“I was an actress and I learned to project to the back of the theater,” says designer Linda Lee Johnson. “That's what I try to do with my jewelry.” Bold gold is the first element of drama in her designs, the second is sheer sizethese earrings are over two inches long! The final component is character and scene stealing charm. All qualities that will win my Best Jewel vote every time.
$4,175; barneys.com
Marion Fasel, Contributing Editor, Fine Jewelry and Watches
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