A talisman is defined as an object that is thought to have magical powers, an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune. It is often worn as ornamentation, charged with energy, with the specific purpose of protecting someone from evil, harm or negative forces and energy. Talismans and amulets have been used throughout history in many different cultures and religions. Talisman Necklace with Mother of Pearl, Amethysts and Black Diamonds in 14k Gold and oxidized Sterling Silver I set out to create a collection of Talismans that the wearer can charge with their own good energy. Each of these talismans will remind you that you are great, powerful and invincible. You can wear it to an...
Even if you didn't watch the Oscars last Sunday, you must have probably seen Lady Gaga and her gorgeous Tiffany Diamond Necklace. The 128.54 ct yellow diamond, valued at $30 million, made its first ever red carpet appearance alongside an Alexander McQueen gown. The last time it was worn was on 1962, by Audrey Hepburn for a publicity poster for Breakfast at Tiffany's and before that by Mrs. Sheldon Whitehouse at the 1957 Tiffany Ball. Photo courtesy of Tiffany & Co. I was inspired to create my version of this necklace, with a gorgeous yellow diamond and lots of white diamonds to go with it, set in platinum. It is smaller and much more delicate, but still capable of getting all the...
You know how sometimes you are at the right place at exactly the right time? That's how this set of commissions came to be. I was in line to pay at the Supermarket when an acquaintance said hello from afar. She then came up to me and asked me if I could repurpose some old jewelry. I said "Sure, this is my number, call me whenever you want" to which she replied: "I just came from my mom's safe deposit at the bank, we went through the old pieces of jewelry no one used and I have it all here with me!" So right there at the supermarket she took out a small bag and then presented me with this: A...
It is very common for mothers and grandmothers to pass their jewelry down to their daughters and grand daughters. Sometimes we love the pieces as they are... but there are times when they need to be a little updated or modified to fit us better.
