By tree on Oct 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment
One of the easiest and most accessible theme for a wedding is hearts! It makes sense: it sybolises love and it’s a very pretty shape. I just love the Swarovski hearts with their sparkle and gorgeous facets. I used one to make a necklace with some cultured freshwater pearls.
There’s a matching bracelet which has a little heart dangle.
There are matching earrings too.
By tree on Oct 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
I love ready-made chain, but sometimes it’s lovely to hand-craft a piece of jewellery using nothing more than a length of wire, pearls and some tools. It takes a lot of time and concentration, but it’s also very satisfying.
It’s also nice to know that you’re using all-precious materials to make something. This bracelet uses solid .925 silver, freshwater cultured pearls and a gorgeous little rock crystal dangle. It’s softly faceted to catch the light and makes for a cute little dangle to play with.
The clasp is from Bali and is made of solid silver. I was lucky enough to go and pick this clasp up, as part of an order, in Indonesia last year. Well we all have those boring business trips we are obliged to go on!
Click on any of the links to be taken to my ebay store where you’ll get more info on sizing. Just contact me if there are none left, or if you want to order a specific size- I know how much wrist sizes can vary and it’s one of the big perks of ordering from a handmade designer that I can make a bespoke version just for you.
By tree on Oct 02, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Winter White Bridal JewelleryWinter weddings are very special, for the feelings they evoke, the colours, the shapes and textures.
Winter wedding accessories are fantastic as pure white pure. Or you can go for a contrast with white and a strong colour such as gold, purple, silver, ruby, sapphire blue, teal green, emerald green. The stark contrast works beautifully because the landscape outside tends to be washed-out.
Winter white jewellery works beautifully with white pearls. Go for either cultivated freshwater pearls or for the precision and flawlessness of Swarovski crystal pearls. Either will add a touch of classic bridal elegance whether you wear them simply or add a splash of your accent colour to the mix.
The beauty of shopping around for pearl jewellery these days is that there is a huge amount of choice out there with so many designers making their ideas available on-line. There has never been a better time for finding such a huge array of designs at extremely reasonable prices.
By tree on Mar 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Bridesmaid Jewellery “Megan”, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.
Here’s a pretty thing- little pendant necklace and matching earrings.
Ideally the bridemaids should be wearing something that matchines but that doesn’t overshadow the bride’s jewellery. PLus if it’s not “wedding-y” then it makes a nice little keepsake gift that can actually be worn afterwards.
By tree on Jan 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment
I wasn’t so much thinking of Picky Bride here so much as Diverse Bridesmaids.
When you’re trying to achieve a harmonious look sometimes all it takes is a little detail, like the earrings, to help pull it all together in a subtle way.
So here’s Charlotte, diversified a little, to help please all of the bridesmaids, some of the time…
Charlotte Earrings, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.
1. The classic Charlotte- two 6mm pearls with diamante rondelle.
2. Tear drop pearl in long length earring.
3. 8mm shorrt Charlotte.
4. 10mm short Charlotte.
5. 8mm long Charlotte.
6. 10mm long Charlotte.
All available in my shop.
By tree on Nov 06, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Bridesmaids Accessories, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.
Available from Nov. 10 2009 in limited quantities.
By tree on Oct 27, 2009 | 2 Comments
This is what “Lily” feels like for me; by adding in some crystal clear Swarovskis with the organic gems, it’s kind of a lovely fusion that creates an updated look for the modern bride. Click here for more details.
By tree on Oct 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Every time I get a cold (which isn’t often enough these days) I cosy up on the sofa and watch my set of Pride and Prejudice DVDs- the BBC adaptation with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. And if anyone asks I’m working because the jewellery is one of those amazing aspects of this production!
So amazing that it inspired a range of bridal jewellery made from Swarovski pearls and other crystal components.
The image shown here is part of the Charlotte range.
Bridal Jewellery Sets Necklace “Charlotte” Ivory Crystal Pearl
Originally uploaded by Bridal Jewellery Sets
By tree on Oct 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
I watched a Shirley McLaine TV series the other day- she was portraying Coco Chanel and it was just fabulous! I loved the outfits and particularly the jewellery.
It inspired me to create a little range of long pearl necklaces and assorted earrings:
Bridal Jewellery Sets Crystal Jewellery “Coco” Ivory Crystal Pearl
Originally uploaded by Bridal Jewellery Sets
There are no bracelets because, for this range the necklaces double up as bracelets- you just wear it stacked.
Très chic comme ça!
By tree on Sep 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment
This weekend I added lots of new colours to the Charlotte range. It’s one of my best-selling bridal jewellery sets and now I’m expanding it to include new colours so that the range would be more suitable for bridesmaids accessories or as every day jewellery.
Charlotte in Light Grey
Here’s Charlote with her vaguely vintage feel but using the softest of dove greys- perfect for bridesmaid accessories or everyday jewellery.
Click on any of the images to be taken to my eBay store where you can get the super-sized version of the images.
