Ice Jewelry Blog

Yellow Gold Shines at MET Gala

Laura Carmosino — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:53:45 +0000

One of the most glamorous nights of the year is the Metropolitan Museum of Art Institute Costume Gala. Hollywood’s elite hits the red carpet in extravagant ensembles. A big trend last night was yellow gold!

Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Carey Mulligan (pictured right) are just a couple of the ladies who strutted the red carpet in gold hues at last night’s MET Gala. They complimented their gowns with bold yellow gold jewelry. The golden beauties proved that yellow gold is hot this Summer. The yellow tones pair beautifully with sun-kissed skin. Will you be wearing more yellow gold this summer?

Jessica Alba in gold Michael Kors at the MET Gala

Who was on your best dressed list at the MET Gala?

Top 5 Prom Jewelry Looks

Laura Carmosino — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:41:29 +0000

Prom season is here! Every young girl is scouring to find the most beautiful dress and jewelry to make the boys drool. The options can be overwhelming for a young girl so to save some time I’ll fill you in on my top 5 jewelry picks for prom this year.

1. Drop earrings: A popular hair style for teen girls at prom is to have up-do’s and drop earrings such as chandeliers are a must with this look. The way these earrings sway while you dance the night away will make any girl feel glamorous on this special night.

2. Pearls: Always a classic choice. I find young girls love wearing pearls because it makes them feel older. For a more modern take on pearls, wear long strands of pearls layered over your gown. I love the look of big pearl studs like these diamond & cultured pearl earrings.

Cuff Bracelet

3. Bracelets: There’s lots of bracelet choices available and your final selection should depend on your dress. With a simple gown you can dress it up with a sparkly cuff. If you have a short colorful dress I’d play on the youthful look with stacking a few bangles together. For more elaborately detailed gowns a classy tennis bracelet would be best to not look too flashy.

4. Simple Necklace: Most of the jewelry I’ve mentioned so far are dramatic pieces that grab a lot of attention. Since you don’t want to over-do it I always suggest a very simple pendant necklace. If the rest of your jewelry is very minimalist then you can do a statement necklace.

5. Cocktail Ring: Girls love rings! The bigger the better for prom night. If you are wearing more understated bracelets or none at all I would definitely consider wearing a bold cocktail ring. Don’t forget to get a mani since everyone will have their eyes on your hands.

Tell us what your favorite prom looks are.

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Celebrity Stylist Brigitte Segura Picks Her Faves

Laura Carmosino — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:58:15 +0000

We’re all fashion lovers at Ice so we were stoked to hear Brigitte Segura would be our newest Guest Curator. This Fashion Stylist, Blogger, Brand Strategist and Designer is the go-to gal for all things fashion. I had the chance to chat with the fashionista about her Modern Chic jewelry selections with Ice.

Laura: What was the inspiration behind the pieces of jewelry in your Modern Chic Collection?

Brigitte: The Runway is always an inspiration, it’s where things begin. I start with NYC shows then London, Milan and of course, Paris. Modern chic is my personal style. Sophisticated silhouettes on the body that are wearable and comfortable, accessorized with fabulous details such as belts, shoes & jewelry. Jewelry is the hot accessory du jour. Bold is in!

L: There are lots of dark pieces in your collection, would you recommend these hues for the Spring/Summer months or should we reserve them for Fall/Winter instead?

B: Black is always in…even in the summer. Any color can be worn with black and we all wear it! Color Blocking continues to trend, one of the easiest ways to color block is with black. If done right, you can add a bold black necklace on a pink shift dress and go. I’ve chosen several pieces that are grey, which is a wonderful accent for whites too in Spring/Summer and camels in Fall/Winter. Blue and purple are also must-have colors for Spring/Summer which you can include in your jewelry or where it in clothing and pair with these darker jewelry pieces.

L: Your collection is full of big & bold pieces. Is this a trend you noticed at New York Fashion Week?

B: Definitely! The standout trends on the runways all over the world are statement necklaces, big bracelets and bold rings. Designers like Marni, Lanvin, Roberto Cavalli, Chanel are just a few showing off bold pieces.

