Leaves just lend themselves to becoming jewelry, don’t they? They hang leisurely from their tree branches, swaying in the breeze and enhancing the tree for three wonderful seasons of the year. So naturally, Alyxia Leaf Jewelry caught my eye at Artists & Fleas. The soothing wooden and marble booth carefully displays their delicate jewelry designs, which include a striking collection of actual leaves that have been preserved in metals using a process called electroforming. Owne

Roberta from Le Primitive, was in her usual spot, but she had some brand new designs at the Bleecker Street Market alongside Our Lady of Pompeii. I’ve loved her work with vivid glass jewelry, and now she and her sister have branched into silver and minerals. These pieces are all handmade and hand hammered into flowing statement pieces. Each one comes with soft, adjustable suede ribbon so that you can wear it at any length you choose. Roberta and Simonetta, originally from Rom

How I’ve made it this far without discovering the work of Barry Kieselstein-Cord, I have no idea. But I’m glad I happened upon his stunning sterling silver belt buckle last weekend at the Antiques Garage. Collectibles and decorative arts specialist Roslyn Raphan was showing several examples of Kieselstein-Cord’s work at her tables in the Garage. Her taste is exquisite, and she is available for private appointments for clients to spend time looking at her collections. This par

I am thrilled to be a part of the team promoting this important campaign with ShayaNYC and AYUDA to help children and young people with diabetes in Latin America, as well as their communities, thrive through leadership training and education. AYUDA (American Youth Understanding Diabetes Abroad, Inc.) and Shaya NYC are pleased to announce the launch of an exclusive necklace design created to help promote diabetes awareness. New York based jewelry designer Shaya Mehubad of Shay

Weekend Market Picks for Saturday and Sunday, March 3 & 4, 2012 SUPER!market:  Saturday Only! I adore this new designers market.  Every week, they are adding new and amazing designers and food businesses, and so it’s great to keep going back to see what’s new.  Go check out today.  And next Saturday, and the following one.  (Photo posting coming tomorrow!) East 67th Street Flea Market:  Saturday only! Great vintage and flea vendors here, including cashmere sweaters, silk

The Old Cathedral Market on Prince Street in Nolita is picturesque against the churchyard’s old brick wall.  It is a relatively small market, but it is filled with some pretty amazing handmade crafts.  Under one umbrella halfway down the block, you will find Mano Jewelry Designs.  This artisan creates handmade rings, necklaces, and cuffs in silver for men and women.  He uses rich and unusual accents in his pieces.  His silver rings and cuffs have bands of ebony wood around th