Cigar band rings are a snazzy way for a woman to adorn her fingers. This band ring acquired its name because it has a similar shape to the paper bands that surround cigars. This ring is both substantial and comfortable to wear because it outlines the shape of one’s finger.

Platinum, gold and silver are excellent metal choices. Choosing cigar band rings that have a small or a large amount of diamonds and color stones can add interest without overwhelming this simple design. Texture adds richness that will lend this design its true character.

Try integrating cigar band rings for an everyday look that will exude just the right amount of chicness to your style.

Click on the images below to view web links of cigar band rings:

Zoe Lev Jewelry, Large Diamond Cigar Ring

Rachel Katz Jewelry, Cigar Band in Rose Gold

Legacy Saint Jewelry, 14KT Yellow Gold Mesh Weave Flexible Cigar Band Ring

Olive & Chain, Diamond Stardust Cigar Band

Harwell Godfrey, Stardust Cigar Band

Olive & Chain, Diamond Celestial Cigar Band

Page Sargisson, Platinum Textured Diamond Cigar Band – Wide

Stephanie Gottlieb, LLC, Stacked Coin Diamond Cigar Band

Lee Fiori, Cigar Band with Hammered Texture

Stephanie Gottlieb, LLC, Enamel and Diamond Initial Cigar Band

Incorporating color block into your jewelry collection is a dramatic way of expressing your style. Jewelry designs that utilize opposite colors will create a stimulating contrast that will pivot your look.

Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent created this color effect during the nineteen sixties that became an iconic mod fashion statement for all ages. His inspiration stemmed from painter and artist Piet Mondrian. Jewelry can mimic this same mod effect.

I love the juxtaposition of colors and feel that this design will forever be modern. Are you ready to conquer color block design?

Click on the images below to view web links of color block jewelry:

SUSANNE ELIZABETH JEWELRY, Color Block Bangles

JabaleeDesign, Piet Mondrian – Neo Plasticism – Abstract Acrylic Bracelet

INK+ALLOY, Brooklyn Color Block Beaded Stretch Bracelet Magenta Multicolor

Tuckernuck, Neutral Color Block Earrings

Laura Foote Designs, Color Block Drop Earrings in Amethyst and Orange Chalcedony

Roxanne Assouline, The Marvelous Drop Earrings

Petalura, Multicolor Pop Tagua Necklace

SEAMAN SCHEPPS, CLASSIC LINK NECKLACE IN MULTI STONE

Emily P. Wheeler, Colorblock Necklace

Emily P. Wheeler, Horizon Ring

Swarovski, Dulcis cocktail ring Cushion cut, Green

The iconic Mondrian dress by Yves Saint Laurent on the cover of Vogue Paris, September 1965. Photographed by David Bailey. tumblr.com

Think pink when you shop for jewelry!

Pink jewelry designs are tender and sweet, but can make an eye-catching statement as well. The color pink is a serene shade of red and is said to be associated with kindness and love.

Wearing pink can be flattering if you choose the right shade. Pink diamonds, sapphires, opals, rose quartz, enamel, crystals, and metal all give your skin a rosy glow.

Wearing pink jewelry is a distinctive way of expressing your feminine side and will help you to embrace everything that comes your way!

Click on the images below to view web links of pink jewelry:

Van Cleef & Arpels, Brume de saphir bracelet

Sandy Leong, OMBRE ROSE HINGE CUFF

Loren Hope, Rose Studs

Lilly Pulitzer, Oversized Orchid Earrings

Tiffany & Co., Return to Tiffany Pink Heart Tag Charm in Silver, Small

Pomellato, Necklace Nudo

Swarovski, Florere necklace Flower

Irene Neuwirth, GRADUATED GUMBALL CANDY NECKLACE 18K ROSE GOLD

Eriness, Pink Sapphire Smushed Heart Pinky Ring

Dior, SMALL ROSE DIOR PRÉ CATELAN RING

Tiffany & Co., Tiffany Victoria Vine Ring

Harry Winston, The Winston Pink Legacy

GRAFF, Spiral Watch

Jewelry inspired by sculpture takes me back to my days in design school when I took a required sculpture class that would help me to visualize jewelry in a sculptural manner.

Sculpture is an artistic form of expression that can have many forms of interpretation. Jewelry, especially in a sculptural form, can express movement, proportion, texture, tone, and even color.

What I find captivating about jewelry inspired by sculpture is the graceful movement of each design and how it captures the character within each piece.

Click on the images below to view web links of jewelry inspired by sculpture:

Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso Olive Leaf Band Ring in Yellow Gold

Missoma, SAVI SCULPTURAL CROSSOVER RING

IPPOLITA, LUCE Sculptured Round Ring in Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, MERCY Earrings

August, Rosanne Pugliese 22k Sculpture Earrings

David Yurman, Sculpted Cable Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

MISHO, CONVERTIBLE KNOTTED FLOWER CHOKER

Brilliant Earth, Sculptural Infinity Necklace

Jenny Bird, Monogram Necklace – P

Alexis Bittar, Molten Gold Lucite Hinge Bracelet- Clear

goop, ANNIKA INEZ Linked Bracelet

Grainger McKoy, Gamecock Tailfeather Pin

Jewelry designs from the 1970’s were bold and well crafted. Various shades of yellow, orange, brown, and green were incorporated into much of fashion, during that decade.

I have taken a particular interest in the jewelry designs of this time period because they portrayed so much of what was happening politically. Women’s rights pivoted during the 1970’s, which was an exciting time for all women, especially those in the workforce.

Today, women can celebrate 1970’s fashion vibe by wearing jewelry pieces that mimic that design era. Are you ready to create your own hip 70’s jewelry collection?

