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"Every piece of jewellery whispers its story. All we have to do is listen."

"Every piece of jewellery whispers its story. All we have to do is listen."

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One of my bucket list jewels - the “Large Caps” initial necklace from @verdurajewelry. Based on an archival font design by Duke Fulco di Verdura himself, I love the creative use of gold rope tied around the initial 💛, which letter would you pick?
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#jewellery #letterjewellery #initialpendany #verdura #newyorkjeweller

This bangle from @melaniegeorgacopoulos is so stun

This bangle from @melaniegeorgacopoulos is so stunning. Part of her "Nacre" collection, the bangle is crafted in recycled 18-Karat white gold and is covered with glinting white mother of pearl sheets. Juxtaposed against the bangle's hard lines is a familiar form, an 18mm south sea pearl. Set on the edge, its flawlessly round shape balances the piece and creates tension between a modern design and an old-world material.
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I really enjoy seeing Melanie's work, she's been able to master what I feel only a select number of jewellers have been able to - modernizing the pearl. Throughout her collections, you'll discover how she uses all different kinds of pearl and pearl by-products, showing off the materials unique form, colour, and depth.
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#jewellery #modernjewellery #pearljewellery #modernpearls #modernpearljewellery #pearlbracelet

Last month I had the pleasure of photographing one

Last month I had the pleasure of photographing one of my oldest friends, @meghanbond.photography!
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Both of us are passionate about analog photography, so we worked with my Hasselblad 503cx and a few rolls of @kodak TMAX-100 in my Toronto studio. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results, I think we really captured a few facets of her diverse personality throughout the shoot 🤍🖤🤍
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If you’re interested in booking a portrait session with me, please send me a DM, I’d love to work with you!
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#analogportraits #analogphotography #portraitphotography #hasselblad500cm #tmax100 #blackandwhite #kodakprofessional #polaroid #polaroidphoto

During the 19th century, women had very few rights

During the 19th century, women had very few rights, and the suffrage movement was just in its infancy. Women wouldn’t win the right to vote in France until 1944, but in 1879 Boucheron did the un-imaginable, with one necklace Boucheron gave women a small tool of liberation - the Question Mark Necklace.
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A stylistic approach to a high jewellery necklace, it required no assistance to be put on one’s neck, a groundbreaking idea during a time of complicated clasps and safety chains. You can't underestimate the influence such a simple concept would have had on women in high society, during this period fashion was at the height of restraint and required assistance at every step of the dressing process. Just imagine the sense of excitement and relief a woman would have felt as she put one on herself; slipping into a world of ease and self-reliance.
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Naturally, the necklace would quickly grow into an icon for Boucheron which still crafts these masterpieces today. It has taken on forms such as peacock feathers, snakes, and my personal favourite, Ivy. Which is your favourite?
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#antiquejewellery #boucheron #highjewellery #highjewelry #frenchjeweller #antiquenecklace

There’s nothing dreamier, or more captivating th

There’s nothing dreamier, or more captivating than a Cartier mystery clock. I’m particularly in love with this example which sold at Christie’s a few years back! The hands are depicted as comets and stars and float over a celestial background of peach enamel. Finished with rock-crystal legs and a rose-cut diamond frame it’s a true masterpiece!
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Early 20th Century Cartier Semi-Mystery Clock
Lot 11, Christie’s 101 Cartier Clock Sale
Sold June 21, 2020
125,000 CHF
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#cartierclock #mysterclock #antiqueclock #antiquejewellery

With a new year comes new and exciting announcemen

With a new year comes new and exciting announcements; one of my favourite collections from @lorennicolejewelery is going to be making a return!
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Each of Loren’s Amulet rings and pendants is beautifully carved from a range of gem materials and then set in 22-karat yellow gold. My personal favourite from her last round was the baby Hippo ring, I can’t wait to see which animals she interprets next!
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#handmadejewellery #lorennicole #californiajeweller #handcarved #oneofakindjewellery #finejewellery #jewellery

Dreaming of these blue titanium and sapphire earri

Dreaming of these blue titanium and sapphire earrings from @lilygabriellafinejewellery! Inspired by circular patterns in Japanese zen gardens, The level of craftsmanship on these earrings is a testament to their inspiration.
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Titanium is a very interesting metal to work with and can take on a broad range of colours through an electrical process. However, this process is challenging to control, and being both skilled and patient to get the perfect colour, let alone an ombré finish, is a testament to the workmanship involved in their creation - similar to that of making the perfect pattern in a zen garden.
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#finejewelelry #titaniumjewellery #bluesapphires #bluesapphireearrings #sapphireearrings

Growing up in a relatively superstitious family, I

Growing up in a relatively superstitious family, I have many memories of my mother and grandmother shouting, “Quick! Touch wood!” as they rushed to the dining table to give it a rapid double-knock. This of course would always happen after making a favourable prediction to avoid tempting fate, the double-knock being for good measure.
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While researching some good luck charms for 2022, I stumbled across this interesting advertisement from Van Cleef & Arpels, a company synonymous with the imagery of good fortune! Dating from the early 20th century, Van Cleef has created everything from rings to timepieces, gold and wood-linked bracelets, bangles and earrings; all crafted in wood for this exact purpose.
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Then, I recalled seeing a wooden wedding band @dupuisauctions a few years back which was dated 1902 (photo 4.) This Arts & Crafts ring depicts woodland motifs on the exterior and is lined with a 22-karat gold band from Birks. A fascinating and multilayered piece.
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So, perhaps I need to be investing in some wooden jewellery to bring good omens this year! Would you wear a wooden jewel?
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#antiquejewellery #antiquejewelry #vintagerings #antiquerings #vancleef #goodluckcharm

Paying homage and great respects to this legend. R

Paying homage and great respects to this legend. Rest in peace Betty White, thank you for being a friend ❤️
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#goldengirls #ripbettywhite #thankyouforbeingafriend