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Treat yourself: black and gold earrings under $150.

Good morning, my preciouses!

It’s time for another edition of Treat Yourself, my feature dedicated to the more affordable pieces of fabulous jewelry. Today’s edition is dedicated to earrings rendered in one of the finest color combinations of all time: chic, sleek black and gold. All of these beauties are under $150.

Gorjana Lula Pyramid stud earringsGorjana Lula Black and Gold Pyramid stud earrings ($35).

Alexis Bittar Black Shield Drop EarringsAlexis Bittar Black and Gold Shield drop earrings ($145).

Marcia Moran Pyrite stud earringsMarcia Moran Black and Gold Pyrite stud earrings ($130).

And here’s a bonus pair that’s not within the budget, because they were just too cool to resist showing you:

Lizzie Fortunato Jewels Unhinged earrings in black and gold. Lizzie Fortunato Jewels Unhinged earrings in black and gold ($230).

All images and info in this post is thanks to the seller of each individual item. Please see descriptions above for links to original listings.

Rachael Sarc meteorite necklace.

Good morning, my dears!

Did you get excited when you saw in the title that I’m showing you a new Rachael Sarc piece today? Because you should be excited.

Oh, and it’s not just any piece. This is a meteorite necklace. Made with meteorite.

Rachael Sarc meteorite necklace with diamond accents and Andamooka opal beads.

It’s the coolest, right? Meteorite slabs set with .89 carats of white diamonds and alternating with Andamooka opal beads. It’s all steely-gray and glistening with points of light from the diamonds.

Plus: meteorite! From space!

Rachel Sarc meteorite necklace with diamond accents and Andamooka opal beads; zoom detail view.
Here’s a closer look. What an interesting, unique piece. It’s beautiful before you know what it is and then one you do know, it’s 10 times more amazing.

A work-in-progress photo of the Rachael Sarc meteorite necklace with diamond accents and Andamooka opal beads.

Here’s a work-in-progress photo of the meteorite necklace from Rachael’s Instagram. I love the play of color you can see in the Andamooka opal beads in this shot.

Rachael Sarc meteorite necklace with diamond accents and Andamooka opal beads, alternate view

This fantastic Rachael Sarc meteorite necklace with its lovely opal beads is a one-of-a kind piece and it’s still available through Rachael’s website, at least as of right now.

Rachael Sarc meteorite necklace with diamond accents and Andamooka opal beads; full view and detail shot.

What do you think of this fascinating,  unusual piece, my dears? Are any of you looking to add a space-tastic meteorite necklace to your jewelry wardrobes?

The only other thing there is to say is: May the Fourth be with you.

All images and info are thanks to the fabulous Rachael Sarc. Photography by Mickey Kerr unless otherwise specified. 

The Erika Winters Fidelia Collection

Good morning, my dears! I have something very exciting for you today.

Do you remember the glorious collection of engagement rings designed by Erika Winters that I shared with you a while ago? I know many of you do, because nine thousand of you have pinned that post on Pinterest. Here’s a brief visual reminder:

Engagement rings by Erika Winters in white, yellow, and rose gold with diamonds.

See? They’re gorgeous. Which is why I was so thrilled to hear about the release of the Erika Winters Fidelia collection, which is a line of wedding bands designed to compliment Erika’s gorgeous engagement rings (or any other engagement ring, really.

Erika Winters' wedding band line, the Fidelia Collection. Yellow, gold, and rose gold with diamonds.

I never gave wedding bands a whole lot of thought until I needed one myself. And let me tell you, if this collection had come out a little sooner I would have seriously considered these designs for my own wedding band. With their lusciously cut diamonds and perfectly placed millegrain details, these bands would be amazing as a compliment to an antique engagement ring like mine.

Like Erika’s line of engagement rings, the Fidelia collection is heavily inspired by Erika’s love of antique jewelry, particularly Art Deco and Victorian design. It’s no wonder they’re so pretty, right?

The Isabella wedding band with French cut diamonds and millegrain details. From Erika Winters' Fidelia collection.

Erika Winters' Lily wedding band from the Fidelia collection. Shown in rose gold with diamond accents.

Erika Winters' Imogen wedding band from the Fidelia collection. With diamonds and millegrain accents.

Erika Winters' Rose wedding band from the Fidelia collection. Shown in rose gold with knife edge engraving and millegrain details.

The Viola wedding band from Erika Winters' Fidelia collection. Available in white, yellow, and rose gold or platinum, with diamond details.

What do you think of the Erika Winters Fidelia collection, my dears? I’m a huge fan: so much so that I plan on making sure Mr. DitL knows exactly where to find these beauties in case he feels the urge to buy me an anniversary band in a year or two.

Which of the bands do you love the most?

Three wedding bands from the Eriika Winters Fidelia collection

 

All images and info in this post are thanks to Erika Winters and Communique LA. For more information on the Erika Winters Fidelia collection, or to purchase any of the lovely pieces you’ve seen here, please visit Erika’s website.

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