Flowerness!18" (45cm) .925 Sterling Necklace
Sterling Silver Engraved DSK Tag!
Crystallized Swarovski
One of a Kind
$45
Monday, January 31, 2011
One of a Kind: "Flowerness"
Flowerness!18" (45cm) .925 Sterling Necklace
Sterling Silver Engraved DSK Tag!
Crystallized Swarovski
One of a Kind
$45
Light Rose AB Fancy Key Necklace, Lovely Sakura Earrings
Light Rose AB Fancy Key 18" Necklace18" (45cm) .925 Sterling Silver Heart Link Necklace
.925 Sterling Silver Engraved DSK Tag!
.925 Sterling Silver Key
Crystallized Swarovski
*quantities limited*
$42
Lovely Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Sterling Earrings.925 Sterling Silver Lever Back Earrings
Crystallized Swarovski
$15
*sold out, please e-mail Steph to be added to a waiting list, thank you!*
Titanic Snowflake Necklace
Titanic Snowflake 18" Necklace18" .925 Sterling Silver Heart Link Necklace
Crystallized Swarovski
.925 Thai Sterling Silver & CZ Snowflake Pendant
Sterling Engraved DSK Tag
*One Left*
$50
SAG Awards Jewelry Roundup 2011
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| Juliana Margulies in Bavna jewelry |
The 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards brought us a red carpet full of diamond dangle earrings, icy cuffs, a few scary statement necklaces and a splash of color for good measure.
If this sounds familiar, it's because all the big red carpet events lately have followed the same 'play it safe' pattern when it comes to bedazzling our favorite Hollywood beauties.
I'm not complaining, really. The SAG Awards are known as a more low-key carpet than the Globes and the Oscars. I just miss the smack-your-face, lower-jaw-drop jewelry moments from years' past. It just ain't happening much in 2011, I'm afraid.
That said, here's a roundup of last night's jewelry trends for your drooling pleasure.
Diamond Divas:
SAG winner, Natalie Portman, and Glee diva, Lea Michele, stunned in millions worth of Tiffany diamond dazzle. You have my permission to hate them.
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| Natalie Portman in $2 million Tiffany 27.95-carat yellow diamond earrings |
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| Lea Michele in $300,000 worth of Tiffany diamond jewels |
Drops and Dangles:
The ubiquitous diamond dangle earring category made a strong showing - with a few standouts like Julianna Margulies in Bavna statement stunners and the always-gorg Kim Kardashian in her go-to jewelry favorite, Lorraine Schwartz.
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| Heather Morris in Martin Katz |
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| Eva Longoria in Neil Lane |
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| Tina Fey in Lorraine Schwartz leaf earrings |
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| Kim Kardashian in Lorraine Schwartz |
Amy Adams has never looked this good, in my humble opinion - thanks to the year's standout red carpet jewelry designer, Kimberly McDonald. While Christina Hendricks got too close to Elvira chic with her dress choice, I love the black teardrop earrings by Sutra (which she didn't lose this time!).
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| Winona Ryder in Gray jewelry |
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| Christina Hendricks in Sutra earrings |
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| January Jones in Lorraine Schwartz |
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| Amy Adams in Kimberly McDonald |
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| Amy Adams in Kimberly McDonald |
Diamond Cleavage...Um, I Mean, Cuffs:
Sofia Vergara continues to wow in a plunging blue Roberto Cavalli with a sparkling Chopard diamond cuff.
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| Sofia Vergara in Chopard diamond cuff |
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| Claire Danes in Fred Leighton diamond bangles |
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| Natalie Portman in Tiffany diamond bangles |
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| Mila Kunis in $270,000 Cartier tiger cuff. Meow! |
While previous awards shows gave us a definite color trend to squawk about (emeralds for the Globes), the SAGs gave us just a varied smattering of gemstone hues.
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| Rosario Dawson in Susie Fox |
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| Jane Krakowski in Lorraine Schwartz |
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| Mariska Hargitay in David Webb turquoise earring |
So far, 2011 is NOT the year of the necklace. I'm on the fence about Nicole Kidman's Fred Leighton flower piece - but Jenna Ushkowitz's gold bib number has to go.
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| Nicole Kidman in Fred Leighton |
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Check out all the fun here - and weigh in with your thoughts!
Next up? The Grammy Awards on February 13th!
Susan Chin Jewelry
We've long admired jewelry created by Susan Chin.
Her trademark work revolves around the use of
ebony and bone, and her signature forms are
sprinkled with silver or gold dots set against each
other in symmetrical yet seemingly
random arrangements.
