Wendy Brandes

Two-stone moi et toi rings are a romantic style dating back to the engagement ring that Napoleon gave to his Empress Josephine. Now diamond engagement-ring versions are worn by pop-culture royals including Ariana Grande and Megan Fox...

This petite 18K gold signet ring was originally designed to be worn on a pinkie, but it can be sized to fit any finger if you like that delicate look. Highly customizable, this ring can be made in 18K yellow, white, or rose gold. You get to pick the letter, number, or emoji/symbol that has the most meaning to you. Symbols that have been created in the past are pictured here, and include a "Venus" sign for women, a Venus sign with cat ears...

Two twisting 18K yellow gold and diamond snakes kiss in the center of this darkly romantic serpentine tiara, forming a heart that embraces a large, baroque South Sea pearl. In creating this piece, Wendy paid as much attention to function as to form: the tiara is engineered with space for hair pins that will secure it for a full day of celebration. This wearable art was created in New York City by our top-notch goldsmiths. The design is the latest addition to Wendy's snake-themed Queen of Scots Collection. That motif was inspired by Mary Queen of Scots, cousin to Elizabeth I. Elizabeth's advisors referred to Mary as "the bosom serpent" -- close to the queen of England, and dangerous. More details below: 18K yellow gold totaling 2.3 oz, satin finish. 18K blackened rose gold. 12.8 x 14.3 mm South Sea Pearl. 76 white diamonds, totaling 1/2 carat. 9 points of rubies. Made in New York City. One-of-a-kind. Worn by Victoria's Secret Angel and supermodel Elsa Hosk...

Let your earlobe do the talking with this 18K rose gold stud earring. Tastefully censored so you can wear it in polite company. Sold as a single, rather than a pair, so you don't hav...

This crossed-axe earring design was originally created by designer Wendy Brandes for singer/songwriter Skylar Grey. Wendy gifted Skylar with a pair of earr...

The arrowhead was cast directly from an arrowhead that Wendy found in the backyard of her childhood home in the 1970s. (The arrowheads are miniaturized, of course.) The asymmetry is ...

Platinum isn't just for engagement rings and the red carpet. This barbed-wire necklace brings the precious metal down to earth. A great everyday necklace with a little edge. Platinu...

Platinum and 18K rose gold "shoulder-duster" earrings make a bold statement while being lightweight enough for you to dance the night away without a care. Only one pair has been c...