[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/luxury-wedding-jewelry-colin-cowie\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/luxury-wedding-jewelry-colin-cowie\/","headline":"Luxury Wedding Jewelry from Colin Cowie","name":"Luxury Wedding Jewelry from Colin Cowie","description":"Colin Cowie's new estate jewelry collection makes for instant family heirlooms.","datePublished":"2016-06-10","dateModified":"2016-06-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/kpalladino\/#Person","name":"Kirsten Palladino","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/kpalladino\/","identifier":2,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/76421eab241dc39d43a493849d7bc676e4b1c60c6b1167f727466599b6882eca?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/76421eab241dc39d43a493849d7bc676e4b1c60c6b1167f727466599b6882eca?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/59499_Estate-Diamond-Button-Earrings-in-18k-Yellow-Gold.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/59499_Estate-Diamond-Button-Earrings-in-18k-Yellow-Gold.jpg","height":1000,"width":1000},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/luxury-wedding-jewelry-colin-cowie\/","about":["Inspiration","Pro"],"wordCount":985,"keywords":["Colin Cowie","diamonds","gold","jewelry","luxury","pearls"],"articleBody":"[dropcap letter=”C”]elebrity wedding planner Colin Cowie\u2019s bold collection of estate jewelry on Blue Nile boasts statement pieces, luxury wedding jewelry and instant family heirlooms. The 10 inaugural pieces in Colin Cowie Estate Jewelry include vintage, retro and estate jewelry in two collections: Radiance and Luster. Cowie is the first designer for Blue Nile to work with to handpick a collection like this. We caught up with Cowie for a phone chat about these fabulous new pieces.[dropcap letter=”Q”] How did you curate this collection? How could you possibly narrow it down to only 10 pieces? And how long did it take?[dropcap letter=”A”]\u00a0I was fortunate to work with one of the largest providers of estate jewelry. I looked through hundreds of thousands of items. They tell their own story. It doesn\u2019t take long; my entire life is about curating.I\u2019m a ruthless editor. Either your eye is gifted that way or it is not gifted that way.Tell us about this collection.It\u2019s a collection of diamonds, pearls and gorgeous metals. I love jewelry. I\u2019m quite a jewelry collector myself. Jewels tell stories.How do you think these pieces work for the modern bride?It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a modern bride or a traditional bride; it is what is personal to you. A girl who has got good taste knows how to combine modern aesthetics with classic elements.Can you offer some tips for caring for estate jewelry?It\u2019s like sterling silver, darling. I keep it in the dishwasher. I wear my best shoes when it rains because I don\u2019t know what tomorrow will bring. I use my good china every day. Wear your estate jewelry now.For the estate pieces, you curated items for your collection. But for your engagement and wedding rings, you design them yourself. Can you tell us about that process?I\u2019m heavily into the design process. I\u2019m a big jewelry collector myself. I like really good pieces\u2014beautiful watches especially. [For my collections,] I come up with looks, diagrams and pictures. Then I present everything to design team, they do tweaks, we come back together, and assess again. And then it\u2019s off to assembly.Colin, you\u2019re incredibly busy. Are you still planning weddings? How do you do all this?Yes! If you want to get something done, you give it to a busy man. [Or woman!] In addition to this collection, I\u2019m writing a new book and planning my next TV show.What advice do you give to two men or two women buying wedding bands? Go for something similar to each other?I think that jewelry needs to be very personal. No two people have the same DNA or same personality. Find the jewelry that has connection with you and speaks to you. Also, choose something timeless. Incredibly ornate timeless materials can sometimes date the piece.What about selecting an engagement ring? Should it be a complete surprise to your partner?Look, it\u2019s not 1922. Today, people should select something together. \u201cThis is what I\u2019m looking at. I love this kind of metal.\u201d Send them a link or two for inspiration.And now for the collection reveal!