HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available! DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P LONDON BLOGGERS, THE QUEEN AND THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL COBBLER Tomorrow is the 4th of July. Normally, I’d be packing to go to London to visit my peeps there. Then I’d go on to Paris for Bastille Day.But my summer travel got pushed up to June this year. I didn’t have time to blog about the trip as it was happening because I spent so much time online dealing with my Topshop issues.I wrote about the Paris leg last week. CHARLIE HEBDO: “L’AMOUR: PLUS FORT QUE LA HAINE” Charlie Hebdo: “L’amour: Plus fort que la haine”. Here is the New Yorker’s reaction to the mass shooting at the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Click to read the essay by Amy Davidson. And a 2012 quote from Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier, who was killed today: “A drawing has never

killed

DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. USHER WAS AT THE BET AWARDS; NICK RHODES IS AN ICON Usher Was at the BET Awards; Nick Rhodes Is an Icon. July 2, 2012 by WendyB. I was headed out the door when the BET Awards came on last night, but I noticed my Twitter timeline blowing up with derogatory references to singer Usher and his “pink boots.”. During dinner, I kept wondering what he was wearing to cause such shock and dismay. HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available! DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P LONDON BLOGGERS, THE QUEEN AND THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL COBBLER Tomorrow is the 4th of July. Normally, I’d be packing to go to London to visit my peeps there. Then I’d go on to Paris for Bastille Day.But my summer travel got pushed up to June this year. I didn’t have time to blog about the trip as it was happening because I spent so much time online dealing with my Topshop issues.I wrote about the Paris leg last week. CHARLIE HEBDO: “L’AMOUR: PLUS FORT QUE LA HAINE” Charlie Hebdo: “L’amour: Plus fort que la haine”. Here is the New Yorker’s reaction to the mass shooting at the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Click to read the essay by Amy Davidson. And a 2012 quote from Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier, who was killed today: “A drawing has never

killed

DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. USHER WAS AT THE BET AWARDS; NICK RHODES IS AN ICON Usher Was at the BET Awards; Nick Rhodes Is an Icon. July 2, 2012 by WendyB. I was headed out the door when the BET Awards came on last night, but I noticed my Twitter timeline blowing up with derogatory references to singer Usher and his “pink boots.”. During dinner, I kept wondering what he was wearing to cause such shock and dismay.

FINE ART JEWELRY

Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. MY BEST DRESSED AT THE 2021 OSCARS IS … My Best Dressed at the 2021 Oscars Is . April 25, 2021 by WendyB. I’ve written before my lifelong love for DayGlo colors. Photos prove that I favor neon-pink for special occasions, like the first day of my last year of high school. Seriously! Check out my 1984 first-day-of-school top by Guess, peeking out from under my

popped-collar denim

SAME TIME, LAST YEAR: BRAVING THE OUTDOORS Same Time, Last Year: Braving the Outdoors. One year ago today, I ventured out of my neighborhood for the first time in six weeks. New York City had locked down for COVID-19, but I decided activism couldn’t wait any longer; I didn’t want the former guy to GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available!

LYNN YEAGER

New York Style Icon: Lynn Yeager, in Person. May 18, 2020 by WendyB. Lynn Yeager — a longtime New York style icon — has joined Instagram, and I’m delighted. Sell Instagram Face someplace else, we’re all stocked up with Yeager here! View this post on Instagram Hi everyone! I am the last living person to join Instagram. MY BEST DRESSED AT THE 2021 SAG AWARDS IS … My Best Dressed at the 2021 SAG Awards Is . April 5, 2021 by WendyB. I didn’t tune in to the Screen Actors Guild Awards last night because this year’s virtual ceremony — a pre-recorded, hour-long Zoom — wasn’t particularly appealing, but I’m glad I checked out the fashion after the fact. THROWBACK THURSDAY: SHEILA HAS A VINTAGE TOGA PARTY Throwback Thursday: Sheila Has a Vintage Toga Party. In April, I did a video about a vintage Stephen Burrows toga-type garment that I had never worn. I didn’t want to give it up because Burrows is an important designer, and whenever I considered selling the piece online or at a consignment store, I imagined it eventually landing on a

thrift

WHO WORE IT BEST: MALEFICENT OR … Angelina Jolie wears an impressive set of horns in her starring role in Maleficent, Disney’s retelling of the Sleeping Beauty story. The horned headpiece originated in the 1959 animated Sleeping Beauty movie. But I kept thinking that someone else had worn some hot-looking horns relatively recently. And I was right! Here is a still ofRead

