Cometes Jewelry Collection by Chanel

Chanel is a Parisian fashion house by the late Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel.  The house is considered as one of the most established in haute couture specializing in luxury items from haute couture to ready to wear, handbags to fine jewelry, cosmetics to perfumery among others.  Coco Chanel started in 1909 in Balsan--an apartment in Paris.  Through the years, Chanel continues to prove that elegance, sophistication and high quality goods coupled with perseverance and passion are the key ingredients to a successful fashion business.  

I checked out their website and I was amazed of their fine jewelry collections particularly the Cometes Collection.  The collection was inspired by the stars and constellations.  Here are a few of the stunning jewelries in 18k white gold with diamonds.

To see more of Chanel's Cometes Collection and other fine jewelries, click here.

Cross Brooches and Pins

The Catholic Church is into a lot of criticisms lately particularly about priests molesting children.  The Holy See promised to never stop protecting children and look into these cases.  These issues only shows that priests are humans too who make mistakes but that is not an excuse.  I studied in Catholic schools but that doesn't mean I am a devout Catholic... I believe in the doctrine and dogmas and live a life the way true Christians do.  I am sad that these issues are being brought up again so as my support for the Pope's means to save and protect both children and the Catholic church, here are some pins and brooches that are inspired by the religion.

Jean Schlumberger 'Maltese' cross brooch made of 18k gold, $9,300 at Tiffany & Co.

 

Erickson Beamon Victorian inspired Swarovski cross brooch, $470 at Net-A-Porter.

 

 

Chanel ivory pearly glasstone brooch, $999.99 at Bluefly.

Comet Bas Relief brooch by Vivienne Westwood, $173.25 at My Wardrobe.

Jay Strongwater 'Christian' cross pin with multicolored Swarovski crystals, $110 at Bergdorf Goodman.

'Bracken' antique inspired cross brooch with acrylic pearls and rhinestones, $20 at Aldo.