Jewelry

Mikimoto Pearl Jewelry: The Maker of the First Cultured Pearl

Mikimoto pearl jewelry began with Kokichi Mikimoto, who created the world's first cultured pearl in 1893. He opened his first pearl boutique in Tokyo's Ginza in 1899, and I go through the pieces I would wear.

Best Link Bracelets

The best link bracelets are chain styles you can wear daily, from the David Yurman Madison chain to a gold Bel Aire box link. These are the ones I reach for every day.

New York Jewelry: Heavy Chains, Cuffs and Sculptural Rings

New York jewelry right now is not delicate: weight and shape do the talking. I go through chains, pendants and chokers, cuffs and bangles, and sculptural rings, worn together rather than separately.

Self Treat Under Fifty: Skincare, Makeup and Jewelry Picks

A self treat under fifty dollars can still be a good blush, a tinted moisturizer or a piece of jewelry. I sorted the picks into skincare, makeup and jewelry, with a look at the label AIRE.

Summer Jewelry Must Haves

Summer jewelry here means fine and demi-fine pieces for every day: stacking hoops, charm pendants, sculptural cuffs and signet rings. I explain how I would wear them together.

Re-Editioned Jewelry: Why Houses Revive Old Collections

Jewelry houses preserve their design heritage by reviving archive designs as re-editions, usually with changes they do not always announce. I explain what a re-edition is and is not, and how to judge a revival on its own terms.

Inside Phoebe's Closet

Phoebe's closet is mostly the dresses, bags and jewelry I wear the most, plus four outfits built around them. I start with an ivory evening look, then a cheetah print night, blue quiet luxury and forget-me-not layers.

How to Stack Rings Without It Looking Cluttered

To stack rings without looking cluttered, give the stack a hierarchy: one lead ring, then thin bands to build on. I cover proportion, spacing, finger placement and sizing.

Chunky Heart Necklace: Mixed-Metal Chain, Oversized Silver Heart

A chunky heart necklace like this one pairs a heavy mixed-metal chain with a massive, abstract silver heart pendant. It looks thrifted from the early 2000s, and I gathered heart necklaces in the same chunky spirit.

Irene Neuwirth Necklaces: Aquamarine, Emerald and Opal

Irene Neuwirth necklaces start with the stone, using aquamarine, emerald and opal in 18-karat gold settings. I cover the Los Angeles brand she launched with Tracy Stoll in 2003 and the gems I would wear first.

Drop Earrings And Hoops

Drop earrings are the shape doing the most work this season, in three levels from statement to barely there. I sort the drops and hoops by how much movement you want, from rhinestone and pearl drops to plain hoops.

Restyle Old Clothes With Vintage Accessories

Vintage accessories restyle old clothes: clip-on earrings, silk scarves and belts are the cheapest way to make an outfit feel new. I show how I use each one on clothes I already own.

Best Statement Earrings for Every Face Shape

The best statement earrings for every face shape add what the face lacks: width, softness or definition. I walk through elongated, angular and round faces with Tame New York and Jenny Bird pairs.

Best Gold Hoop Earrings: Huggies, Chunky and Diamond Hoops

The best gold hoop earrings are the ones you wear daily without every outfit looking the same, from tiny huggies to wide textured hoops. I sort them by scale, closure, surface and sparkle, with Ana Luisa, ep jewels and Elli Parr among the picks.

Best Stackable Rings: Dainty Bands and Ring Stacks to Mix

The best stackable rings are slim bands and small stones that sit well together, like lab-grown diamond bands and zirconia donut rings. I gather dainty bands, stacking rings and ready-made stacks so no two hands wear them the same way.

Best Signet Rings: Gold, Enamel and Diamond Styles to Wear

The best signet rings range from David Yurman gold cable to Dries Van Noten enamel and Foundrae diamonds. I picked ones versatile enough for a modern jewelry rotation.

A Van Cleef Necklace, From the First Alhambra to Today

A Van Cleef necklace most often means Alhambra, whose first long necklace came out in 1968. I sort the pieces by motif and length, from vintage Alhambra pendants to pre-owned necklaces.

Gold Vermeil: What It Is vs Plated, Filled and Solid Gold

Plated, filled and solid

Does Gold Plated Jewelry Tarnish: Slow It Down

Gold plated jewelry does tarnish eventually, and water is what breaks the plating down faster. I go through what to expect, which pieces to layer and the storage habits that actually work.

Best Stud Earrings

The best stud earrings here run from gold and sterling silver to embellished pairs, including Sydney Evan's ladybug and evil eye studs. I split them into gold, sterling silver, embellished and special-occasion choices.

Oh Clementine: You & Your Mini

Oh Clementine is a jewelry brand started by mothers who could not find nickel-free, lead-free, hypoallergenic pieces their kids could wear. I pick necklaces, hoops and studs for you, then smaller versions for your mini.

Best Jewelry for the Office: 6 Pieces for a Desk Day

The best jewelry for the office is light: huggie hoops or pearl studs, one fine chain, a thin bracelet. Six pieces that survive a desk day.

Sushi Date

Satin tops, silk pants and a few small gold pieces for a dinner at a sushi counter. It is for a date where you want to look dressed but still sit comfortably.

LANA Jewelry

LANA Jewelry was founded in Chicago in 2002 by designer Lana Bramlette, who began with a search for great gold hoops. She became known as the Queen of Hoops, and the brand makes modern jewelry in solid 14k gold around a philosophy of less clothes, more jewelry. This edit gathers diamond tennis bracelets and necklaces, Blake chain chokers, huggies and flat hoops, butterfly pieces and initial necklaces, ending on 14K gold hoops and pendants.