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MR. CHUBBS & THE PEKE NOT TAKEN Throwback Thursday: Mr. Chubbs & the Peke Not Taken. May 21, 2015 by WendyB. I brought home my late, great Pekingese Mr. Chubbs from the city pound on May 10, 1996. At my apartment, I placed him on a new dog pillow and put a chew THROWBACK THURSDAY: MY PARACHUTE VEST FROM 1986 Throwback Thursday: My Parachute Vest From 1986. September 19, 2013 by WendyB. With ’80s designer clothing on my mind after yesterday’s post, I figured this was a good day to share a photo from the July 4th holiday in 1986, during which the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty was celebrated. As I recall, my family’s initial HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and TONIGHT’S MUST-SEE TV: THE BLACKLIST Tonight’s Must-See TV: The Blacklist. May 7, 2021 by WendyB. Tonight! 8 p.m. (ET)! NBC! You need to watch The Blacklist, starring James Spader. One of my jewelry designs is making a guest appearance in Season 8, Episode 16. I’m not giving anything away the jewel’s identity yet and neither is the trailer. My jewelry shot its scenes MY BEST DRESSED AT THE 2021 OSCARS IS … My Best Dressed at the 2021 Oscars Is . April 25, 2021 by WendyB. I’ve written before my lifelong love for DayGlo colors. Photos prove that I favor neon-pink for special occasions, like the first day of my last year of high school. Seriously! Check out my 1984 first-day-of-school top by Guess, peeking out from under my

popped-collar denim

DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P CHARLIE HEBDO: “L’AMOUR: PLUS FORT QUE LA HAINE” Charlie Hebdo: “L’amour: Plus fort que la haine”. Here is the New Yorker’s reaction to the mass shooting at the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Click to read the essay by Amy Davidson. And a 2012 quote from Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier, who was killed today: “A drawing has never

killed

DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. USHER WAS AT THE BET AWARDS; NICK RHODES IS AN ICON Usher Was at the BET Awards; Nick Rhodes Is an Icon. July 2, 2012 by WendyB. I was headed out the door when the BET Awards came on last night, but I noticed my Twitter timeline blowing up with derogatory references to singer Usher and his “pink boots.”. During dinner, I kept wondering what he was wearing to cause such shock and dismay. HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and TONIGHT’S MUST-SEE TV: THE BLACKLIST Tonight’s Must-See TV: The Blacklist. May 7, 2021 by WendyB. Tonight! 8 p.m. (ET)! NBC! You need to watch The Blacklist, starring James Spader. One of my jewelry designs is making a guest appearance in Season 8, Episode 16. I’m not giving anything away the jewel’s identity yet and neither is the trailer. My jewelry shot its scenes MY BEST DRESSED AT THE 2021 OSCARS IS … My Best Dressed at the 2021 Oscars Is . April 25, 2021 by WendyB. I’ve written before my lifelong love for DayGlo colors. Photos prove that I favor neon-pink for special occasions, like the first day of my last year of high school. Seriously! Check out my 1984 first-day-of-school top by Guess, peeking out from under my

popped-collar denim

DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P CHARLIE HEBDO: “L’AMOUR: PLUS FORT QUE LA HAINE” Charlie Hebdo: “L’amour: Plus fort que la haine”. Here is the New Yorker’s reaction to the mass shooting at the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Click to read the essay by Amy Davidson. And a 2012 quote from Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier, who was killed today: “A drawing has never

killed

DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. USHER WAS AT THE BET AWARDS; NICK RHODES IS AN ICON Usher Was at the BET Awards; Nick Rhodes Is an Icon. July 2, 2012 by WendyB. I was headed out the door when the BET Awards came on last night, but I noticed my Twitter timeline blowing up with derogatory references to singer Usher and his “pink boots.”. During dinner, I kept wondering what he was wearing to cause such shock and dismay.

FINE ART JEWELRY

Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. WEDDING | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDMADE UNIQUE CUSTOM Get the perfect ring for your perfect wedding from Wendy Brandes! We specialize in one of a kind wedding rings, high end bridal jewelry, high fashion engagement rings, quirky wedding bands, one of a kind diamond engagement rings, handmade silver wedding rings and more. You deserve better than boring and ordinary! GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available!

LYNN YEAGER

New York Style Icon: Lynn Yeager, in Person. May 18, 2020 by WendyB. Lynn Yeager — a longtime New York style icon — has joined Instagram, and I’m delighted. Sell Instagram Face someplace else, we’re all stocked up with Yeager here! View this post on Instagram Hi everyone! I am the last living person to join Instagram.

FEBRUARY, 2021

Put a note in your calendar now, because you’re going to want to get L.L. Bean’s Valentine’s-Day-red boots when the limited run becomes available again early in 2022. MY BEST DRESSED AT THE 2021 SAG AWARDS IS … My Best Dressed at the 2021 SAG Awards Is . April 5, 2021 by WendyB. I didn’t tune in to the Screen Actors Guild Awards last night because this year’s virtual ceremony — a pre-recorded, hour-long Zoom — wasn’t particularly appealing, but I’m glad I checked out the fashion after the fact.

