Hollywood actress Blanca Blanco has hit several red carpet events at the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals, Facebook like the premiere of Tom Cruise’s Maverick: Top Gun and a screening for Armageddon Time. The color went well with her spectacular scarlet red strapless dress that had a satin ribbon by renowned French fashion designer Christophe Guillarme. Spring fever is here! I was never left alone, I had security guards around me all the time to make sure the jewelry was not lost,’ she said. Blingy: On Thursday she had on pearls, diamonds and gold at the screening of Armageddon Time as she wore a yellow Christophe Guillarme gown. The gems by Gil Neuhause jewelry cost $700,000 as they are loaded with diamonds. There was a necklace with matching earring. The Tale Of Tails star had on emerald and diamond jewelry by Helena Joy. And the brunette beauty has been modeling some very serious bling. The gems by Gil Neuhause jewelry cost $700,000 as they are loaded with diamonds. The actress was at the festival to chat up her new film Eye For Eye with John Savage. When Blanco attended the screening of Final Cut (Coupez!) on Tuesday she had on gold jewelry by Uchéal – Joaillerie de vie. I am sure people thought I was some exotic billionaire that needed protection. Good morning from Malibu! Her dress was again by Christophe as she has worked with him many times, even appearing in his fashion shows. And there was more red carpet bling the day before. On Friday it was diamonds again for Blanca as she had on matching earrings and necklace with a pale pink dress by Christophe. Golden girl: And there was more red carpet bling the day before. On Thursday she had on pearls, diamonds and gold at the screening of Armageddon Time as she wore a yellow Christophe Guillarme gown. Blanco arrived on Wednesday at the red carpet of Top Gun: Maverick which stars Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly as well as Miles Teller.

The star was at the screening of Three Thousand Years Of Longing (Trois Mille Ans A T’Attendre). The Cannes Film Festival favorite added, ‘My book is an autobiography and I share about childhood poverty, abuse, and how I overcame it. He used to beat us and used a “Chicote” a type of switch or whip used to control horses to beat us with,’ she shared. The beauty suffered physical abuse from her father and also live a life of poverty in Washington state that saw her reside in a garage for years. She was isolated during her painful youthful, never having the support system she really needed, especially at school. The college graduate has had a hit on her hands with her new book. I share and provide tools and techniques that worked for me,’ she said about her book which is coming out from Briton Publishing. Blingy again: On Friday it was diamonds again for Blanca as she had on matching earrings and necklace with a pale pink dress by Christophe. It happened when we were living in Mexico as children but the abuse continued throughout the years. Gold standard: She had on gold jewelry by Uchéal – Joaillerie de vie. I never told my classmates about our poverty, living in a garage, because I wanted to be treated just like them – a normal kid! I wrote BREAKING THE MOLD during the COVID lockdown, as I felt my story could help others because poverty and abuse has been increasing. There was a necklace with matching earring. Her new memoir, Breaking The Mold, is about overcoming her abusive past in Mexico with an overbearing father to go on to carve out a career for herself as a movie actress with dozens of credits to her name.

The New Fuss About Sterling Silver

If you’re as magpie-like about jewellery as I am, you’ll always be on the lookout for new brands and original pieces to add to your collection. All Grove & Vae jewellery is designed in London, and created using 14k gold vermeil and rhodium-plated sterling silver. Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand. But along with the prominent brands we all know and love, there are a load of under-the-radar gems (no pun intended) out there just waiting to be discovered. Her signature T-bar necklaces have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift. This British brand was launched in the autumn of 2024 by Tofi Caroline Adedoyin, a former investment banking director. The brand’s founders, sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, believe you shouldn’t just save beautiful jewellery for best, so the sculptural rings and earrings are as practical as they are elegant. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’. Tilly Sveaas founded her eponymous brand in 2016. Born in Hong Kong to British-Norwegian parents, London-based Tilly has been a jewellery designer for over 25 years, creating her first pieces during an extended trip to Bali, where she still produces to this day. If you love keeping things unique and prefer to shop independent, these jewellery brands are worth checking out and keeping in mind for your next purchase. There are so many amazing affordable and mid-range jewellery brands out there today, with a plethora of choice no matter what your style.

British Sterling Silver

The brand focuses on creating timeless, versatile pieces tailored to the modern woman’s everyday wardrobe. The brand uses solid metals – not plated or vermeil, and promises no green fingers or brass rash. Catherine ‘Catch’ Rhys Jones started her label out of a frustration with the jewellery she was buying. It always came with lengthy care instructions and still tarnished after only a few wears or turned my skin green’ she says. With Love Darling believes in changing the world one piece of jewellery at a time. Prior to starting Bijoux De Mimi, Amelia attended Central Saint Martins. After working in the jewellery industry for 10 years, Amelia Bainbridge saw a gap in the market for jewellery that was both beautiful and affordable – and Auree was born in 2014. All Auree pieces are made with the highest quality solid gold, sterling silver or gold vermeil and natural gemstones. Items are produced in developing countries, giving the artisans income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. The pieces are gorgeous too – from delicate pendants to eye-catching hoops, available in either 18ct gold vermeil or sterling silver. Think timeless glamour meets modern minimalism, without the unattainable price tag. Crystals & Co. founders (and best friends) Emily Mackeogh and Leah O’Reilly aim to accessorise peoples lives with fun, high quality affordable jewellery. I was tired of sacrificing style for quality, or my bank account for both’ says Neima Row founder Naomi Genes. Made by small workshops all over the world, each piece holds a story. It specialises in bright, colourful jewellery. So she decided to make her own. Founded by Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt in the middle of lockdown at just eighteen, Bijoux De Mimi became one of the fastest growing jewellery brands in the UK.

It was established in 2009, with the ethos that jewellery should say a lot about who you are, whether big and bold or delicate and gold. Founded by Olivia Jenkins in 2021, D. Louise creates timeless long-lasting yet affordable jewellery. Dreamt up on a bicycle ride through Rajasthan, India, the British jewellery brand Memara was launched in 2019, with the aim to create beautiful, timeless yet affordable demi-fine pieces. Scream Pretty’s signature style is the curated ear – combining piercings and ear cuffs, to create bold stand out styling. Award winning British Jewellery Brand Scream Pretty was founded by Lucy Lee with her sister Jessica Pearce in 2016. This family run business designs jewellery for self expression; affordable, stylish and fun – jewellery to shout about. Pieces are made in sterling silver with 18ct gold vermeil. Abby is a big believer in the talismanic and restorative power of jewellery, and strives to create designs that are both ethical and fashioned with love. The eclectic collection draws inspiration from founder Abby Kaye’s past experiences and travels through India, as well as her childhood in London and love of nature. The ranges include a collaboration with Vogue Williams. After growing up in Singapore, founder Lynette Ong left her job in finance to pursue a dream of using her creativity for the better. Olivia’s pursuit began when she identified a gap in the jewellery market – the need for everyday pieces that wouldn’t fade after a few wears – with this every piece comes with a lifetime guarantee against colour fading. The brand is named after Olivia’s mother Deborah Louise who Olivia sadly lost to cancer in 2017. With the loss of her mother, Olivia felt life was too short to not be truly passionate about the everyday and D.Louise was born.