Yes please Ringly!

So, I've stumbled across something and I can't decide whether it's total bonkers or absolute genius...but i'm swaying towards the latter. People, meet Ringly.

Yep, there it is. "Wearable technology". You can connect to your phone THROUGH A RING. And get this, the ring in question doesn't look like it's just come out of a kinder egg, the designs are actually really rather hot. I would wear them even if they weren't tiny technological geniuses. Which they are, so double bonus!

Ringly connects to your phone and sends you customized notifications through vibration and light - both of which you can customise with four vibration patterns and five colours. The Fall ring collection (below) is crafted with 18K matte gold 3 micron plating using precious and semi-precious stones.

Prices are $145/£85. Whaddya think? I love them all, here they are:

'Into the Woods' with emerald

'Daydream' with rainbow moonstone

'Stargaze' with Black Onyx

'Wine Bar' with pink sapphire

...and it Get's Better!

Not only do Dear Rae do marvellous pieces for everyday, they also do commissions creating stunning one-of-a-kind engagement rings. You can't tell me these aren't WOW....

(again all of these photos are from https://www.facebook.com/DearRaeJewellery/)


Here is a 9ct yellow gold ring, with a cognac diamond and rope detail:

 

A baguette cut white diamond set in 9ct yellow gold:

This is a 1.14ct pear shaped black diamond, with a rose gold band:

Here is a 0,80cts white rose cut diamond set in 9ct gold:

Let me tell you about Dear Rae...

Cape Town's Dear Rae has got to be my favourite brand of the moment - although I hate to say I don't actually own any of their pieces yet! SOON, promise.

 

The pieces are made in gold, silver, brass and copper, with the occasional gemstone and are designed to be worn everyday. As their website says, "they celebrate the beauty and ease of simplicity and translate into functional jewellery."

 

I could buy everything in the collection to be honest, which you can do here: http://dearrae.co.za/

 

If you're lucky enough to be able to visit the store though, go for it. From the photos on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/DearRaeJewellery/) it looks like it would be an absolute treat of a shopping trip.

 

The photos posted below are all from their Facebook page, as I thought they showcased the pieces a bit better, but have a look on their website and see for yourself!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The big 3-Oh

Having turned 30 last year, I was given some really lovely bits of jewellery. I also, got a chess set, but lets not dwell on that.  However, it's been pretty difficult to keep finding unique pieces to buy for friend's thirtieths, especially when there's quite a lot of people to buy for in a relatively short period of time.

With that in mind, I thought I'd share a few alternatives to the small, dainty, keepsakey styles that we often reach for, in favour of something a bit different...

 

www.catbirdnyc.com Rose gold ballerina collar $380

 

 

 www.catbirdnyc.com Naked bateau band $300

  

 www.catherinechester.co.uk Lady leg drop earrings £38

 

www.gilesandbrother.com Graduated Georgian collar $300

www.gilesandbrother.com Tiny initial charm $40

 

www.longlostjewellery.com Dainty anklet $60

www.longlostjewellery.com Throne lapis necklace $175

 

 http://www.ccskye.com/ Love me knot bangles $150

http://www.ccskye.com/ Rosary bracelet $60

 www.bohobocollective.com Ivory triple arrow handpiece $42

www.cabbagewhiteengland.com Silver and gold teaset bangle £150

www.cabbagewhiteengland.com Gold lucky farthing necklace £60

 

Stoned this Valentines?

Want some stones this Valentines, but not ready for them to be on your left ring finger?

 

Look no further than  www.sorujewellery.com.  Soru; meaning sisters in Sicilian, showcases unique semi-precious and costume fashion jewellery. The collections don't disappoint, what a choice of bobby dazzlers!

  

Green Opal Pendant Necklace, Gold, £60.00

Rose Quartz Drop Earrings, Rose Gold, £185.00

Double Labradorite Ring, Gold, ORIGINAL PRICE £120, now £84.00



Stamp Your Style

A while back I mentioned how much I loved the White Moth brand. Well, the website was up and running for a while and despite now being under construction again, I can show you these beauties. I'd say the necklaces are especially perfect for accessorising any plain or block-coloured outfit, take a gander and watch this space for the site opening for business again!

 

My personal fave is the Military Stamp ring...

 

 

Nail Head Graphic Bar on Antique Silver, 18" $285.00

 

Medium Shark Tooth Silver on Sterling Silver 24" Chain, $220.00

 

 

Horse-bit on Antique Gold Chain, 30", $260.00

 

 

Horse-bit Ring Sz 7, $160.00

 

 

Military Stamp Ring Small Sz 7, $220.00

"More is more, less is a bore"

If I don't look like this when I'm older, I will have failed in life.

This is Iris Apfel. She's 91. And awesome. That is all.