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Accessorize Me! : from ear to ear

06 Saturday Feb 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, andro-chic style, design inventive, emerging designers, gender non-specific fashion, jewellery, signature look, signature piece

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COSH- jewellery label, ear rings, ear-to-ear ear rings, jewellery design, Parisian jewellery brand, singular look, singular piece, Sophia Hansjacob- jewellery designer

 

 

French jewellery designer

Sophia Hansjacob

is an up and coming artist

who has created a range of ear-rings,

worn from ear to ear with necklace between

in hinged suspension.

 

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Jewellery designer, Sophia Hansjacob

models one of her ear-to-ear creations

 jewellery designer, sophia hansjacob

(image from lofficielmode.com)

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Handcrafted in Paris, under her label COSH-

Ms. Hansjacob

has made daring, singular pieces with an agender attitude.

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ear rings, collier d'oreilles, jeweline-magazine.nl 20151217-COSH

(image from jeweline-magazine.nl)

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The pieces are made in gold, rose gold and silver

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Connected from ear-to-ear

 

Jewellery design from COSH

by Sophia Hansjacob

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double strand chain with

diamond shape pendant

earrings, from ear to ear, from cosh, njal the_collier_doreilles_intimite_08_earrings_notjustalabel_1237099339

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a chain of 15 delicate rows

earrings, from ear to ear, collier d'oreilles earring, njal the_collier_doreilles

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ear cuffs with necklace of  ornate construction

earrings, from ear to ear, collier d'oreilles earring, njal the_collier_doreilles

(images from notjustalabel.com)

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On closer inspection

multi-strand piece in rose gold

ear rings, collier d'orielle, coshparix.com

(image from coshparis.com)

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ear cuff piece in gold

of intricate detail

earrings, ear cuff piece, collier d'oreilles, madmoizelle.com

(image from madmoizelle.com)

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single chain in silver

ear rings, njal, single strand, the_collier_doreilles_intimite_01_earrings_notjustalabel_1108497068

(image from notjustalabel.com)

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Rings and things: Meet “narrative jewellery” designer, Tessa Metcalfe

25 Sunday Jan 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design inspiration, design inventive, design philosophy, design work, jewellery

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animal / nature inspired jewellery, avant garde jewellery design, jewellery, jewellery artist, jewellery design, jewellery designers, Tessa Metcalfe - jewellery designer

 

 

Via her unusual jewellery pieces, designer Tessa Metcalfe

explores and creates a visual-impact story.

It is a tale set in the London metropolis.

It is one of grit, grime and city dwelling.

It is one of unexpected beauty found in a most peculiar subject:

the urban pigeon.

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The London city pigeon has become a creature scorned.

Once a fixture in great abundance at landmark points-

such as famed Trafalgar Square,

strident measures have been enacted

to banish the pigeon from such historic sites.

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(image from panoramio.com):

pigeons, trafalgar square

Pigeons once reigned over Trafalgar Square

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Yet for native Londoner, Tessa Metcalfe

the feral pigeon is an object of fascination

and source of inspiration for creative output.

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(image from designerweek.co.uk):

jewellery designer, tessa metcalf

Jewellery designer, Tessa Metcalfe

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Promoted by her own study/work in  taxidermy,

Ms. Metclafe uses the feet of roadkill pigeons

as core element for her pieces.

The feet are cleaned, cast in silver or gold

then set with exquisite gemstones, gently held by the talons:

equally macabre, compelling and beautiful.

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(images from tessametcalfejewellery.co.uk):

 jewellery, ring, tessa metcalf, ruby diamond 18 ct gold engagement ring

 18ct gold bespoke ruby and diamond engagement ring

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Ms. Metcalfe’s pieces have been showcased at London Fashion Week-

where I first viewed her work.

There is a beguiling quality to these pieces, which engenders

lingered examination and great appreciation.

 

 

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jewellery, ring, tessa metcalf, pigeon clasp claw ring, gold tallons

Ring:  pigeon grasp claw with gold talons

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jewellery, ring, tessa metcalfe, green quartz, colombian emerald shoulders IMG_8609

Ring:  pale green quartz, Colombian emerald shoulders

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jewellery, cuff links, tessa metcalf,

Cuff links:  gold / silver single pigeon talon

holds sleeve cuff between its grasp

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jewellery, tessa metcalf, necklace, aquamarine crystal,

Necklace:  aquamarine crystal captured between silver feet and gold talons

one foot dons its own rings in blue topaz and green quartz

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jewellery, tessa metcalf, pendant,

