All about jewelry: January 2009

Friday, January 30, 2009

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Gold and Diamond Jewelry Zasha Signature Jewelry - based in Irvine, California - offers unique, one of a kind jewelry directly from the designers. They focus on diamond jewelry that is luxurious yet...

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

H. Stern DVF Talisman Collection

Diane von Furstenberg for H. Stern Jewelry Just in time for spring 2009's ethnic trend, Diane Von Furstenberg has once again teamed up with H. Stern to create the Talisman Collection, which uses...

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Necklace Set Collection

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Kuwait Wedding Collection

Gucci Jewelry

Fine Italian Jewelry Frida Giannini, Creative Director of Gucci, has a unique talent and passionate disposition that have fueled her rise as an international designer for one of the most recognized...

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Jewelry Bargains at Gordon Jewelers

Gordon's Jewelers' online customers have direct access to the extensive selection of quality merchandise found in their stores, in addition to a wide assortment of online only jewelry. Their...

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Kwiat Jewelry

Fine Diamond Jewelry For a century, Kwiat has captivated imaginations with breathtaking diamonds and inspired diamond jewelry. Adhering to the techniques passed down from one generation to the next,...

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Peter Storm Jewelry

Fine Gold and Gemstone Jewelry Peter Storm grew up with diamonds and observed their power from his earliest days. Peter Storm rings, necklaces, and bracelets are unique and stylish. Sharp angles and...

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Monday, January 26, 2009

Bracelet

Sunday, January 25, 2009

A Batch of Bracelets

I love bracelets as you can probably tell by looking at this post today. New gemstones and sterling silver are a great temptation and make it hard to leave the office to go home. Sometimes I have so many pretty gemstones that it is overwhelming - I want to use them all at once, think of 10 different projects and can't get started on any of them. But I have gotten a bit done this week.
The unusual bracelet above is definitely a "happy" bracelet full of colour and fun. I pulled some of my James Derrick Reeves special lampwork beads from my secret stash and used turquoise chalcedony, carnelian, amethyst, and jade to pick up the colours in these very colourful beads.
Below, Suzette Celestin's very feminine beads are complemented by large nuggets of pink Peruvian opal and green quartz in this unique bracelet that appears to be a harbinger of Spring (ah, but at least 2 months of chill before the warm comes to Arkansas!).

In contrast to all the colour above is this jasper bracelet handmade (of course) with ocean jasper in soothing shades of green and off-white and wonderfully subtle lampwork beads to match.
Below the jasper is a new combination for me: porcelain jasper ovals with faceted and smooth muscovite, gold-laced lampwork bead with the same quiet tones as the jasper and intricate sterling silver. You will be able to find this one on the Unusual Jewelry page of the Cluny Grey Jewelry website.

Finally, for those who love what I call "strong pastels" a chalcedony bracelet with pink, tuquoise, and blue chalcedony - beautiful gemstone beads - with matching lampwork and a second strand made up of Karen Hill Tribes sterling silver chain and charms.
Remember: Wherever you go, wear your jewelry!