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ew Campbell Laurenza’s jewelry makes a bold statement. “When it comes to inspiration, Matthew is quick to cite a number of different things that keep his mind racing. One key influence is his family’s eclectic collection of antiques and artwork. “Each member of my family collects art, so I have always been exposed to a variety of pieces from different cultures and time periods. The diverse exposure to art and antiques range from paintings of the Renaissance era to furniture from the American Arts and Crafts movement,” says Matthew.” His collection of rings reminds me of Klew’s drum beads with a smash of Swarovski.
Posts Tagged ‘Crystals’
Bold and Beautiful
Posted in inspiration, jewelry, tagged color, contemporary, Crystals, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, matthew campbell laurenza, ornamental elements, polymer clay, swarovski on July 20, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Bug’s Eye View
Posted in art, Design, tagged art, Crystals, Design, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer clay, will ryman on December 20, 2010| Leave a Comment »
I love large scale public art with a sense of humor. From January until May next year Park Avenue in Manhattan will be abloom with roses by Will Ryman. The ‘plants’ will be up to 25 feet high and the roses will constructed from stainless steel, fiberglass resin, automotive paint and brass. The installation is designed to give viewers a ‘bug’s-eye-view’ of the flowers. With the installation starting in January we should see the roses blooming through the snow. What fun!!!
Back to the Future
Posted in art, Design, tagged art, c.jere, Crystals, Design, interior design, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer clay on December 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Mid-Century Modern continues to grow in popularity. The Fall High Point Furniture Market was dominated by clean contemporary furniture and accessories. In the 1960’s, two costume jewelers launched a line of glamorous sculptural ornaments that is still exciting decorators and collectors alike. Some of the original C. Jere designs are being reproduced by Jonathan Alder and Artisan House.
I found the Raindrop Mirror at 1stdibs.com. My mind is already spinning with ideas for my metals class.
To Brighten Your Day!!!
Posted in color, Design, jewelry, tagged contemporary, Crystals, Design, fashion, glass, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, pippa small, polymer clay on November 24, 2010| Leave a Comment »
It is gray season in Ohio. That may be why this bright and cheery necklace from Pippa Small caught my eye. The web sites’ home page will start your day with a smile. I love the rough nature of the stones she uses in her designs. We seem to be moving from refined and elegant to rough and chunky.
Safe travels to everyone on the road for
Thanksgiving. We are staying close to home this year. Since the idea of preparing a turkey dinner is a ‘little’ overwhelming this year, we may do Chinese carryout. Turkey can wait for another day!!!
Nice Neighbors
Posted in Design, jewelry, tagged Bangle, bracelet, contemporary, Crystals, Design, earrings, fashion, jewelry, laurie prophater, neiman marcus, ornamental elements, polymer clay, stephen dweck on October 13, 2010| Leave a Comment »
After multiple dead ends in a search for a Robert Cavalli clutch photo I stumbled across New Arrivals on the Neiman Marcus site. The jewelry page was a great detour. Stephen Dweck’s amber and jasper necklace was my first stop. Click on the view all to see the whole neighborhood. (Sorry the photo is so small. The zoom on the Nieman Marcus site will allow you to see each piece ‘Up Close & Personal’.)
On the Hunt…for a Photo
Posted in Design, fashion, inspiration, tagged av max, Bangle, bracelet, Crystals, Design, fashion, interior design, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer clay on September 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »
It took a great deal of time to find a photo to feature for AV Max. The bangle page alone was worth the time and effort. After you drool over the bangles jump over to necklaces to see the agates…great shapes and love the repetition.
I have an idea for a cloth bracelet. It was interesting to see the closure AV Max uses…a simple loop and button.
Interesting Inspiration Source
Posted in Design, fashion, inspiration, tagged aimee kestenberg, blue ring ocotpus, color, Crystals, Design, fashion, interior design, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, parsons school of fashion, polymer clay, swarovski on September 1, 2010| 1 Comment »
Calling Melanie West!!! The Blue Ring Octopus reminds me of one of the canes Melanie West creates for her Bio Bangles. The octopus inspired Parsons School of Fashion graduate Aimee Kestenberg to create this amazing purse. The purse is encrusted with 10 different colored Swarovski crystals and won an award for the best use of crystalized Swarovski elements.
Compilations & Collections
Posted in Design, inspiration, jewelry, we can do this, tagged contemporary, Crystals, Design, fashion, jewelry, kirna zabete, laurie prophater, lizzie fortunato, ornamental elements, polymer clay, tre on July 6, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Kirna Zabete is a SoHo shop that features high-high end designers to more moderate price collections. This is a collaborative between two college sorority sisters who were voted ‘best dressed’ in their class at the University of Virgina.
I love the ‘bubble’ rings from Tre. But, you have the see the fabulous necklaces from Lizzie Fortunato Jewels. The ‘Frivolous Tonight’ has the artistic side of my brain spinning.
Dress Up Your Wrist!!!
Posted in bracelet, Design, fashion, jewelry, we can do this, tagged Bangle, bracelet, covet, Crystals, Design, fashion, interior design, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer clay, swarovski on June 24, 2010| Leave a Comment »
We need to break out the extruder again. (Actually, I need to take mine out of the box!!!) These bracelets from Covet could easily be extruded. Add a few hot fix Swarovski’s and we are in business. Since they retail for $219 we can take the savings ‘to the bank’.
Wrapped in Gold
Posted in bracelet, inspiration, jewelry, we can do this, tagged Bangle, bracelet, contemporary, Crystals, cuff, Design, fashion, interior design, laurie prophater, miriam haskell, ornamental elements, pearls, polymer clay on June 17, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Last August a post featured a gold cuff bracelet from Miriam Haskell. If you follow the link you will see layers of gold petals accented by pearls. Today’s post is simpler but just as striking. I think it may be extruder time again. Imagine wrapping an armature with extruded color and then accenting the ends with crystals or pearls. I think we can do this!!!
Ornamental Elements 