Lucy's Wedding Jewellery - Finished

I've finished and photographed this commissioned wedding jewellery set for Lucy.  I wanted to create a set that wasn't too matching but the different pieces all had a similar style whilst all still could work separately.  The set includes: an illusion necklace with pearls and Swarovski crystals, beaded Swarovski crystal earrings and a trilogy* bracelet with pearls and crystals in burnt oranges.

The Finished set

 Close up of the earrings and necklace

Close up of bracelet

Necklace details
The brief for the necklace was for an illusion style necklace using crystals. I discussed this with Lucy as I felt that this could be quite harsh psychically on neck skin which can be very sensitive. I have instead made the necklace in ivory glass pearls, round and some small bicone crystal beads. Here is the final look which I think is beautiful.

 The Pearl and Crystal illusion neckace

  Close up showing the various sized ivory glass pearls and Clear AB Crystals

Earrings Details
The concept for the earrings was for something sparkly and sophisticated. The shape of the beaded crystal beads mirrors the round crystals in the necklace and bracelet

 

Simple formed bead on a silver chain adds drama and movement whilst still looking subtle

 

Close up of beaded bead using 4mm Swarovski bicone beads in Clear AB

Bracelet details

The *Trilogy bracelet was my idea to create something special for the day, which can also be worn in different ways after the event. The 3 separate bracelets are to symbolise the couples life before their wedding day, the day itself and their future lives together. The bracelets that I've made for Lucy are is ivory pearls, burnt orange crystals (the colour theme for the wedding) and also in Clear AB crystals. The bracelets are connected together with a small linking chain that includes a blue heart bead to give the bride her 'something blue'

 The 3 Bracelets

Close up of the 3 contrasting colours

The linking 'something blue' heart charm

I hope that the bride is as happy as I am with the finished look x

Work in Progress - Lucy's Wedding Jewellery

I am currently working on a set of wedding jewellery. The theme for the wedding is burnt / oranges and ivory. So far I've made these sparkly Swarovski Clear AB 4mm bicone beaded ball earrings. I wanted to make something which is simple, elegant and quite large without being too heavy to wear all day.

The Earrings

The idea behind the bracelet is that it is made of three separate elasticated bracelets with a small linking chain which has a 'something blue' Swarovski heart charm. This link chain will be worn on the wedding day but then after the day the bracelets can be worn separately as a little reminder of the big day whilst being a simple and wearable bracelet. The final three bracelets will be:

• one 6mm ivory pearls with burnt orange crystal roundels
• one 6mm Swarovski round beads in Sun, Topaz, Indian Red and Crystal Copper
• and one 6mm Swarovksi round beads in Clear AB

The Bracelets (final one not yet made)

The necklace (unfinished so far) is an illusion style necklace with multiple strands of ivory pearls and round crystals. I will take some proper photos when everything is finished.

Work in Progress: Red Pearl Necklace

This is my current work in progress: A red Pearl and Crystal necklace: It's a combination of Pearls and Crystals in the same style as one of my bridal pieces.

 teeny tiny 3mm bicone beads- the first time I've used them. Stunning Light Siam

 8mm Padparascha bicone beads

 The new next to the existing bridal piece

 All the different Reds, Peaches and Pearls

 The first row of beads completed- with the teeny 3mm beads

 The second row now added

And a close up of the first 2 rows

I'll add more photos soon

Purple Patch

I have remade one of my favourite cuffs in one of this years hottest colours- Lilac. Below you can see some of the most gorgeous dresses worn on the red carpet at the Oscars 2011: Cate Blancett in  Givenchy, a beautiful Elie Saab dress, Kelly Osbourne in Tadeshi, Scarlett Johansson in D&G and Natalie Portman in Rodarte,

And here is my Geometric Lilac Cuff which will be listed tomorrow:

Geometric Metallic- New Range

I've finally finished the first piece in my new range. I've called it Geometric Metallics although this doesn't exactly roll off the tongue... This is a cuff bracelet and is made with silver, gold, white and red Swarovski crystals. The clasp is made of one half gold and one half silver magnetic sliding clasp. I've used contrasting red thread which you can see clearly with the white beads. There are over 600 bicone beads and over 4m of thread in this piece. phew. that was a lot of potential knots...

Apple Blossom Necklace and Bracelet

Well we've finally had a sunny day here so I can take the photos of my Apple Blossom Necklace and Bracelet set. I'm going to pop it onto Folksy and Etsy now. Really happy with how it's turned out- the white pearls are so bright and the greens and pinks really look fresh.