Handcrafted Necklaces
Wendy Brandes lives in New York City and is a fashion jewelry designer. She uses precious metals, conflict-free diamonds and semiprecious gemstones to masterfully create her clever jewelry designs. She creates pieces that are bold and eye-catching, yet feminine and organic. Mechanical pieces that open and close, unscrew or twist are her specialties. Wendy is strongly influenced by the stories of fascinating women, whether they lived in the 16th century or the Swinging 60s. The Eden collection is inspired by the highest-ranking woman of all: Mother Nature.
Oak Leaf Necklace
As the saying goes, "Might oaks from little acorns grow." This incredibly detailed oak leaf practically begs to be worn with an Acorn Necklace or a Squirrel Necklace.
• Sterling silver
• 28" chain
$450
Apple Necklace
You'll be the apple of everyone's eye while wearing this cheerful necklace.
• 18K yellow gold, tourmaline
• 7/8" pendant on 16" chain
$1190
Vampire Diana Necklace
The vamped-out version of the heart-shaped Diana necklace is pierced by a "wooden" stake.
• Sterling silver, blackened silver
• Heart 1 1/2" tall. 16" chain.
$450
See more WENDY BRANDES JEWELRY at wendybrandes.com.
Wendy's main collection, Vivat Regina, is Latin for "Long Live the Queen." Each piece is named for a royal lady. Lockets and poison rings are an important part of this collection, because naughty royal ladies are the most interesting. The It Girls collection covers other notable women, ranging from fabulous friends and family members, to a Stone Age redhead, to a legendary female pope. Wendy began designing jewelry in 2004, after 15 years in media and marketing, including key positions at the Wall Street Journal, CNN, People.com and investment banking firm Lehman Brothers.
