My Gauntlet Cuff with Sugar Skull Swarovski in October InStyle

michaelspirito — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:53:38 +0000

It was a nice surprise to see my cuff featured on the ‘Tough Girl’ Shop It! page of InStyle October! Wish Katy Perry was wearing it tho………….I’lll get her eventually!

Green With Envy – September InStyle

michaelspirito — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:47:04 +0000

The September spectacular issue of InStyle featured two of my rings in a story about the season’s green trend! Both the Green Onyx & Chrysoprase ‘Satellite’ ring, and the ‘Serpent’ cocktail ring are available on www.michaelspirito.com

Lindsay Lohan in Italian ‘Vanity Fair’

michaelspirito — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:02:04 +0000

Wearing the Gold ‘Flaming Phoenix’ ring:

Lindsay Lohan makes an appearance in the Diamond plaque ‘Moloki’ earrings

michaelspirito — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:59:33 +0000

Hollywood realness……

Crystal Renn in Vogue Spain

michaelspirito — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:26:37 +0000

Photographed by Mark Seliger. Styled by Arianne Phillips. Gauntlet cuffs by Michael Spirito.

Miley Cyrus rocks the stage & slinks on the carpet in MS

michaelspirito — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:03:03 +0000

Black and White Diamond ‘Cross Cage’ earrings. Rainbow Moonstone ‘Serpent Cocktail’ ring. Courtesy of, and available at Roseark Los Angeles www.roseark.com

My ‘Protozoan Cross’ earrings featured on Vogue.com article on McQueen!

michaelspirito — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:18:03 +0000

I was so excited to be included in an article on the perfect accessories to wear to this years Vogue Costume Institute Ball celebrating the life & work of Alexander McQueen. Check out the article by legendary Vogue Accessories Editor, Candy Pratts Price:

Celebrating Alexander McQueen In Anticipation of “Savage Beauty” at the Met

by Candy Pratts Price

Looking at “Savage Beauty,” the exhibit at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on view May 4–July 31, dedicated to the life and work of the late Alexander McQueen, we’re reminded how his genius inspired us all.
With less than two weeks left before attendees take to the red carpet for the Costume Institute Gala opening, it’s time to think about how we can celebrate his extraordinary contribution to fashion, starting with the things the British designer loved most.

McQueen was a master of subverting the macabre. In his hands, the skull was an utterly glamorous leitmotif—the dark, bejeweled twist to an evening clutch. I’ve always coveted his handbags, and this season’s printed variety are no exception.

There are shades of McQueen in the pavé diamond rings of Luis Morais andMichael Spirito’s chandelier earrings too. Clara Kasavina’s grenade-like minaudière on the other hand, flirts with the explosive elements associated with that iconography.

Heavily encrusted with glossy black beads, Giambattista Valli’s boots are major, and add McQueen-level drama to any evening look. The same is true ofLizzie Fortunato’s exquisite feathered collar. Christian Louboutin’s lace black boots channel much of the late designer’s decadent spirit—his signature talent for giving elegance a provocative jolt, the savage beauty for which we celebrate him.

Beauty Shots by Ken Pao

michaelspirito — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:53:41 +0000

My friend and neighbor, photographer Ken Pao along with makeup master Roshar has created some stunning photos featuring my jewels….check them out:

‘Best Funky Jewelry’ in New York Mag’s ‘Best of NYC 2011′

michaelspirito — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:26:04 +0000

The ‘Ribcage’ necklace from my S/S 2010 collection was chosen as ‘Best Funky Jewelry’ by New York Magazine! The necklace is available at Love, Adorned in NYC and Maxfield in Los Angeles. Check out the article:

Best Funky Jewelry

Love Adorned necklace

(Photo: Steven Crawford)

Love Adorned

269 Elizabeth St., nr. Houston St. 212-431-5683After fifteen years running a tattoo parlor with a few cases of jewelry, Lori Leven flipped the script and opened a 2,000-square-foot spinoff dedicated to baubles. With prices between $50 to $10,000, the super-eclectic inventory includes everything from 22-karat gold to brass, beach pebbles to raw diamonds, embellished bullet-casing pendants to fine-feathered earrings. In addition, Leven keeps a small reserve of vintage and antique pieces such as a Victorian compass locket and a seventies-era garnet pyramid ring.

Heidi Klum on the March Lucky Covers!

michaelspirito — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:57:09 +0000

The blonde perfection of Heidi Klum is on the the cover of March ‘Lucky’ magazine wearing several of my pieces! The cover features my ‘Flaming Phoenix’ ring, and ‘Maltese Pin’ ring in 14kt Gold, as well as my Gold and Citrine earrings.

On the bonus ‘double cover’ Heidi wears the Flaming Phoenix in Sterling, Gold, Diamond and colored Sapphires! A giant Thank You to Melissa Lum and the Lucky crew for this beautiful credit!