Loree Rodkin Jewelry

Loree Rodkin's modern-meets-medieval, romantic-meets-Gothic jewelry designs are handcrafted out of platinum, gold, and silver, and are embellished with diamonds and other precious stones. The LA-based jewelry designer's celebrity clients include Elizabeth Taylor, Rihanna, Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Sir Elton John, and Loree's friend Cher, for whom she has made such pieces as a toe ring and belly chain.


Yellow Gold Gothic Heart Pendant
Yellow gold pendant with diamonds that sit on all the hearts as well as the clip fastening that attaches it to the necklace.
$5299

Loree Rodkin is one of the hottest jewelry designers in Hollywood. Her intricately engraved and exquisitely jeweled pieces have been featured in countless magazines. Known for her nonconformist and visionary approach to jewelry making, Rodkin's jewelry is handcrafted by old world artisans in platinum, gold, and precious gemstones.


Beaded Bracelet with Yellow Gold Chain Link Tassels
Cream beaded bracelet with yellow gold chain link tassels. This exquisite Loree Rodkin bracelet can be worn every day.
$4590

A former Hollywood architect and manager to stars such as Cher, Brad Pitt, and Robert Downey Junior, Rodkin has always been fascinated by jewelry - she started making her own as a teenager, thanks to an annual budget bestowed upon her by her mother.


Yellow Gold Quatrefoil Clover Cross Pendant
Yellow gold pendant is paved with diamonds. Exquisitely detailed, have luck wherever you go.
$8896

"There's definitely an LA mentality in my designs," Loree says. "I never saw jewelry as something to be thrown back in the vault at the end of the evening - I want women to wear my diamonds with their jeans and not feel bad about it." It's this philosophy that naturally led Rodkin to using iconic symbols - like diamond-studded scarab beetles, serpents, and skulls - in her work.

It was in the late 80s that Rodkin's childhood hobby turned into a career. She gave a few pieces to well-placed friends and soon, her bejeweled pendants, extravagant drop earrings, and signature "Bondage ring" were so in demand she took up designing full-time.

But that's not to say she's become wholly conventional about it. "I don't do collections as such," she muses. "I have design ADD. The moment I've finished something, I'm thinking about what's next."See full article.

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Hello from Hilton Head

I just spent a few lovely days in Hilton Head, South Carolina, tagging along while my husband attended a conference there. We got there a day early so I was able to get him out on the ocean in a kayak (my favorite form of transport on the water). Of course, I took my work with me, but there is a difference in working on the balcony of the ninth floor overlooking the ocean and listening to the waves break and working in an airless office with the droning of air conditioners in the background! The picture above shows the balcony and the sunrise over the ocean. The first day my husband awoke me a few minutes after 7:00 to share the sunrise with me - and it was much more beautiful than the picture suggests. It was so lovely that he woke me every morning just to see it (no easy task getting me awake in the morning). I told him that Sunday morning we ought to get up early and watch the sunrise while walking on the beach. I know he thought I would never get up, but I did! Of course that was the only cloudy morning! However, I jumped in the pool for a 7:30 dip, which was heavenly as was the hot coffee when I got out.

The bracelets you see here are some that I made in Hilton Head - a great place to work! Of course, I was limited by the supplies that I could actually take with me, but that, too, was part of the fun - seeing what I could do with the limited quantities I had. The first bracelet that you see (above) is a unique mixture of aquamarine, chrysoprase, chalcedony, carnelian, lemon quartz, and amethyst combined with sterling silver. Below, a double-stranded amethyst bracelet gets its allure from vermeil components; I especially love the little faceted vermeil nuggets from Bali, a favorite that I haven't been able to obtain for a while.

The rest of the bracelets are combinations of gemstones that you don't always see together. Below, pink chalcedony, dark peacock-blue apatite, aquamarine and carnelian are held together by an unusual lampwork bead by James Derrick Reeves in this unique bracelet with sterling silver. The next tiger-eye bracelet also has citrine, including a citrine pendant/charm, more of the peacock blue apatite, and a lampwork bead with the golden brown tones of the tiger-eye as a base and yellow and blue "speckles" accenting it. Finally, the last blue lace agate jewelry piece is a bracelet with a focal pietersite nugget with blue marbling thoughout although the picture is making the whole nugget look more red than brown.