STYLE CRONE

The highlight of 2019 for Wendy Brandes Jewelry was a gem of a person! I am still madly in love with the photo shoot I did with Judith Boyd, aka Style Crone, because I’m always trying to

MEDICI POISON RING

Express your style, wit and sophistication with unique handcrafted jewelry from designer Wendy Brandes. Details Locket ring opens and closes. 18K yellow gold with satin finish. Diamonds. Band width: Approximately 1/8. Ring top dimensions: 3/4 x 5/8. Handmade in New York City. Designers Inspiration Catherine de Medici was wife to Henri II of France, mother-in-law to Mary Queen of Scots and a VINTAGE SKIRT STYLES: HOBBLING AND HITCHING Vintage Skirt Styles: Hobbling and Hitching. November 30, 2010 by WendyB. In the early ’80s, there was a brief fad for vintage-style hobble skirts, which are so narrow that one can only take tiny steps. The term “hobble skirt” was first used in the early 1900s to describe designs by Paul Poiret. (Nowadays, we’d say we were

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USHER WAS AT THE BET AWARDS; NICK RHODES IS AN ICON Usher Was at the BET Awards; Nick Rhodes Is an Icon. July 2, 2012 by WendyB. I was headed out the door when the BET Awards came on last night, but I noticed my Twitter timeline blowing up with derogatory references to singer Usher and his “pink boots.”. During dinner, I kept wondering what he was wearing to cause such shock and dismay. HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and TONIGHT’S MUST-SEE TV: THE BLACKLIST Tonight’s Must-See TV: The Blacklist. May 7, 2021 by WendyB. Tonight! 8 p.m. (ET)! NBC! You need to watch The Blacklist, starring James Spader. One of my jewelry designs is making a guest appearance in Season 8, Episode 16. I’m not giving anything away the jewel’s identity yet and neither is the trailer. My jewelry shot its scenes MY BEST DRESSED AT THE 2021 OSCARS IS … My Best Dressed at the 2021 Oscars Is . April 25, 2021 by WendyB. I’ve written before my lifelong love for DayGlo colors. Photos prove that I favor neon-pink for special occasions, like the first day of my last year of high school. Seriously! Check out my 1984 first-day-of-school top by Guess, peeking out from under my

popped-collar denim

DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P CHARLIE HEBDO: “L’AMOUR: PLUS FORT QUE LA HAINE” Charlie Hebdo: “L’amour: Plus fort que la haine”. Here is the New Yorker’s reaction to the mass shooting at the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Click to read the essay by Amy Davidson. And a 2012 quote from Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier, who was killed today: “A drawing has never

killed

DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. USHER WAS AT THE BET AWARDS; NICK RHODES IS AN ICON Usher Was at the BET Awards; Nick Rhodes Is an Icon. July 2, 2012 by WendyB. I was headed out the door when the BET Awards came on last night, but I noticed my Twitter timeline blowing up with derogatory references to singer Usher and his “pink boots.”. During dinner, I kept wondering what he was wearing to cause such shock and dismay. HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and TONIGHT’S MUST-SEE TV: THE BLACKLIST Tonight’s Must-See TV: The Blacklist. May 7, 2021 by WendyB. Tonight! 8 p.m. (ET)! NBC! You need to watch The Blacklist, starring James Spader. One of my jewelry designs is making a guest appearance in Season 8, Episode 16. I’m not giving anything away the jewel’s identity yet and neither is the trailer. My jewelry shot its scenes MY BEST DRESSED AT THE 2021 OSCARS IS … My Best Dressed at the 2021 Oscars Is . April 25, 2021 by WendyB. I’ve written before my lifelong love for DayGlo colors. Photos prove that I favor neon-pink for special occasions, like the first day of my last year of high school. Seriously! Check out my 1984 first-day-of-school top by Guess, peeking out from under my

popped-collar denim

DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P CHARLIE HEBDO: “L’AMOUR: PLUS FORT QUE LA HAINE” Charlie Hebdo: “L’amour: Plus fort que la haine”. Here is the New Yorker’s reaction to the mass shooting at the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Click to read the essay by Amy Davidson. And a 2012 quote from Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier, who was killed today: “A drawing has never

killed

DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. USHER WAS AT THE BET AWARDS; NICK RHODES IS AN ICON Usher Was at the BET Awards; Nick Rhodes Is an Icon. July 2, 2012 by WendyB. I was headed out the door when the BET Awards came on last night, but I noticed my Twitter timeline blowing up with derogatory references to singer Usher and his “pink boots.”. During dinner, I kept wondering what he was wearing to cause such shock and dismay.

