Forget quiet luxury! If you’ve paid attention to social media since the start of the new year, you know that the “mob wife” aesthetic — fur coats, big hair, red nails and copious amounts of sparkling accessories — is the trend du jour. Luckily for jewelry lovers, the styles that evoke Carmela Soprano in all her bejeweled glory, from doorknocker earrings to diamond tennis necklaces, don’t need a TikTok trend to stay relevant.
Small Talk with Marisa Klass
If you’re looking for jewels to wear on a warm-weather holiday, few collections complement a sun-drenched vacation better than Marisa Klass’s. Comprised of colorful gemstone beads, bright faceted stones, natural shells and elements, like shark’s teeth, that evoke the water, the line offers a simple solution for anyone struggling with how to look très chic at the beach. Recently, BE caught up with Klass for our monthly “Small Talk” series.
Cosmic Love: Pisces and Aquamarine
March is the most watery month, not only because Pisces, the star sign that governs most March babies, is ruled by Neptune, the planet of spirituality, dreams, illusion and mysticism. There’s also the month’s birthstone, aquamarine, beloved for its serene baby blue hue as well as its limpid appearance, which together recall the look of a crystal clear pool of water. Go ahead and dive in!
