Red Queen for a Day

Filed in archive Jewelry Collections on March 4, 2010

For me Swarovski is the ultimate in fun bling. Some of their jewelry is truly beautiful, but other times it's just a pale imitation of the real thing. Where they really excel is when their pieces are downright whimsical.

They have a little something for every mood. So I wasn't entirely surprised when they came out with an Alice in Wonderland line. They already had a deal with Disney, but their cleverness goes beyond what you might expect.

Beyond the Pinocchio and Seven Dwarfs crystal figurines, they have lovely jewelry designs that are inspired by the films, rather than simply aping them.

For example, a lovely Sparrow Pendant is inspired by the pendant Alice wears in Alice in Wonderland. At $115 it won't break the bank and it's just plain classy.

Or the Tea Party White Rabbit Pendant, which is as clever as it is cute. A limited edition only available online, it's just plain fun.

And for those days when you're really ticked at your boss, but have to keep your mouth shut, the Red Queen Cards earrings might brighten your outfit and lighten your mood. You can always imagine yourself saying, "Off with his head!"

Photo above is from Swarovski.com.