Fine Jewelry Wish List
Fine jewelry fiends rejoice – we found some of the most amazing pieces to dream about or splurge on. Click through to see our favorites.
Katrina Kelly Wisdom Wand Pendant, $1800 each or $12,000 as featured
A classic symbol of wisdom merges with modern beauty in this amazing necklace featuring all 12 of the birthstone wisdom wands in a mix of sterling silver, 14K, and 18K gold. These look beautiful on their own but really make a wow statement as shown.
Amanda Keidan Arrow Stud Earrings, $425
Whoever said studs need to be boring? These cuties from Amanda Keidan will bring the right spunk to any earlobe. Get inspired and try them with everything from simple shifts to more casual weekend wear. These look great from day to night!
Black diamonds, sapphires, hematite, and white gold – all the magic words come together in this gorgeous pear shaped ring from the UK’s “Luxury Jewelry Designer of the Year.”
Trendy Fine Jewelry
I never feel completely dressed until I have my baubles on! I love all types of jewelry and like to mix fine with costume. Here are some of my favorite fine pieces that are worth the splurge as they are fashion forward and classic at the same time.
India Hicks 18kt Yellow Gold “Love Letter” 16mm Pendant With Diamonds, $750
This cool initial necklace has an abstract quality to it and is super unique to each letter. India Hicks, former fashion model, daughter of famed interior designer David Hicks and granddaughter of the Earl and Countess Mountbatten of Burma, designed these “Love Letters,” which make great gifts.
Jennifer Fisher Ring Chain Bracelet, $2000
This edgy bracelet extends to an attached ring, a two for one look that’s boho and so now. Jennifer Fisher’s designs have been spotted on celebs including Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker and on the set of Gossip Girl.
Finn by Soraya Silchenstedt Small Pave Diamond Angel Wing Earrings, $5,195
Finn’s downtown New York design sensibility meets angelic diamonds in these wing earrings. Just gorgeous with anything!
Lana Flat Upside Down Hoop Earrings, $390
Designer Lana Bramlette is known for chic, minamalist pieces like these sleek inverted hoops. An update on a classic hoop, they can be worn with anything from a t-shirt and jeans to a cocktail dress.
Ariel Gordon Feather Necklace, $155-$605
I always love LA designer Ariel Gordon’s pieces, and this chic feather with diamond accent necklace is beautiful on its own or layered. Many celebs have been spotted in Ariel Gordon including Selena Gomez, Jessica Biel and Drew Barrymore.
Cartier Juste Un Clou Bracelet, $6,250
This iconic brand’s nail shaped bracelet was created in the 70s and is one of my all time favorite pieces from Cartier.
Jennifer Miller Jewelry Snake Ring, $11,900
I love Jennifer Miller’s eclectic collection of fine and faux baubles. Her pieces can be worn on and off the red carpet and have been featured on the TODAY show and The View. This fabulous ring has a vintage feel to it — an amazing statement piece!
Get the Look of Estate Gems: Jewelry from Ramona Singer’s New Line on HSN
Between wrapping up filming for Season Five of the Real Housewives of New York City and launching a new wine, one of our favorite housewives and my friend Ramona Singer has also added a new collection to her jewelry line for HSN. This new collection includes some fun art deco pieces inspired by old Hollywood glamour — just like the ones you saw all over the red carpet this past awards season. If you miss seeing Ramona in action and are waiting patiently for next seasons RHONY, check out her third year anniversary show with HSN on March 14th at 5 pm. You can also shop her collection online. Here are some of my favorite pieces:
White Topaz & Diamond with Black Enamel Sterling Silver Earrings, $339.90
These dramatic earrings are perfect if you need a great pair of earrings to wear to a cocktail party or a black tie. I love how the black enamel makes the silver and diamonds pop.
White Topaz Sterling Silver Oval Pendant, $399.90
This statement pendant is special and looks very vintage chic. Wear it with a shift dress or even a crisp white button down and pants — a great addition to any accessories collection.
Bezel-Set Gem Station Sterling Silver Necklace, $374.90
Ramona gave me this gorgeous necklace for my birthday and it became my go-to piece during fashion week. It’s so on-trend, goes with so many outfits, and is great for layering with other jewelry.
 Ramona Singer is an astute businesswoman and a true aficionado of fashion with a passion for being a wife and mother. In addition to her role on BRAVO’s The Real Housewives of New York City, Ramona has taken the beauty and accessory industries by storm.She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, with a B.S. Degree in Business. Ramona started her professional career thirty years ago as a buyer for Macy’s, and then created her first company RMS Fashions, Inc. Her businesses include Tru Renewal skin care, True Faith Jewelry, Ramona Singer Collections on Amazon and most notably, Ramona Singer Jewelry for HSN. Her line of pendants, bracelets, earrings and rings, priced $200 and up, was inspired by her love for estate and art deco, which she says she adores because it is timeless. Having conquered the design world, Ramona was inspired to create a skin care line, Tru Renewal, after struggling to find products she herself could use that were effective, yet free of chemicals that could potentially harm and irritate her skin. Her entrepreneurial skills have received praise from media industry giants such as Women’s Wear Daily, FoxBusiness, People, and Examiner to name a few. Ramona’s newest venture has her expanding to the wine world with Ramona Pinot Grigio. |
My Favorite Fine Jewelry Designers
Fine jewelry is an investment so it’s important to select carefully and buy pieces you know you’ll love forever. Now is the time of year when we get to dress up more so what better way to top off a holiday ensemble than with some fabulous jewels? Check out some of my favorite fine jewelry designers and my hand-picked selections to give, get or just deck yourself out this season.
