This past Sunday all of Hollywood, OK most of Hollywood, got together to pat themselves on the back and give us the show that says, "hey Oscar! I look good, but I'm saving my best dress just for you". Snark aside, the Golden Globes really are our first important glimpse to what the year's fashion trends are going to be, as well as the ones from last year that are still going strong. 

After watching the official red carpet, I usually look at the pictures many times to see what are the looks preferred by stars and stylists alike. The looks that will influence what we want, how we wear it and how we spend our money.   I also do an overall best dressed list, just like you, and here it is.





My six picks for best dressed celebs are mainly chosen because I loved the fit, the accessories, and of course the dresses themselves. As you can see all of these beautiful women have one thing in common. The jewels and accessories are kept to minimum, heralding the the biggest trend this year to be minimalism on the red carpet. 

I am a jewelry designer, and my signature pieces are bold by nature, so minimalism is not my favorite thing to see, however this year at the Globes, it was done to perfection. Now of course there were some exceptions. I saw a lot of bare earlobes, which I think looks unfinished. I would never send anyone on the red carpet without earrings, but to each its own. Not my favorite red carpet tendency, and I hope it stays in the 90's, where it belongs, never to be seen again. 



Since we already discussed the unsavory business that is bare lobes, let me make it up to you by showing you the night's biggest trend in earrings, again very minimal, which was studs. Everyone who was anyone was wearing cute, but very deliberate studs.  




My three faves, which are Sandra Bullock in black diamonds, Mila Kunis in gorgeous emeralds and Emma Watson in very interesting pearls all wore architectural frocks that did not need much adornment, as well as very interesting rings. Like I said, accessories were kept to a minimum.

Someone who did not go for studs was Emma Roberts, and that is why she wins Best Earrings in my book. 




Emma wore a very simple off-the-shoulder black dress, which would have been completely unnoticed had she not chosen to complement it with these beautiful diamond and turquoise chandelier earrings. Showstopper! Game changer! Call it whatever you want, but this is the best she has ever looked, and I think it's her way of saying "look at me I'm not a child actress anymore," Mission accomplished Miss Roberts. Can't wait to see her at the Oscars, and on her hit TV show American Horror Story. 

Now Emma did succumb to one trend, one that I don't mind if it's done right like she did, which was the bare neck, or no necklace look that most of the stars and starlets were going for on Sunday. I think that stylists are all saving big pieces for the Oscars, but don't take my word for it. Here are just some of the celebs who chose to go bare. 




One who did not was the always fabulous Naomi Watts, who looked like the golden statue herself in a gorgeous gown, with even better jewelry. 



Naomi Watts is always one of my red carpet favorites because she always looks very natural, like she just went into her closet and pulled out a dress and her favorites pieces, and Voila!. She never looks as she borrowed her dress, or like she is just a showcase for a designer. By the way, her dress is Tom Ford and her her jewels are Bulgari. Bravo once again Naomi!

But not everyone looked as amazing and fresh as Miss Watts on the red carpet. Two beautiful women whom I wish would have stuck to the bare neck and minimalism movements were Sophia Vergara and Heidi Klum. 





OMG. What happened! Both were over the top and clownish. Fire your stylists, please! They just made you look old and costumey. Two thumbs waaay down, and sorry! Better luck next time. 

The Golden Globes came and went, but their fashion trends remain. Let's see what Hollywood has in store for us in the coming months. Remember we still have the SAG awards, the Oscars, Venice and Cannes. I will be here with my take on all the red carpet hits and misses.

Love Always

Dani K

Many of you already know Claudia Caporal from her stints  as lifestyle expert on Univision or Radio Amor. If you don't, Claudia is a woman of style with an influential voice in the Latin community as well as a good friend of Daniella Kronfle Jewelry, who at her latest event wore some of the new piece of our holiday collection. Here is Claudia at her seminar "Yo Soy Poderosa," in some of our most beautiful jewels.





Representing the modern woman, Claudia spoke to a roomful of women in Miami a few weeks ago and was amazing. She is mother, wife, "jefa de la casa," as well as being a multifaceted woman who plays many roles and encounters many scenarios in her daily life. Her seminar was inspiring as well as enlightening and had an amazing message that I think all women should take to heart.







As you know I am a big believer in the power of women and Claudia is also on the same page. She believes that women should embrace their role in society and take it with grace and lightness, and of course a lot of style.  In her seminars she offers solutions to both big and small  dilemmas that thousands of women face every day. Claudia suggests women take the reins of their agitated lives and helps them, step by step, to take control of their agitated lives, so they can triumph in every role.





When we were approached to accessorize Claudia for her very important and successful seminar, we went to work immediately. Her pieces had to convey her very important message of female empowerment as well as be stylish and bold. For this I chose two pieces from my holiday collection, which are a re-design of two classic pieces from my famous Wanderlust collection. Here they are...






This beautiful pieces are handmade in white agate, orange sapphires and diamonds. The statement ring is a perfect piece because it commands a lot of attention. The earrings are the perfect complement because, they too are very bold and look awesome on stage. Here is Claudia having a blast wearing her Daniella Kronfle Jewelry.