Click on the images below to view web links of jewelry that I consider to be reminiscent of 1970’s:

Tuckernuck, Tortoise Catena Necklace

Mignonne Gavigan, ODYSSEY NECKLACE BLACK GOLD

Hermès, Lift pendant

Heidi Daus, “Hugs from Heidi” Crystal Bangle Bracelet

Uncommon Goods, Trinity Wooden Cuff

Delbrenna Tuscan Artisan LLC, Large Rope Hoop Earrings in Gold

Tuckernuck, Lizzie Fortunato Burgundy Clover Earrings

Piaget, Possession open ring

Swarovski, Nirvana ring Green, Gold-tone finish

Jewelry patterns and textures add a decorative element to your style. Repetitive shapes create attractive designs that flow in an orderly fashion. Textures help to expand the design foundation and result in a finish that is eye-catching.

Wearing simple garments with jewelry that have patterns and textures work well because they act as a blank canvas and let the jewelry take center stage.

Jewelry patterns and textures take jewelry to another level. You will never go wrong with this cleverly embellished look.

Click on the images below to view links of jewelry patterns and textures:

Cartier, [SUR]NATUREL NECKLACE

Neiman Marcuse, Ben-Amun, Textured Toggle Chain Necklace

Ippolita, Short Hammered Roma Link Necklace in Sterling Silver

Susan Shaw, Filigree Earrings

TUCKERNUCK, Carraway Earrings

Deepa by Deepa Gurnani, Sienna Earrings

Amor Fine Jewelry, Textured Finish Square Patterned Cuff Bangle

Kenneth Jay Lane, Gold Textured Clusters Bracelet

Ippolita, Hammered Signature Bangle Bracelet in Sterling Silver

Ippolita, Crinkle Oval Ring in 18K Gold with Diamonds

Monica Vinader, Heirloom Woven Cross Ring

FREIDA ROTHMAN, My Very First 5-Stack Ring

CULT GAIA, BLOOM BROOCH

Imagine a relaxing waterfall cascading on to your shoulders. They say that waterfalls can improve your mood and reduce anxiety and stress. Hmm. Sounds like a good reason to purchase some waterfall jewelry!

Waterfall jewelry can be worn beautifully during the day, but at night it will make a special statement. Try pairing it with simple, monochromatic articles of clothing that will highlight your look throughout the seasons.

What attracts me to this design is the flow and dispersion of light which in my opinion, creates harmony within.

Click on the images below to view web links of waterfall jewelry:

Loren Hope, Billie Necklace

Pearls by Shari, Diamond Waterfall Pendant

White House Black Market, Hematite Waterfall Necklace

Ring Concierge, Deco Diamond + Sapphire Waterfall Earrings

Loren Hope, Billie Statement Clip-On Earrings

KWIAT, Waterfall Bracelet with Diamonds

Turgeon Raine, Waterfall Diamond Bracelet

BOODLES, Medium Waterfall Yellow Gold Diamond Ring

Brilliant Earth, Cascade Diamond Ring (1/4 Ct. Tw.)

Heidi Gibson, Waterfall Cambria Ring

Bow jewelry designs are not merely for young girls. They encompass females of all ages! The bow is a special motif that creates a sweet, yet graceful element to your look.

Bows that incorporate diamonds, rhinestones, color stones and pearls all add their own feminine touch to a woman’s style.

I love bow jewelry designs because they are timeless and make every female look endearing!

Click on the images below to view web links of bow jewelry designs:

Mimi So, Bow Black Diamond Ring – Petite

Tiffany & Co., Tiffany Bow Ring

GRAFF, Tilda’s Bow Classic Diamond Ring

Loren Hope, Susanna Bow Earrings

Mikimoto, Jeux de Rubans White South Sea Earrings with Diamonds

Loren Hope, Susanna Bow Pin

Kenneth Jay Lane, Antique Silver and Crystal Bow Pin

Ross Simons, Diamond Bow Bangle Bracelet in Sterling Silver

JinSooBoutique, Pearl bow-knot Bracelet

LustrousJewellery, Large Natural Pearl Necklace with Decorative Bow

Mikimoto, Jeux de Rubans Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Convertible Bracelet and Necklace

Whimsical jewelry will add a playful feel to your collection. I like observing what other people are wearing, especially designs that are fun!

I never realized that a propeller, a tea cup, or a tape from a tape recorder could be incorporated into jewelry designs. People will get a kick out of these unique pieces!

Of all the whimsical designs that I have viewed, the glazed donut catchall is my favorite. It can hold some of your whimsical jewelry and make you laugh.

Why not style yourself with jewelry pieces that are quirky and entertaining?

Click on the images below to view whimsical jewelry that makes me smile.

Whimsy Jewelry, Moving Propeller Necklace Gold

EdgeOnly, Mixed Tape Pendant

Queenie Cao Jewelry DOLL NECKLACE WITH BLACK FUR

ISAAC MAYER FINE JEWELRY PUZZLE BRACELET

MoonliStuds Hanger shape Earrings

Tuckernuck Birdcage Earrings

Whimsy Jewelry, KINETIC BUTTERFLY RING SILVER

BaubleBar Toy Story Pixar Mr. Potato Head Ring Set

Jewelry with an edge allows a woman to express her rock fashion style gracefully. She may wake up one morning and decide to be adventurous with her appearance. Shake up her style a little bit!

I am partial to leather wrap stud bracelets because they exude an edgy coolness that spices up my monochromatic clothing choices. Give it a try and see if it works for you!

Women can conquer it all, so why not show a little toughness every now and then?

Click on the images below to view web links of what I consider to be jewelry with an edge:

Artizan LLC, SPIKES ,BANGLE

The Last Line, Black Diamond Tennis Anklet