I was at an event where I spotted and admired a woman’s sparkler from a mile away. Since I had to find out where she got it, I quickly approached and complimented her on the ring. To my surprise the “large rock” on her hand turned out to be made of a cluster of delicately placed Swarovski crystals roped together with bohemian pearls. Up close it looked like a beautiful beaded ring that shockingly slipped so easily onto my finger. This is the genius of jewelry designer Julie Stein. A relative newcomer who designs her two-year-old line of resplendent rings, bracelets, chokers, long rope necklaces and earrings all from her home in Belgium. With a modest price range from $20-$220, it’s worth snatching up a few pieces of her bijoux dazzlers and wear them all together for that added bling.
Available at Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Avenue, (212) 247-1100 and by appointment at (646) 872-4672