Shawn Warren Signature Cushion Necklace, BUY NOW, $4,150
Shawn Warren has been designing fine jewelry for over ten years, and with a main vision for versatility, it’s easy to see how she has become the “secret weapon” of society women and red carpet walkers. I met Shawn several years ago at one of her famous Hamptons trunk shows and I am a big fan of her designs. Patti Stanger, The Millionaire Matchmaker is also a fan and can be seen wearing Shawn Warren regularly. Warren recently launched a gorgeous and less expensive line and she offers a nice selection on her website. This Signature Cushion necklace is a splurge item but quite stunning–a pale aqua Sapphire encased in diamonds and set in white gold. I love its modern design and vintage charm.
Jill Heller LoveBird Necklace, BUY NOW, $2,800
Owned and run by Jill Heller and Amy Heilberg since 2003, this line of fine jewelry is an impressive collection of contemporary and vintage. The LoveBird collection is gorgeous and caters to the most sophisticated shoppers. The pendent with its thick gold chain is a perfect statement piece to dress up any outfit. The layering of the chain also adds an extra touch of style to the already flawless design. I admire Amy and Jill’s talent for designing and finding exceptional pieces of jewelry. I still enjoy my purchases from them over the years and receive so many compliments when wearing their unique and stylish pieces. They also have a huge following among many New York celebutantes.
Ippolita 7 Stone Bangle, BUY NOW, $1,295
The Florence born designer started her jewelry design house in 1993, melding together her love for beauty and craft which has caught the attention of celebs like Mila Kunis, Zoe Saldana and Sofia Vergara. The 7 Stone bangle in clear quartz with diamonds is part of the Ippolita Wicked Collection and I can see why! It is sinfully chic either alone as a statement piece, or stacked with some of your favorite bangles (that is how I like to wear them). The asymmetrical stones give this piece depth and I love how it plays with the contours of my wrist. I bought some bangles from Ippolita over ten years ago and still wearing them so I think they are a sound investment.
Jennifer Meyer Diamond Stick Necklace, BUY NOW, $1050
After working in public relations and in editorial for Glamour Magazine, Jennifer returned to her roots in 2004, crafting her trademark leaf-shaped gold charm. Expanding largely since then, the designer includes a lot of Rubies in her collection, in honor of her daughter with husband Toby Maguire, Ruby Sweetheart. The newest edition to Jennifer Meyer’s Bar/Stick collection, the Diamond Stick necklace has wasted no time in landing on the famous necks of Hollywood’s A-list. Scarlett Johansson donned the design for her December 12th appearance on The Today Show and Jennifer Aniston rocked the piece in her upcoming film Wanderlust. Jennifer Meyer got her start alongside her grandmother, who taught the designer how to make enamel jewelry when she was just six years old. I love the linear array of diamonds in this geometric beauty and can’t wait to wear with the plunging neckline of my new favorite Jay Godfrey top.
Nina Runsdorf Serpent Cocktail Ring, AVAILABLE at Bergdorf Goodman, $900
Nina Runsdorf has quite the jewelry pedigree–her family has been in the business for many generations as one of the top jewelers and diamond merchants, with a lineage tracing back to the founders of the Antwerp Diamond Bourse in Europe. Runsdorf’s collection is glamorous and very special. In fact, met magnificent designs can be seen on celebrities and style mavens including Rachel Zoe and on the hit show Gossip Girl. I love serpent accessories and Nina Runsdorf’s snake wrapped, ten karat Moonstone slice nails it with its uber-chic design. The statement piece is resplendent and a throw back to Egyptian culture. Keep other animal accents to a minimum when sporting this ring and pair it with something soft and feminine. I bought my very first pair of diamond studs from Nina as she is one of the best gemologists in New York City.
Shawn Warren Jewelry Designer
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Shawn Warren’s line of fine jewelry is the ultimate modern fashion statement with a vintage twist. Designed to be worn both day and night, each piece is exquisitely hand crafted and part of a limited edition collection. Shawn’s jewelry has been repeatedly featured in the New York Times Style Section and is a favorite among the New York City and Hampton’s fashion set. Each collection incorporates diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones all set in 18k white, yellow or pink gold.
For more information: Shawn Warren
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Jill Heller Fine Jewelry
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Owned and run by Amy Heilberg and Jill Heller for five years, this talented duo offers an impressive collection of hand-picked Contemporary and Vintage Jewelry. Their unique ability to edit the jewelry market enables them to cater to the most sophisticated shopper. Part of their collection includes their own “signature” label, where they design and manufacture the pieces exclusively.
Vintage jewelry is sold at Elie Tahari Store, 1 Main Street, East Hampton. There are several trunk shows in New York City and the tri-state area each year. Purchases may also be made via private appointment. For more information: Amy Heilberg or Jill Heller 917.289.0690
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Lisa Sheldon Fine Jewelry
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Lisa Sheldon Fine Jewelry is a unique collection of handmade, one-of-a-kind designs with exceptional attention to detail. The stones are personally selected by Lisa and are sourced from India, Latin America, and Asia. They are the purest quality, approved by renowned gemologists. Lisa’s approach to elegance and grace is defined through the beauty of simplicity in its natural form. Although Lisa is a new talent, she comes to jewelry design innately after a professional career, and personal passion rich in culture, decorative arts and travel that have inspired her vision to create such exquisite designs. A collector of the decorative arts and vintage jewelry, Lisa has envisioned creating modern designs that center around precious stones in their natural and imperfect state, while still accomplishing a refined effect.
For more information: Lisa Sheldon 203.559.4244
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