February 2012
2 posts
Charm & Chain Spring Preview
Anticipation is building at Charm & Chain, as February marks the beginning of the Spring jewelry season. This month, we’ll premiere the Spring 2012 collections from some of our most talented designers: Alexis Bittar, DANNIJO, FALLON, Lizzie Fortunato Jewels, Lulu Frost, Mawi and Shourouk. A sneak preview of the exquisite pieces to expect later this...
WatchIn this video, with the perfect blend of confidence and irreverence, Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, of British comedy Absolutely Fabulous, model the Alexis Bittar Spring 2012 jewelry collection.
Season after season, Alexis Bittar outdoes himself with the brand’s video and ad campaigns, not only with expert styling, but also with unexpected model choices. He makes a powerful statement...
January 2012
17 posts
Best of Jewelry at the SAG Awards
The jewelry at the SAG awards last night was impressive, as many stars opted for unique statement pieces instead of mega-carat diamonds.
My Top 5 Favorite Jewels of the Red Carpet:
5. Giuliana Rancic
Giuliana’s sculptural gold fold-over necklace was unexpected and interesting. Perhaps it would’ve been better paired with a cleaner...
Style Inspiration: Backwards Pendant Necklaces
I’m always searching for inventive ways to wear jewelry, especially when showing some skin. I stumbled upon this fabulous street style shot on the Lulu Frost blog, which inspired me to share one of my favorite experimental jewelry techniques: wearing a pendant backwards.
This look works best when you’re wearing a backless top or...
Best Golden Globes Jewelry 2012
The Golden Globes is always my favorite awards show because all the best actors from the big and small screen are in one place, which means that there’s a higher probability for daring fashion choices (everyone wants to impress each other, right?). This year it was a very big year for intricate statement earrings, stacked diamond bangles, and pretty studs...
Obsession of the Week: Elizabeth Cole Bryce Earrings
I love the slight contrast of the stark white stones and the sparkly crystals in these deco statement earrings, which remind me of the snowflakes that I wish were falling in NYC this winter…
Best in Jewelry 2011
My Top Ten list of the best jewelry pieces, moments, and milestones of 2011:
1) The Elizabeth Taylor Jewelry Auction at Christie’s
This year, the world lost a beautiful woman and humanitarian when Elizabeth Taylor passed away. Her jewelry collection went up for auction in December, and raised a record-setting $115.9 million for her AIDS Charity. I was lucky...
Obsession of the Week: Rima Bracelets by DANNIJO
Everyone at Charm & Chain is obsessed with DANNIJO’s Rima bracelets. They’re perfect to wear alone, with a watch, or nestled into a stack of other non-matching bangles (to complete your arm party!).
The bracelet comes in pink, purple, blue and green crystal variations, all of which provide a perfect pop of color and bling...
December 2011
18 posts
What Charm & Chain Wants for Christmas, Featuring Yours Truly
1. Original David Klein New York Poster
During the 1950s and 1960s, David Klein designed dozens of posters for TWA Airlines. This iconic image of New York City is something I’d love to have sitting on a wall in my apartment.
2. Resin Imprint Necklace by Kara Ross
When I saw this necklace in the Kara Ross...
What Charm & Chain Wants for Christmas, Featuring Jessica, Operations
1. Feathered Fedora by San Diego Hat Company
Wintery, stylish, and warm.
2. Sunset Boulevard Drop Earrings by Suzanna Dai
These lightweight earrings are perfect for the winter months. They work just as well with a dressy outfit as they do with a sweater and boots.
3. Alien Perfume by Thierry Mugler
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What Charm & Chain Wants for Christmas: Featuring Lauren, Director of Personal Shopping
1. Corkboard Necklace by Lulu Frost
Pure perfection. My favorite piece at Charm & Chain, hands down.
2. Melissa Boots by Frye
A girl can never have too many boots…especially in Chicago.
3. Engraved Glass Locket by Soixante Neuf
I’m obsessed with anything...
What Charm & Chain Wants for Christmas: Featuring Molly, Director of Product
1. Barbie Dream House Ring by nOir
Who didn’t have a Barbie dream house when she were little? And it opens up to reveal a swinging chandelier!
2. Red Wine Aerator, Crate & Barrel
I’m a big wine drinker, so I’d love to have this in my kitchen
3. Tropical Punch Redux Earrings by...
What Charm & Chain Wants for Christmas, Featuring Jamie—Director of Merchandising
Here’s what’s on my holiday wish list this year:
1. Bow Ski Hat, Kate Spade
I hate being cold, and this hat is the perfect mix of cute and functional.
