Security Baubles

Is there anything pretty or sexy about security?  

Well a San Francisco start up, Cuff, has found a  way to make being secure just that.  They have created a collection of bracelet cuffs, necklaces and key chains that act as a personal alert system.  A small Cuff module is embedded into the accessory of your choice and connected to your smartphone.  It will allow you to send alerts or notify those you have designated when you need help.

You download the free application and then set up your "circle of security" to receive alerts, when needed you simply touch your jewelry with a single, double or triple touch and your location will be shared.  This fashionable technology will also alert you when you get an important call, if you've left your phone somewhere and it keeps track of how active you are on a daily basis.

All of the pieces in this collection are fun and fashionable.  And at the end of the day when you take your jewelry off you can recharge your Cuff module in their charging jewelry box, how clever!  

Cuff is currently taking pre-order for shipping in the spring of 2015.  

*photo from Cuff facebook page

Gemstone Roundtable ~ Mia Gemma

Last night I had the pleasure of being a guest at a very intimate dinner at Mia Gemma, a boutique jewelry store in Penn Quarter.  We spent the evening "playing" with gemstones from all over the world.  They were all up for "dibs" to explore or purchase and the amazing ladies of Mia Gemma helped many design some fantastic bespoke pieces.  Here are just a few from over a hundred gemstones of the night. (clockwise top right: cognac citrine,  druzy, Kunzite)

Jewel Mine by Naleli {Oscar Jewelry Favorites}

 

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Opening Obsessed

Sarah Jessica Parker in a Tiffany round fringe necklace set in platinum and Tiffany round Tanzanite and Diamond drop pendant set in platinum from the 2013 Blue Book Collection, at the Tiffany & Co. Ball.


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JC Penny launches The Bijoux Bar

JCPenny's has joined the ranks of fine jewelry department stores like Nordstrom and Macy's with the launch of their Bijoux Bar, which are slated to open in more then 650 locations on April 28.  The Bijoux Bar will carry high end designers with more affordable price tags.

   

  

The collection will feature pieces from sixteen designers like,  10021 Kara Ross, KJL by Kenneth Jay Lane, Telio by Doris Panos, Rodrigo-Brave by Rodrigo Otazu, Paloma & Ellie, and Downtown by Lana Bramlette.


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Wedding Wednesday ~ Sealed with a bow

TOP (clock wise) A. Ross-Simons diamond bangle, B. Amsale Signature Style, C. Amsale Signature Style, D. Laurie Sarah Designs black and white diamond ring, E. Valentino, F. Couture Mango on Etsy, G. Velvet Owl on Etsy.

~ Remember to make jewelry an everyday essential!