Since seeing the movie Julie & Julia, I have been obsessed with two things — monogram diamond jewelry and making Boeuf Bourguignon. Yesterday, the weather felt a little Fall-like so I made the stew.
Now, about that diamond jewelry.
Meryl Streep wore a monogram pin in the movie that definitely caught my eye. One of my favorite blogs, Privilege, covered the subject when the movie first came out. I have borrowed the Privilege image and suggest that you visit The High WASP’s blog and read the post.
Not long ago, I spoke to Ann Roth, the Academy Award winning costume designer who transformed Meryl Streep into Julia Child. The pin was commissioned for the movie using Julia Child’s initials and was inspired by one in Ms. Roth’s personal collection. She was unsure if Mrs. Child had actually owned a monogram pin of her own — though we agreed it wouldn’t be a stretch of the imagination. Ms. Roth, a dynamic octogenarian, was definitely amused to think that anyone found monogram jewelry newsworthy as it was look from a bygone era and one she remembered well.
Ms. Roth, diamond monogram jewelry is indeed alive and kicking in this millennium.
Sandi Miller Burrows and Peggy Pickman Reiner, are two New York based jewelry designers who create the most exquisite monogram pendants I have ever seen. Working with each customer, they render hand sketches until the design is perfect. Executed in US workrooms and using precious metals and the finest gemstones, they have supplied custom peices to Harry Winston.
This custom jewelry is without equal in the monogram realm. The PP monogram pendant, above right, makes the Tiffany keys look downright humble. These pendants, strung on diamonds by the yard, black rubber straps or multiple chains, represent bespoke monogram luxe in it’s finest and most modern incarnation.
I’m sure I will be bringing you much more about this jewelry. The complete line (monogram and otherwise) is to die for. I can’t wait to show you the monogram cuff links Sandi made for her husband out of black diamonds.
Wow. I had a lot of questions from readers when I first posted this. I am going to have to put the link up to your information on my blog. How exciting that you actually spoke to the designer! There might be a lot of people who would love a similar pendant to these, particularly if Sandi and Peggy are amenable to a minimally bejewelled, and therefore slightly less costly, version…They are absolutely beautiful. I should get one for my mother’s 80th birthday in a couple of years. Thank you for the find!
Comment by LPC — September 28, 2009 @ 10:52 PM
SO glad you stopped by LPC!
I’ll get more information about pricing on a monogram pendant with smaller stones. I want one, too! Perhaps we can get a bulk discount?
Thanks for your comment.
Caron~
Comment by Queen of Cashmere — September 28, 2009 @ 11:03 PM
Wow! Thank you, these are simply stunning, and although medical school hasn’t started, perhaps I shall ask for one of these as my graduation gift! A girl can always dream.
Comment by Elle — September 30, 2009 @ 6:40 PM
Thanks for stopping by Elle!
Comment by Queen of Cashmere — October 1, 2009 @ 8:22 AM
Monograms and diamonds–what more could we ask for!!! xoxo
Comment by beth dunn — October 1, 2009 @ 10:12 AM
A bottomless bank account? Thanks for stopping by, Beth! Your book looks great!
Comment by Queen of Cashmere — October 1, 2009 @ 10:26 AM
Oh my God, I need to dig to the back of my jewelry drawer…i think i have one of those…great post!
Lisa
Comment by Lisa — October 2, 2009 @ 1:48 PM
how do you contact the jewelry designers for these pieces? they are exquisite.
Comment by Kathy Tobin — October 20, 2009 @ 4:32 PM
[...] at left was sent to me by Sandi Miller Burrows to illustrate the scale and precious detail in her spectacular diamond pendants. In a tear sheet from a 2004 publication, the pendant is cozied up with a factory monogrammed [...]
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Hi Caron, I just found your blog and your QUEEN OF CASHMERE line and I am sooo excited to place some orders. Now I have fallen in love with this MONOGRAM pendant idea and need to know if you ever found out if the jewelers will do a less ornate
version for multiple orders as mentioned by LPC back in Sept 2009. I would also LOVE the 3-initial monogram pendant in all
18kt Y/G without any diamonds if they make that. Any tips? Best, Kim (kabringgold@aol.com)
Comment by Kimberly Bringgold — January 24, 2010 @ 12:20 PM
Love reading this site, always find out random interesting facts.
Emily R. from Training Huskies
Comment by emily — March 4, 2010 @ 7:05 PM
[...] you remember my post on Sandi Miller Burrows? She of the fabulous monogram pendants. Well, since my first post we have become friends. Although my pendant is still on the drawing [...]
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How can I order one of the diamond monogram pendants/necklace?
Comment by Christian — March 9, 2010 @ 10:58 PM
Could I use a little part of your post on my blog? I will link back to you so my readers can find youI couldn’t find a contact forum so I’m commenting in your post.
Comment by Husky Dog Blog — June 1, 2010 @ 7:51 PM