Art Basel 2014

I had the awesome opportunity to travel to Art Basel Miami this year for work.  I was not disappointed by a single show!  So many beautiful pieces.  But hands down, the highlight of my trip (besides getting in some quality time with my amazing coworkers) was seeing TAP jewelry in person for the first time at Design Miami.  I may or may not have cried a little... These rings are even more stunning in person than I had imagined even from the photos I have seen of these spectacular rings.  Thank goodness (maybe, maybe not) they weren't my size otherwise I might have come home with a hefty credit card bill and one to-die-for ring!

for December babies

It is no secret that I LOVE London Blue Topaz!  The rich hue of this beautiful stone is one of my favorite colors.  So, lucky are those who have a birthday in December!  I love the beautiful filigree setting and the strung pearls on this Art Deco Blue topaz ring.

holiday etsy wishlist

Happy December!  I am so looking forward to the holidays this year!  Yesterday we purchased a tree and my 2 1/2 year old daughter helped me decorate it.  She was so excited about everything and the first thing she asked for this morning when she woke up was to see the tree!  I must already be in the holiday mindset because I have already completed my holiday gift shopping. For those who might not be that ahead of the game, I have compiled my annual holiday Etsy personal wishlist:
1) Antique scroll shank ring- I have been on the search for one of these for awhile (and sadly missed out on a great sale on this one) but have been unable to spend money like that on myself.  Which basically means this has GIFT written all over it!
2) Antique navette ring- Speaking of searching forever for something, this has been long standing on my wishlist as well.
3) Chunky cable knit infinity scarf in charcoal- I love how chunky and cozy this scarf looks!  And I can't go a winter without acquiring a new scarf.
4) Gold bar stud earrings- I love how dainty and small these earrings are.  I would wear these turned upwards to become ear climbers!

Arts Plus

I am very excited to announce that Villette Jewelry will now be carried at Arts Plus Gallery in Collingswood, NJ.  This wonderful shop, located on the main strip of Collingswood on Haddon Ave, offers an array of artisan gifts and I am so proud to be included along with some very talented artists.  Stop by the store, if you are local, to pick up some truly one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays.

well hello there lover!

So, so, so in love with this ring on Ruby Lane!  To buy, or not to buy, that is the question?!  I have been on the search for a scroll shank ring since March and I don't think that it can get any better than this.  But I have such a hard time pulling the trigger.  Help me, dear readers, should I splurge on such a ring?

indulging in a fantasy

Happy Friday!  I am still on the search for that "Dare to be Great" ring.  How stunning is this antique beauty?!

for November babies

I feel that citrine is an often under-appreciated stone.  The deep rich amber tones of some citrines are a particular favorite of mine.  This Art Deco filigree ring features a 3.5 carat emerald cut citrine with just that perfect rich amber tone.