FINE ART JEWELRY

Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. WEDDING | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDMADE UNIQUE CUSTOM Get the perfect ring for your perfect wedding from Wendy Brandes! We specialize in one of a kind wedding rings, high end bridal jewelry, high fashion engagement rings, quirky wedding bands, one of a kind diamond engagement rings, handmade silver wedding rings and more. You deserve better than boring and ordinary! GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available!

LYNN YEAGER

New York Style Icon: Lynn Yeager, in Person. May 18, 2020 by WendyB. Lynn Yeager — a longtime New York style icon — has joined Instagram, and I’m delighted. Sell Instagram Face someplace else, we’re all stocked up with Yeager here! View this post on Instagram Hi everyone! I am the last living person to join Instagram.

FEBRUARY, 2021

Put a note in your calendar now, because you’re going to want to get L.L. Bean’s Valentine’s-Day-red boots when the limited run becomes available again early in 2022. MY BEST DRESSED AT THE 2021 SAG AWARDS IS … My Best Dressed at the 2021 SAG Awards Is . April 5, 2021 by WendyB. I didn’t tune in to the Screen Actors Guild Awards last night because this year’s virtual ceremony — a pre-recorded, hour-long Zoom — wasn’t particularly appealing, but I’m glad I checked out the fashion after the fact.

STYLE CRONE

The highlight of 2019 for Wendy Brandes Jewelry was a gem of a person! I am still madly in love with the photo shoot I did with Judith Boyd, aka Style Crone, because I’m always trying to

MEDICI POISON RING

Express your style, wit and sophistication with unique handcrafted jewelry from designer Wendy Brandes. Details Locket ring opens and closes. 18K yellow gold with satin finish. Diamonds. Band width: Approximately 1/8. Ring top dimensions: 3/4 x 5/8. Handmade in New York City. Designers Inspiration Catherine de Medici was wife to Henri II of France, mother-in-law to Mary Queen of Scots and a VINTAGE SKIRT STYLES: HOBBLING AND HITCHING Vintage Skirt Styles: Hobbling and Hitching. November 30, 2010 by WendyB. In the early ’80s, there was a brief fad for vintage-style hobble skirts, which are so narrow that one can only take tiny steps. The term “hobble skirt” was first used in the early 1900s to describe designs by Paul Poiret. (Nowadays, we’d say we were

dressing

USHER WAS AT THE BET AWARDS; NICK RHODES IS AN ICON Usher Was at the BET Awards; Nick Rhodes Is an Icon. July 2, 2012 by WendyB. I was headed out the door when the BET Awards came on last night, but I noticed my Twitter timeline blowing up with derogatory references to singer Usher and his “pink boots.”. During dinner, I kept wondering what he was wearing to cause such shock and dismay. HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and TONIGHT’S MUST-SEE TV: THE BLACKLIST Tonight’s Must-See TV: The Blacklist. May 7, 2021 by WendyB. Tonight! 8 p.m. (ET)! NBC! You need to watch The Blacklist, starring James Spader. One of my jewelry designs is making a guest appearance in Season 8, Episode 16. I’m not giving anything away the jewel’s identity yet and neither is the trailer. My jewelry shot its scenes MY BEST DRESSED AT THE 2021 OSCARS IS … My Best Dressed at the 2021 Oscars Is . April 25, 2021 by WendyB. I’ve written before my lifelong love for DayGlo colors. Photos prove that I favor neon-pink for special occasions, like the first day of my last year of high school. Seriously! Check out my 1984 first-day-of-school top by Guess, peeking out from under my

popped-collar denim

DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P CHARLIE HEBDO: “L’AMOUR: PLUS FORT QUE LA HAINE” Charlie Hebdo: “L’amour: Plus fort que la haine”. Here is the New Yorker’s reaction to the mass shooting at the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Click to read the essay by Amy Davidson. And a 2012 quote from Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier, who was killed today: “A drawing has never

killed

DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. USHER WAS AT THE BET AWARDS; NICK RHODES IS AN ICON Usher Was at the BET Awards; Nick Rhodes Is an Icon. July 2, 2012 by WendyB. I was headed out the door when the BET Awards came on last night, but I noticed my Twitter timeline blowing up with derogatory references to singer Usher and his “pink boots.”. During dinner, I kept wondering what he was wearing to cause such shock and dismay. HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and TONIGHT’S MUST-SEE TV: THE BLACKLIST Tonight’s Must-See TV: The Blacklist. May 7, 2021 by WendyB. Tonight! 8 p.m. (ET)! NBC! You need to watch The Blacklist, starring James Spader. One of my jewelry designs is making a guest appearance in Season 8, Episode 16. I’m not giving anything away the jewel’s identity yet and neither is the trailer. My jewelry shot its scenes MY BEST DRESSED AT THE 2021 OSCARS IS … My Best Dressed at the 2021 Oscars Is . April 25, 2021 by WendyB. I’ve written before my lifelong love for DayGlo colors. Photos prove that I favor neon-pink for special occasions, like the first day of my last year of high school. Seriously! Check out my 1984 first-day-of-school top by Guess, peeking out from under my

