DANIELLA KRONFLE

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Hello my gems! June is almost over, but there is still some time left for pearls. Today on Dani K Style, we will delve into se subject of pearl statement rings and here are my top picks for today:

My first two, are big and bold, as a statement ring should be. If you are confused to what a statement ring is let me share with you this hilarious quote from the New York Times by way of A Way With Words:

statement ring
n.— «They call them statement rings, in the typically kooky parlance of the fashion business, as if the wearer’s hand had been asked to give a deposition. The term I personally prefer is knuckle-duster, slang that a friend came up with to describe what was once also known as a cocktail ring and worn primarily, it seemed, by women who had perhaps failed to score that more aggressive statement of arrival, a band on the left hand.» —“With One Hand Over the Top” by Guy Trebay New York Times Nov. 23, 2006.

What a funny way to put it! Bravo! However, my own description is quite simply a ring that makes a statement. Or a ring that cannot be ignored. A statement ring is not just any ring, it is the one the entire look can be built upon, or the last and final detail, the cherry on top if you will, that makes the wearer look polished, finished and ready to take over the the world.

Since June is all about pearls, I went into my studio and scanned my pearl section and these three came to mind. All of them make a statement, but the first two (above) are making it with their unusual size and exquisite beauty. The "Fleur" ring is one of my classic designs, updated by the use of a black pearls and black gold. As you know, if you are following this sort of thing, black and white is all the rage, and this ring is the perfect example that black and white can be feminine and elegant without being graphic. What is more, the "Fleur" is one of my top sellers and celebrity favorites. This year, it was worn by my lovely friend Dr. Karent Sierra to the Billboard Awards. Here is the jewelry look I created for her...

And here she is looking splendid on the red carpet with her dress by Emilio Uribe...

The second pearl statement ring, my Gigi ring, is another celebrity favorite. This ring, although floral in its motif, reminds me of that wonderful classic movie Gigi with Leslie Caron. Here are a few shots of Gigi in her famous white dress and wearing pearls.

Like the Fleur, my Gigi ring is very popular, even making an appearance in a fashion editorial a few months ago. Here are some of the shots by Ricky Cohete and Jonathan Gant. I just love how the ring completes each of these high fashion looks.

So you have have seen the first two and learned about a bit of their histories, so lets move on to the last ring, the "Ariella" statement ring. This ring is not quite as big as the rest but it still is considered a statement ring because, in black gold and champagne diamonds, it still packs a punch and commands your full attention.

Just look at the tentacle detail of the setting. Can you tell I was inspired by the sea? It is so beautiful it takes my breath away. Technically considered a solitaire, the "Ariella" is a perfect stand alone ring. With a pearl like this you might not need any more than a simple pair of diamond studs or pearls of any color. Notice that when I was designing this piece, I included the colors of the other types of pearls (black and gold) to make them easy to wear and versatile beyond belief.

Hope you enjoyed this fabulous rings and their stories. I love to design pieces that are not just decoration but have a bit of history and myth attached to them, even if it is just my own interpretation.

Don't forget that June is the month of pearls and brides. Nothing looks better on a bride than pearls and nothing says I care about your birthday like a gift of a birthstone.

Love Always

Dani K

I have said it before and I will say it again, the Cannes Film Festival is the best red carpet and the one of the most important when it comes to setting trends. This year's festival was no different with new trends and emerging fashion stars. The jewelry, especially, had a moment because there was not one, but two, jewelry heists, and, it was the anniversary of Elizabeth Taylor's "Cleopatra," which of course is a vehicle for jewelry.

Mi first pick for best jewelry look is Jessica Biel in a Bulgari necklace in their classic serpent design. For her husband's premiere Jessica chose a Marchesa Fall/Winter 2013-2014 silk bustier gown with feather embellishment, paired with the white gold diamond pavé Serpenti necklace by Bulgari, featuring two pear-cut diamonds and emerald snake eyes.

My next pick is of course Jessica Chastain in those oh so magnificent jewels. Chastain brought a little Elizabeth Taylor spirit to the red carpet in the form of the Bulgari deep blue sapphire pendant given to her in 1972 by Richard Burton, for her 40th birthday. Jessica paired it with the Bulgari Trombino ring, for the presentation of Cleopatra, digitally restored to mark the film's 50th anniversary.

