Small purses with lovely details give Western style a modern flair!  Each is tooled embossed leather and decorated uniquely with Swarovski crystals, turquoise and other stones, leather stitching and metalwork.  Straps are long ball chain with leather at the shoulder for comfort, or tuck the strap into the bag to carry as a small clutch.  There is enough space for your iPhone, lipstick, keys and credit card.   (So you’ll need to tuck your flask in your boot, gals.)  Handmade, $269 each.

These necklaces  always sell out fast.  Frog lovers enjoy Ann’s large statement pieces in silver or gold with sparkles and bows.  Do you know someone who would like one as a gift? 

Frog necklace in gold, $126.

Silver frog necklace, $117.

What to wear with your pearls?  Matching earrings or bracelets of course.  These make stunning sets, or wear them individually for a more casual elegance.  Ann’s pearls are Majorica Pearls, man-made in Spain for over 120 years.  They won’t chip or fade and are made of a natural ingredients to look as real as cultured pearls.  Enjoy these together or on their own, each is sold separately.

Majorica pearl necklace of baroque pearls in champagne, tahitian and nuage colored pearls, $295

Majorica pearl bracelet to match the necklace, above. $165

Majorica pearl necklace of baroque tahitian man-made pearls, $295

Majorica pearl bracelet matches the necklace, above. $165

Majorica pearl necklace of large round pearls in pink, tahitian, white and nuage, $383

Majorica pink pearl earrings to go with the necklace, above, $85

New necklace at Ann’s is from PONO and made of Italian jeweler’s enamel, hand-colored and molded.   Irridescent colors and assymetrical style make it fabulously unique and strikingly spectacular.  $375.

Some jewelry is so special and extravagant that it deserves nothing less than to be worn at a gala.  For today’s fantasy adventure, come with us to Russia, where preparations for the re-opening of the fabled Bolshoi Theatre are near completion.  No expense has been spared to renovate this former gem to its original glory and place of honor as showcase of the world’s top dancers and opera singers, where the curtain has not been raised in 6 years. 

The Bolshoi Theatre opened in 1856.

Current renovation estimated to cost $720 million.

Of course there will be a party on opening night.    Imagine the glittering scene… you’ll need SPECTACULAR jewelry, natch.

To evoke the Byzantine splendor of the occasion, may we suggest some of Ann’s new Andrew Hamilton Crawford pieces?  Any of these would be perfect, but since you’re from Texas, it’s entirely acceptable to wear them all at the same time.  That’s what we’re known for.  And those Russians are not exactly minimalists, are they???  Load up, gals!

New Byzantine cross pendant necklace in cream enamel and gold inlay from Alexander Hamilton Crawford, $447.

 

Matching Andrew Hamilton Crawford earrings, $357/pair.

Andrew Hamilton Crawford bracelet completes the ensemble, $447.

So, now you’re all set.  What?  Not invited?  Pity.  But isn’t it fun to dream???  Perhaps another gala opportunity will present itself, and of course, you’ll know exactly where to go to bedeck yourself in appropriate jewels.  Come see us at Ann’s!

Ann’s has new pieces of Andrea Barnett jewelry to add to your collection.     Cascading moss aquamarine, vermeil, and colored pearls clustered on gold overlay chains create beautiful jewelry.     Coordinating necklaces and earrings are sold separately.    Looks wonderful now with a white shirt or with fall’s rich fashion colors, day or evening:

Andrea Barnett's new cluster necklace with colored pearls and moss aquamarine, $387

Andrea Barnett cluster earrings on gold-overlay chain with moss aquamarine and green pearls, $156

Andrea Barnett cluster cascading necklace of gold plate chain and faceted smoky quartz, $267

Andrea Barnett's drop earrings of gold plate chain and smoky quartz to wear alone or with the cascading necklace, above.

With the heat this summer, we’ve kept our houses shut up.  What would we do without Lampe Berger to clean and freshen our indoor air quality???  (Don’t know about Lampe Berger?  Click here immediately!)

To help you enjoy Lampe Berger fragrance, Ann’s has a few new Lampe styles.  Why not get another Lampe for the master bathroom or your vacation home?  Modern styles provide great accents for current decor trends.   Need a gift for someone and haven’t a clue what she would like?  Lampe Berger is beautiful, practical and always appreciated.   It’s one of Ann’s all-time best gifts!  Come see us at Ann’s:

Lampe Berger "Tortoise," $110. Rich terra-cotta color polished lampe with gold top.

Lampe Berger "Safari," $95. Golden honey and black stripes with black top.

Lampe Berger "Zebra," $95. Black and white stripes make the eponymous pattern, black top.

Lampe Berger "Bingo Gold," $49.50. Funny name for a pretty bauble of a Lampe in gold with gold top.

Lampe Berger "Bingo" in silver, $49.50. Shown here with Lampe jewelry (sold separately, $19.95 each). Silver orb with silver top.

Remarkable 3D images in translucent porcelain create beautiful night-lights!  These are lithophanes, a century-old process made new in these useful, decorative pieces.  While practical, these are special and beautiful enough to give as gifts!  Just plug one in to enjoy masterful artwork in your home, day or night.  Handmade by an American artist.  $29.95 each.

Ann and Bill with Marty, the artist

Still hot in Houston, but with new Simon Sebbag jewelry just in, Ann’s is cool.  Come enjoy our AC and escape the heat while you try on a few of these:

New jewelry at Ann’s includes these pieces, designed to be worn together or with your other jewelry.  Mix gold and silver in a modern new venue.  Earrings and bracelets priced separately, so buy the set or just the earrings.    Aren’t they pretty?