There is one common thread I’ve spotted in some of the jewelry lines for S/S 2011 - Horn ornamentation is being used widely. I’ve seen them in all shapes, sizes and forms. Here are a few of my favourites:
The KOKNA handmade necklace by “A Peace Treaty” is a head turner. Part of the THAR collection, the necklace has an encased horn shaped bone pendant with spikes on chains. It’s made sustainably from discarded camel bone. (www.lynnsteven.com, $225)
I had the privilege of attending one of Rocaille’s trunk shows last month and I instantly fell in love. I could have walked away with every piece and therefore an empty bank account. Designer Amanda He, scours the world for unique vintage items and deconstructs and re-transforms the pieces into works of art. The … more …
I love delicate charms and styles that can withstand the test of time when it come to my jewelry. My two favourite pieces this season are from Lisbeth Jewelry. I am wearing either one or the other around my neck and sometimes both at the same time.
The “Ave” necklace ($86) is a lustre of textured vermeil circle pendants that hang delicately from a 23″ gold fill chain. I liked this one so much I also bought it in sterling silver ($82). What I love about this piece is that it works so nicely with a dress blouse as well as with my basic v-neck tee-shirt. The length of the necklace sits just perfectly across my collarbone.
The “Tanya” necklace ($89) is a collection of unique hand carved rings in … more …
Internationally renowned designer Elsa Peretti comes out with a must have fashion accessory for summer: a ring that captures the essence of the ocean displaying elegantly colored cabochon gemstones set in precious metals.
The stone is like a three dimensional orb, reminding me of a mood ring I use to have when I was a little girl. It’s available in three colors: green jade, turquoise and black jade set high either in a setting of 18 karat gold or sterling silver.
Elsa Peretti® cabochon gemstone rings are available exclusively at Tiffany & Co. Take a look for yourself and visit the Vancouver location at 723 Burrard Street. You can also make purchases on the Tiffany website at www.tiffany.ca, or by calling 1-800-265-1251.
Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider
Tired of ordinary candle holders? I promise your space will light up with these beautiful and delicately designed Loop Candelabras. They come in all different types of materials like chrome steel ($28), gold brass plated ($112) and silver brass plated ($96).
Each loop carries two candlesticks and can stand alone or you can link them up to create a candle light orchestra.
www.emmohome.com
Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider
Toodlebunny Designs is a truly unique collection by Vancouver based jewelry designer Trudy Wynans. When I saw this pair of earrings at the recent One of a Kind Show, I had to have them. I loved the idea of the mis-matched ‘Birdcage’ and who says you have to match all the time?
All her pieces are intricate and feminine with a slight edge (which is me in a nut shell). Toodelbunny has been featured on Sweetspot.ca, Flare, LOULOU, Fashion Magazine and now on partlySunny!
Visit Wynans creations at www.toodlebunny.com and check their stock list for local retailers.
Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider
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