The Jazz Age…

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fashion trends, creativity, style, culture, Jewelry, trend, design, HAR Jewelry, Halle, Favorites, 2013

I am looking forward seeing this movie at some point today.  I fell in love with it after reading the story but when I found out that Tiffany and Co. did all of the jewelry for this epic film, I was sold.

Enjoy!!

The Great Gatsby Collection
Daisy Hand Ornament, $75,000.00

Tiffany and Co. artist sketch of the Savoy headpiece

The Great Gatsby Collection Savoy Headpiece, $200,000.00

Tiffany and Co artist sketch

The Great Gatsby Collection
Pearl Tassel Necklace, $35,000.00

 

XOXO,

All images via www.tiffany.com

 

My It Lyst…

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Bracelet, ItLyst, Lyst

Some of my favorite pieces from Lyst!  Of course my top five pieces are jewelry!  You can follow me and my finds by clicking on the Lyst button on the side bar.

Enjoy!

J.crew Miansai® Silverplated Anchor Bracelet in Blue for Men (navy red) – Lyst, $60.00

Modcloth See It Through Bracelet in Gold – Lyst , $19.00!!

Gorjana All Seeing Eye Disc Bracelet in Gold – Lyst, $55.00

Valentino Jewel Flowers Swarovski Crystal Necklace in White (champagne) – Lyst, $875.00

Aurelie Bidermann Gold Plated Ginkgo Feather Articulated Earrings in Gold – Lyst, $575.00

You can view more of my top picks in jewelry, bags, and clothes on my Lyst site!

XOXO,

Throwback Thursday…

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Mother of Pearl

Another classic via www.1stdibs.com. #TBT

Enjoy!

Finely Carved Mother-of-Pearl “Mary Magdalene” Edwardian Pendant
PRICE: $4,250
CREATION DATE: 1910

XOXO,

Happy AKAversary!

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Wow how time flies!  14 years ago I met 4 ladies and we began a journey together.  That journey did not stop after we became members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.  It continues until this very day.  I love these ladies and am truly grateful for their presence, support and love over the years.

Happy AKAversary Jamila, Varina, Kahlillah and Crystal!

What a perfect piece of jewelry for my linesisters!  www.dogeared.com, $30.00

Rebirth of Ivy!

Skeeeeee-Weeeeee!!

This is Original…

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In Atlanta we have street art installations which are cool but none of them come close to what artist Liesbett Bussche of Amsterdam is creating in her city.  Larger than life jewelry installations!  Now can you see why I am so jewelry obsessed?!?  Jewelry can add character to anything!

Check out her pieces below!

Enjoy!

Charm bracelet installation

Pearl necklace installation at night

Stud Earring installation

XOXO,

Photo credit: www.LiesbetBussche.com

Favorites…

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creativity, fashion trends, Jewelry, style

I love this picture from my dear friend Nadia.  She is wearing two of her favorite necklaces that layer perfectly.  You can find Ariel Gordon’s simply gorgeous pieces here and H.A.R. Jewelry’s Passing the Bar pendant here.

Enjoy!

Ariel Gordon heart pendant and H.A.R. Jewelry "Passing the Bar" Pendant make the perfect layering pieces. Lovie them together!

XOXO,

Know When to Fold ‘em…

A co-worker has been teaching me the art of origami.  Wanting to see how far this art form could go, I found two designers from Paris who are creating origami jewelry creations.

My Origami Zoo via Instagram

The designers, Clair and Arnaud were initially introduced to the Japanese art form from their friend Masayuki Muraki.  Eventually they developed a collection of earrings using thread and paper.  Silver and gold were not far behind, and they soon began producing the collections in Japan.  Read more about Clair and Arnaud’s story here.

Both whimsical and delicate, you will find some of my favorites from their collections below.

Enjoy!

The designers, Clair and Arnaud

Pink origami epoxy elephant

Origami rabbit with pink resin

Silver origami swan

Vermeil origami crane

Loves the bakelite version of the magic ball!

Origami magic ball in gold

You can purchase their designs here.

XOXO,

All Photos are courtesy of www.origamijewellery.com

Custom vs. Customer

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clothing, creativity, culture, people, style

After searching high and low for the perfect gift with no luck, a client came to me and we made it for her instead.

Here is how it all went down:

She was celebrating a belated Valentine’s day and wanted to get her boyfriend a great gift with significant personal meaning.  Keeping her price point in mind, the piece needed to reflect his culture, his personality, and could be worn under clothes or displayed as he desired.  She requested that I design a pendant of the Mayan God, Viracocha.  Check out the inspiration behind the pendant and the final product below.

Enjoy!

Inspiration for the custom piece

Additional inspiration for the custom piece

A picture of the final 14K Vermeil pendant which was presented on a 24" chain.

Kanye said it best “I get it custom, you a customer” - Cue Otis by Jay-Z and Kanye

XOXO,