JEWELS: Vintage Garnet and Diamond ring

Gorg rose cute garnet and diamond vintage ring from Erie Basin, would make for a lovely engagement ring, no? If haven't seen this shops vintage jewels, you're srsly missing out. So what are you waiting for? go check it out now.

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Double the diamond

 Double the love with this 18k gold diamond double finger ring from Satomi Kawakita.  I'm into it. Are you?

(image via Matter)

TREASURE HUNT: gold leaves

Golden fern frond earrings for the earth nature loving bride and while your at it, swing by and pick up a little gold to coil around your wrist

(image source: Max and Chloe)

a red hot gem

Um....ya can't go wrong with some red hot jewels, now can you? I'm going crazy for this raspberry red quartz necklace

found at Max & Chloe.  Isn't it a stunner? Color not your thing? try pitch black.

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gold braid ring

Since the wedding braid has been on the on the hotlist for some time now, why not go with this 18kt gold braid ring for your wedding band?

(image source: Verena Schreppel, based in Berlin, Germany)

Verena Schreppel's

diamond-like

It sparkles like a diamond but doesn't cost like one. Conflict free Herkimer diamond set in recycled 14k gold designed by Melissa Joy Manning.

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your something blue

found you a rad something blue. preggo.

(image: via Tom Tom Jewerly)

TREASURE HUNT: Poupette

How would like to have a profile pendant of your lurve? Maybe a secret word that's shared only between you two lovebirds? Or how about wearing your sweets initials around ya neck? Designer, Poupette, creates custom orders of your choice: sterling silver, gold filled or 14 karat solid gold necklaces. Oh and for an extra $50, have your pick of a white or black diamond. Ba-ba-bling! Anniversary gift done. Now all  you need is your sweet significant other to see this post so he\she can secretly place an order.

(images via Poupette)

JEWELS: Green with Envy

And the green jewelry hunt continues.....

Two gorg rings, take your pick emerald or jade...

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JEWELS: Chrysoprase rings

Traditional gemstones not your thing? Let me introduce you to my new little friend, chrysoprase. Um can we say gorgelicious?  This unique gem created by Zoe and Morgan, set in a gold surrounded by white sapphires is a stunner. Or even this one, created by the same designer. I'm pretty sure either one would fulfill the desire for something unique.  For more chrysoprase jewels go here, here, here and here and hey what not  coral as an alternative?

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JEWELS: 1907 Ring with a secret message...

This isn't your ordinary, classic, gold wedding band. Look closely, cause this little gem of a ring opens up to reveal a secret message of your choice. How ridic and sweet is that? Designer, Kristen Wentreck, the brain child and creator behind design company, Wintercheck Factory, was inspired by a family heirloom ring from 1907. How romantic! Do you love this as much as I do? I want one and I would inscribe a secret phrase that A. and I pretty much say to each other every day and every night.

What would you inscribe?

Watch the video for a closer look......

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1907 Ring from Kristen Wentrcek on Vimeo.

ACCESSORIES: petite wedding ring

While at home in NYC a couple of weeks ago, I stopped by my favorite store,  

ABC Carpet and Home. 

Spent some leisurely time window shopping, a little wedding gift hunting, day dreaming of buying out the 5th floor and of course a look see at their one of kind jewelry department. I love their selection of delicate, simple, wedding rings.  There's something elegant about just wearing a gold band without all the bling.
Ever since I got married,  I pretty much only wear my gold wedding band for my everyday and save my engagement ring for special occasions. But I'm also digging the idea of teeny, tiny, stone tucked within a thin gold band. A little sparkle but not to much, like the one pictured at the top of this page.
Isn't is sweet?

ACCESSORIES: House of Lavande

Treasuring hunting for bold, vintage jewels? 

Ya might want to check out House of Lavande, where you be sure to find something special to make you stand out.  

I'm particularly fond of their necklace collection.

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ACCESSORIES: Dream Collective Jewelry

These pale pink beauties are pretty hot without being too girlie

Vintage Jewels

Gorgeousness oh my!
these antique rose cut diamond rings from the Georgian period, are unique and lovely in every way.
 A beautiful choice for an engagement ring, don't you think?

What period do you favor? Edwardian? Art Deco?........

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Vintage Jewelry: Olivia Colling

Yowza! blinded. now that's some ice, some pretty, vintage ice that is...
okay, so it's not budget friendly, what so ever but it is divine and different, right?

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little wedding rings

Rose cut diamond ring from designer, Yossi Harari, makes for a lovely understated wedding band. I'm also into the idea of this style being used as an engagement ring. Right?

Branch jewelry

 Love the simplicity of these rings. Perfect for that offbeat bride seeking something a little less traditional for an engagement ring. Aren't they darling? to see more go here

i heart nyc

The past couple of days I've been missing NYC
thinking of my family and friends back home across the big blue....sigh
then I stumbled on this little treasure created by designer H. Sakurai
and it put a smile on my face
for those of you that are NYC brides, these little jewels would make great bridesmaid gifts
and better yet, why not gift them in these goodie bags

golden tulips

delicate petals that look like they've been dipped in gold
ok, only the chain is gold plated but isn't it sweet? found on this adorable site