For 2012, it’s no longer about what bag you have, it’s all about shoes and jewelry. With shoes being so expensive and can sometimes look too much, jewelry is the easiest way to refresh and complete a look. Plus, you’ll wear them for many years.

L: What are your favorite pieces in your collection?

B: I love every piece in my collection. The necklaces are my top pick. Layering them together or over collared shirts is a fun way to wear them.

Stacking bangle bracelets such as the heart cable bracelets is great. Add an extra bangle or two in between for more drama. Big cuff bracelets are strong statement pieces. They work well with sleeveless dresses or tops.

Big rings an everyday must now! Don’t save them just for nights out. Wear them everywhere but don’t over-do it with more than one bold ring at a time. If you must wear more mix it up with smaller rings. Add the skull ring with a white button down shirt and short and you’re now fashioned hip for summer!

VIEW BRIGITTE SEGURA’S MODERN CHIC JEWELRY SELECTIONS

About Brigitte Segura

Brigitte Segura is a NYC based Editor-In-Chief of FashionDailyMag.com and Brand Strategist for major fashion brands and celebs. She’s known for her chic style and ability to spot trends. We’re thrilled to have her share her fashion expertise through herModern Chic Collection.

“Bold accessories are in vogue. Jewelry is making a big scene. I chose nature-inspired, stacked & modern shapes as trendy statement pieces that you can have fun with.”

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Cobie Smulders at The Avengers Premiere

Laura Carmosino — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:37:52 +0000

Funny girl Cobie Smulders is known for her role in the hilarious show How I Met Your Mother but now she’s getting into the super-hero action in The Avengers. She graced the Tribeca Film Festival red carpet for the premiere of the much anticipated The Avengers. She wore a tangerine Reem Acra gown with embellished shoulders. Love this gown and it looked stunning on her!

She paired this with gorgeous gold toned drop earrings. Get this look with designs from our Valencia Collection. The collection is filled with earthy colored gems in raw shapes, surrounding by plated yellow gold. This style of jewelry is very hot right now. If you haven’t noticed, yellow gold is definitely back!

Stylish Mom Contest – Win Daily Prizes

Ice Jewelry — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:51:56 +0000

I’m excited to tell you about the Stylish Mom Contest at Ice. Every day from now until Mother’s Day, we’re giving away daily prizes of $100 to spend on jewelry at Ice!

How to Enter:

1. Visit the Facebook app “Win Jewelry Prizes” and create a Style Set using the drag n’ drop Polyvore editor. (This is super fun to put together. Be creative!)

2. Publish your Style Set and be sure to check off “Publish to my Facebook Wall” to share it with your friends.

3. Every day, the Stylists at Ice will select a lucky winner who will receive a $100 voucher to spend on jewelry at Ice.

Check out the Style Sets submitted so far on our Pinterest board, Stylish Moms. I couldn’t help but play around with it and created my own set. (Obviously I can’t officially enter the contest but I want to have fun with it anyway). Here’s my set to give you an example of what to do to enter this contest. Enter here!

Source: facebook.com via Ice.com on Pinterest

Hope you enjoy this contest. Good luck to everyone participating and feel free to like and repin your favorite sets on Pinterest.

ENTER THE STYLISH MOM CONTEST ON FACEBOOK

Belargo Jewelry – Get the NYC Style

Laura Carmosino — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:22:50 +0000

I just got back from New York City and fell in love with it all over again. This is why I absolutely adore the new Belargo Jewelry Collection which is inspired by the glitz and glam of NYC. The creative mind behind Belargo Jewelry is Freida Rothman who designed the collection to have a classic and sophisticated look for day, yet still lavish enough for night. The designs have a vintage yet modern twist to the pieces that have caught the eye of many stars.

I’ve confessed my love for the show Gossip Girl before and how much the show’s fashion rocks so I was thrilled to hear many of these Belargo pieces have been seen in the show. The characters played by Blake Lively, Kelly Rutherford and Elizabeth Hurley have all worn Belargo pieces. If the ladies of the Upper East Side approve then it’s a must-have!

Elizabeth Hurley in Belargo earrings on Gossip Girl

Explore the Belargo Jewelry Collection now

What are your favorite pieces from the collection?