Next is Ines de La Fressange in yet another serpent inspired piece; it is, after all, the year of the snake. The oriental-inspired white gold Boucheron Python bracelet was the perfect accessory to her Chanel Paris-Bombay dress. She also wore the label's Cinna Pampilles earrings to match her diamond-studded bracelet.

Another look I loved was Emma Watson's minimalistic and age appropriate simple pieces and black and white column dress. Known for her role in the Harry Potter series, Watson who took a good-girl-turned-bad role for the movie, ditched The Bling Ring’s skin-tight dresses and skyscraper heels to show her true Cannes colors in a Chanel haute couture gown from Spring/Summer 2013. To elevate the dress further, she reached for two of the Repossi house’s most coveted pieces, including the Berbère ring and a white gold and diamond multi-piercing earring.

Also in the earrings category is the wonderful star of Abdellatif Kechiche's Blue is the Warmest Color, Léa Seydoux. Lea chose a black Armani dress for the film's screening accessorized simply with a pair of magnificent 24 carat emerald Chopard earrings. Maybe they were a good luck charm because the film won the Palme D'Ore, the festival's highest honor.

Next up is emerging starlet Claire Julien who made her film debut alongside Emma Watson in Sophia Coppola's The Bling Ring. Claire walked the Cannes red carpet wearing a made to measure dress by Emilio Pucci. The dress' powder pink color went perfectly with the rose gold and diamond Allegra bracelet and Gypsy earrings, both by De Grisogono. Like Watson, she gets bonus points for keeping things modern and age appropriate.

Proving that age is really just a number, Jane Fonda killed it on the red carpet. Here she is in Chopard. For the red carpet for Jimmy P. the face of L'Oréal Paris Jane Fondawowed the crowds in her diamond necklace with incredible 123 carat ruby, from Chopard's Red Carpet collection. I'm not sure what's more amazing, Fonda or that crazy gemstone.

My last pick is red carpet legend Sharon Stone. For the screening of Behind the Candelabra, Stone wore a diamond and emerald necklace and earrings from the new De Grisogono collection, in honor of 20 years of the jewelry house. Her emerald and diamond pieces are just divine, and Stone, like Fonda, is further proof that age means nothing if you have style and grace.

So there you have it folks. It was exhaustive but I managed to bring to you the best of the best at Cannes. See you next year!

Love Always

Dani K

Cannes is almost coming to an end and it's official: Black and White, as in the trend, has won all of the awards. Considered the height of contrast, and the chicest of trends black and white, which has been gaining strength through the winter and spring, is not going anywhere. An answer to last year's bright colorblocked hues, the achromatic opposite is a perfect way to take your jewelry collection to the next level, and have more fashion forward pieces in your arsenal for the rest of the years holiday parties taking you all the way to the new year's festivities.

This year my favorite's in the black and white trend were Gatsby's Carey Mulligan, and Bling Ring star Emma Watson. The both brought the trend to the height of perfection and elegance. There were other notables as you can see here.

Designing jewels that are on trend, in addition to the classics I am known for, is a very important thing to me. I often do research and am in the know of all the latest fashion trends. I love moving forward, and I sincerely believe that staying ahead of the trends and looking towards the future is one of the main reasons for my success and rise to stardom.

For my black and white pieces I chose white agate and black diamonds. I have worked with these gems before, but never together until this year, and never with such a dramatic effect. Take a look at this fabulous "Cuore" pendant from my "Charmed" collection. The chain is in rose gold, which brings an unexpected femininity to the back and white

Below is my "Zebrine" statement ring also in white agate and black diamonds. For this piece I selected black gold for that bit of edge so true to the "Zebrine" pieces. As you can see, every detail in this piece has been very thought out. Even the back of the ring has an intricate design, which is not only beautiful but also functional at the same time. The geometric black gold web has a purpose, to hug the finger and to protect the white agate from impact. It also lets the finger breathe, as well as allows for the special shape that I have designed. Without this innovation, the ring would be just a fantasy, as it would not be able to hold itself or any of the diamond details.

As you know I always have something to say about the properties of all the gems I work with. Today is no different. As far as magical properties go, agate is the must have protection stone. It protects from stress, from bad dreams and is said to even protect children from danger. It enables the wearer to distinguish between false friends and true ones. It brings prosperity and creates an appreciation of nature.

