Jewelry

1. Bridal bling

   Bored with the traditional strand of pearls, but still want something special for your big day? Aquanada designer Kirsten Ott creates eye-catching custom jewelry that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. So you can get a unique piece for yourself and can even spring for a little something for your bridesmaids too, like a necklace with semiprecious stones and sweet little charms (what the heck, a pair of earrings too!). And the gift packaging is just as nice as what's inside: A white box with blue ribbon is topped with an embossed "A" in cherry red wax.

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   October 11, 2007 6:59 PM

2. Modern vintage

   I love finding new artists, but feel even more love when they aren't just one-note wonders. Case in point: Tracey Tirrell's trifecta of really lovely bridal jewelry. Her feather collection - I'm currently drooling over the peacock brooch - makes me wish I could go back in time and have a 40's-themed wedding.... read more

   November 27, 2007 5:01 AM

3. Paisley Umbrella launch party

   This just in: Paisley Umbrella, a new bridal designer showroom created by the owner of Olive and Olive Weddings, launches next week with a cocktail party. Meet designers and enjoy holiday treats, including the Paisley Umbrella signature cocktail and exclusive gift bags for the first 25 guests!

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   December 7, 2007 10:58 AM

4. Ring my Belle

   Looking for a one stop shop that can help you with everything from save-the-dates to parting favors for your guests? Head to the La Belle Weddings boutique in Duluth, where their motto is "everything but the dress."

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   December 13, 2007 10:08 AM

5. Do the Cha Cha

   If you're looking for a great gift to thank your bridesmaids - each with her own personality, sense of style, and color preferences - look no further than these sparkly, handmade friendship rings by Cha Cha Bella.

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   December 20, 2007 10:00 AM

6. Just bead it: DIY jewelry options

   Don't know about you, but when I'm at the height of a D.I.Y. episode, nothing caps it off like a touch of vino once the job (no matter how menial) is done. And behold! Leave it to Brina Beads and Atlanta Beads to offer vino-friendly jewelry making sessions, perfect for any brave sole looking to design their own bridal jewelry.

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   January 18, 2008 11:00 AM

7. Always a bridesmaid? Never a tacky one

   Gotta love a left-brain-right-brain thinker. Full of brilliant ideas. Brimming with business savvy. And, in the case of Mickey Lynn (a former IT pro turned jewelry designer) crafter of killer accessories.

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   January 28, 2008 4:33 PM

8. A match made in Dubai

   If you'd like to up the glam factor on your wedding day (or globalize your wardrobe for that matter) check out Prriya & Chintans (3145 Peachtree Road, 404-869-1400) in Buckhead.... read more

   February 5, 2008 11:00 AM

9. The Handcrafted Wedding

   If you're tired of bridal-out-of-the-box-itis, local Web site owner Lynn Dotson has your cure. Her site, The Handcrafted Wedding, gives you access to independent designers to customize everything from invites to your wedding jewelry and beyond.... read more

   March 18, 2008 10:08 AM

10. Quick—enter to win bridal jewelry!

    The Handcrafted Wedding (remember our post from earlier this week?) is offering a bridal jewelry giveaway—enter to win all this week through next Friday (3/28/2008). Head on over and comment on Lynn's HW blog for a chance to win! It gets better—even the losers will get a 10percent-off coupon at Redot Designs, the jeweler hosting the contest.

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    March 21, 2008 9:59 AM

11. Aleksa Designs

    

    Bridal jewelry tends to take two routes: pearls, or grandma's locket (or other heirloom piece). But if you're looking for "something new," you may want to spice up your neckline, as well as those of your bridesmaids, with mod, eastern-inspired pieces from Aleksa Designs.

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    April 7, 2008 10:32 AM

12. Bella Bridesmaid

    

    I hectored my two sisters into choosing a bridesmaid dress from 2,000 miles away. If only I'd known about Bella Bridesmaid, a Buckhead boutique just for bridesmaid dresses to make your sister or best friend look as chic and lovely as the bride!

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    April 23, 2008 2:38 PM

13. Lush jewelry at Turq Bridal

    

    Looking for a great necklace that will go with your dress as well as be perfectly wearable with your more usual attire? Want to lavish a little something on your bridesmaids? Then take a look at the fab handiwork of Turq Bridal.

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    May 6, 2008 3:25 PM

14. The meaning of you: Echo d'Amour monogram jewelry

    

    Wait til you get married, girlfriend. You'll find yourself initialing forms - to change your insurance, your driver's license, your passport, and all the rest. Here's an initial that we can ALL get behind: monogram jewelry from Echo d'Amour.

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    June 13, 2008 10:24 AM

15. Honeymoon sparkler: Tejani's jewelry travel kit

    

    I consider myself jewelry-impaired. I know what I like, but I have a hard time figuring out what jewelry goes with which outfit. If you're like me, you're in luck: the Tejani Travel Kit takes the guesswork out of what to wear.

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    June 16, 2008 1:53 PM

16. Handmade Atlanta

    

    I love Etsy.com, the go-to site for handmade loveliness. Yes, the wares run the gamut from professional and classic to downright kitschy. Do a search on "Atlanta" or "Georgia" in the main search area or in the "buy local" box and you'll get a wealth of results that either feature our fair city and state or directly support local artists (and sometimes local charities). Here are a few of my faves currently for sale.

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    June 18, 2008 6:04 PM

17. La Bella Designs: gemstone jewelry for your wedding day

    

    I'm in love with these bridal jewelry options by Rebecca Greenberg at La Bella Designs. Why? Because she doesn't just work with pearls and crystals. Don't get me wrong—the pearls and crystals are lovely, but Rebecca ups the ante with gemstones, immediately rendering this lovely jewelry wearable far beyond your big day.

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    June 19, 2008 4:39 PM

18. Avindy's lush jewelry

    

    I fell in love with Avindy's jewelry last year. It evokes an incredibly physical response—no one who sees it can just look at it. You want to touch it, run it through your fingers, and pose with it (dangerous if it happens to be, um, on someone else's neck). The point is that it's addictively touchable—and with a special discount this week through July 4th, more affordable than ever.

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    June 28, 2008 10:32 AM

19. Green ideas for your wedding

    

    Green is the new black. Or white, as in the case for brides. But a green wedding doesn't mean hemp dresses and wheatgrass cocktails. Here are a few great resources for your wedding, from invites to post-honeymoon home furnishings.

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    July 1, 2008 2:00 PM

20. Gorgeous jewelry options from Luxe Design Workshop

    

    Have you seen these gorgeous one-of-a-kind special event jewelry pieces by Luxe Design Workshop? I love the formal earrings especially—good for brides, but also a great way to dress up less formal attire. Jewelry to rock your wedding day is fabulous, but what a bargain it is if you can also wear it after the wedding.

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    July 16, 2008 10:44 AM