Preparation for Fall and Turquoise stone

Although I should be working on Fall coloured collection I still couldn't say 'Goodbye' to vibrant colour of turquoise stone and I created new pieces with it. I think I will explore those necklaces design in variety of calm colors but still keeping turquoise in the new collection. Black agate necklace will be one of Limited Edition pieces with vintage chain.

Limited edition necklace, materials: black agate gemstones, gold plated metal chain, satin plaited rope

Necklace, materials: turquoise chip beads, gold plated brass, satin plaited rope

Bracelet, materials: turquoise bead, gold plated brass, satin plaited rope

Necklace, materials: turquoise chip beads, gold plated brass, satin plaited rope

Necklace, materials: turquoise stone, gold plated brass, satin plaited rope

Necklace, materials: turquoise bead, gold plated brass, satin plaited rope

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Last days of summer...

While summer is almost ended I made few more pieces which extend summer collection and become introduction to fall collection. I used howlite and amethyst together with beige and golden ropes because of colours which remind me nature in this time of year, preparing for autumn.

Bracelet,  materials: howlite, leather cord and gold plated brass

Bracelet,  materials: amethyst, leather cord and gold plated brass

Bracelet, materials: amethyst,howlite,lava, plaited satin robe and tassel, gold plated brass

Earrings, materials: amethyst, howlite, lava, gold plated brass

Bracelet, materials: howlite,lava, plaited satin robe and tassel, gold plated brass

Necklace, materials: howlite, glass, satin cord and tassel, gold plated brass

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Into the Blue...

'Blue pigments were originally made from minerals such as lapis lazuli, cobalt and azurite, and blue dyes were made from plants; usually woad in Europe, and Indigofera tinctoria, or True indigo, in Asia and Africa.' (source)

Cornflower...

Soft velvet, rough cold glass...

photo:John Feiach

photo: Thomas Powers

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' To Rome with Love '

After some days of summer brake I come back with post about my inspirations for jewellery. Roman holidays were perfect opportunity for gathering some ideas and photos for this subject.

While researching ancient Roman culture I've found some pictures of architecture relating to the colouring and materials I use in my design.

The Romans borrowed styles from other cultures and developed their own styles on the basis of these styles. They used a variety of materials for their jewellery from their extensive resources across the continent. They used mainly gold with more coloured stones such as topaz, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls in their jewellery than previous cultures.

What would be jewellery without outfit? Those ethereal dresses are inspired by ancient tunics. Light draped fabric provides a background for jewellery.

 Monique Lhuillier Spring 2009, Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 2010

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