popped-collar denim

DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P CHARLIE HEBDO: “L’AMOUR: PLUS FORT QUE LA HAINE” Charlie Hebdo: “L’amour: Plus fort que la haine”. Here is the New Yorker’s reaction to the mass shooting at the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Click to read the essay by Amy Davidson. And a 2012 quote from Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier, who was killed today: “A drawing has never

killed

DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. USHER WAS AT THE BET AWARDS; NICK RHODES IS AN ICON Usher Was at the BET Awards; Nick Rhodes Is an Icon. July 2, 2012 by WendyB. I was headed out the door when the BET Awards came on last night, but I noticed my Twitter timeline blowing up with derogatory references to singer Usher and his “pink boots.”. During dinner, I kept wondering what he was wearing to cause such shock and dismay.

FINE ART JEWELRY

Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. WEDDING | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDMADE UNIQUE CUSTOM Get the perfect ring for your perfect wedding from Wendy Brandes! We specialize in one of a kind wedding rings, high end bridal jewelry, high fashion engagement rings, quirky wedding bands, one of a kind diamond engagement rings, handmade silver wedding rings and more. You deserve better than boring and ordinary! GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available!

LYNN YEAGER

New York Style Icon: Lynn Yeager, in Person. May 18, 2020 by WendyB. Lynn Yeager — a longtime New York style icon — has joined Instagram, and I’m delighted. Sell Instagram Face someplace else, we’re all stocked up with Yeager here! View this post on Instagram Hi everyone! I am the last living person to join Instagram.

FEBRUARY, 2021

Put a note in your calendar now, because you’re going to want to get L.L. Bean’s Valentine’s-Day-red boots when the limited run becomes available again early in 2022. MY BEST DRESSED AT THE 2021 SAG AWARDS IS … My Best Dressed at the 2021 SAG Awards Is . April 5, 2021 by WendyB. I didn’t tune in to the Screen Actors Guild Awards last night because this year’s virtual ceremony — a pre-recorded, hour-long Zoom — wasn’t particularly appealing, but I’m glad I checked out the fashion after the fact.

STYLE CRONE

The highlight of 2019 for Wendy Brandes Jewelry was a gem of a person! I am still madly in love with the photo shoot I did with Judith Boyd, aka Style Crone, because I’m always trying to

MEDICI POISON RING

Express your style, wit and sophistication with unique handcrafted jewelry from designer Wendy Brandes. Details Locket ring opens and closes. 18K yellow gold with satin finish. Diamonds. Band width: Approximately 1/8. Ring top dimensions: 3/4 x 5/8. Handmade in New York City. Designers Inspiration Catherine de Medici was wife to Henri II of France, mother-in-law to Mary Queen of Scots and a VINTAGE SKIRT STYLES: HOBBLING AND HITCHING Vintage Skirt Styles: Hobbling and Hitching. November 30, 2010 by WendyB. In the early ’80s, there was a brief fad for vintage-style hobble skirts, which are so narrow that one can only take tiny steps. The term “hobble skirt” was first used in the early 1900s to describe designs by Paul Poiret. (Nowadays, we’d say we were

dressing

USHER WAS AT THE BET AWARDS; NICK RHODES IS AN ICON Usher Was at the BET Awards; Nick Rhodes Is an Icon. July 2, 2012 by WendyB. I was headed out the door when the BET Awards came on last night, but I noticed my Twitter timeline blowing up with derogatory references to singer Usher and his “pink boots.”. During dinner, I kept wondering what he was wearing to cause such shock and dismay. HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOGJEWELRY BLOG POSTBEST JEWELRY BLOGSFASHION JEWELRY BLOGSJEWELRY BLOGS 2020JEWELRY BLOGS HANDMADEJEWELRY MAKING

BLOGS

Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available!

FINE ART JEWELRY

Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. WEDDING | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDMADE UNIQUE CUSTOM Get the perfect ring for your perfect wedding from Wendy Brandes! We specialize in one of a kind wedding rings, high end bridal jewelry, high fashion engagement rings, quirky wedding bands, one of a kind diamond engagement rings, handmade silver wedding rings and more. You deserve better than boring and ordinary! RINGS | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Wendy Brandes Jewelry X the Style Crone, Part 3. May 22, 2019 by WendyB. The rollout of my Immortal Style campaign continues! In this third image, 76-year-old model Judith Boyd — aka the Style Crone — wears the full suite of my Mary Queen of Scots snake designs: necklace, earrings, ring, and tiara. This collection was inspired by

the term

DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOGJEWELRY BLOG POSTBEST JEWELRY BLOGSFASHION JEWELRY BLOGSJEWELRY BLOGS 2020JEWELRY BLOGS HANDMADEJEWELRY MAKING

BLOGS

Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available!