Pendant:  silver foot, gold talons

with miniature rings set with an emerald and peridot

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jewellery, ear rings, tessa metcalf, gold stud talons

earrings, tessa metcalf, gold/silver talons

Ear rings:  (t) gold talons ; (b) silver feet with gold talons

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jewellery, ring, the pearl of London, tessa metcalf

Pearl of London ring

The ring is a signature piece of Ms. Metcalfe’s design narrative:

“Capturing the hidden beauty of the city it represents, the pigeon inhabitants protect precious pearls within their gold claws endlessly spinning them in their grasp. The cool smooth [freshwater] pearl stands out inside the gold cage of claws enclosing it. Playfully fitted onto pins the pearl can be turned at your fingertips. This ring encompasses everything I love about my hometown, looking through the dirt in the gutter, finding it holds the beauty of the city.” 

(quote, Tessa Metacalfe)

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Tessa Metcalfe earned a BA Honours degree in Illustration,

University of Brighton.

Her creations have been worn by pop divas Rita Ora and Pixie Lott.

For further details, visit:

http://www.tessametcalfejewellery.co.uk

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Language of jewellery design

28 Monday Apr 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design inspiration, design inventive, jewellery

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Angela Caputi, costume jewellery, Disa Allsopp, function of jewellery, jewellery design, jewellery designers, Materia Design, Rosalba Galati and Laura Santi (Materia Design), Silvia Rossi, Stephanie Ravel for Cilea-Paris

 

Be it in bold statements or

hushed tones,

jewellery adds the all important ‘last word’  to any ensemble.

Consider the message of these jewellery designers:

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by renown Italian costume jewellery designer, Angela Caputi

to speak in powerful accents

(image from item.rakuten.co.jp):

 j designer angela caputi image from item.rakuten.co.jp

designer, Angela Caputi

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(image from vogue.it):

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(image from artigianocontemporaneo.it):

jewellery angela caputi artigianocontemporaneo.it

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(images from regalisfiziosi.it)

jewellery angela caputi necklace reglisfiziosi.it giuggiu_granchio2

a mix of materials

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jewellery angela  regalisfiziosi.it  caputi_bracciali

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(image from chic24hours.com):

 jewellery angela caputi  chic24hours.com  resin link bracelets

resin link bracelets

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(image from 1stdibs.com):

jewellery angela caputi 1stdibs.com

of the sea:  shells, corrals, pearls impressions

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Materia Design

by Italian designers, Rosalba Galati and Laura Santi

fluent in variety of materials used

(images from materia-design.com):

j designer rosalba galati materia-design.comj designer laura santi materia-design.com

designers, Rosalba Galati (l)  /  Laura Santi (r)

(images from vandashop.com):

 jewellery materia pvc necklace  vandashop

PVC necklace in violet blue

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jewellery materia design leather petals vandashop.com

leather petal necklace in dark moss green 

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(image from walker art.com):

jewellery materia design technogel bracelet pliable polyurethane.. image from walkerart.org

techno-gel bracelets 

(made from soft, pliable polyurethane)

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(image from momastore.jp):

jewellery materia design from momastore.jp

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by Italian designer, Silvia Rossi

 working primarily with crystal acrylics

to express a lightness of being.

(images/quote from silviarossigioielli.com):

j designer image silviarossigioielli.com

In discussing her craft, Ms. Rossi explains:

“Creating with my hands reconnect me to my primordial part.

For me making jewelry represents the search for proportion, scale,

sense of balance, harmony of shapes, and beauty.

Elements we constantly find in nature and mankind

have always tried to interpret through the arts.”

jewellery silvarossigioeilli.com aryclic

mosaic bracelet

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jewellery silvia rossi acyrlic silver earrings

acrylic and silver ear rings

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jewelly silvia rossi

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jewellery silvia rossigioielli arcrylic necklace

necklaces of shape,  colour,  dimension

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by British designer, Disa Allsopp

translation of a bygone age

(image/quote from thenewcraftsmen.com):

jewellery designer image from thenewcraftsmen.com Disa-Allsopp-Goldsmith-647x431

designer, Disa Allsopp

“ALL MY JEWELLERY HAS BEEN RETICULATED, HAMMERED AND FORGED, TO CREATE A FEEL REMINISCENT OF ANTIQUITY PIECES.”

