Designer Spotlight: Ciner a History of American Excellence

Continuing the designer spotlight, I wanted to talk about the Ciner jewelry company which has been in business since 1892. Their commitment to handcrafted costume jewelry has ensured their place in...

KD Travels: A Weekend in Palm Beach

There's something about classic Palm Beach style that entrances me — I don't know if it's the lush landscaping and pink bougainvillea climbing the walls of the magazine-worth homes, the European-st...

Style Inspiration from Your Favorite Films and TV Shows

I decided to take inspiration from some of my favorite TV shows and films and used them to style myself. So let me show you how I channel the spirit of Wes Anderson, Sex and the City, and Emily in ...

The Man, the Myth, the King of Costume Jewelry: Kenneth Jay Lane

I'm excited to introduce a new series, "Designer Spotlight," to the Kimono Dragon blog today. Each month, we'll profile an influential jewelry designer and explore their style and their career. I l...

Four Way to Elevate Your Look with Vintage Jewelry

Kate Spade once said, “Playing dress-up begins at age five and never truly ends.”  The evolution of my style (and obsession with vintage jewelry) started when I was young. My grandma was a big infl...

Tips and Tricks to Care for your Vintage Costume Jewelry

I keep seeing people talk about cleaning on social media. That inspired me to share how I clean and care for my pieces. Let me start with a cautionary tale from when I was in my early 20s, well bef...