Her honesty and humor have made Claudia a household name, and her talent and skill  have caught the attention of companies such as Procter and Gamble, Johnson and Johnson, and Clorox Company, who have associated her products with her image. Working with such an accomplished woman is what Daniella Kronfle Jewelry is all about. We loved supporting Claudia and we love her message. Thanks Claudia for wearing our pieces and doing it with such style and fabulosity. Till next time!

Love Always

Dani K

The gorgeous Spanish actress Frances Ondiviela arrived on  the blue carpet at this year's Premios Tu Mundo wearing a striking black midi-dress that crowned her as one of the most glamorous women of the night. It was also at this even that Frances wore turquoise and diamond pieces from my collection. Here is Frances making her arrival on the blue carpet...

Stronger than granite or marble, this gemstone's durability has made in very popular throughout history. Thanks to their hardness (9 on the Mohs scale), sapphires are easier to care than most gems. They only require casual care, perfect for a bracelet, but as with everything jewelry, always beware of perfumes and chemicals.

When purchasing a sapphire piece like this or any of my other pieces, know that the value depends on the size, color and transparency. With these gemstones, the place of origin also takes on a very special role. The most valuable one are the genuine Kashmir stones. Burmese sapphires come in as a close second, and third are the ones from Sri Lanka. Make sure you never buy any sapphire that has undergone a chemical process and that the seller give you a certificate of authenticity.

In ancient times, Persians believe that the world was embedded on a huge blue sapphire sky. Such beauty and purity is what makes these gems so special and why I worked exclusively with them, and without any other complementary gemstone.  I have been wanting to do something different with sapphires for a long time, to showcase them, and inspired by Italy, Venice and its beautiful craftsmanship, I came up with this perfect piece.

I have written about pearls, their history and magic many times, yet pearls, are a gem I keep coming back to. Today I'm going you show you some of my most recent designs, this time using Tahitian black pearls as the starting point for these two very different but very beautiful earrings.

Even though it's not really a gemstone (chemically it is similar to the pearl), coral is the "stone" of the sea. It is also one of the most ancient gems, having been used since prehistoric times. Coral ornaments have been unearthed in tombs dating from 500BC. Ancient Chinese cultures used them to signify wealth and power, and oftentimes the emperors wore red coral in their belts and headdresses. In Ancient Rome, it was a custom to hang red coral from the necks of children to protect them from harm. This is how we get to the coral jewelry we wear today.
Coral comes in a ranges of colors, with red and pink being some of the most popular for jewelry designs. The two pieces I'm showing today illustrate this last point.  The earrings are very much pink while the ring is very much orange. It is usually cut into bead or cabochons for use in the jewelry design trade, and its organic characteristics inspire what some call a natural or even summery look.




Although coral has been historically used by many cultures for it's healing properties, it is still used today for the same purposes. It is said to help keep harmony, relieve tension and reduce fear. These are all very good reasons to wear coral jewelry year round, but I love coral because it has, from a design viewpoint, a lot of versatility. Coral can appear, depending on the design of the piece, exotic, elegant, natural, earthy classic or ethnic. In the earrings below, you can clearly see that this is an elegant and timeless piece, with the coral adding a splash of modern color and texture.





If you prefer smaller pieces or are still afraid to wear a lot of color, the ring below is an option so you can at least have some coral in your jewelry box. The coral ties in perfectly with the theme, looking very natural and earthy, without loosing that touch of femininity. The diamonds take this piece from day to night in a flash, making this a very versatile ring.

Pigeons blood rubies in diamonds in perfect harmony in this gorgeous choker by Daniella Kronfle Jewelry

These "Illusion" diamonds studs are the best complement for the choker.

Aren't they all sooo gorgeous? Loved having this special gem on such a special day. This is one of the reasons I love jewels. We can remember meaningful time we have had by the jewels we had on, or given as a gift they can be a forever reminder of a beautiful experience.  But now back to one of my favorite gems to work with, the ruby, which was the only gemstone I could use when I was designing these glamourous pieces below.

Ruby engagement ring. Very in right now.

Rubies were thought to represent heat and power. Ancient tribes used the gem as bullets for blowguns, and it was said that a pot of water would boil instantly if a Ruby was tossed into it. Ground to powder and placed on the tongue, this crystal was used as a cure for indigestion.


It has been said that the Ruby's red glow comes from an internal flame that cannot be extinguished, making a gift of this stone symbolic of everlasting love. With its hardness and durability, it is a perfect engagement gem. And if worn on the left hand, ancient lore has it that the Ruby will bring good fortune to its wearer, too! Like a perfect red rose, the Ruby's rich color speaks of love and passion.

Naturally colored by its formation in the gold-lipped oyster, the yellow pearl or South Sea Golden Pearl is said to bring wealth to the wearer. Perhaps this is true, but what we do know for sure is that the South Sea pearl's rich golden beauty does bring incredible joy.  What distinguishes a South Sea golden pearl from all its other pearl counterparts is its distinct coloration.