(images from primaverauk.com):

     jewellery ring from primaverauk.comdisa-allsopp2

hammered gold / amber gemstone

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jewellery disa allsopp primaverauk.com ring

stack ring with gemstone inlaid

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(image from primaveragallery.com):

jewel disa allsopp primaveragallery.co.uk necklace

hammered gold necklace:  varied in texture and shaped units

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(images from openeyegallery.co.uk):

jewellry disa allsopp  from openeyegallery.co.uk garnet-necklace

garnet necklace

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jewellery disa allsopp openeyegallery.co.uk strand-goldsilverring

gold / silver strand ring

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(image from vandashop.com):

jewel disa allsopp earring vandashop.com

geometric-shaped silver ear rings

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(image from craftscouncil.co.uk):

jewellery disa allsopp stack ring from craftscouncil.org.uk

stack ring

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(image from disaallsopp.com):

jewel dis allsopp.com ring tagliatelle-ring-9-coils

silver “tagliatelle”  ring

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by French designer,  Stephanie Ravel (for Cilea-Paris brand)

let nature do the talking in

whispers,  wit and whimsy

 

(images from cileabijoux.com): 

jewel cilea bumblee brooch broche-bourdon

bumblebee brooch

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   jewel cilea vegetable man brooch

“walking vegetable man” brooch

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jewel cilea geranium ring

green “geranium” ring 

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jewel cilea geranium ear ringboucle-oreille-geranium

yellow “geranium” ear ring

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jewel cilea earring %22carine

“carine” ear ring

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jewel cilea jewllery stephanie ravel vam.ac.uk peas in pod pendantjewellery-necklaces_610x344

peas in a pod pendant

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(image from heather collectables.com):

jewel cilea from heathercollectables.com peas pod

pea pod brooch

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It’s a Spring Fling Thing: fun accessories for the warmer clime

27 Thursday Mar 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, bags, design inspiration, design inventive, design philosophy, ear adornments, eco-fashion, emerging designers, fashion fun, hair doohickies, hair impressions, jewellery, signature piece

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creative accessories, hair adornments, jewellery design, quirky accessories, spring/summer 2014, up-cycled jewellery, whimsical handbags

Accessorise for spring/summer 2014

playful

whimsical

quirky

silly

just plan fun

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(images from http://www.johnny-loves-rosie.com):

from Johnny Loves Rosie

JLR-ER-620 £16

peacock ear-rings

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Erin Elizabeth deep red petal garland headband

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CASSIE-HB-166-542

summertime orchid garland headband

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from Les Neriedes

(images from asos.com):

 

Image 1 of N2 By Les Nereides Smiley Pixel Charm Necklace

smiley pixel charm necklace

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Image 1 of N2 By Les Nereides Gold Chicken Earrings

chicken ear rings

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(images from http://www.lesnereides.com/en):

‘Paris’ brooch

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(image from http://www.meandzena.com):

from Me & Zena

designer:   Zena McKeown

studied:  Edinburgh College of Art

French bulldog ring

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(images from http://www.billskinnerstudio.co.uk):

by Bill Skinner

designing, crafting jewellery since the 1980’s

worked with Vivienne Westwood

launched his first Bill Skinner range of

hand-craved pieces in 2012

Hedgerow Bluebird Stud Earrings

hedgerow bluebird stud ear-rings

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Snow Leopard Statement Necklace

snow leopard necklace

leopards plated in rhodium, spots – black enamel

Swarovski crystal insets

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Galloping Horse Bracelet

galloping horse sterling silver bracelet

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(images from http://www.peterlang.com.au):

PL by Peter Lang

Peter Lang is an Australian jewellery designer

whose bespoke creations are worn by celebrities:

 Nicole Kidman,  Beyonce,  Liv Taylor,  Alex Wek

and featured in fashion magazines as well as

favoured by fashion stylists

gold plated belt

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spikes and crystals necklace

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 John and Pearl

by London based designer Julie Hannay

Image 1 of John & Pearl Threaded Headband

threaded handband

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(images from http://www.johnandpearl.co.uk):

the Mayan Collection from John and Pearl

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SS14 06

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SS14 08

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SS14 02

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SS14 03

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from River Island

hair doohickies

Image 1 of River Island Retro Summer Bright Turban Headband

floral turban headband with gem stone flower

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Image 1 of River Island Retro Summer Flower Stretch Headband

retro flower headband

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from Libertine by Giles Deacon

