Category Archives: 12 Days of Christmas

On the 12th Day of Christmas…

Alisa – 30% Discount Another popular line of sterling silver I carry is an Italian company called Alisa. Alisa takes the sterling silver renaissance in a different direction than Hardy, Yurman, and Atencio. While some of Alisa’s pieces may be able to be classified as “chunky,” there aren’t too many. Alisa offers a more subtle,…

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On the 11th Day of Christmas…

John Atencio – 30% Discount I just recently reacquired John Atencio’s line of jewelry after a hiatus of several years. John has gotten back into the game, and his work looks better than ever. I’ve specifically picked up his sterling silver line. It’s exceptionally made, and, of course, beautiful. The chunky sterling silver look erupted…

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On the 10th Day of Christmas…

Colibri – 30% Discount Colibri is a line I’ve carried on and off for years. I just bolstered my collection a few weeks ago with some pretty slick – and affordable – gifts for men. Sometimes men are tough to shop for, and that’s part of why I carry Colibri. Not all guys wear cufflinks…

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On the 9th Day of Christmas…

Cherie Dori – 30% Discount Cherie Dori’s jewelry is about contrasts. Cherie Dori’s jewelry is about that one little thing that stands out amidst a sea of blasé. It’s unique and stylish, and that’s why I carry it. Their owner/designer Nelly Cohen studied French literature, and her love of poetry shows through in the flow…

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On the 8th Day of Christmas…

Varna Platinum – 25% Discount Varna Platinum specializes in hand-engraved jewelry. They take their name from Varna, Bulgaria – hometown of founder and owner Garo Chividjian. Garo is one of my best friends in the industry, and probably the finest craftsman I have ever met. When Garo immigrated to the US in 1980, it didn’t…

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On the 7th Day of Christmas…

Gellner – 30% Discount I work with a number of German designers. Some are gem cutters, like Bernd Munsteiner. Others are jewelry makers, like Christian Bauer, Jorg Heinz, and Gellner. Today, we’re talking about Gellner. Gellner works in pearls. But these are not your grandmother’s pearls. Black rhodium plating, rough-cut gem strands, abstract shapes, and…

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On the 6th Day of Christmas…

Alex Sepkus – 25% Discount To me, Alex Sepkus’ work isn’t just jewelry. It’s art. The level of detailed expertise that goes into a single Sepkus piece is virtually unparalleled. Every surface is detailed or textured in some way – all of which is done by hand. The designs are fun and even whimsical, yet…

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On the 5th Day of Christmas…

Kurtulan Gold Jewelry from Turkey – 30% Discount Kurtulan is hands-down one of my most successful and popular lines. It’s so unique, and it appeals to so many people. Kurtulan is manufactured by master goldsmiths in Turkey whose stated purpose in design is to capture the essence of Anatolian culture. There’s so much depth and…

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On the 4th Day of Christmas…

Coast Bridal and Colored Stone Jewelry – 30% Discount Coast is my go-to collection for people wanting a glitzy look to their jewelry, whether it’s a bridal set or some other kind of jewelry. Well-made, not too expensive, and sparkly – that’s about all you can ask for in a piece of jewelry. That’s Coast….

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On the 3rd Day of Christmas…

Margo Morrison – 30% Discount I’ve got a thing for colored gemstones. I don’t meet many people with a passion for colored gems like I have, so when I first came across Margo’s line, I was a little stunned. There are dozens and dozens of gemstones out there perfectly suitable for jewelry, but most of…

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