Thursday, March 8, 2012

Alynne Lavigne Jewelry


Canadian based jewelry designer Alynne Lavigne makes really pretty statement jewelry pieces. She creates fun and modern styles that be dressed up or down and will fit a variety of states and personal styles. I recently got a pair of her earrings and one of her necklaces and they're so cute! I got this pretty steel bibbed necklace:



I also got these fun and edgy brick earrings:


She really knows how to create fun pieces that can complete an outfit. I have the pretty gold plated brick earrings, and the silver steel bib necklace and they are definitely fun pieces that get compliments. Alynne merges contemporary design and functionality in her jewelry collection to create some pretty pieces that look fantastic when worn day or night!

You can check out Alynne's entire jewelry collection at AlynneLavigne.com!
Twitter: @alynnelavigne_


Monday, March 5, 2012

Gemma Lister jewelry

Gemma Lister, UK jewelry designer, makes some super cute collar necklaces that are perfect for Spring/Summer 2012. I adore this pink sequin collar that can dress up any outfit, or be worn with a pretty dress for a night out on the town, you can also layer the collar over a blouse to create a collared shirt effect. So cute!


Gemma also creates really fun jewelry pieces such as her best-selling Square ring that fits over your finger diagonally to create a fun 3D effect. The ring is sterling silver base with gold plating. I recently got this ring and it's gotten me a lot of compliments!


This is a photo from British by Design that shows how the ring fits on your finger:


Really cute, huh? Gemma makes all sorts of fun and girly accessories that will be fabulous for the upcoming warmer months! Check out Gemma's full line of jewelry at GemmaLister.com, or like  Gemma Lister on Facebook. She also has a blog at http://gemmalister.blogspot.com


Thursday, March 1, 2012

Booty Heart Jewelry


I love finding unique jewelry on Etsy that stands out from the crowd, so when I found a shop that creates pendants out of stainless steel, colored concrete, and glass, I was instantly smitten. Booty Heart Jewelry by designer David Garay, fuses feminine beauty, nature, and gorgeous colors and shapes to create pretty jewelry pieces that are meant to inspire and intrigue. Each piece of jewelry is handmade, and the steel pendant is created by hand by David, who then fills the shape with his own mixture of non-toxic colored concrete and crushed glass. He sands the material to make it super soft to the touch and so pretty! I loved his jewelry line so much that instead of just getting one piece, I got three different pieces. The Turquoise Asymmetrical Heart, the Purple Crescent Moon, and a Petite Heart Pendant in a Coral color that David custom created for me.





David is incredibly nice and was kind enough to make a coral color for me so that I could have exactly the color pendant that I wanted. AMAZING customer service, I cannot stress that enough. He went above and beyond to make sure my order was filled quickly. Each pendant is hand made to order, so it takes about a week for the pendant to be created and mailed, but he keeps you updated throughout the entire process. Each pendant really is one of a kind. The concrete/glass mixture looks really awesome too and these pieces will definitely get you noticed with their unique design. David makes several different heart shapes, as well as heart rings, moon pendants, and other fun pendants like a ladybug, strawberry, and cloud. Each piece comes nicely gift wrapped in a pretty heart shaped tin!




Pretty huh? I definitely plan on buying more from Booty Heart Jewelry in the future. Each piece is so unique and stunning, and the pieces are affordable too with most items being less than $60. David is constantly adding new shapes to his shop and he's always adding fun new colors, and he even takes color requests and can custom make you a color also. He mixes in clear or colored glass in each pendant, but he can also mix-in mirrored glass pieces upon request. Here are a few of my other favorite items from David's line:

BootyHeart Butterfly Pendant
BootyHeart Strawberry Field Forever Pendant
BootyHeart Passion Fruit Heart Pendant
BootyHeart Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining Bracelet

Each piece is like a gorgeous mini work of art! Each piece is really well made, and isn't cheap plated metal like a lot of jewelers use to cut corners and reduce cost. David uses real stainless steel and concrete, pieces that are meant to last you for many years to come rather than tarnish and crumble apart. I haven't seen such workmanship in a piece of jewelry in a very long time, I am so impressed and thrilled that I found BootyHeart jewelry and can't wait to add more pieces to my jewelry collection!