Working in a vacation spot has its perks, the ocean, the great seafood, a wonderful change in scenery, but coming home has its own rewards. Two of them have been sleeping on me or following me around since I returned. One of the little furry ones keeps shutting the bathroom door deliberately, then meowing until I come and let him out. He waits a moment and then does it again. Why don't I just shut the door so that he can't get it open at all and I won't have to get up again and let him out? Because I really, really missed him!!! I missed the other kitty, too, but he's a little less dramatic.
Some of you have been asking where to buy the jewelry you see here. On my website, of course. The CLUNY GREY JEWELRY website!

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Jewelry Bargains at Amazon.com

Shop diamonds, earrings, gemstones, necklaces, and rings at Amazon.com. Engagement rings, diamond stud earrings, diamond solitaire rings and pendants, black and pink diamonds, journey pendants, bridal party jewelry - Amazon has every style of jewelry at affordable prices.


10k Tri-Colored Gold Diamond Stack Rings
This tri-color diamond stack ring adds variety to any jewelry collection. Three individual slender bands, which can be worn separately or grouped together, are fashioned in 10 karat white, yellow, and rose gold and set with rows of petite round diamonds, for a total diamond weight of 1/4 carat. The diamonds have a subtle, yet noticeable sparkle and are well protected in their slightly recessed setting. Clean, simple lines and the unique three-tone gold design gives this ring a stylish, contemporary look.
$240


Sterling Silver Hana Design Bracelet by Zina
$300


Sterling Silver Dyed Freshwater Cultured Pearl Filigree Dangle Earrings by Sajen
Dyed cultured Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, and Smoky Quartz
$50


10k Yellow Gold Created Ruby Bee Pendant
Create a buzz with this darling bee pendant, fashioned in 10 karat yellow gold and detailed with sparkling created gemstones. Five created red rubies and a single created white sapphire decorate the honeybee's body, which is framed by polished yellow gold wings. Presented on an 18-inch chain, this sweet pendant makes a perfect gift.
$100


Sterling Silver Oval Blue Topaz Ring
$30


10k Yellow Gold 3-Piece Briolette Gold Hoop Earrings
These versatile gold hoops feature removable briolette gemstone dangles, so you can choose the colors that suit your mood or outfit. Radiant brown smoky topaz, light blue topaz, and golden-green peridot are capped in yellow gold and threaded along the simple 10 karat yellow gold hoops. Select and combine for several different looks, or wear the hoops all on their own. They fasten with hinged snap-down posts.
$100


14k White Gold Butterfly Pendant with Diamond Accents
This beautifully ornate diamond filigree butterfly pendant will flutter its way right to her heart. Gorgeous detailing and sparkling diamond accents give this 14 karat white gold pendant a truly romantic look. It presents on a graceful, textured rope chain of 14 karat white gold. The chain measures 17 inches and fastens with a spring ring clasp.
$110


14k Yellow and White Gold Engraved Wedding Band
With so many contrasts on this quarter-inch wide ring, it's hard to believe the finished product could be so lovely. At the center of the ring is a slightly raised and rounded band of brushed 14k white gold, the edges of which are accented with etched milgrain detailing. The thin outer edge bands and the inside of the ring are made of highly polished 14k yellow gold. The end result is a beautiful relationship between the two colors of gold, the two finishes of polish, and the contrasting textures of rough and smooth.
$160


Sterling Silver Square-Weave Cuff
This wide cuff bracelet sports a basket-weave pattern in brightly polished sterling silver. The square-weave design creates a beautiful texture and enhances the reflection of light, making this an eye-catching accent for your wrist. The 7 1/2 inch bracelet slips on easily and hugs the wrist, for instant style on the go.
$89


14k Yellow Gold Channel Set Round Amethyst Hoop Earrings
These small hoop earrings are crafted from gleaming 14 karat yellow gold and accented with six channel-set amethyst stones. The round, faceted stones line the front of the earring, drawing attention with their rich purple color and pretty sparkle. Viewed from the side, the earrings have a broad surface of polished yellow gold; in back a filigree pattern adds a decorative touch. These earrings measure about half an inch long and fasten securely with a latchback closure.
$80

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Paloma Picasso Jewelry

Paloma Picasso, the daughter of Pablo Picasso was born in 1949 in Vallauris on the French Riviera. Fruit of the union between the master of modern art, Pablo Picasso, and Franoise Gilot, artist and writer, Paloma Picasso is represented in many of her father's works, such as Paloma with an Orange and Paloma in Blue.


