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Timeless Style…Modern Expression

Posted in art, color, Design, enamel, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 6, 2016| Leave a Comment »

ncrocksThe Mother-Daughter team of Nadine Hammoud and Cherine Altobaishi design jewelry that is inspired by their Lebanese heritage and their travels to exotic locales. Timeless in style and modern in expression, NC Rocks creations recall the abstract musings of artists like Al Held and Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian. They honor the stylized ornamentation of art deco, the contoured fashions of the 30s and 50s, and the liberal, versatile vibe of the 70s.

My New Years resolution to post on a timely basis was foiled by technology…our internet connection evaporated on New Years day and did not return until today.

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“Like a Lion”

Posted in art, color, Design, inspiration, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 13, 2015| Leave a Comment »

1697_searchSolange Azagury-Partridge has a rather eclectic mix of inspirations…Berbers, Rubies, the Moon, Gargoyles etc….but first on the list “LIONS”.  “I feel a huge love and affinity with Lions. My star sign is leo, my hair is big and frizzy like a lion’s mane, I’m a carnivore, I’m from Africa, I’m sociable and lazy”

Like the inspirations, her work encompasses a wide variety of styles and several categories. Rings, in the jewelry category, move from refined to playful and then into edgy. I was attracted to the stairway in her London showroom. Each step is carpeted in a different pattern, creating a riot of color. HMMM!!! I wonder if I can talk my husband into that for the stairway to his loft office!!!

solange azaguryA recent article in the Wall Street Journal featured Solange and highlights of her work over the past 28 years. The 1999 ‘Nature Ring’ for a mere $24,500 caught my eye…but the 1996 ‘Hotlips’ ring is still a best seller…$9,600.

 

 

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Always Cool

Posted in art, bracelet, inspiration, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on July 4, 2015| 1 Comment »

cartierThe June/July Town & Country features several pages of black and white clothing, jewelry & shoes. Including this bracelet from Cartier was a bit of a stretch for black and white…but it does feature that crisp contrast that always feels cool and fresh, regardless of the temperature. At $286,000, this bauble may not be in your budget, but the swirl of light and dark may be just what you need for your next design. 

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Wearability and Durability

Posted in bracelet, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 7, 2014| 3 Comments »

linda ladurner3Linda Ladurner’s work speaks for itself…bold, focused fascinating. While her internet presence is confined to Pinterest,…what could be better than letting your work tell your story? “I work alone, with silver, gold and gemstones, and only make one of a kind. I make jewellery for the human body, my pieces must be easy to wear, and nice to touch. I want women (or men) to be active, my pieces should accompany them anywhere, it gives my works more life and meaning. Wearability, also durability are aspects in jewellery I very much care about.”

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Nature Refined

Posted in art, bracelet, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on June 17, 2013| Leave a Comment »

sarah grahamSarah Graham’s career as a jeweler had a rather circuitous route. After earning a masters degree in international business and working in that field, she realized her true path lay elsewhere. “Her jewelry is inspired by a variety of sources. The names of her lines – Pebbles, Oyster, Conifer and Bamboo, even Foil and Paper Chain – are clues as to their origins. “What I love about nature is that you get geometry, but then you get mutations and anomalies, too,” says Sarah, who maintains that observations of the natural world taught her the patience necessary for the jewelers’ process.”

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A Square Here…A Rectangle There…Throw in a Crystal Now and Then

Posted in art, color, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 21, 2012| 1 Comment »

alex sepkusPardon my mumbles, but my muse starts throwing out possibilities when I scroll through images of Alex Sepkus‘ work. “Alex Sepkus makes no sense. Somewhere between P.G. Wodehouse (of whom he is a big fan) and a worn flagstone from a medieval church floor, Alex found timeless beauty. So, perhaps he makes perfect sense.”

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Black & White…Always Right!!!

Posted in art, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »

David Webb moved from Asheville, NC to Manhattan at the age of 16. “His special gifts as a jeweler and designer soon became apparent, and shortly after his arrival, he was noticed by Antoinette Quilleret, a French woman with exquisite taste and an eye for talent. In 1948, with her backing, he formed David Webb Inc., setting up shop on 57th Street. Within a few years, David Webb had established himself as the ‘go to’ jeweler in Manhattan, and at the height of production his two full-time workshops employed 200 jewelers and 37 setters.”

After his untimely death in 1975, “the rich tradition of design, craftsmanship and creativity continues by drawing on the immense archives of illustrations, models and molds, that represent the legacy of David Webb, a unique American genius.”

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Jewel Encrusted

Posted in Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on September 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »

When I saw this pendant from Annie Fensterstock, my mind screamed…’Pull out the extruder and the Swarovski”s and get to work’. Her work combines innovation with tradition and incorporates colorful diamonds and sapphires in ‘non-traditional’ colors. The use of these vibrant colors creates pieces that are alive with detail.

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Simple Focus

Posted in art, bracelet, Design, inspiration, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on March 13, 2012| Leave a Comment »

At times, we need to step back and de-clutter our designs. The featured cuff from Jacob Albee focuses on a strong element and then repeats that element…with restraint. “A successful piece of jewelry is one you don’t want to put down, one from which you simply cannot divert your eyes. A successful contemporary piece has knowledge of the past, but eyes for the future. Not restating what has already been said, it contributes to the ongoing conversation. I strive to make such pieces, and hope you do not want to put them down.”

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Steel + Diamonds = Interesting Combination

Posted in bracelet, Design, fashion, inspiration, jewelry, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 27, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Peg Fetter likes the juxtaposition of raw steel with diamonds and gold. “Peg Fetter creates work that balances between toughness and delicacy, that combines the intrinsic preciousness of jewelry with the edginess of blacksmithing”

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