I was intrigued by this loosely ‘woven’ bracelet. I found myself drawn to the structure as much as the combination of gold, rose gold, diamonds and black rhodium. The cuff is part of Antonini’s Milan Collection. The site if full of great design elements. Check out the pendant in the Barcelona New Mood Collection (sixth from the left). Love the ‘stack’ effect.
Posts Tagged ‘Crystals’
Lots of Knots
Posted in Design, fashion, jewelry, tagged antonini, bracelet, Crystals, cuff, Design, diamonds, fashion, interior design, jewelry, laurie prophater, polymer clay on June 8, 2010| 1 Comment »
Crystal Rocks
Posted in jewelry, tagged Crystals, Design, fashion, h stern, interior design, jewelry, laurie prophater, polymer clay on January 29, 2010| 2 Comments »
In a feature entitled CRYSTAL ROCKS on page 45 of the February Town & Country the page is ‘littered’ with cyrstals. ( Of course there are a few diamonds and pearls thrown in for accents.) The bracelet from H. Stern’s cobblestone collection is the centerpiece. For a mere $18,500 this little bauble can be yours.
While I was searching for a photo of the cobbleston bracelet I ran across the feather bracelet. I had to share this one as well. It reminds me of the necklace from Wednesday’s post.
Banner photo by Judith Leiber.
What’s Old…is New!!!
Posted in Design, jewelry, tagged bracelet, Crystals, Design, duchess of windsor, inspiration, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer clay, tony duquette on December 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Earlier this year I featured fabric inspired by Tony Duquette. The December Town & Country has an interesting article about the fanciful jewelry of tony Duquette. I like the fabric…I LOVE the jewelry. I was unable to find a photo of the necklace he created for the Duchess of Windsor in the 5o’s. It is well worth the time to find the December Town & Country and look at page 131.
The majority Tony Duquette’s jewelry was created decades ago. As I scrolled through the pages of his jewelry I realized his designs are timeless.
A Wow Moment!!!
Posted in fashion, tagged contemporary, Crystals, Design, fashion, interior design, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer clay, swarovski, sylvia toledano on November 30, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Occasionally, I see an item for the blog that elicits a WOW!!! The Popeye Minaudiere from Sylvia Toledano is definitely wow-worthy. Scroll through the polychromatic gallery for more inspiration. For more wonderful items from Sylvia Toledano go to vivre.com and check out the handbags. There may be a few WOWS in your day.
I may try a cane with the colors and elements in this purse!
Inspired by the 1920’s
Posted in jewelry, tagged Crystals, cuff, grayce, hsn, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, molly sims, ornamental elements, polymer clay on November 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »
I must be in a bling and/or cuff mode this week. Friday’s post featured an ebony & crystal cuff from Swarovski. Today, it is rose gold & crystals from Grayce. Grayce is a new jewelry line designed by model & actress, Molly Sims. Her designs are inspired by jewelry from the 1920’s and…for a change…affordable. The featured cuff is $90. You will not find a web site for Molly Sims but the jewelry will be sold by HSN this fall.
Ebony with a streak of Bling
Posted in bracelet, inspiration, jewelry, tagged Bangle, Crystals, Design, ebony, inspiration, jewelry, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer clay, swarovski on November 6, 2009| Leave a Comment »
I love the contradiction in the Ginseng Ebony Bangle by Swarovski. A smooth, quiet ebony surface paired with the energy of Swarovski crystals. The bangle pages of the Swarovski site feature bracelets of all sizes, shapes and degree of bling.
Lighting with Bling
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Crystals, Design, framburg, inspiration, interior design, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, schumacher, swarovski on October 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A recent ad from Framburg Lighting featured three lights with a bit of bling. The lamp on the left is accented by Swarovski crystals. The lamps in the center and right are accented by ‘lace’ glass to create the sparkle. Lace glass is a form of fused glass.
Feathers ~ Crystals ~ Ribbons
Posted in jewelry, tagged Crystals, Design, feathers, inspiration, interior design, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer clay, tory burch on October 2, 2009| 1 Comment »
What an interesting combination!!! Several months ago I featured necklaces with ribbon closures. Feather & crystal necklaces from the Tory Burch fall line also use this closure. To quote Tory Burch…“Layer the textures and materials and make jewelry your own”. Great advice for all of us in our creative process.
Bubble Light for the Dining Room
Posted in lighting, tagged Crystals, currey & company, Design, glass, inspiration, laurie prophater, ornamental elements, polymer clay on September 24, 2009| Leave a Comment »
We are continuing our ‘Bubble’ theme. Currey & Company is one of the lighting resources for our trade showroom. This chandelier would definitely be a conversation starter in any room.
I love the description:“Tight spiral design in a pendant shape is finished with hand-applied silver leaf and hand-blown glass balls in graduated sizes. SCCCC Delicate blown glass hung on a spiraling metal frame creates a sophisticated pendant with “just right” proportions. The metal frame work is finished in “Contemporary Silver Leaf” to complement the lightness of the glass.”
Never Understated!!!
Posted in lighting, tagged color, contemporary, Crystals, Design, inspiration, laurie prophater, lighting, ornamental elements, polymer clay, stuart haygarth on September 4, 2009| Leave a Comment »
I think that is a good description of the light fixtures from Stuart Haygarth. I found the featured item in an ad for a trade periodical. It looks like a jumble of shapes, colors and textures…it is called Tide. Be sure to read the description…very interesting.
I am also linking to the light fixture made of party poppers. This fixture would definitely be a conversation piece where ever it is placed.
Ornamental Elements 