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Ribboned Necklaces
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
In the 18th and into the 19th centuries, women wore simple ribbons tied in a bow behind their necks, often holding a cameo. Perhaps these
More is Always Better: Multi-Strand Necklaces
Friday, July 27th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Got my diamonds, got my yacht, got a guy I adore I’m so happy with what I got, I want more Count your blessings, one,
Not Your Grandmother’s Choker
Sunday, July 22nd, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Chokers (close fitting necklace worn high on the neck) have come a long way. From Chinese origin to Victorian England, from simple ribbons with perhaps
The “Other” Turquoise Jewelry
Sunday, July 1st, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Most women associate turquoise with American Indian artisan work and/or Ralph Lauren interpretations. Its popularity, however, especially this time of year, extends widely beyond the
Trendspotting: Serpent Jewelry
Friday, June 29th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Woman is at once apple and serpent. Heinrich Heine Serpents, from the Latin serpens, serpentis, have been used in religious or mythological context since at
Dori Csengeri Hand Embroidered Jewelry
Friday, April 27th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Dori Csengeri graduated from the “Shenkar” College of Fashion in Tel-Aviv. She designed textiles at Tootal Fabrics in Manchester, Cyril Kowalewsky in Paris, and freelance
Fun and Frivolous Necklaces
Saturday, April 14th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Tops are simpler and smaller, collarless, strappy, strapless. Clothes are less elaborate in hopes of comfort. Tans act as background settings. Necklaces are good place
Beauty is in the Details at Maya
Monday, January 31st, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Maya was created and is run by a wonderfully symbiotic mother and daughter (see our Women Around Town story on Maya and Veni Evangelista) who
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