Seattle - August 14, 2007

Jewel Be Sorry

Bruce Magnotti Cocktail Rings

You’d be a poster child for the 100-Mile Diet — if only they made Lillet in Seattle. And you’d stick to heirloom-worthy vintage — if only Forever 21 weren’t so friggin’ cheap.

Oh, for a no-landfill lifestyle built in a day.

Here’s a step in the right direction: Bruce Magnotti’s killer reworked estate and antique cocktail rings.

The colorful Capitol Hill jeweler (who restores historical buildings and practices Reiki in his spare time) keeps it simple. He starts with unassuming vintage gold and platinum wedding bands and adds Jolly Rancher-size stones for a jaw-dropping effect.

Whether you choose five carats or twenty, burnished rose gold citrine or watery aquamarine, these are pieces you’ll pass on to your daughter (and granddaughter). So don’t be surprised if you become a little obsessed.

Just try not to be over consumed.

Available at Magnotti Antiques & Jewels, 709 Broadway East (206-724-1977); online at brucemagnotti.com.