But this artist works with other materials as well.
We gravitate towards her pieces
featuring freshwater pearls dotted with
those symmetrical mixed with random
accents of metal.
We enjoy following the sequences and repetition
of these elements which evoke a sense of
something ancient and tribal.
Whether densely packed together or set with ample
breathing space between them, we appreciate
how each metallic accent carries its weight
and brings delightful texture to the jewelry.
Together they become a synergistic creation -
the whole effect becoming so much greater
than the sum of its parts.
Let's take a look at some of our
favorite pieces of her work.
This is her “Forged Links” bracelet
featuring sterling silver, freshwater pearls
and18K gold.
Her trademark work revolves around the use of
ebony and bone, and her signature forms are
sprinkled with silver or gold dots set against each
other in symmetrical yet seemingly
random arrangements.
But this artist works with other materials as well.
We gravitate towards her pieces
featuring freshwater pearls dotted with
those symmetrical mixed with random
accents of metal.
We enjoy following the sequences and repetition
of these elements which evoke a sense of
something ancient and tribal.
Whether densely packed together or set with ample
breathing space between them, we appreciate
how each metallic accent carries its weight
and brings delightful texture to the jewelry.
Together they become a synergistic creation -
the whole effect becoming so much greater
than the sum of its parts.
Let's take a look at some of our
favorite pieces of her work.
This is her “Forged Links” bracelet
featuring sterling silver, freshwater pearls
and18K gold.
We adore her Kelp Necklace
also featuring sterling silver, freshwater pearls
and18K gold.
also featuring sterling silver, freshwater pearls
and18K gold.
These amusing "Pearl with Curl" earrings are
made with freshwater pearls and 18k gold.
made with freshwater pearls and 18k gold.
These earrings are from her
one of a kind collection
and feature ebony, 18k and 22k gold,
and Australian boulder opals.
one of a kind collection
and feature ebony, 18k and 22k gold,
and Australian boulder opals.
This piece features ebony, 18k and 22k gold,
and sterling silver.
It evokes a furry impression
that we find lighthearted and amusing.
and sterling silver.
It evokes a furry impression
that we find lighthearted and amusing.
It's fascinating to feel rough
texture created by the combination of several
types of smooth elements.
It's also fascinating to see
seldom used materials like ebony and bone
take center stage in an artist's work.
It would be most fascinating of all
to wear works of art
such as these and to feel the spirit
of the artist in each piece.
We'd own her entire collection
if we could.
Enjoy!
types of smooth elements.
It's also fascinating to see
seldom used materials like ebony and bone
take center stage in an artist's work.
It would be most fascinating of all
to wear works of art
such as these and to feel the spirit
of the artist in each piece.
We'd own her entire collection
if we could.
Enjoy!
And I'm Feelin........
Gooooooooood.......
And wearing these FABULOUS earrings made by Mary Jane Dodd ought to do just that!
They could be yours.....
What makes you feel good?
Is it a special friendship?
A kiss from one your children?
Completing a piece of jewelry that came out just like you wanted it?
A big huge piece of chocolate cheesecake?
Leave a comment letting us and everyone else who reads this blog know what makes you feel good!
And as usual.....share those good feelings on your blog, your facebook, your twitter or anywhere else that you might share on the internet and come back to leave multiple comments letting us know each time. Each comment will only be counted once....
Thank-you for...
~creating handmade with handmade~
The winner will be picked at random on February 7th.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
"Love is Elite"
Hearing that from her made me smile : )
"Love is Elite 16" Necklace16"(40cm) .925 Sterling Silver Heart Link
Sterling Engraved DSK Tag!
Crystallized Swarovski
Valentine's Special: $39
*quantities limited*
"Love is Elite 18" Necklace"
18"(45cm) .925 Sterling Silver Heart Link
Sterling Engraved DSK Tag!
Crystallized Swarovski
Valentine's Special: $44
Click here for more DSK Love Necklaces!
I'm going to continue watching the Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood with the two puppies on each side of me. lol
^_^ I feel loved!
Wally at 9 months, he's a sweetie
Timmy at 9 months (he's my big needy puppy lol)
Thank you for visiting!
18"(45cm) .925 Sterling Silver Heart Link
Sterling Engraved DSK Tag!
Crystallized Swarovski
Valentine's Special: $44
Click here for more DSK Love Necklaces!
I'm going to continue watching the Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood with the two puppies on each side of me. lol
^_^ I feel loved!
Wally at 9 months, he's a sweetie
Timmy at 9 months (he's my big needy puppy lol)Thank you for visiting!