Black diamonds are also a very special gem with its own set of magical properties. I have always loved the exotic magic and allure that black diamonds invoke, and I have worked with them for years in most of my collections, but, make no mistake. It's 2013, and black diamonds are definitely having a moment.

I love working on pieces solely made with black diamonds, but I also am very fond of using them as a complementary element in my designs, like I did with these pieces. Take for example the elegant white agate earrings above and below. Black is the perfect companion to any opaque gemstone, because it brings out the smooth nature that most opaques are coveted for, and adds the sparkle and shine element that keeps it interesting.

A lot of people worry that black diamonds won't be as valuable in the future or that they are too trendy. I say, together with the celestial white agate, that they are pure magic. Scientists even attribute to them extra terrestrial qualities because some of their geological material is only found in space and meteorites. They have even found that black diamonds were formed in a carbon rich supernovae explosion before the formation of the Solar System!

Hope this post helped you a bit with some ideas for summertime looks and of course presents. Everyone loves to receive a piece of jewelry and these beauties will not disappoint. Till next time.

Love Always
Dani K

One of the proudest moments in my career has been creating a jewelry look with Real Housewives of Miami's Karent Sierra for her to wear at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. I have known Karent for a few years now, and we have had many laughs together. She really loves my work, so when she needs something amazing for a red carpet, or in this case the Presidential Inauguration, I deliver.

Karent Sierra DDS and me, Daniella Kronfle

I love working with Karen, she is always so positive and willing to try new and exciting things. She really is so fashion forward. Of course I can't say enough about Emilio Uribe and his fantastic styling team. They are so professional and partnering with him, on this and other endeavors, has been a dream. But now, to the jewelry...

Lovely Karent in her gown

Look at Karent minutes before the ball; she really is gorgeous and her lovely embroidered turquoise dress was simply stunning. It was perfect for her fabulous hair and skin color, and this girl really has the best figure! I don't know how she does it, since Karent is not only a reality TV star, she is also an accomplished dentist and renown philanthropist. Karent you are amazing!

For the night of the ball, Karent wore my classic shimmering oval solitaire diamond hoops, similar to the ones below. These hoops are to die for, and offer an elegant complement to any fashion look, wether day or night. As a matter of fact, they are perfect for traveling (like Karent did to DC) because they are really one of the most versatile pieces in my collection. You can wear them with a gorgeous gown to a ball or with a nice crisp white shirt and jeans to Sunday brunch. Or even with a cocktail dress like Karent wore in the first picture above.

Alluring diamond solitaire hoops in 18kt white gold

Karent also wore a beautiful statement ring in 18kt white gold, blue sapphire cabochon and sparkly diamonds. I love the look of cabochon cut gems and have been using in my collection a lot recently. They bring a very modern vintage look, and an antiquated elegance that is very chic and now.

Fabulous cabochon cut blue sapphires
come together with diamonds and white gold
to create this magnificent statement ring

Her cuff style bracelet is also in cabochon cut stones, and is one of my all time favorites. This gorgeous piece is handmade in 18kt white gold, with cabochon cut emeralds and sapphires, canary diamonds and white diamonds. The results are an extraordinary bracelet that was right at home at the presidential inauguration.

Cuff fit for a queen:
Cabochon cut emeralds, sapphires
complemented by canary and white diamonds,
as always handmade in 18kt white gold

For the presidential brunch the following day, and her second presidential look, we chose this fabulous cocktail ring in black and white gold and multicolored sapphires. The inspiration for this ring was the beautiful autumn leaves is Paris. Can you tell?

A very presidential ring:
Multicolored sapphires inspired
by Parisian autumn leaves come together in
18kt white gold for this stunning ring

To complement this ring, we selected the beautiful and trendy Miami hoops, similar to the ones shown below, in rubies and white gold. Although Karent's were in rubies, these hoops are so popular I have made them available in pink sapphires, yellow sapphires and green tsavorite as well. Karent, like me, loves hoops and wears them all the time. Hoops are a classic style and bring pizzaz to every outfit.

Miami Hoops for a Miami girl:
In 18kt white gold and pink sapphires,
in 18kt yellow gold and yellow sapphires,
and lastly, green tsavorite and 18tk white gold

What did you think of the presidential inauguration? Was it worth all the hoopla? Were the stars out in their presidential best? Let me know via comments or twitter.

Love Always
Dani K

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