Image 1 of Libertine By Giles Deacon 18ct Gold Plated Enamel Street Lady Pendant

necklace with enamel lady

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Image 1 of Libertine By Giles Deacon 18ct Gold Plated Bracelet With Enamel Lady

bracelet with enamel lady

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(images from http://www.tattydevine.com):

by Tatty Devine

designers:  Rosie Wolfenden, Harriet Vine

studied:  Chelsea College

create:  handmade pieces in their own workshop

exhibit:   London Fashion Week

Cherry Blossom Necklace

cherry blossom necklace

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Fallen Leaves Necklace

fallen leaves necklace

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Dog on Wheels Brooch

dog on wheels brooch

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Dinosaur GIANT Necklace - Gold

gold dinosaur necklace

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Volume Brooch - Black

volume brooch

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Ping Pong Cufflinks

ping pong cuff links

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Price Ticket Cufflinks

price ticket cuff links

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(images from http://www.klearklutch.com):

envelope bags from Klear Klutch

aesthetics:  transparent accessories

websitekk5

‘right through you’  print

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website kk1

‘what’s inside’ print

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(images from asos.com):

Image 1 of Klear Klutch Large Transparent Clutch Bag with Burgundy Leather Pouch

burgundy inner section

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Image 1 of Klear Klutch Large Transparent Clutch Bag with Navy Leather Pouch

navy inner section

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Not a bling thing … jewellery design by Alice Cicolini, LFW a/w 2014

17 Monday Feb 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design inspiration, design inventive, fashion cultural reference, history notes, jewellery

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Alice Cicolini - jewellery designer, enamelling, jewellery collection: a/w 2014, jewellery design, London Fashion Week - a/w 2014, Memphis Design Movement, minakari jewellery, Silk Road, tassel sautoir

British jewellery designer,

Alice Cicolini

(image from tribuneindia.com):

trained at London College of Fashion and

completed an MA in Jewellery Design from

Central Saint Martins.

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Her pieces presented during London Fashion Week, a/w 2014

are delicately crafted.

The rings and necklace pendants are sparingly, simply

set in gold with gemstones,

pearls and enhanced by enamel decorative elements.

Reds,  greens,  shadings of purple,  pale pinks, whites  –

define the collection’s multi-chromatic palette.

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Ms. Cicolini  design aesthetics is a combination of influences

from ancient cultures of Asia and the Middle East.

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 She integrates the enamel-making traditions of

Persia (present-day Iran) into her design schemes.

This type of enamel-making is called minakari.

 Heat fused coloured glass paste

is used to decorate metal surfaces.

Gold is traditionally used for the setting

in minakari jewellery.

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The wearing and manufacturing of

minakari jewellery can be traced to

the Persian courts of the 16th and 17th century.

It remains today, a much desired jewellery type

particularly in the Middle East and India.

Ms. Cicolini’s designs are all hand-made in India –

a region where minikari artistry still thrives.

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(image from flickrhivemind.net):

Red Minakari Heart and Antiqued Gold Necklace (DJAjewels) Tags: red necklace heart jewelry pendant antiquedgold minakari

Red minakari heart

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(image from exoticindianart.com):

Persian-Blue Mughal Meenakari Necklace and Earrings Set with Floral Motif

Perisan blue minakari necklace and earrings set floral motif

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 Ms. Cicolini is intriged with patterns.

She incorporates concepts/materials

of the Silk Trade Route into her designs.

The Silk Trade Route (also called The Silk Road)

is an ancient trade route connecting China and the West (Rome).

Beginning from third century B.C. (300 BC – 201 BC),

it allowed for the exchange of goods and ideas

between the East and the West.

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Also evidenced in her work is the traditional Japanese aesthetics of

pattern with circular form.

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Ms. Cicolini successfully translates ancient/traditional forms into

modern interpretive design elements, celebrating

 age old artistry techniques made anew.

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Alice Cicolini

LFW , a/w 2014

The Collection

(images/slideshow from londonfashionweek.co.uk):

Kimono Tahitian Ring

23.5 ct enamel balls

18 ct gold band with pink and yellow diamonds

polished white opal and Tahitian pearl

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Memphis Ring in Brandy Citrine

fairtrade silver, lacquer, brandy citrine (rare quartz)

14 ct bold bezel setting

hand lacquered in the UK

band pattern inspired by

Ettore Sottsass Memphis design movement

(post-modern, colourful)

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Silk Trade Route Tassel Sautoir

 sautoir – a French term for a long necklace

that suspends a tassel or other ornament

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Pieces combining traditional jewellery designs

inspired from Persia and Japan

– Minakari enamelling

 – Japanese pattern of circular form

Kimono Opal Ring

23.5 ct gold enamel ball (motif based on a kimono print)

18 ct gold band set with pink and champagne diamonds

polished pink and white opal beads

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Kimono Pendant Cluster Necklace

23.5 ct gold enamel ball, 18 ct gold loop set with diamonds

polished white opal, Tahitian pearl

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