Laura’s Picks: Texture Masterclass
Laura, BE’s founder here and back with this month’s Laura’s Picks. One thing I’ve been really drawn to in some of our newest and boldest pieces right now is their strong texture game. Whether the textural element comes from a formed geometric shape, grooves, etching or even a touch of pavé diamonds, this added interest immediately elevates a piece. They are easy to wear statements on their own or bring new life to a layered stack. I also loved pairing these pieces with a graphic knit for extra “oomph”. Shop my edit of texture-heavy favorites below.
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In Full Swing: So Golden
Soak up the last precious moments of summer with beachside jewels that mimic rays of sun - gold, of course! This calls for big, bold and beautiful gold statement pieces like Laura is rocking above. Pieces of epic proportions do the best job of catching the light so don’t be afraid to bump it up.
Best Of: The Art of Enamel
Enamel jewelry has as rich of a history as the rich colors seen in the final products of this ancient technique. What is essentially the firing of powdered glass to create illustrious and decorative designs on metal has been dated as far back as 1300 BC in Egypt. Jewelers since then have developed variations on this process, such as champlevé and cloisonné.
Made Well: Marquetry
Silvia Furmanovich is a pioneer of the highly skilled craft of marquetry: creating illustrious designs from very thin layers of wood. A cornerstone of her line of jewelry and objets, we are thrilled to introduce the designer’s new marquetry boxes in collaboration with Broken English.
Back to Basics: The Essential Huggie
Wearing jewelry in the age of multiple ear piercings means that a jewelry wardrobe also needs a few more basics than in bygone eras. Enter the huggie. A small enough hoop that is intended to never be taken off, it has more interest than a stud and can be a base to express individuality through added charms. Shop our favorites in this category in our newest huggie edit below.
Dress Down, Layer Up!
Do like Laura and pair a crop top with a mix of metals and touches of pavé to play up varying textures. Don’t overthink it, just have fun with this sizzling look that’s heavy on style and light on fussiness.
Cosmic Love: Leo and Peridot
Perhaps the most bold sign of the zodiac is the brave and vibrant Leo. It would be no surprise that the lion’s attention-grabbing sign coincides with August’s birthstone, the electric green of peridot.
Nouveau Hertiage
The playful and rebellious designs of Camille Parruitte speak to each of the sensibilities of New York and Paris with a serious family-run infrastructure of luxury jewelry craftsmanship. Using recycled gold and sustainable practices, this modern take on heritage is thoughtfully designed for heirlooms that feel so right, right now.
Small Talk With Designer: Jennifer Koche of Storrow
Jennifer Koche, designer of the buzzy jewelry line Storrow, gave BE an exclusive glimpse into her world of vintage inspiration, symbolism within her pieces and ways of storytelling through charms. Read the rest of the interview in the full blog post at the link below.
Loren Nicole
From her background as an archeologist, designer Loren Teetelli of Loren Nicole began to study ancient jewelry-making. The result of her exploration lies in a stunning line inspired by the techniques and materials she once used to preserve.
Style File: Ring it On
A “one-and-done” kind of jewel, statement rings are a great idea for summer travel and pared-down styling in warm weather.
Cadar
Shimmering with the wearer’s every move, we can’t get enough of these dangly stunners from Cadar
Designer to Know: Cece
Our newest obsession now at BE: Cece’s darling keepsakes. The British line of gold jewels.