Woven Glamour

High Style Weaving

Weaving is the art of interlacing two distinct sets of threads with each other to form a fabric.  The designer behind Glamorosi, a couture jewelry brand, has taken the craft to another level.  Producing not clothes, but jewelries.

What's not to love?  This necklace is hand-woven in an open lace-like design and features two cuts of turquoise: rounds and drops. The drops are accented with sterling silver rounds and bead caps. 

The luxe collar is expertly finished with crimp covers and wire guards, and is secured by a box clasp inlaid with turquoise.

Every inch of this piece is definitely woven with style.

Available online at Glamorosi.

An Apple a Day

Fruity Earrings

Apple, the most cultivated tree fruit.  You can eat it raw, bake, juice or ferment it.  Perhaps dip it in chocolate, then sprinkle with crushed nuts.  Sounds delicious.  I recently found out, you can even mix it with chamomile tea to make tea.

It is loaded with nutritional benefits too.  We heard it million times, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away'.  That famous proverb dates way back in 19th century Wales.  Apples are packed with anti-oxidants, vitamin C and fiber.  Research also suggests that it reduces cancer.

If those are not enough reasons to make you eat the crunchy produce, maybe you can start by wearing a pair in your ears.  Did I mention it's a great stress reducer too?  

You can't help but cheer up wearing these slices.

Available online at Diffraction.etsy.com

Stellar Day

Spinner Rings

Stellar Day, known as the earth's rotation period relative to the fixed stars. Approximately 86,000 seconds of mean solar time.  Quite impressive isn't it.

And here's another notable find, 360 Jewels' Spinner Rings.  These rings have spinning mechanisms. Comprised of two rings where the inner one rotates.  Follow its turn and you'll see 20 carats of 132 precious stones in rhodium plated fine sterling silver.

There's no denying.  Your day will be more than stellar when you wear one of these.

Available online at 360jewels.com

Meet Zoe

Bent and Beautiful

She's edgy but don't be mistaken.  In every curve, she is oozing with femme fatale.  Quaint as the historic state she hailed from, which is Pennsylvania.  She is fearless but fun loving.  Rock and roll is her cup of tea but she doesn't mind dressing up for an afternoon tea at all.

Always up for the challenge, she can adjust in whatever angle.  If you desire her to be a bangle, so be it she says.  Yearning to fancy that neck?  She'll dangle daintily as you wish.  Be honest, for she is not a fake.  Genuine sterling silver is her make.

Her name is Zoe.  Amy made her to last forever.

Available online at EsmaStudios.com

Silver Linings

Atypical Crochet

Crochet, one of the world's earliest and most popular craft.  History dates it way back before the 1800s.   With a single hook, a fabric is created from threads of fiber.  Scarves, mittens, , afghans and doilies are its common end-products.   

Young designers today have appropriated their modern take on this ever evolving craft.  The medium no longer remains restricted to traditional yarns.  The outcome are not just the usual fiber accessories.  

Welcome to the 21st century crochet - where the hook does more than 'throws'.  We're seeing crochet's silver lining even brighter.  

In the meantime, let me have those silver earrings.

Available online at UrArtist.

 

Tactual Bliss

Bijouxbead's Jewels

Delicate as it may seem, Darlene Martin's works are acclaimed as 'tactile'.  Capable of being touched, in layman's term.  Patrons attest they experience felicity when wearing these opulent creations from Canada.

If you're thinking hers is just another piece of jewelry to add in your chock-full collection, think again.  Every ensemble is one-of -a-kind and named individually.  

Today, I vote for the 'Artist's Brush'.

Available online bijouxbead.com

Irresistible Treat

Crinkle Necklace

It is one of the world's most popular dessert.  Crinkles.  A perfect name for deliciously soft, fudge like confection.

If there was an Iron Chef for metalsmithing, it will be Stephanie Blackman.  Her recipe begins with pureness of form, vibrant colors of gemstones and her desire to create timeless designs.  She then tops it off with her passion for creating beauty and perfection in every form and texture.

This is one sweet treat I'll definitely indulge in, sans the fat.

Available online at metalicious.com

Bare and Beautiful

Belgian Contemporary Designs

Perfect planes, purity and simplicity.  Terms that encompass 'Minimalism'.  True advocates of this discipline actuate the careful consideration of void spaces left by the removal of certain features in a design.  

A concept so skillfully adapted by Marcus Marguillier, a seasoned graphic designer and classical ballet dancer from Belgium.  The clean lines and simple forms in his designs come from his acumen of art and body-movement.

An absolute instance that 'less is great'.

Need we say more?

Available online at www.marcus-design.eu

Blown Away

FormFire's Propeller Necklace

A propeller's efficiency is determined by thrust x axial speed over resistance x rotational speed.  Sound too scientific?  Wait 'til you try it with glass.  

Only an architect with masters degree and fifteen years of lampwork and jewelry design can pull such intricate combination.  When operating in its best regime, a well-designed propeller typically has an efficiency of around 80%.  

Formfire's lampwork discs sure has 100% vogue prowess.

Available online at formfireglassworks.com

Beauty of Black Diamonds

Gems from Germany

Three years ago, scientists discovered the surprising origin of the mysterious black diamonds.  Report says it came from outer space, since not one was discovered from the world's mining fields.

These matching earrings and pendant are not the real deal.  But designer Sandra's take on the precious 'black diamonds' is still worthy to be prized.  We all agree.

Available online at Purpur.

Best Cocktail Mix

On Your Finger

In New York, you'll find the best brew of cocktail in America.  Not the sip that will tumble your ice-cubed body this winter.  Nor the one you can order in an opulent bar.

Think: 14 karat gold filled wire with fresh water pearls, and drops of small red coral seeds for elegance.  Served up in your finger.  Garnished with lustrous amethyst stone on the center.

Get me one please.

Available online at BridalEmunique.

Ears Be Told

Hand Hammered Earrings

Did you skip the dreaded ear piercing back in the '80s because mom was so worried?  Then, here's a great reason to get it done.

From watercolor and pen and ink, Kathryn Cole brings to life her illustrations to exquisite adornments.  A decade of experience in jewelry designing and making, you can be sure you're in good hands.

As for the piercing...

I'll let you decide.

Available online at kathryncoledesigns.com

Galaxy Jewels

Neptune Necklace

You don't have to board the next Apollo expedition to see the fourth largest planet in our solar system.  Last time I checked, a lady from England captured its magnificence for us.  

Presenting, Emily Gray's Neptune Necklace.

Even experts from NASA will surely agree its charm and intricate details are true sparkles in the eyes.  Emily's lifelong obsession with color, textiles and all things beautiful make her creations truly amazing, even up close.

Leave the telescope for this one.  

Available online at emilygrayjewels.etsy.com