2. Scent of Peace in Limited Edition Swarovski Bottle by Bond No 9
My absolute favorite perfume in a collectible Swarovski...
What Charm & Chain Wants for Christmas, Featuring Marc
I asked a few members of the Charm & Chain team to share their holiday wish lists to feature on this blog. I’ll be posting one wish list per day for the rest of the week. Who better to start out with than our CEO, Marc?
Marc: I think these gifts would go perfectly with my potato latkes and gold-foil gelt. My Hanukkah or, as I...
I just came across this picture of Michelle Obama at a holiday party wearing the fabulous Erickson Beamon Peace at Last necklace in black pearl. Although we’re currently sold out of the ivory version that we carried, we’re offering it for special order due to popular demand.
To special order ($585), contact us at (877) 376-1829 or at info@charmandchain.com
Picture Courtesy...
Style Inspiration: Kate Hudson’s Pearl Tassel Earrings
I love the look of tassel jewelry for nighttime—it feels elegant but still playful and fun.
Kate Hudson has been spotted a number of times in these stunning Stephen Russell diamond and pearl tassel earrings. At last year’s Golden Globes, I thought she won the award for the best jewelry of the evening because of these...
Obsession of the Week: Citrine by the Stones Gold...
I’ve been down counting the days to when I could post about this necklace, which I think is one of the most unique styles we’ve carried on Charm & Chain to date. Like most Citrine by the Stones designs, it’s organic but with a strong structural design. I love how despite the use of tough industrial chain, the silhouette of the piece is sleek and feminine.
View it...
Our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide has arrived!
Our Gift Guide this year contains an array of jewelry selections for every woman in your life—shop it here!
Back in Stock!
Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Spike Necklace
Elizabeth Cole Blondell Earrings
Badgley Mischka Crystal Cluster Necklace
Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald Drop Earrings
DANNIJO Naomi Necklace
Kenneth Jay Lane Tiger Cuff
Roarke Aztec Le Charlot Necklace
Citrine by the Stones Gold Wire Ring
Kenneth Jay Lane Satin Gold Hinged Collar
Kenneth Jay...
25 Days of Jewelry YULE Love!
This year, in honor of the 25 days of Christmas, we’re featuring one piece of our jewelry each day at a 25% discount (for that day only). All of our selections will be posted just on our Facebook Page, so “like” our page here if you haven’t already!
November 2011
12 posts
Obsession of the Week: Roarke Aztec Le Charlot Necklace
I’d like to point your attention to this Roarke necklace that we just received a new shipment of. In case you missed it, Gotham Magazine documented the process of Roarke designer Laetitia Stanfield and me shopping for fabric for this Charm & Chain exclusive necklace (we had so much fun!).
It’s at the top of my...
Guest Blogger: Shannon Adducci, Departures Accessories Editor
One of the most knowledgable people out there about the world of fine jewelry is my dear friend Shannon Adducci, Jewelry Editor at Departures magazine. I asked her to be our guest blogger for Black Friday, the start of the holiday shopping season, and pick out the pieces on Charm & Chain that are most reminiscent of pieces from...
Obsession of the Week: DANNIJO Nicoline Necklace
Pay attention if you’re afraid of bigger jewelry: DANNIJO’s Nicoline Necklace is a statement necklace that can be worn by anyone. It’s a simple bar of sparkly clear crystals, so it can either be worn alone on the neck or layered with a number of other different necklaces. Regardless of your style preferences, it’s the perfect necklace to have in your jewelry arsenal for the upcoming holiday...
I’m so honored to be featured as the look of the week on the Lulu Frost blog! I wear these CODE rings every single day.
lulufrost:
Look of the Week: Ali Galgano
This week’s look of the week features the fingers of Charm and Chain founder Ali Galgano. Ali has three Lulu Frost code rings, one for each of her lucky numbers. We love the way she mixed two 14kt rings with one 18kt and...
Charm & Chain at Lucky Shops!
This past weekend, we had so much fun participating in Lucky Shops, Lucky’s MAJOR annual shopping event. It was so great to meet so many of our fans in person, and give people the opportunity to see and try on our jewelry. See below for some snapshots from the event!
Our dress form decked out in neon tribal-themed jewelry.
One of Lucky’s...
Amazing editorial shot from this week’s New York Magazine, featuring our Lizzie Fortunato Wildcat Necklace.
Meow!
October 2011
9 posts
