{bejewelled}

{bianca balti}

{shopping: sterling sapphire diamonds}

. . . aren't they lovely? the next item on the autumn shopping list . . . {also in rose gold}

{p.s.} congratulations to clarice, winner of the gunmetal cuff give-away!

adornandcherish: gorgeous reworked jewels

{ wire-wrapped gold hoop earrings with labradorite brioletttes }

oh, i have found me a new favorite shop.
friends, behold! my checklist of awesomeness:

• simple yet eclectic? check.
• reworked and recycled? check.
• vintage and modern? check.
• custom jewelry rehab? check.
• based in boston? wicked pissah check!

i *heart* this store, with its one-of-a-kind heirloom goodness. if there's one thing i'm obsessed with, it's the idea of character -- that jewels passed down from your mothers and grandmothers, even the estate and vintage finds worn by strangers, have meaning and history and soul. at the very least they prevent someone from digging up and processing new metal and rocks. i believe passionately in creative reuse, and this seller is doing amazing work.

she has beautiful rediscovered finds ready to go, or you can send adorn+cherish old gemstones, metals, and jewelry, and she will craft something new and perfect just for you. two thumbs up. 5 stars. wine spectator rating: 100. a 10 in beijing.








more at adornandcherish.etsy.com
see also the blog! adorncherish.blogspot.com

{update 6.aug.08: who knew! they got rid of the perfect 10 in gymnastics this olympics!}

earrings! a sampler

moonrox's blast earrings in crystal quartz and shell

it's late, so here are a tiny sampling of delicious earrings i've been hoarding for just such an occasion -- each is linked to its respective store. enjoy!