FINE ART JEWELRY

Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. WEDDING | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDMADE UNIQUE CUSTOM Get the perfect ring for your perfect wedding from Wendy Brandes! We specialize in one of a kind wedding rings, high end bridal jewelry, high fashion engagement rings, quirky wedding bands, one of a kind diamond engagement rings, handmade silver wedding rings and more. You deserve better than boring and ordinary! RINGS | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Wendy Brandes Jewelry X the Style Crone, Part 3. May 22, 2019 by WendyB. The rollout of my Immortal Style campaign continues! In this third image, 76-year-old model Judith Boyd — aka the Style Crone — wears the full suite of my Mary Queen of Scots snake designs: necklace, earrings, ring, and tiara. This collection was inspired by

the term

DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. SALE | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDCRAFTED DESIGNER JEWELRY Browse our Sale Collection to get amazing deals on handcrafted fine jewelry from Wendy Brandes! Handmade bohemian jewelry, quirky stud earrings, high fashion jewelry, sterling silver designer rings and more, all handmade in New York City according to exclusive designs. Get the unmistakable Wendy Brandes look for less!

FINE ART JEWELRY

Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. SILVER | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Grab a new sterling silver statement piece for all occasions from the Wendy Brandes Silver Collection. Whether you're looking for a fun and casual silver ring, handmade silver ring with stone, handmade silver chain necklace, sterling silver handcrafted rings or other high WEDDING | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDMADE UNIQUE CUSTOM Get the perfect ring for your perfect wedding from Wendy Brandes! We specialize in one of a kind wedding rings, high end bridal jewelry, high fashion engagement rings, quirky wedding bands, one of a kind diamond engagement rings, handmade silver wedding rings and more. You deserve better than boring and ordinary!

CUSTOM GALLERY

Browse our Custom Galley to see the possibilities of Wendy Brandes custom designs for one of a kind fine jewelry. The pieces displayed here are not for sale, but Wendy hopes they'll provide you with inspiration for your own special one of a kind jewelry piece. PLATINUM | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: CASUAL AND HIGH END Platinum is the precious metal of choice for bridal jewelry and red-carpet extravagance, but it can go casual too. Wendy's desire to "dirty up" platinum and make it more accessible, combined with her longstanding love of punk music and fashion, led to the creation of her Punk Platinum collection. GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available! THE STORY | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is

MEDICI POISON RING

Express your style, wit and sophistication with unique handcrafted jewelry from designer Wendy Brandes. Details Locket ring opens and closes. 18K yellow gold with satin finish. Diamonds. Band width: Approximately 1/8. Ring top dimensions: 3/4 x 5/8. Handmade in New York City. Designers Inspiration Catherine de Medici was wife to Henri II of France, mother-in-law to Mary Queen of Scots and a VINTAGE SKIRT STYLES: HOBBLING AND HITCHING Vintage Skirt Styles: Hobbling and Hitching. November 30, 2010 by WendyB. In the early ’80s, there was a brief fad for vintage-style hobble skirts, which are so narrow that one can only take tiny steps. The term “hobble skirt” was first used in the early 1900s to describe designs by Paul Poiret. (Nowadays, we’d say we were

dressing

HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOGJEWELRY BLOG POSTBEST JEWELRY BLOGSFASHION JEWELRY BLOGSJEWELRY BLOGS 2020JEWELRY BLOGS HANDMADEJEWELRY MAKING

BLOGS

Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available!

FINE ART JEWELRY

Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. WEDDING | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDMADE UNIQUE CUSTOM Get the perfect ring for your perfect wedding from Wendy Brandes! We specialize in one of a kind wedding rings, high end bridal jewelry, high fashion engagement rings, quirky wedding bands, one of a kind diamond engagement rings, handmade silver wedding rings and more. You deserve better than boring and ordinary! RINGS | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Wendy Brandes Jewelry X the Style Crone, Part 3. May 22, 2019 by WendyB. The rollout of my Immortal Style campaign continues! In this third image, 76-year-old model Judith Boyd — aka the Style Crone — wears the full suite of my Mary Queen of Scots snake designs: necklace, earrings, ring, and tiara. This collection was inspired by

the term

DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOGJEWELRY BLOG POSTBEST JEWELRY BLOGSFASHION JEWELRY BLOGSJEWELRY BLOGS 2020JEWELRY BLOGS HANDMADEJEWELRY MAKING

BLOGS

Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available!

