Fashion for 2011: Gemvara Jewelry Expert Advice Every fashionista needs to have an ever expanding collection of fine jewelry in her possession. And education is key to achieving the perfect assortment of precious goodies. We have got the fashion for 2011 scoop from the experts for those of you looking to be pointed in the right direction of your next jewelry purchase. Gemvara VP, Cheryl Kremkow opens up to WikiFashioinista.com about what exactly to look for and how to get it. WikiFashionista: How long have you been working with precious stones? Cheryl Kremkow: I’ve been working with gems for 25 years. I started as a writer specializing in jewelry and fell in love with gemstones. Nature has created a wonderful rainbow of natural beauty: it’s hard to believe that such perfection forms naturally in the ground. I’ve always hoped I could inspire people to explore gems that they may not have heard of or had the chance to see. WikiFashionista: What is your jeweler background and personal experience? Cheryl Kremkow: I’ve travelled the world looking for new designers and trends. I also love going to mines and seeing the crystals when they come out of the ground. Some of them are so beautiful! WikiFashionista: What are some tips for picking the perfect engagement ring? Cheryl Kremkow: I think your engagement ring should reflect you. Never be afraid to express yourself with the ring: it becomes a part of you. I love our customers who aren’t afraid to choose a black diamond or a drop-dead ruby for an engagement ring!
You can find something really beautiful and one of a kind for less than a generic onecarat round diamond.
Carrie Ring Round Black Diamond 14K White Gold Ring with Diamond WikiFashionista: What item would you suggest to our readers for everyday wear? Cheryl Kremkow: I love stackable rings. I think I will never be finished with my collection! You can have different colors, shapes and textures. Creating your stack each morning is a fun way to mix up your jewelry for the day.
Stackable Rings These brilliant bands can be customized to celebrate a wedding, an anniversary, a baby, or a brilliant moment to remember. WikiFashionista: What pieces are a must have in every fashionista’s jewelry collection? Cheryl Kremkow: I think a pear-shaped gem drop earring is a must right now. It’s much more wearable than a chandelier earring and so comfortable to wear. You can choose a neutral or better yet one bright pop of color that really adds your signature to everything you wear. At Gemvara we have the Monsoon Earrings, very simple pear
shaped gems on a spiral wire, or the Kate Earrings which are inspired by the earrings Kate Middleton wore to her wedding: dazzling yet so wearable.
Pear Diamond 14K White Gold Earrings Inspired by the earrings that Kate Middleton wore for her walk down the aisle WikiFashionista: What is one item you’d recommend from your website to buy today, if we don’t have already? Cheryl Kremkow: Of course my next purchase will be another stackable ring: the Pod Eternity Band is on the top of my list. But for a wardrobe essential, I’d say our killer hoop earrings: you can customize them in any color gem, which makes them even more cool! See exactly what Gemvara has to offer at www.gemvara.com .