stunning Padparascha Sapphire was definitely my favorite piece in the auction.

The sell through wasn’t as good for this auction as other recent events – I was surprised to see more than one David Webb piece that didn’t sell!  …and the photo below is just a small example of the colored diamond pieces that didn't sell!!!  note the SugarLoaf Ruby!!!!

Complete auction results are at: http://www.christies.com/Magnificent-Jewels-24013.aspx

Celebrity Jewel: Emmy Designer Rundown

OK this is what I have been able to put together for you so far.


I want to say thank you to the huge group of reps and pr firms that take the time to keep us informed - we appreciate your hard work and ridiculous hours.


If you aren't on this list or the next one from the Platinum Guild - feel free to drop me a line - I would be happy to add you!



Erica Courtney for Zultanite Gems:


Leslie David Baker (“The Office”) wore a Dagger pin featuring 17 carats of Zultanite with 1.73 carats of diamonds and .58 carats of rubies – retail price $56,000.



Lorraine Schwartz:


Anna Torv wore carved Ruby and Diamond dangle earrings with over 80 carats of carved Rubies.

Elisabeth Moss in bronzed Champagne Diamond earrings and bronzed Platinum 20 carat Diamond ring.

Aubrey Plaza in Diamond cuffls and a pair of 20 carat Diamond drop earrings.

Kerry Washington in a pair of 11 carat studs and an over 10 carat unheated Ruby ring.

Connie Britton chose Lorraine Schwartz Signature Gold 80 carat Diamond bangles and her sister OFIRA’s Gold and Diamond strand earrings.

Emily Blunt in 10 carat diamond upside down stud earrings, a rosecut white Diamond bangle and a 20 carat blackened Sapphire and Diamond ring.

Heidi Klum is chic in a Fire Opal, Amethyst, yellow white and brown floral earrings and a matching floral and leaf rings.

Jane Lynch's Red Carpet look was Lorraine Schwartz multi gem stone and diamond earrings and a stack full of Ruby, Emerald, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond bangles.

Jane Krakowski in 50 carat brown and white Diamond drop earrings and a Moon stone and Diamond ring.

Kelly MacDonald rocked  carved Emerald and Diamond earring, Diamond circle broach and a Cabachon Emerald and Diamond ring

Lea Michelle shines in custom made Lorraine Schwartz unheated Ruby and Diamond earrings and a Cabachon Ruby and Diamond ring.

Paz De La Heurta sizzles in  90 carat Signature Diamond Mesh earrings and a 30 carat diamond rose cut ring.

Sarah Hyland chose grey and white Diamond earrings and cuff.

Sofia Vergara looks stunning in 18k Gold, Diamond and Emerald Earrings. The earrings have over 100 carats of Emeralds, and more than 60 carats of diamonds. She wore a 6 carat Emerald and Diamond dangle ring and Lorraine’s sister, OFIRA’s 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond cuff.

FARAH KHAN Jewelry:

TV host Shaun Robinson selected:
-Black and white diamond earrings with blue topaz (retail $8,275)
-Diamond ring with blue topaz (retail $3,049)


Angela Kinsey from "The Office" selected a pair of diamond and south sea pearl earrings Retail price: $9,015

Neil Lane Jewelry:


Gwyneth Paltrow – Gwyneth Paltrow in a Neil Lane Glamour look. She is wearing a diamond and platinum wide bracelet (50 carats) $300,000, black diamond link bracelet set with hundreds of black diamonds in darkened gold (50 carats) $175,000, diamond, black onyx and platinum cocktail ring (5 carats) $25,000, large emerald cut black diamond and platinum drop earrings (7 carats) $50,000. 

TOTAL LOOK= $550,000 (total carats= 112)

Julie Bowen – Julie Bowen dazzles in a Vintage Vibe Jeweled look with a contemporary sparkle of faceted black diamonds.  She is wearing pear shape, black and white large diamond and platinum earrings, $50,000, diamond, onyx and platinum bracelet $75,000, black and white diamond and platinum rings $40,000. 

TOTAL LOOK= $165,000

Nina Dobrev – Wearing 19th century Vintage Vibe choker in darkened gold with hundreds of diamonds (50 carats).  Very elegant and simple diamond and platinum stud earrings. 
TOTAL LOOK= $250,000


Jayma Mays –   A Diamond and platinum bow brooch in her hair with 10 carats of diamonds, simple floral diamond and platinum cluster earrings, 10 carats and a blush colored diamond and platinum ring, 5 carats $25,000. 


Colbie Smulders –  Diamond and platinum look with diamond and platinum icicle earrings, diamond, aquamarine and platinum cocktail ring, 50 carat aqua $25,000 and a diamond and platinum straight line bracelet, $35,000


Michelle Forbes – Grey and white diamond and platinum pear drop earrings, black diamond and platinum cuff bracelet and ring



Yael Designs:


Phyllis Smith (“The Office”) wore Diamond flower drop earrings (retail $15,128).

Kim K announces Engagement!

The gorgeous Kim Kardashian announced her Engagement through a People Magazine exclusive!

I just had to give you a shot of the RING!!!

Kim's Fiancee, Kris Humphries turned to long time friend and designer for Kim, Lorraine Schwartz who talked to InStyle:

"The $2 million Lorraine Schwartz ring features a 16.5 carat emerald cut center stone flanked by two 2-carat trapezoids. “We make the metal so fine that the light shines through. Some people don’t believe it’s real,” Lorraine Schwartz told InStyle of her ethereal pieces. "