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Why Did You Wear That: Bright Like a Diamond

By |November 14th, 2012|Why Did You Wear That?|

black diamond heart

I haven’t spoken much about my last breakup, mostly because, well… who cares, right?  But today, I will give you a tiny glimpse inside of what was a semi traumatic, yet equally character building experience… in the name of jewelry, of course.  A couple of Christmases ago, I was gifted the most beautiful diamond earrings.  I wore them all the time.  Every day.  Barely ever took them off unless they were in need of a good polish or I was getting my hair done…. which, in NorCal, didn’t happen very often because, again, who cares?  Anyway, in the midst of a horrible fight (our very last fight), I left my earrings in my jewelry dish on the sink to prove a point.  HA!  Well, joke’s on me ’cause once I came home to retrieve the rest of my belongings, my beloved earrings had gone missing.  When I questioned my ex about the whereabouts of my baubles, he informed me that they were being “cleaned” and one had a “loose stone” and he’d return them to me just as soon as they were back from the jeweler.  Well, I never did see my ex or those earrings again.  And since I had just moved cross country, spending a couple of grand on a new pair of diamond solitaires was just not in my fiscal plan.

I couldn’t leave my little earlobes naked so, I decided that I would buy a new pair of earrings for myself… a pair that I could afford.  That pair of earrings happened to be black diamond studs and I love them more than my original earrings because they are mine.  When people ask me about them, I just say, “Yep, they are black just like my heart.”  So dramatic, I know.  And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

There is no doubt that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so if you’re in the market for a little somethin’ somethin’ for yourself that has a bit of edge and all the sparkle, might I suggest investing in some black diamonds?

black diamonds1. Avenessi Black Diamond Cross Bracelet, $400, 2. Scott Kay Leather Bracelet, $295, 3. Diane Kordas 18K Rose Gold Necklace, $945, 4. Sterling Silver Black Diamond Hoop Earrings, $249, 5. Brian Danielle Black Diamond Icon Necklace, $230, 6. Kacey K Fine Jewelry Gold and Black and White Diamond Lip Earrings, $650, 7. Ilena Makri Black Diamond Love Ring, $770, 8. Majolie Rounded Black Diamond Ring, $567, 9. Lynn Ban Black Diamond Stud Earrings, $450, 10. 6.25 Carat Enhanced Black Diamond Necklace, $594.30, 11. 14K White Gold 1.5 Carat Black Diamond Studs, $169.99


xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Holy Moly!

By |October 2nd, 2012|Why Did You Wear That?|

fall trend 2012 cross jewelry

I don’t know what you did this past weekend (and it’s really none of my business), but maybe you’re feeling the need for a little repentance.  Fortunately for you, one of fall’s big jewelry trends may help ward off any unwelcome evil.  That’s right, the return of the rosary (or the cross) was shown on many of the runways. Paired perfectly with this fall’s luxurious leathers, velvets, crimsons, and blacks, the addition of this simplistic accessory is the perfect companion for a truly rocker ready look.  Opt for a long singular pendant, layer on in different lengths, or wrap around your wrists.  I’m not saying it’s going to replace praying in a pew, but it certainly can’t hurt.

rosary jewelery1. Bing Bang Vivienne Cross Earrings, $40, 2. Lynn Ban Diamond Cross Ring, $850, 3. Gorjana Cross Over Cuff, $80,  4. Jennifer Zeuner Horizontal Cross Necklace, $143, 5. Tarina Tarantino Gothic Lucite Skull Rosary Necklace, $99, 6. Ettika Cross Wrap Rosary Bracelet, $75, 7. Wildfox Black Crystal Cross Bracelet, $55.99, 8. Low Luv x Erin Wasson Cage Cross Necklace, $105, 9. House of Harlow 1960 Cross Pendant Necklace, $70

See you in church.

xx,

WhyDid