A nostalgic nod to the American southwest and reminiscent of Caribbean waters in the same hue, it’s no wonder that the gem that symbolizes the freedom of summer to me is turquoise. And I’m not alone in my obsession: we have so many designs right now that put this classic stone at center stage. Check out my latest edit of fresh turquoise takes from our collection of designers at BE.
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Point of View: Designer Spotlight on Milamore
Creative Director and co-founder of Milamore, George Inaki Root, melds the traditional techniques of Japanese jewelry-making with the modern New York design sensibility for the buzzy line Milamore, named after his grandmother.
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.
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