Riyadh Royalty Goes Behind the Scenes at Ben-Amun

Although Ben-Amun is a company rich in history, with a designer hailing from Egypt and closets full of jewelry that we find pretty magical, our garment district headquarters aren’t frequented by princesses. That said, Saudi Arabian Princess Deena Abdulaziz is no stranger to our showroom, and as of late, to Isaac’s workshop. Rather, on a recent visit to New York, Princess Deena, owner of D’NA, the more-than-just-a-boutique located in the heart of Riyadh, went behind the scenes at Ben-Amun.

The mood boards and accompanying article that resulted from Princess Deena’s visit and which appeared on the boutique’s online magazine, reminded us of two things: first, that we love being one of the designers sold at D’NA, and second, that we may be cooler than we think. Rather than toot our own horn, I’ll let you read D’NA’s article for yourself (just follow this link!) Spoiler alert: they liken the Ben-Amun showroom to Aladdin’s bauble filled cave!

While it’s not so chic to brag, D’NA being one of our favorite international retailers is something that I’d be happy to discuss! Established in 2006, D’NA bills itself as “a unique shopping and cultural experience that seamlessly bridges East and West.” With wares curated by Princess Deena, a woman widely recognized as the international face of East-meets-West style, and a commitment to cross-cultural beauty, D’NA boasts an exceptional selection that is constantly displayed in unique and innovative ways. For instance, check out the image from their store below, and while you’re at it see if you can spot the Ben-Amun!



(hint: you can buy the necklace on the second mannequin here!)


If a trip to D’NA’s Saudi Arabian flagship store isn’t in the cards, at the very least you can enjoy the artful lookbooks and intriguing mood boards on D’NA’s website. Start with the ones featuring Ben-Amun below!

-Kristin

Pretty in Pearl

We all know the classic rules about wearing white. You can’t wear white after Labor Day, don’t wear white to someone else’s wedding and try to avoid wearing white in cities (subways and taxis may ruin your ensemble.) That said, since we are in prime white pants season, here are some helpful tips for accessorizing your favorite whites.


Every girl looks classy and chic with a set of pearls. What I love about pearls is that they will always be in style. Ben-Amun’s pearl necklaces are also paired with pewter and silver Swarovski crystals that can look great with any summer outfit. If you want to wear white jeans or classic denim these pearl necklaces give every outfit that extra ounce of elegance.



Five Row Deco Pearl Necklace



What looks great on the neck can also look great on your ears. Pearl earrings give every outfit a touch of sophistication. Ben-Amun’s white pearls circled with gold plating are a great way to rock gold accessories when wearing white!

Riviera White Cabachon Clip Earrings

So when you’re looking to accessorize your summer wardrobe, try doing things the white way! Visit www.ben-amun.com for more options!

-Erica

It’s a Party, and You’re Invited!

With summer practically upon us it’s time to start paring down layers of clothing and piling on layers of bracelets. That’s right people, my personal favorite style-choice—the double-wrist, multi-bracelet “arm party” will be trendy as ever this summer. For those not familiar with the term “arm party” it’s a festive phrase coined by Man Repeller blogger Leandra Medine to describe the fabulous jewelry rendezvous you assemble on your wrist.

And when I say rendezvous, I mean rendezvous, because the best arm parties bring bracelets together that sans stacking, would never have a chance to join forces in one outfit. It gets better! While here at Ben-Amun we’re always in favor of a complete jewelry box revamp, assembling your own arm party doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch with the guest list. Instead, you can enliven the old faithfuls in your collection by working them in amongst some new essentials for summer!

As someone whose favorite game is “how many pieces of jewelry can I get away with wearing today?” I’m fairly well equipped to offer up some arm party options from the Ben-Amun closet. Check out the bracelet laden wrists below, and start assembling your own guest lists!

 
 

Guests include: Southwest Turquoise Bracelet, Kasbah Turquoise Round Beaded Bracelet 

Guests include: Lucite Swirl Bracelet,  Neon Rubber Bangles in Green, Yellow and Pink

Guests include: Large Gold Link Bracelet, Riviera Blue and Gold Woven Bracelet   

Guests include: Byzantine Blue Hinge Cuff

 

Guests include: Crystal Detailed Silver Cuff, Silver Chain Leather Bracelet

For more stackable summer must haves, check out www.ben-amun.com!  

-Kristin

 

Happy May Day!



Happy May Day everyone! In honor of the holiday, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite things about May, all of which make us want to dance around a maypole.

1. May Day: Obviously the first on the list, this mysterious holiday revolves around flowers, ribbons, and carousing. What’s not to love about that? Think white sundress, a daisy chain in your hair, and this necklace from the Opulent collection.

Opulent Drop Pendant Necklace

2. Cinco de Mayo: Another foggily understood holiday that we love. Wikipedia will tell you that depending on which side of the border your fiesta occurs, Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican heritage and pride, the cause of freedom and democracy during the American Civil War, and the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla. Your friends will tell you that it celebrates margaritas, a variety of salsas, and Frida Kahlo inspired wardrobe choices. Either way, this necklace from Brazilian Brights should be an excellent addition to your ensemble. 

Brazilian Brights Multicolor Bead Bib Necklace


3. April showers bring May flowers: May is the month when we get rewarded for putting up with April’s spotty weather. Things generally get a bit more rosy as the summer approaches, so treat yourself to some new blossoms with the help of Ben-Amun’s crystal flower studs.


Small Crystal Flower Stud Earrings


4. Mother’s Day: A day dedicated to the appreciation of moms is an excellent excuse for gift giving, brunching, and family time, so here at Ben-Amun we have no complaints. What’s more, we’d like to show some appreciation for your moms as well as our own with a one day sale in their honor! Pick something special for all the mamas in your life and enjoy 20% off of your purchase on www.ben-amun.com!

5. Memorial Day: Bring out the grill and the seersucker, nothing sends us into summer quite like a good Memorial Day barbeque. It’s not all hot dogs and brewskis, though, so we’ll be wearing these pins from Ben-Amun as a reminder to appreciate all of the men and women who have lost their lives serving our country.

Single Star Military Pin

So there you have it, five things to celebrate this month!

-Kristin