#ftg-5454 .tile .icon { color:#ffffff; }#ftg-5454 .ftg-items .loading-bar i { background:#fff; }#ftg-5454 .ftg-items .loading-bar { background:#fff; }#ftg-5454 .tile .icon { font-size:12px; }#ftg-5454 .tile .icon { margin: -6px 0 0 -6px; }#ftg-5454 .tile .caption-block .text-wrapper span.text { font-size:12px; }#ftg-5454 .tile .caption-block .text-wrapper span.title { font-size:14px; }#ftg-5454 .tile { background-color: transparent; }#ftg-5454 .tile .caption-block .text-wrapper span.text { color: #ffffff; }#ftg-5454 .tile .caption-block .text-wrapper span.title { color: #ffffff; }#ftg-5454 .tile .ftg-social a { color: #ffffff; }#ftg-5454 .tile .caption-block { transition-timing-function:linear; }#ftg-5454 .tile .caption-block { transition-duration:0.25s; }#ftg-5454 .tile .tile-inner:before { background-color: #000000; }#ftg-5454 .tile .tile-inner:before { background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); }#ftg-5454 .tile.ftg-preload { transform: scaleY(1) scaleX(1) translate(0px,0px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg); }#ftg-5454 .tile.ftg-preload { transition: all ease-out 0.5s, opacity linear 0.5s; }#ftg-5454 .tile img.item { transition-duration: 0.25s; }Estate Vintage Hammered Knot Earrings in 18k Yellow GoldThese finely crafted vintage earrings are circa 1980s, finished with the signature Henry Dunay hammered finish. In a dramatic style, these comfortable lightweight earrings are held up by an omega back post. $2,700Estate Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold This 18k yellow gold estate necklace features 11 strands of beaded chains, the shortest 16-inches and the longest 21-inches. The 3mm beads are hand textured perfect for a casual or formal look. $10,000Estate Twisted Link Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold This vintage Buccellati twist link bracelet is from the Retro Period. The top side of the bracelet is detailed with a matte texture and high polish on the reverse side, all secured with a tongue-groove clasp. $7,500Estate Diamond Button Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold (11.83 ct. tw.) These bold Bulgari button style earrings feature six pear-shaped diamonds of 4.37 ct. tw. surrounded by round and straight cut baguettes. These oversized earrings are large and eye catching. $50,000Estate Natural Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum (14.95 ct. tw.) This platinum cocktail ring features an exquisite 14.95 ct. oval-shaped yellow sapphire set in a halo of round diamonds. Beautifully crafted, additional diamonds are accented down the shank and on the underside of the mounting. GIA report is included with the purchase. $35,000Estate Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold (9.72 ct. tw.)This eye-catching platinum three-stone diamond ring featured an eight-carat fancy light yellow radiant cut diamond flanked by two trapezoid-cut diamonds totaling 1.72 carats. EGL report is included. $95,000Estate Cultured Pearl & Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold (1 ct. tw.) This gorgeous Garrard necklace features 15 cultured pearls suspended from 18k yellow gold heart links featuring 46 brilliant diamonds. This necklace measures 17 inches in length. $14,600Estate Cultured Pearl & Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold (.14 ct. tw.) These gorgeous Garrard clip earrings feature two 11.5mm cultured pearls suspended from 18k yellow gold heart detailed settings featuring six brilliant diamonds totaling .14 ct. tw. for the pair. Each earring measures approximately 3\/4 of an inch wide by 1 1\/2 inches in length. $5,350Estate Vintage Pearl & Diamond Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold (2.37 ct. tw.)This investment-worthy vintage Tiffany & Co. pearl and diamond bracelet features cultured pearls and 75 brilliant diamonds. This bracelet measures 7.5 inches long and .88 inches wide. $18,750Estate Vintage Pearl & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold (2.88 ct. tw.) This decadent vintage ring features a 12 mm white cultured pearl surrounded by 48 diamonds of various cuts of round brilliants, emerald and marquis totaling 2.88 carats set in 14k white gold. $4,500jQuery('#ftg-5454 img.item').removeAttr('src');jQuery(document).ready(function () {setTimeout(function () {jQuery('#ftg-5454').finalTilesGallery({minTileWidth: 250,margin: 10,loadMethod: 'sequential',nonce: 'dea6b82324',galleryId: '54',setupFilters: true,layout: 'columns',debug: false,gridSize: 0,disableGridSizeBelow: 800,allowEnlargement: true,columns: [[4000, 4],[1024, 4],[800, 3],[480, 3],[320, 2]],selectedFilter: 'n-a'});jQuery(function () {(function () {var rel = '';jQuery('#ftg-5454 .ftg-lightbox').click(function (e) {rel = jQuery(this).attr('rel');jQuery('#ftg-5454 .ftg-current').removeClass('ftg-current');jQuery('#ftg-5454 [rel=\"'+rel+'\"]').addClass('ftg-current');});})();jQuery('#ftg-5454 .tile a.ftg-lightbox').fancybox();});}, 0);});Interested in more of Colin Cowie’s wedding jewelry? 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