Amanda’s Style File: Dripping in Diamonds

Amanda’s Style File: Dripping in Diamonds

It isn’t an accident that diamonds are one of the most sought-after items in the world. They are prominently featured in songs spanning decades and part of plot lines from some of the most iconic movies. Yes, diamonds are valuable, but they are more than that. They are beautiful and wearable symbols of what can […]

Amanda’s Style File: Peaceful and Powerful Aquamarine

Amanda’s Style File: Peaceful and Powerful Aquamarine

Aquamarine is most certainly having a moment. There are a lot of reasons that could be contributing to its popularity. The sky-blue color balances beautifully with the earthy tones of this year’s Pantone Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, that gives a peaceful harmony of earth and air. With a lot of uncertainty in the […]

Amanda’s Style File: Hearts for Valentine’s Day

Amanda’s Style File: Hearts for Valentine’s Day

Azra Mehdi’s pink sapphire ombré heart dog tag necklace is one of 20 pieces featured in Amanda’s Style File for Valentine’s Day.Hearts are the unequivocal symbol of love and Valentine’s Day. They are a polarizing symbol; some love them, some don’t. However, it feels like there are more heart-shaped pieces of jewelry than ever before. […]

Amanda’s Style File: Feeling Fabulous in February

Amanda’s Style File: Feeling Fabulous in February

This is a gemstone celebration month. With the gem shows in Arizona, all gemstones are top of mind. However, amethyst will always be the crème de la crème of gemstones for February. As the birthstone for February, amethyst is really coming into its own with big and bold stones being used to create showstopping pieces […]

Amanda’s Style File: Decadent Mocha Mousse

Amanda’s Style File: Decadent Mocha Mousse

Mousse is a dessert that can be rich or light, savory or sweet, dense or airy. It all comes down to the hands that prepare it. Pantone has released the color of the year for 2025, and Mocha Mousse (Pantone 17-1230) has everyone talking. At first glance, the brown shade could appear boring as a […]

Amanda’s Style File: January Is for Garnet

Amanda’s Style File: January Is for Garnet

Gemstones have the power to release visceral feelings. Each stone has its own properties that uniquely call to each individual. Gemstones can make one feel happy, connected to memories from long ago, at peace, and so much more. Garnet is more than one gemstone; it is a group of closely related minerals that have their […]

Amanda’s Style File: New Year, New Jewels 

Amanda’s Style File: New Year, New Jewels 

Ringing in the new year is a time of celebration. It is a time of optimism. It is a time of reflection, goal setting, and soul searching. Ringing in a new year gives many a feeling of promise. There is no better way to ring in a new year than with new jewels. The right […]

Pieces of the Week: Marie Lichtenberg’s Collaborations for Mother’s Day

Pieces of the Week: Marie Lichtenberg’s Collaborations for Mother’s Day

A family heirloom is imbued with memories and emotions, gaining more meaning as it is passed down through the generations, often from mother to daughter. Marie Lichtenberg’s mother introduced her to the world of jewelry, and she continues to look to her mother’s influence when designing for her eponymous brand. With Mother’s Day approaching in […]

5 ‘Superfine’ Met Gala Jewelry Moments

5 ‘Superfine’ Met Gala Jewelry Moments

Each year, the start of May signals the coming of several events I spend all year looking forward to—my birthday, the Kentucky Derby, peony season, and the Met Gala. The annual event takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as a fundraiser for its Costume Institute, and the theme of the evening is based […]

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