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RB Designs mention in Seattle magazine style issue

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Seattle magazine featured style maven, Joan Kelly, wearing Rachel Burklund Designs “Chunky Agate Button Necklace” in the September issue. Check out the stylish Kelly wearing all of your own clothing in this “Style Guide” issue. Kelly is the creator and founder of Fashion First, the fashion show that is happening next Thursday September 16th, 2010 at Showbox Sodo. Fashion First showcases local boutiques and emerging designers in a chic contemporary atmosphere with VIP options and a healthy dose of Seattle’s best dressed attending.

Be prepared to “be seen” and view Fall-Holiday 2011 so you can purchase from great stores like La Ree in Bellevue. La Ree offers Parisian style clothing with an edge. Rachael Nov, the owner, stocks designers such as Renee Lezard, Elizabeth & James, Isabel Marant Etoile and RB Designs. Be sure to check out her beautifully designed store and great assortment of merchandise; her jewelry selection is impeccable!

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Agates…the trend continues with statement jewelry pieces

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Inspiration! YSL and the love of agates…

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Over the top statement pieces of jewelry are very current. Large chains, large stones and interesting details give these pieces their unique edge. I have been inspired by YSL and their use of raw agates, yet my initial inspirations go to the Mediterranean sea and the islands of Monaco and Capri. The feeling that you get from being in a pure raw state with nature and absorbing the ocean, sea and island breeze. I have also been inspired by Grace Kelly and her role in High Society, her graceful approach to life and her ease in having it all and of course her Cartier 10 carat Emerald cut diamond and its absolute rare beauty. The Cartier Exhibit also gave me tremendous amounts of inspiration. Cartier is my favorite jewelry house and I have always been intrigued with their use of fine stones and the barely visible metal that holds them all together. The pieces below are limited edition pieces and are made with many raw agates, the layered effect and draping of metal chains give these pieces a one of a kind, completely fresh look.

Chunky Agate Button Necklace… RB Designs

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Agate Silver Circle Necklace… RB Designs

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Sex and the city: Black diamond rings & things for spot on style

Friday, June 25th, 2010

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It seems when an item is featured on Sex and The City all of a sudden the product catapults into the “must have” “need it now” category. I believe this is the case with Black diamonds. If you have not seen the movie then see it, immediately, just to be current and up on fashion. SATC does set trends and in the black diamond case this is exactly what is happening.

Black diamonds have been under the radar as an indie style trend that has been circulating for some time, but it is time for the explosion. I have been incorporating small accent black diamonds paired with yellow gold and silver for awhile. I love the black pop of color. Black is an essential element to all of our wardrobes and it is also essential in our jewelry collection. Here are several designs, some of mine and some of my favorite designers, for you to see what is going on in the Black diamond world.

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RB Designs 18k Blk diamond ring

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One of my wedding rings… I have a few!!

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Melting Diamond pendant with Blk diamonds

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Jack Vartanian Malachite Cuff with Blk diamonds and Sapphires!

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Renee Lewis Colored Diamond Shake earrings

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Jewelry Trend… MORE: unique, one-of-a-kind, avant garde

Monday, April 12th, 2010

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We want MORE! That is the current mind set. Having a beautiful product is not enough, there has to be a “MORE” factor… the jewelry has to be of lasting value, it has to be ultra unique in design and created with new materials and it has to last the tell of time with a timeless, collector quality.

A few designers who are designing with these additional  values are Cathy Waterman, who is using calming inspiring messages integrated into her elegant gold rings. The word “listen” is written in her beautiful jewelry pieces, for example. Or, Dean Harris who’s amazing raw stone necklaces are all about the unique, one of kind feel you get from his stones. He is using the stone to be the focus, giving high value to obtain such a rare unique gemstone. Similarly, Rettore is creating edgy, super avant garde jewelry items integrating oxidized silver with black diamonds and hints of gold. The designs are so innovative. The after effect of the sterling silver with slight oxidation gives a sea urchin appearance to the design. This cutting edge technique gives the cuff bracelet extreme character and a timeless nature.

House of Waris is also using materials and fresh design ideas to give their brand a sought after label. The materials are dark and edgy giving this ring featured, a particular one of a kind feel, covered in black diamonds and oxidized gold it has a fresh style we all crave. Cocktail rings are completely now, receiving more attention than wedding rings. With cocktail rings and right hand rings there are no limits, the stones are over-sized and the details are exquisite and outrageous, there are no rules and the more they are broken the better! The last designer who I feel is at the top of the charts is Alexis Bittar, with his Lucite bangles that are adorned in beautiful stones, they are totally fresh and in a class of their own. Lucite is an amazing material and Bittar has dominated the market with his fresh chunky necklaces and large cuffs. He does it all, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings, you can have a whole Lucite family with Alexis Bittar and still feel like you could own his whole collection, his pieces are so unique that they each have their own style.

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Fave 5: jewelry, fashion, style blogs I adore

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

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There are so many brilliant blogs, it is inspiring to read about where designers and stylists get their tips of the trade and what motivates them in their careers. I also read a variety of blogs and would love to share them with you and also hear what you are reading too. So here they are, my fave five.

1. Decades Inc.

Vintage oh beautiful vintage. Decades in LA houses the best vintage collection, period. Their pieces are exquisite stunning collector items. I love looking, and window shopping to see what is new in this amazing shop. When in LA I always make it a point to stop in for a visit. I am always impressed!!

2. Garance Dore

Garance is not only a very talented stylist and photographer, she is also a brilliant artist. Her illustrations are so graceful and elegant. Her photography has a romantic feel mixed with this super edgy totally Parisian chic. I love it! Watch her video posting of Fashion Week Fall/ Hol ‘11, you will adore it!

3. JAK & JIL BLOG

Beautiful photographs, incredible style and a diverse range of clothing, this blog is one to follow. I love the layout, the typography but most of all the content is spot on with some of the freshest style. They capture the zeitgeist of fashion.

4. The Glamourai

The Glamourai is pure inspiration to me. She is a jewelry designer, clothing designer, and all around creative genius. She creates wearable art that is one of kind not reproduced and extremely unique. I love to support other artists and designers and give each other credit and appreciation. She deserves so much respect!

5. Jewelry Business Guru by Cindy Edelstein

Cindy is always progressive with the latest jewelry trends and what is happening. She gives much needed news on the industry and provides valuable interesting information. Her articles are current, to the point and provide much depth.

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