Greenwich Jewelers

In this year’s Oscar nominated film Midnight in Paris, Owen Wilson’s character has a fascination with the glitz, glamour and artistic rebellion of the 1920’s.  He’s not the only one; art deco-inspired fashion has been popping up everywhere- from major fashion magazines to the Spring couture shows.  From a string of pearls to a geometric engagement ring, there’s something eternally classic about 1920’s glamour, which is perhaps why fashion always returns to it.

Whether you’re classic or modern, here’s our easy guide on how to incorporate the deco trend into your daily life.

CLASSIC:

White metals and sparkling diamonds have a timeless feel.

STUDS:  Azaara Vintage-Inspired Floral Studs - available by special order

PEARLS:  Greenwich Collection Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace

RING:  Beverley K Art Deco Wedding Band

BRACELETS:  Greenwich Collection Vintage-Inspired and Bezel-Set CZ Bracelets

EARRINGS:  Beverley K Vintage-Inspired Chandelier Earrings

MODERN:

Channel your inner Daisy Buchanan with Spring color and vintage-inspired jewels.

EARRINGS:  Greenwich Collection Lapis & Diamond Earrings, Azaara Crystal-Encrusted Globe Earrings- available by special order

RING:  Beverley K Vintage-Inspired Diamond Ring with Tourmaline

NECKLACE:  Gerard Yosca Brass Chain & Crystal Necklace

BRACELET:  Azaara Swarovski-Encrusted Black Rhodium Bracelet

Runway image from The Cut.

To cultivate your own deco style, click here to browse our vintage-inspired jewels.

Last night’s 54^th Annual Grammy Awards proved a great night for jewelry lovers.  From bold diamond earrings to gorgeous gold, celebrities walked the red carpet in remarkable looks.  Here are our favorites, and how to get them for yourself.

Carrie Underwood looked gorgeous with classic pave diamond-encrusted teardrop earrings and a sequined white dress.  Get the look with our own Greenwich Collection Cubic Zirconia Teardrop Earrings.

Kelly Rowland wowed us with bold, sparkling earrings and her hair partially pulled back to show them off.  She wore a gorgeous matching ring as well.  Get the look with our own Greenwich Collection Raw Diamond Earrings and Labradorite Diamond Ring.

Celebrities traditionally wear diamonds and white gold on the red carpet, so we were pleasantly surprised to see Fergie wearing glamorous yellow gold.  Get her look with Gurhan Pure 24k Yellow Gold Splash Earrings, our own Greenwich Collection Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet, and Gorjana’s “Laurel” Ring.

We love the trend of wearing a deep V dress with a simply stunning pendant.  Get Kelly Clarkson’s look with Kara Ross’ Sterling Silver Pyramid Pendant with White Sapphire Pave.  This necklace is convertible, so it can be worn long or short!

All celebrity images from www.justajred.com.

This Valentine’s Day, our friends at the Downtown Alliance are running a “Lower Manhattan Love Story” contest to capture romantic, inspiring stories that happened below Chambers Street.  If you fell in love downtown (or in love with downtown), click here to tell your love story, and you could win a romantic dinner, a stay at the Andaz Wall Street Hotel, plus a $250 gift card to our store!  Winners will be chosen before Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day has always been a favorite here at GJ, and not just because of the romantic stories and adorable couples we have the pleasure of meeting.  Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show love to all the “significant others” in your life, from your parents, to your best friends, to your favorite barista.  Here’s our ultimate guide on how to spread love this February 14^th:

FOR LOVERS:

Our dreamy new collection from Dana Kellin will get her heart pumping with luscious garnet and amethyst jewels.

FOR YOUR BEST FRIENDS:

Gorjana’s leather wrap bracelets make the perfect “just because” gift.  Give one to a friend and keep one for yourself for an updated take on a friendship bracelet.

FOR YOURSELF:

You’re single and fabulous, so buy yourself a gift to celebrate and spend your Valentine’s Day out on the town.  Alexis Bittar and Azaara’s crystal-studded hoop earrings are our favorite confident, bold accessories.

Browse the rest of our favorite Valentine’s Day jewels here, and remember that February 14^th is all about spreading love!

Turkish jewelry designer Lika Behar is in our store today with her entire collection of handcrafted jewelry, featuring gem candy rings, pure 24k yellow gold, and brilliant diamonds decorating oxidized sterling silver.  We took some time to talk with the designer about her historic inspirations, and what draws her to create these fantastic jewels.

BLUES

From sky blue topaz to deep blue sapphire and everything in between, Lika Behar loves using the color blue, because it reminds her of the sea.  The ocean, and everything associated with it, is one of Lika’s greatest sources of inspiration, and she expresses this in her use of brilliant blue gemstones.

From sky blue topaz to deep blue sapphire and everything in between, Lika Behar loves using the color blue, because it reminds her of the sea.  The ocean, and everything associated with it, is one of Lika’s greatest sources of inspiration, and she expresses this in her use of brilliant blue gemstones.

ISTANBUL & HISTORY

Each Lika Behar jewel is handcrafted using ancient techniques.  Inspired by Istanbul, the city she grew up in, Lika adapted techniques of ancient Samaritans.  One 5,000 year old technique is called gold granulation, and refers to using 24k yellow gold beads to adorn and decorate jewelry.

HAMSA & EVIL EYE

In the Middle East, the “Hamsa” is a symbol of luck and prosperity, while the “Evil Eye” wards off bad spirits.  Lika crafts these symbols from gold and adorns them with brilliant blue sapphires and micropave diamonds.

AMPHORA

An amphora is a ceremonial vase, usually crafted from ceramics, used in ancient Mediterranean and Roman empires.  These vases were decorated with carvings, paintings, and other adornments.  Inspired by this ancient art, Lika uses the feminine shape of the amphora in some of her jewels.

For more symbollic, gem-encrusted jewelry, click here to visit our Lika Behar collection.

Imagine this:  A genie appears in your dreams and grants you three wishes.  Inspired by the spirit of the holiday season, you choose to use your wishes to give to yourself, and to others as well.  The genie takes you to room filled with gorgeous jewels like you’ve never seen before.  Pure 24k gold, brilliant blue sapphires and radiant diamonds of all colors, shapes and sizes fill the room.  He asks you to select three jewels for yourself, and guarantees that he will fulfill your wishes to help your favorite charity in return.

If you think this dream seems pleasant, Greenwich Jewelers is about to make it a reality.  This holiday season, we present “3 Wishes,” three extraordinary jewels most could only wish for.  Select one of these jewels as your holiday gift to yourself or another, and we’ll donate a generous portion of the purchase price to your favorite charity.  It’s a win-win for all!

Presenting… the jewels:

Greenwich Collection "Cashmere" Diamond Bracelet