May 5, 2008

Hi, Ho, Silver

Ippolita Sterling Silver Collection

The geriatric follies of good old Rose, Blanche, Dorothy, and Sophia were never quite your thing.

Well, no one ever said you had to be a golden girl.

Certainly not with Ippolita Sterling Silver around. The new silver spin-off comes from the New York-based fine jewelry line that’s known for its eighteen-karat beauties.

Incorporating only the occasional chunk of rose quartz or aquamarine or a tiny diamond or two, it’s the original shapes and finishes of each necklace, earring, bracelet, and ring that will catch your eye. Hand-cast from wax sculptures, pieces are hammered, buffed matte, or brought to a brilliant shine.

Most covetable of all are the bangles: simple bands, twisted ribbons, futuristic puffs, and wide cuffs trimmed in gold. Whether you wear one solo or stack a few, they come off looking bright, fresh, and clean.

Hit it, girls.

Available online at ippolita.com.