Even though I associate getting my ears pierced with being 10 years old and hanging out anxiously at Claire's in the mall, I can't help but wondering if it's worth adding to my four-gem collection 20 years later. Lately I've been loving these pierced ears that have a smattering of dainty gold and diamond accents - both ladylike and cool at the same time. Maybe I'll just start with one... or two... or three...
three thousand nine hundred fifty - if i had that many extra dollars to kill , this is what i might spend it on. an english victorian insect ring made of emeralds, ruby and diamonds that longs to fly itself over and land on my finger, from the perpetually covetable erie basin. and here i thought i didn't like bugs.
with all of the minimal, geometric jewelry out there at the moment, it's rather refreshing to see something a little less structured, and these pendants from brooklyn-based fort are definitely doing the trick. the dripping, draped gold chains are reminiscent of knit fabric or chain mail, while the gems glow from the inside with a beautiful light. i'm sure there is a method to the way they are knotted together, but i love that they seem slightly haphazardly assembled. so pretty! pick up your own piece of dripping gold here.
i still have marble on the brain and this time it's manifesting itself in jewelry, specifically that of the extremely talented ms. kathryn blackmore, aka the vamoose. i have long appreciated the delicate and sophisticated touch she has with her design, and i love that even with an unusual (for jewelry) and rugged material like marble she is able to create pieces that still feel quite feminine and new. i'm struggling not to order it all! see more from her collection here.
what i love about searching through the art & antiques site 1stdibs is that every now and then you come across an item that leaves you totally flabbergasted. sometimes i look for inspiration and sometimes i look for fun, and today my moment of astonishment happened with this drop dead gorgeous medieval stirrup ring. made purely of gold and sapphire, this gothic ring dates all the way back to the 13th or 14th century(!) when it was likely worn by bishops alone. the unusual shape, the rustic engravings, and the peculiar setting of the stone completely intrigue me. it's uh, not exactly in the range for purchase, if you check the price, but even after all this time it serves as wonderful inspiration and a great bit of history. check it out here.
the renegade craft fair is always chock full of amazing talent, and in the few moments i'm able to escape from my booth i can't help but notice the lovely jewelry selection at the fair. some of my favorites were the vintage modern pieces from noble town vintage (i picked up the rhombus necklace), the intricate lasercut earrings from mollymdesigns, and the acrylic and brass necklaces from ermadid (i got a white acrylic fishbone version). nice work ladies!
