Posted on January 10, 2017
The Song of the World: Jean Lurçat
Jean Lurçat, born in July of 1892 in Bruyères, France, is a painter and designer who is considered to be the most instrumental figure in reviving the art of tapestries in the 20th century. His works often encompass constellation imagery and symbolism, color, and circular forms-- all of which are important to the designs of...
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Posted on January 04, 2017
Spinelli Kilcollin at Chateau Marmont
Happy New Years from SK! We started the Holiday Season with a celebration of a few of our favorite things--namely friends, good conversation, and, of course, jewelry, at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. With Ikebana flower arrangements by Content is Relative, catering by SK friends Hank and Bean, and marble slabs...
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Posted on December 19, 2016
Holiday Wish Lists from the SK Staff!
Happy Holiday Season from Spinelli Kilcollin! We're busy preparing Holiday orders and creating beautiful custom pieces that will soon be given as gifts--but we're also creating our own Holiday Wish Lists! What do we hope to unwrap in December? Or, you know, whenever? Jason, who manages the SK inventory,...
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Posted on December 11, 2016
A Singular Holiday Gift Option
Happy Holidays from SK! Do those nearest and dearest to you already wear linked Spinelli Kilcollin rings? SK's Axis Collection is comprised of individual, single rings that serve as perfect additions to pre-existing SK collections. Each Sirius Band is a perfect year-round gift that can be worn alone, but is especially exceptional when worn with already-treasured SK...
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Posted on November 29, 2016
Saigon Immolation
Spinelli Kilcollin friend and team member Jeffrey Stuker is an artist, fiction and non-fiction arts writer, and the fashion editor at Art Handler-- and the director of the SEELD Library, Los Angeles branch. Jeffrey Stuker, "Tes Yeux Verts in Lake Green; La Maison Marie Daubrun", 2010 He's currently in a...
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Posted on November 21, 2016
SK Gives Back!
Happy Thanksgiving from Spinelli Kilcollin! In honor of the holiday, we're donating 20% percent of our proceeds over the course of Thanksgiving week to The Downtown Women's Center, which provides safe housing for people in Downtown Los Angeles, right by the SK office! There are, of course, so many excellent organizations that...
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Posted on November 07, 2016
SK's October in Paris!
Yves and Marisa, our SK showroom manager, spent part of their Octobers in Paris-- read on to see a few beautiful images from their trip! Pavé diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies set in gold and silver at the SK showroom--like what you see? View the Nova Rose SP here, the Delphinus Rouge here, and the...
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Posted on October 17, 2016
How to Celebrate the Halloween Season in Eight Places!
Halloween is near and it's one of our favorite holidays! If you've yet to make plans for the Haunted Evening, have no fear--we've selected seven picks from the far reaches of the globe-- have a scary and wonderful Halloween! Shop our Spinelli Kilcollin Halloween picks here and here! Meet the Leo and the Nova Pavé. In Nashville...
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Posted on October 10, 2016
Behind the Scenes Part II: Meet the SK Staff!
Spinelli Kilcollin is operated by a small and wondrous team of people--and we want to share with you a bit about them! Lily Baxter is in charge of packing, shipping, and tracking packages to and from the SK headquarters--meaning, if you've purchased from us or have a custom piece, you wouldn't have...
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Posted on September 28, 2016
The Importance of Ethical Diamonds
Spinelli Kilcollin only uses conflict free diamonds--which means that all of our diamonds are sourced according to strict sets of labor and environmental laws, and that none of our diamonds are blood diamonds--or diamonds that are mined from war zones. When diamond and jewelry companies are unconcerned with mining and trading ethics, they're often dependent on slavery,...
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Posted on September 09, 2016
Eight Great Art Exhibitions to See this Fall in Los Angeles!
September has arrived and the back-to-school-season brings an array of gallery and museum exhibitions in Los Angeles that are not to be missed! We've picked a few that are sure to be especially good. . Hanne Darboven at Sprüth Magers, opening September 8 Darboven was a German conceptual artist whose most celebrated works were large,...
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Posted on August 29, 2016
Spinelli Kilcollin Recommends...The Sexy Beast Auction
Artwork by Jasper Johns The Sexy Beast Auction benefits Planned Parenthood. Founded by a group of artists and thinkers, the annual auction is based upon the ethos that "giving back" is not only commendable and important, but also sexy--and sexy, as we know, is a subjective way of existing and feeling in the world. This year,...
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Posted on August 08, 2016
Spinelli Kilcollin Joins the CFDA!
(Photo of Yves by Gaea Woods) It's with great pleasure that we announce that... Yves of Spinelli Kilcollin has been made a member of the CFDA! Each year, The Council of Fashion Designers of America recognizes and awards outstanding designers, chosen from a small pool of nominees. This...
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Posted on August 05, 2016
Introducing the Sirius Band // A Trip to Dia: Beacon
We're thrilled to introduce you to the Axis Collection: our first full presentation of single-band rings. The Sirius Band, available in 18K yellow gold, warm 18k rose gold, and sterling silver, with custom options available, is a delicate but prominent ring that can be worn alone or in a stack. Each Sirius is detailed with a...
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Posted on July 08, 2016
Make It Yours!
Please contact floriana@spinellikilcollin.com for all inquiries.
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Posted on June 30, 2016
Behind the scenes: Meet the SK team!
We here at Spinelli Kilcollin, have linked together to form quite a stellar team. Gaze up into the night sky, or rather the SK Journal, to find out what makes the Spinelli Kilcollin galaxy shine so bright. Don't blink! You might miss the next star shooting through your inbox.Daniela, our Design...
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Posted on June 16, 2016
Chain Reaction
We couldn't resist showing you early! New pieces from our Catena Collection (so new, they aren't even online yet) Contact maura@spinellikilcollin.com for any inquiries! Can't wait for this collection, shop our current ring or available immediately collections.
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Posted on June 10, 2016
Couture Las Vegas
This was our second year at the Couture Show in Las Vegas and we had a wonderful time. It was so good seeing old and new friends in such a fun setting! Check out some photos from our trip below.
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Posted on June 02, 2016
Designers that Inspire: Fashion
FASHION There are a lot of designers that I love and admire, but these are some of my all-time favorites: Dries Van Noten - the first “real” designer clothing that I ever bought for myself was Dries Van Noten. This was 1995 and I bought a crimson tweed...
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Posted on May 27, 2016
Travelogue: Japan
TOKYO TRAVELS It hardly seems like a full year since we were last in Tokyo. As soon as we booked our tickets, I was anxious to return. It has quickly become one of my favorite cities in the world. I grew up around Japanese culture in Hawaii, and experiencing it...
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Posted on May 05, 2016
Yves in Europe
Reflections on Paris Fashion Week in March... and Baselworld Paris Fashion Week is a major season highlight. It’s a storm of activity – great friends, meeting new people, amazing food, constant jet-lag, fun nights, and lots of work. Running from one appointment to the next. The landscape of the city...
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Posted on March 17, 2016
Barneys The Window: Americans In Paris
“My favorite thing about Paris is how old all the buildings are. I’m walking down the streets in the rain and almost slipping because they were laid like 400 years ago and are all worn out! There’s something amazing about that. For me, coming from Hawaii where the architecture is...
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Posted on March 07, 2016
MASK
Our team at Spinelli Kilcollin is excited for the release of our new MASK collaboration with Marc Alary. The line was first announced in this past Vogue September issue. Keep an eye out for these styles, available now at Barney's New York Madison Avenue, Beverly Hills, and online at www.barneys.com.