Author: Louis Dell'Olio

Timeless and BEAUTIFUL…… are the four pieces of jewelry in the photo above. These were all pieces I had done for Anne Klein years ago for a collection I called …..BYZANTINE………The DOUBLE SIDED CROSS, J264036 has been reordered three times and 54 women out of 56 would recommend this piece…….one though it was too large……one thought it was too religious?….Well I guess a cross…….is a CROSS LOL….. The workmanship is impeccable and the fact that the stones are on both sides makes this a very SPECIAL and UNIQUE cross…………….There are two necklaces that I LOVE combining with the cross to create a fabulous LUXE look……the way the Byzantines would have worn them…….. J264037 is the BEAD & STATION necklace. Again, impeccably made….and again, the stations have the cabochon beads on both sides….spaces through out are varied color beads and pearls…….a piece to treasure. Chanel has done similar pieces and I would think the inspiration came from the same place. There are many Byzantine  paintings in museums where the women and sometimes the men are wearing similar jewelry………of course a necklace like this from Chanel would be well over $1500………………..The J267612, is the long BEAD necklace…….The beauty of this necklace is the variety in shape, size and color of the irregularly spaced out beads. It can be doubled, and even tripled. These three necklaces are beautiful worn together ….but are STAND ALONE pieces that can be worn all year with many different outfits…….they especially look good with certain prints…………The BYZANTINE EARRING, came right from an historical painting. What is unique about this earring is…..it can be worn THREE WAYS………..as a simple button with a single cabochon stone……The second way is the add the matching color bead drop, and the third way is to switch out the drop with a PEARL drop………three earrings in one. If you want you can get the earring in two or three colors and mix the color drops to customize the earring to the outfit you are wearing………………….With the Holidays soon upon these pieces will enhance any outfit you put together……….worn with a simple velvet top or tunic is just incredible and portrait worthy! ……….Needless to say any one or combination of these pieces would make a fabulous and impressive present…………….Happy Holidays………………….much Love…………………..Louis

Another of my favorites is the FACETED CRYSTAL WATCH, J271864. I know there is someone on your Christmas list that you would like to DAZZLE………………..even if it’s just yourself…..don’t you always LOVE the gifts you give yourself…LOL………………………This beautiful watch has ELEVEN reviews and ALL are FIVE STAR. It is always a difficult  choice what to wear on your wrist when you are wearing dressier clothes. Most watches today are to BIG and TOO sporty to wear with a lace top or cocktail dress…..even a simple dress to wear to work looks wrong with these huge big watches….IMHO. This watch can answer all of those questions. It works from day to night….dressy to casual. In the summer it looks great with just a white T shirt, jeans [blue or white] and some crystal sandals, and maybe mixed with a diamond TENNIS bracelet……….if you want to really dazzle!……..otherwise KEDS, [Jac’s favorite sneakers], will look just as fabulous. The color choices are SILVER with clear CRYSTAL or GOLD with Clear crystal. The workmanship on this watch is impeccable. Each stone is faceted…..even the tiny stones around the face of the watch sparkle……..This is a watch to own, and for some….their everyday watch…..why not?!……. Every time Jac wears this watch she always gets complemented…….. people just assume it’s real………………………………………………………………enjoy…………much Love and Happy Holidays…. ……………………………….Louis

Since it will be some time before I will be posting anything new……I thought I would post Linea items that I think would make wonderful presents. Besides the new Jet and metal bracelet…..I thought this colorful FACETED CRYSTAL Pin would be a good way to start, J284040. The quality workmanship and the combination of the different shapes, sizes, types and color stones make this a unique piece and a lovely present……Happy Holidays!

…………………………………enjoy………………….much Love……………………………Louis

The HOLIDAY BRACELET, J284044, has arrived. This is a STRETCH bracelet and is comprised of GLASS JET FACETED beads, approx 13 mm or 1/2 inch in width. Between each bead is a  very modern CONICAL shaped metal station. It is somewhat asymmetrical and highly polished giving the bracelet a MODERN LOOK. It is approx. 3/8 of an inch at its widest point…..tapering to the center and then flaring out again to meet the next bead……These look terrific as a single bracelet or even double or tripled. They are the perfect bracelets to wear combined with other bracelets you may already own, and especially look great when worn on either side of a simple bangle. Jac tried them on and she has a narrow wrist. They fit as loose bangles, and that’s how she likes them…..with some movement. They are avail in GOLD with BLACK JET BEADS and SILVER with BLACK JET BEADS. These bracelets can be and should be worn all year long……………they have no time or season………………..a perfect HOLIDAY present!……………………………………..enjoy………………..much Love………………………..Louis

Hello everyone!…………Once again Jac and I want to thank all of you for your good wishes and prayers. We are doing fine. We did hear that the young girl who hit us was only 18 years of age, which means she was drinking under age. I hope this one mistake, as bad as it was, does not ruin her life. I have no idea what the consequences are for her actions, but Jac and I hope she gets whatever help she needs and we wish her well.

On a happier note……..I will be on the Q this coming Friday with Pat and Jane. That’s on 11/15 at 6am………………then we are off on our vacation!