18k Gold Zellige Large Medallion Ring
$995

Surrounded by artists from a very young age, Paloma Picasso began her career as a designer. In the 1980s, she launched her own brand, Paloma Picasso, and created many perfumes and designer fashion accessories.


18k Gold Double Loving Heart Pendant
$650

As a teenager developing her own taste and style, Paloma Picasso was reluctant to pursue artistic goals. "In the beginning, I tried not to think that I would have to do anything artistic, " she related in Hispanic. "From the time I was fourteen, I stopped drawing completely. I thought, 'I don't want to become a painter like my father, ' but I didn't know what else I wanted to become."


Sterling Silver Crown of Hearts Hoop Earrings
$295

Picasso's urge to create soon surpassed her hesitation, and she began to study jewelry design and fabrication while still in her teens. In 1980, John Loring, senior vice-president of Tiffany & Company, asked Picasso to create jewelry for the company.

The success of the jewelry Picasso produced for Tiffany & Company encouraged her to design and market items ranging from fashion accessories to china. These items, including eyewear, cosmetics, and leather goods, may be identified by their bold shapes and brilliant colors, and are sold and appreciated throughout the world.

Truly in love with the Lake Geneva region, Paloma Picasso inaugurated the Lausanne-based Paloma Picasso Foundation, which aims to promote the works of her parents and particularly of her mother, Franoise Gilot, whose artistic endeavors are little known in Europe.See full article.

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Mawi Designer Jewelry

Like precious heirlooms, Mawi's unique jewelry has an eclectic vintage feel. Launched in 2003 by London-based designer Mawi Keivom (Margaret Thangmawi Keivom), the line is known for her coveted necklaces and bracelets with clustered charms. Born in Manipur, Northeast India, her name Thangmawi means great fame in the Tibeto-Burman culture from which she originates.


Mawi Crystal Embellished Bangle
Gold box link bangle with giant colored crystal embellishment. Mawi bangle simply slips on over your wrist. Bangle circumference measures approximately 7 inches / 18cms.
$490

To name a few, celebrities such as Kylie Minogue, Denise Van Outen, Shakira, Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow, June Sarpong, Dani Behr, and Samantha Mumba are loyal fans. Mawi's designs have graced the pages of Vogue, Elle, Harpers, Marie Claire, Numero, as well as cutting edge publications like Tank, W Magazine, I.D, Dazed etc.


Mawi Sunray Garland Necklace
Radiating with contemporary style, this collection has a warmth and eccentricity all its own. Reminiscent of intricate Tahitian shell leis, this thick necklace glows with the iridescence of faceted beads. Elongated, faceted yellow acrylic and glass beads are interspersed throughout this amazingly unique garland. A bold accessory with endless appeal. 23 1/3" drop.
$425

Having honed her design skills at Isaac Mizrahi in New York, Bill Amberg and Vita Couture in London, Mawi's individual style won her the New Generation Award for three consecutive seasons. Her irresistible collections are a delightful mix of one-of-a-kind pieces that are inspired by a childhood of living all over the world.


Mawi Box Chain Necklace
Gold-plated brass double strand box necklace with metallic weave detailing. Mawi necklace has a contrasting panel in the middle and a clasp to fasten. Length of necklace when laid flat is approximately 56cm / 22 inches.
$515

The response to her Autumn/Winter 2003 London Fashion Week debut immediately earned her over 100 stockists worldwide. Mawi's collections are now sold in the finest boutiques and department stores all over the world.

Her much copied designs combine tusks, pearls, and clusters of vintage charms on bracelets and pendants that have become fashion classics. The line encapsulates Mawi's never-ending affection for history and the exploration of far-flung cultures.

Victorian, military, royal, and punk influences symbolize a strong sense of British heritage alongside tribal and global themes that all combine to create a unique, eclectic feel - like opening your grandmothers' box of keepsakes and creating a jumble of accessories imbued with family history.

Lockets, bits of lace, pearls, cameos, junk shop charms, and global findings combine in a new way - creating a look that is vintage-inspired, yet decisively modern. Each item in the versatile collection makes a strong modern statement with a tongue-in-cheek playfulness and cutting edge chic.See full article.

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