09 4 / 2009
a little bauble babble
Bauble. It’s one of those words that sounds just like it is, right? What’s that called? Onomatopoeia? Well I’m not sure that bauble is an exact ono-mano-whatever, but it definitely has a nice ring to it either way. Bobbbbllleeeeeee. It sounds like an exquisite and funky piece of jewelry with an eye-catching quality, no? Well it definitely does to me.
Spring is officially here [thank God!], marking the ushering in of the season of boho-chic, which we’ve babbled about before. It’s in full swing now, which means that the bauble is again on the rise, and this time in a very colorful and ostentatious fashion. The lovely lil’ fashion editors over at In Style love these two sparkly versions, which are perfect for a fancy evening out.
Seashore Ring and Turquoise Collage Ring
But as a girl who loves wearing big, noticeable rings during the day as well, I prefer a more organic version with real gemstones. One great bauble option is this turquoise collage ring, which is comprised of pieces of the stone engulfed by gold pearls and garnets - a true gem! [Pun intended.] Another more modern version is the Seashore ring - a little cornucopia of semi-precious stones set in sterling. Expect to see tons of organic stones this spring and summer in light of the bohemian trend. So you better jump up and score yourself a bauble-tastic ring ASAP. Looks like spring is here to stay now, and let me tell ya, it definitely ain’t waiting on you…