Charles Albert Makes a Bold Statement

Laura Carmosino — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:09:07 +0000

Charles Albert is one of the most creative jewelry designers I’ve seen. We’re not the only ones raving about his fabulous jewels, many celebs are gushing over his pieces too. Stars such as Kesha, Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, Joan Rivers and many more have all been seen wearing these baubles. Heidi Klum will be seen in the May 2012 issue of Allure Magazine sporting some of Charles Albert’s pieces. His jewelry frequently graces the pages of Vogue, InStyle, Marie Claire and Elle Magazine to name a few.

If you’re looking for something simple then this is not for you. These pieces are BIG!! Ice carries an array of bright colored agate cuff bracelets, rings and pendants. I’m loving the blue and green pieces! All of these agate pieces will slightly vary in color, size and shape since they are all genuine stones, making them even more unique.

Some of the darker pieces feature fossils in the form of pendants, earrings and rings. How cool is that? One of the most dramatic pieces is this black obsidian arrowhead necklace. (pictured below) You can wear this with an evening dress or dress up a simple t-shirt and jeans.

You definitely need to check our Charles Albert’s Collection here. Tell us what you think of the collection in the comments below.

Royal Anniversary – Happy One Year Will & Kate

Laura Carmosino — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:53:06 +0000

Can you believe it’s already a year since the Royal Wedding of Will and Kate? All the memories are coming back of the beautiful gowns, flowers and the oh so beautiful jewelry (and we can’t forget the fascinators).

The Duchess wore the famous sapphire engagement ring, once owned by Princess Diana. After the Royal Wedding our customers were eager to have a similar ring for themselves so we were happy to help with our stunning 4 carat sapphire & diamond engagement ring. We also have the matching sapphire earrings and pendant. Kate opted for one-of-a-kind diamond earrings shaped in the Middleton family’s new coat of arms. Similar style diamond earrings are available at Ice.

Enough about the wedding, we’re so curious how the couple will spend their one year anniversary. We’re hoping for their sake they get to spend some time alone and celebrate their marriage. It wouldn’t hurt if Will gave Kate a nice anniversary gift.

Do you have an anniversary coming up? For a first anniversary it’s not necessary to spend a large amount, especially after the big expense from the wedding itself, plus moving in together, etc. You can get a small piece of jewelry under $100. Don’t forget to give a card, since paper is traditionally the first anniversary gift.

Wish Will & Kate a happy anniversary!

Shamballa Bracelets

Laura Carmosino — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:20:27 +0000

Shamballa bracelets are everywhere! Women …and men of all ages are sporting these trendy bracelets. Celebs such as Jennifer Aniston, Justin Beieber, Heidi Klum and Lil’ Wayne are all fans of these sparklers.

These stylish Shamballa beaded bracelets come in a wide variety of colors and stones. The most popular have crystals, CZ or diamond accents on them often looking like mini disco balls. Wearing a Shamballa bracelet is said to bring peace and happiness to the wearer. The beauty of these bracelets are that they can be dressed up or dressed down. Plus, you and your hunny can both wear them since they are unisex.

Check out our Shamballa bracelet collection here

Mom’s the Word Sweepstakes

Laura Carmosino — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:00:33 +0000

Mother’s Day is almost here and we love to salute all the well-deserving Moms who do so much for us. We want to give you the chance to win stunning diamond and gemstone jewelry plus fabulous prizes from our partners Harry & David and Folica.com.

Enter the Mom’s the Word Sweepstakes!

What you could win:

- 1/2 Carat Diamond White Gold Heart Necklace – $1395 value (pictured right)

- 5 3/4 carat Sapphire & Diamond earrings – $695 value.

- Sleek cable bangle with diamond heart – $250 value

- Fruit-of-the-Month Club Subscription from Harry & David

- Mother’s Day Tower of yummy treats from Harry & David

- Gift certificates plus a prize pack including a Solia hair dryer and curling iron.

ENTER TO WIN our Mom’s The Word Sweeps now!

You have until May 13, 2012 to enter. See complete sweepstakes rules here.

Good luck!

Just for fun: What’s the best advice your mother ever gave you?