Olivia Collings antique citrine 'Riviere' necklace

Olivia Collings antique citrine 'Riviere' necklace, $15,750 at Barneys.

A simple yet elegant (not to mention, expensive) necklace by Olivia Collings. It has citrine stones mounted on 18k gold. If I have that amount in my pocket or bank account right now, I might be tempted to purchase this. Since, I do not have that much money, I will just have to look at it and imagine.

Erickson Beamon 'Safari Deco' pendant necklace

Erickson Beamon 'Safari Deco' necklace, $930 at Barneys.

Dropped by at Barneys today to check on shoes but I ended up landing on this Erickson Beamon necklace. I paused for a while to contemplate if it is really worth its selling price. It is made of brass with clear and blue crystals that make up the pendant. I say not. It is gorgeous per se but spending almost a thousand bucks for brass is something that puts me off. I'd rather buy gold.

What do you think?

Judy Geib 'Charm of Unexpected' necklace

Judy Geib 'Charm of Unexpected' necklace, $9200 at Barneys.

This Judy Geib necklace really looks unexpected. There is something mysterious about it that makes it irresistible. The etched ferns are made of 18k and 24k gold with blue stones and dendritic agate on the pendant. I bet this will look good on the red carpet.

House of Waris ombre plumage pendant necklace

House of Waris ombre plumage pendant necklace, $6600 at  Barneys.

This is one expensive feather inspired jewelry. The pendant is made of pink sapphires mounted on 18k rose gold.

Aurelie Bidermann 'Camden XL' studded leather cuff

Aurelie Bidermann 'Camden XL' studded leather cuff, $1495 at  Net-A-Porter.

If you still can't get enough of spikes in everything that you wear, this Aurelie Bidermann 'Camden XL' cuff should be in your collection. 

This is how it should look on your arms.

Those small, but lethal, spikes are 18k gold plated. Nobody will mess with you if you are wearing this even if it is in sweet and innocent pink leather.

Pamela Love triangle ring

Pamela Love triangle ring, $115 at Net-A-Porter.

Contrary to popular belief, rings are not always round. Sometimes, they are square or triangle like this Pamela Love ring in sterling silver.

Alex Monroe feather earrings

Alex Monroe feather earrings, $350 at Net-A-Porter.

Not your ordinary feather earrings. These 22k gold plated.

Kate's Wedding Jewels

The Cartier halo tiara was made in 1936. It was purchased by the Duke of York (King George VI) for Queen Elizabeth's mother--Elizabeth. When Queen Elizabeth II turned 18, she received the tiara as a gift. 

Photo from Vanity Fair.

Queen Elizabeth II was so gracious to lent Kate (now Duchess of Cambridge) the Cartier tiara during her wedding to Prince William. There are no reports yet if the tiara will be Kate's for good. Her earrings are custom made to match the tiara by Robinson Pelham as a gift from her parents.

Read more details of the jewels from The Royal Wedding.

Mother's Day Gift Suggestion

Old World Diamond Collection.
"The Old World Diamond Collection is created using one of a kind rose cut diamonds. Every piece is constructed entirely by hand."
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When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts.  A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.  

~Sophia Loren,Women and Beauty

I never really understood my mother's wisdom until I became a mother myself. And I thank her for sharing that wisdom to me because it is what helps me get through mothering a boy. One thing that I will not forget about her and the thing that I will apply is that mothers should not be a hindrance but a guide for their children to find their own happiness.