FINE ART JEWELRY

Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. WEDDING | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDMADE UNIQUE CUSTOM Get the perfect ring for your perfect wedding from Wendy Brandes! We specialize in one of a kind wedding rings, high end bridal jewelry, high fashion engagement rings, quirky wedding bands, one of a kind diamond engagement rings, handmade silver wedding rings and more. You deserve better than boring and ordinary! RINGS | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Wendy Brandes Jewelry X the Style Crone, Part 3. May 22, 2019 by WendyB. The rollout of my Immortal Style campaign continues! In this third image, 76-year-old model Judith Boyd — aka the Style Crone — wears the full suite of my Mary Queen of Scots snake designs: necklace, earrings, ring, and tiara. This collection was inspired by

the term

DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. SALE | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDCRAFTED DESIGNER JEWELRY Browse our Sale Collection to get amazing deals on handcrafted fine jewelry from Wendy Brandes! Handmade bohemian jewelry, quirky stud earrings, high fashion jewelry, sterling silver designer rings and more, all handmade in New York City according to exclusive designs. Get the unmistakable Wendy Brandes look for less!

FINE ART JEWELRY

Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. SILVER | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Grab a new sterling silver statement piece for all occasions from the Wendy Brandes Silver Collection. Whether you're looking for a fun and casual silver ring, handmade silver ring with stone, handmade silver chain necklace, sterling silver handcrafted rings or other high WEDDING | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDMADE UNIQUE CUSTOM Get the perfect ring for your perfect wedding from Wendy Brandes! We specialize in one of a kind wedding rings, high end bridal jewelry, high fashion engagement rings, quirky wedding bands, one of a kind diamond engagement rings, handmade silver wedding rings and more. You deserve better than boring and ordinary!

CUSTOM GALLERY

Browse our Custom Galley to see the possibilities of Wendy Brandes custom designs for one of a kind fine jewelry. The pieces displayed here are not for sale, but Wendy hopes they'll provide you with inspiration for your own special one of a kind jewelry piece. PLATINUM | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: CASUAL AND HIGH END Platinum is the precious metal of choice for bridal jewelry and red-carpet extravagance, but it can go casual too. Wendy's desire to "dirty up" platinum and make it more accessible, combined with her longstanding love of punk music and fashion, led to the creation of her Punk Platinum collection. GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available! THE STORY | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is

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Express your style, wit and sophistication with unique handcrafted jewelry from designer Wendy Brandes. Details Locket ring opens and closes. 18K yellow gold with satin finish. Diamonds. Band width: Approximately 1/8. Ring top dimensions: 3/4 x 5/8. Handmade in New York City. Designers Inspiration Catherine de Medici was wife to Henri II of France, mother-in-law to Mary Queen of Scots and a VINTAGE SKIRT STYLES: HOBBLING AND HITCHING Vintage Skirt Styles: Hobbling and Hitching. November 30, 2010 by WendyB. In the early ’80s, there was a brief fad for vintage-style hobble skirts, which are so narrow that one can only take tiny steps. The term “hobble skirt” was first used in the early 1900s to describe designs by Paul Poiret. (Nowadays, we’d say we were

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Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. WEDDING | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDMADE UNIQUE CUSTOM Get the perfect ring for your perfect wedding from Wendy Brandes! We specialize in one of a kind wedding rings, high end bridal jewelry, high fashion engagement rings, quirky wedding bands, one of a kind diamond engagement rings, handmade silver wedding rings and more. You deserve better than boring and ordinary! PLATINUM | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: CASUAL AND HIGH END Platinum is the precious metal of choice for bridal jewelry and red-carpet extravagance, but it can go casual too. Wendy's desire to "dirty up" platinum and make it more accessible, combined with her longstanding love of punk music and fashion, led to the creation of her Punk Platinum collection. DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. HOME PAGE WENDY BRANDES GOLDWENDY BRANDES PLATINUMWENDY BRANDES SILVERWENDY BRANDES HIGH JEWELRY Shop. Wendy Brandes Gold. Wendy Brandes Platinum. Wendy Brandes Silver. Wendy Brandes High Jewelry. Wendy Brandes Wedding. One-of-a-kind. One-of-a WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY Stand out from the crowd with an exclusive piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. We specialize in unique handcrafted jewelry like bespoke wedding rings, high end punk jewelry, custom unique engagement rings, high end costume jewelry, unusual fine jewelry and more. Custom designs, jewelry resetting and WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOGJEWELRY BLOG POSTBEST JEWELRY BLOGSFASHION JEWELRY BLOGSJEWELRY BLOGS 2020JEWELRY BLOGS HANDMADEJEWELRY MAKING

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Jewel of the Month: Black Diamond for Purrkoy. April 30, 2021 by WendyB. April’s birthstone is the diamond, so my procrastinating ass is going to squeeeeeeze in an April Jewel of the Month post at the last possible moment! Behold, the black-diamond version of GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available!

