ANNE MAA DESIGNS

Amethyst Geode Slice Necklace
with Gold-Filled Wire

A great place to regroup from life’s daily stressors is California’s Balboa Park located in San Diego.

Equipped with a zoo, ten museums, and lovely gardens it is a location that caresses the senses with its educational yet gentle attractions.

California is also home to featured jewelry designer Anne Maa.

INSTAGRAM THURSDAY | JACQUIE AICHE | JULY 2015

Los Angeles-based designer Jacquie Aiche delicately combines Egyptian and Native American aesthetics to produce dainty trinkets that are great for layering!

A photo posted by Jacquie Aiche (@jacquieaiche) on Jul 21, 2015 at 12:37pm PDT

A photo posted by Jacquie Aiche (@jacquieaiche) on Jul 26, 2015 at 8:43am PDT

A photo posted by Jacquie Aiche (@jacquieaiche) on Apr 15, 2015 at 10:33am PDT

MARIE PONIATOWSKI | STONE PARIS

18K White, Black & Rose Gold
Gatsby Rings with Diamonds

Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus hails from the picturesque city Torun in Poland.

Filled with numerous historic sites, such as Old Town and St. John’s Cathedral, the city is renowned for its unique beauty.

Poland is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Marie Poniatowski.

SAINAMPHUNG CHUNTAKOWSOL

Sterling Silver Fun Earrings

Known for its beautiful interior and outer structures Thailand’s Grand Palace, located in Bangkok, is a key attraction.

Within the walls of the 18^th century palace stands the Temple of the Emerald Buddha; a European-styled reception area; and an inner court where royalty resided.

Thailand is also home to featured jewelry designer Sainamphung Chuntakowsol.

INSTAGRAM THURSDAY | TODD REED | JULY 2015

See what designer jewelry brands are up to at Instagram in my first Instagram Thursday post!  Today’s feature is 40-year-old, self-taught jeweler Todd Reed.  Reed began creating jewelry 23 years ago and is known for his stunning work with raw, conflict-free diamonds.

Today's cuff stack. Rose gold, sterling silver and diamonds.

A photo posted by Todd Reed (@toddreedjewelry) on Jul 14, 2015 at 11:02am PDT

A photo posted by Todd Reed (@toddreedjewelry) on May 19, 2015 at 9:57am PDT

A photo posted by Todd Reed (@toddreedjewelry) on Jun 25, 2015 at 12:22pm PDT

ELSA SARANTIDOU | ELSA ART

18K Pink Gold Vermeil Destiny Leaf
Texture Bracelet with Brandy Diamonds

Known for its beaches and constant sunshine Greece’s Rhodes Island is the largest island in the country.

Visitors flock to its beaches Faliraki, Lindos or Ladiko where they engage in either snorkeling; diving or surfing.

Greece is also the ancestral home to featured jewelry designer Elsa Sarantidou.

STEFANIA LUCCHETTA

Titanium Crateri 25 ring

In the mind of many Italy’s Island of Capri evokes a romantic rendezvous amidst gorgeous scenery, and they would be right.  

The isle has an almost magical aura filled with lovely backdrops that include crystal clear waters and historic structures like the Garden of Augustus.  Italy is also home to featured jewelry designer Stefania Lucchetta.

SARA ENGBERG

So Little Time Burning Heart Sequin Piece

The Uppsala Domkyrka, located in Uppsala, Sweden, is the largest church structure in the country and Uppsala is the fourth largest city.

Additionally, the neighboring 13^th century Uppsala University is the oldest of its kind “in all of the Nordic countries.”

Sweden is also home to featured jewelry designer Sara Engberg.

SARA SILVIO HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY

24K Gold Vermeil Grounded Glamour Bracelets with
Deer Hide Leather and Metallic Beads,

Located south of Lake Ontario in Upstate New York is the wine region Finger Lakes AVA (American Viticultural Area).

Spreading out across 11,000 acres the collection of vineyards is the biggest wine-producing area in the state of New York.

New York is also home to featured jewelry designer Sara Silvio.

JANE DODD

9K Gold & Sterling Silver Prey Brooch Pin

Paihia, New Zealand is a locale ripe with natural beauty and cultural wonders.

The town’s picturesque beaches are a great place to kick back, relax or explore scenic adventures like swimming with dolphins.

New Zealand is also home to featured jewelry designer Jane Dodd.

HAZEL MORRISON | HAZEY DESIGNS

Bella Pearl Necklace with Baroque Ivory &|
Mauve Freshwater Pearls | Rose Swarovski Crystal

A monument to Scotsman William Wallace stands in Stirling, Scotland as a reminder of the many battles fought for independence.  

A historic site, Stirling boasts castles including the aptly named Stirling Castle which is one the country’s most “well-preserved” structures.  Scotland is also home to featured jewelry designer Hazel Morrison.

MORAN PORAT

Gold Plated Brass Necklace Nude-Grey
Fabric & Ribs Beads

Zefat, Israel is home to “an artist’s colony” where painters, sculptors and other craftsmen work in their studios, and put their wares on display in private galleries and alleyways.  Israel is also home to featured jewelry designer Moran Porat.

ANA SALDANA | REJOICE THE HANDS

Dreamcatcher Quill Necklace
with Vintage Concho & Natural Porcupine
Quills

Playa de Carmen, Mexico is perhaps a best-kept secret.  Just forty-five minutes away from Cancun, a tourist hot spot, this coastal locale boasts agreeable crowds, and fun activities rivaling activities in Cancun: windsurfing, snorkeling and swimming with dolphins.  

Mexico is also the ancestral home to featured jewelry designer Ana Saldana.

VICTOR WILLIAMS

Sterling Silver Hold Me Cocktail Ring
with Rhodolite

If you are looking for a place with splendid oceanic views and top-of-the-line cuisine look no further than Peru’s Miraflores district. 

Though known for its “flower-filled parks,” Miraflores is actually an urban jungle with upscale hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers.

Peru is also home to featured jewelry designer Victor Williams.

QUOTABLE GEMS | DAMON WAYANS, SR.

CHI CHENG LEE | CHI'S CREATIONS

Sterling Silver Balance Orbit Necklace

Known for its remarkable natural beauty Taitung, Taiwan is a wonderful location for exploring.

Rice fields, orchards, and picturesque mountain ranges captivate the eye while places like Taitung’s Museum of Prehistory stimulate the mind.

Taiwan is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Chi Cheng Lee.

ANGELA ANGELES

White Metal Alloy Maria Clara Drop Earrings

The infectious energy of a Mardi Gras parade is one of the many draws of the Philippines’ oldest city, Cebu.

A hub for trade and business, Cebu also has a reputation for its many scenic islands where diving enthusiasts thrive.

The Philippines is also home to featured jewelry designer Angela Angeles.

ROWENNA HARRISON | ROSITA BONITA

Gold Plated Brass & White Leather Toledo Hoop Earrings

Housing four “original copies of the Magna Carter,” England’s Salisbury Cathedral has grandly stood the test of time.  

In addition to historical documents, the 13^th century structure is said to house what is said to be the world’s oldest clock along with paintings by John Constable.  

England is also home to featured jewelry designer Rowenna Harrison.