You can check out David's online shop on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/BootyHeartJewelry



Moonglow Cafe jewelry by Michelle Samerjan


Designer Michelle Samerjan creates beautiful pieces of jewelry in her Moonglow Cafe line of jewels. Each piece is handmade in her studio, and she uses natural shapes and unique stones, sterling silver, paired with cultural flair. Very beautiful pieces that stand out from the crowd. I had a talk with Michelle, and she was kind enough to share some photos of her creating jewelry in her studio! She also did an interview with the shop Boticca and talks about her jewelry making process.

Michelle working in her studio
Michelle and her cute dog!

I have a pair of her beautiful Butterfly Wonton earrings, how pretty are these?


Her packaging is so cute too!



Here are a few more of my favorite pieces from Moonglow Cafe:

Del Mar necklace


Lunch at the Stupa earrings



Huang Di's Feast necklace
 
You can check out Michelle's entire line of jewelry at MoonglowCafe.com!


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Sugar Scout Couture




Sugar Scout Couture makes really bad ass jewelry. The fun shapes and colors of their earrings and headpieces really stands out and adds a funky flair to any outfit. I recently got a pair of their Sugar Scout Diamonds earrings, pictures above, and they are awesome. I love big loud earrings, and these bad boys hang against my shoulders! The earrings are lightweight though, so they don't weigh your ears down. They're made of plastic with a silver metallic coating. So fun!


I also got a pair of their awesome Sugar Scout Kara earrings, that feature a long rectangle shape of square shapes and a black chain at the top they they dangle from. Totally cute! I love that you can dress these earrings up or down to fit your outfit and mood. They also carry a lot of other fun earrings, and they even make really pretty headpieces made of chain that look awesome and are all the rage in the fashion world right now.

The packaging is cute too! Each piece of jewelry comes in a fun metallic drawstring bag. Here are photos of the packaging and earrings below.

You can totally re-use these bags or use them to store your jewelry!

Love the fun diamond shape of these earrings

I like the slightly mirrored effect of the silver colored finish.


Here are a few of my other favorite pieces from the Sugar Scout line:

Sugar Scout Goddess Headpiece

Sugar Scout Axil earrings

Sugar Scout Mila earrings


You can check out the entire line of Sugar Scout Couture Jewelry at OfficialSugarScoutCouture.com, you can also check out their blog at http://sugarscoutcouture.blogspot.com and follow them on Twitter @SugarScoutC




Thursday, February 16, 2012

Annie Montgomery Pure Designer Jewelry



Annie Montgomery Jewelry makes amazing pieces that are edgy with a hint of tribal flair. She creates beautiful one of a kind earrings, necklaces, and rings. I just adore the modern feel and raw style of her jewelry. Annie hails from Portland, and definitely has an artistic spirit. She creates each mental piece by hand and uses a variety of organic shapes and sizes. I adore her God's Eye Earrings, they are made to order and come in a choice of three sizes, small medium or large. Each pair is made of hammered sterling silver and chain, and are a modern take on the native "Ojo de Dios", or God's Eye, which is meant to bring protection. I love these earrings, and recently got them...they are even nicer in person!



The earrings come beautifully packaged in a cardboard box, and tied with a tulle ribbon. The earrings are so pretty! The silver body of the earrings is hammered for texture, and the earring hooks are made of silver as well. There is a sterling chain wrapped in the center of the earrings, to build the "eye" design. So gorgeous! The silver has a oxidized look to it to make it look more rustic and raw.



Here are some of my other favorites from Annie's collection:

Long Brass Waterfalls Earrings
Stacking Armor Rings
Delicate Chain Necklace

Gorgeous pieces, that mix romance and femininity with a edgy and modern twist. You can check out Annie's entire collection at PureDesignerJewelry.com or you can check out her Etsy shop. Annie is really nice too, and offers wonderful customer service!