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Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. WEDDING | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDMADE UNIQUE CUSTOM Get the perfect ring for your perfect wedding from Wendy Brandes! We specialize in one of a kind wedding rings, high end bridal jewelry, high fashion engagement rings, quirky wedding bands, one of a kind diamond engagement rings, handmade silver wedding rings and more. You deserve better than boring and ordinary! PLATINUM | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: CASUAL AND HIGH END Platinum is the precious metal of choice for bridal jewelry and red-carpet extravagance, but it can go casual too. Wendy's desire to "dirty up" platinum and make it more accessible, combined with her longstanding love of punk music and fashion, led to the creation of her Punk Platinum collection. DAVID LETTERMAN AND MEG FROM ACROSS THE STREET Tonight is the last broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, which has aired on CBS since 1993.First Mad Men ends and now this! It’s too cruel! Of course, everyone’s been indulging in Dave’s greatest hits for weeks. You can find lots of photos, videos and stories — going back to Letterman’s weatherman days — by following Letterman Memories on Twitter. WHO SAID “IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PRICE, YOU CAN’T AFFORD Earlier this week, in my post Get Smart (About $4,000 Suits and $10,000 Rings), I wrote, “Ultra-high-end is a stronger industry sector, so I’ve embarked on a deliberate effort to offer more ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ 18K-gold signature pieces.”. Variations of the line “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” are attributed to U.S. financier J.P DAVID BOWIE’S 1976 PLAYBOY INTERVIEW AND OTHER LINKS David Bowie’s 1976 Playboy Interview and Other Links. While searching for interesting David Bowie links, I realized I had to share the outrageous mid-1970s interviews from his Thin White Duke phase. Bowie had a horrendous cocaine addiction at the time. He was paranoid and obsessed with the occult, Charles Manson and Nazis. SALE | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDCRAFTED DESIGNER JEWELRY Browse our Sale Collection to get amazing deals on handcrafted fine jewelry from Wendy Brandes! Handmade bohemian jewelry, quirky stud earrings, high fashion jewelry, sterling silver designer rings and more, all handmade in New York City according to exclusive designs. Get the unmistakable Wendy Brandes look for less!

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Own a piece of artisan jewelry history with the Wendy Brandes Art Jewelry Collection, our most exclusive and extravagant line of high end fine jewelry. Haute couture meets historical inspiration in every one of these unique pieces. Pick the perfect one for you or take inspiration for a custom design made to order. SILVER | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Grab a new sterling silver statement piece for all occasions from the Wendy Brandes Silver Collection. Whether you're looking for a fun and casual silver ring, handmade silver ring with stone, handmade silver chain necklace, sterling silver handcrafted rings or other high WEDDING | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: HANDMADE UNIQUE CUSTOM Get the perfect ring for your perfect wedding from Wendy Brandes! We specialize in one of a kind wedding rings, high end bridal jewelry, high fashion engagement rings, quirky wedding bands, one of a kind diamond engagement rings, handmade silver wedding rings and more. You deserve better than boring and ordinary!

CUSTOM GALLERY

Browse our Custom Galley to see the possibilities of Wendy Brandes custom designs for one of a kind fine jewelry. The pieces displayed here are not for sale, but Wendy hopes they'll provide you with inspiration for your own special one of a kind jewelry piece. PLATINUM | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: CASUAL AND HIGH END Platinum is the precious metal of choice for bridal jewelry and red-carpet extravagance, but it can go casual too. Wendy's desire to "dirty up" platinum and make it more accessible, combined with her longstanding love of punk music and fashion, led to the creation of her Punk Platinum collection. GOLD | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY: UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED HIGH END Find your next favorite statement piece in Wendy's original collection: all made from 18K yellow gold to tell the stories of fascinating women. Each Gold Collection piece is a numbered limited edition or one of a kind. All Wendy Brandes's unique handmade jewelry is designed to stand out. Custom designs available! THE STORY | WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY BLOG Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is

MEDICI POISON RING

Express your style, wit and sophistication with unique handcrafted jewelry from designer Wendy Brandes. Details Locket ring opens and closes. 18K yellow gold with satin finish. Diamonds. Band width: Approximately 1/8. Ring top dimensions: 3/4 x 5/8. Handmade in New York City. Designers Inspiration Catherine de Medici was wife to Henri II of France, mother-in-law to Mary Queen of Scots and a VINTAGE SKIRT STYLES: HOBBLING AND HITCHING Vintage Skirt Styles: Hobbling and Hitching. November 30, 2010 by WendyB. In the early ’80s, there was a brief fad for vintage-style hobble skirts, which are so narrow that one can only take tiny steps. The term “hobble skirt” was first used in the early 1900s to describe designs by Paul Poiret. (Nowadays, we’d say we were

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