Vivienne Martin Jewelry

Jewelry made with non-precious materials
can be as beautiful and durable as any.
Vivienne Martin has developed a unique

approach to using embroidery to create bold

jewelry that is light, feathery and delicate.

 Made from an eclectic collection of

materials such as fine wire, nylon, ribbon mesh,

monofilament fibers, mohair and rayon

these pieces capture

the imagination.

There are so many pieces in her

current collection to admire.

This feathery piece is a great example

of her lovely draping style.

 

So many of her pieces have feathery textures.

Lacy and romantic

and full of three-dimensional texture.

Intricate and delicate

and buoyant.

These soft layers add a dreaminess to

one's wardrobe.

 

She uses a very light hand to design these rather

 theatrical adornments. 
They'll add a note of romance and mystery
to a special occasion.

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Ana Hagopian Jewelry

Paper and fiber jewelry created by
Ana Hagopian is a wondrous feast for the eyes.
Texture and color dominate her work.

It's very easy to recognize the commitment
and talent this artist brings to her work;
one can see the sensitivity and the
delicate skill it takes to create
these pieces.

Over the years, Ana has developed
an astonishing range of jewelry including
pieces that are geometric and architectural
 in style, and those that are more relaxed
and organic in style. Our favorites are her
hand-sculpted floral necklaces featuring
wildly-extravagant profusions of blossoms.
The subtle variations among her
floral pieces lead to a rich, layered
effect that's realistic and idealized
at the same time. The results of all her efforts
combine to create an impressive world
of textural magic.

We'd like to take the liberty of traveling back
and forth among her current and previous
 collections to look at some of our favorites.

These two-tone blooms

are sweet and lively.

We really like these

flowers made from felt.
We're being to feel like
springtime is arriving.

Here's another version of these
particular blooms that are
bright and tender.

Lush and densely-packed together

flowers seem to be filled with

life and vibrancy.

So lush and light.
Delicate and powerful at the same time.

We love the delicate tendrils

in this brightly-colored piece.

The sheer lusciousness of saturated color in this necklace

causes a physical reaction – it makes our hearts beat

faster every time we see it.

This jewelry truly is a celebration of nature

in all her glory.

Some pieces are ethereal
and diaphanous; some are
made with heavy, dense felt.
They're all filled with textural
elements and spectacular color
that just takes our breath away.

We're inspired by all this
beauty.

How are you?

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Heather Goldberg Jewelry

We adore all the fascinating art-to-wear

jewelry created by Heather Goldberg.

Each piece is composed of all natural fibers

such as cotton, silk, cashmere, mohair,

bamboo and merino wool, and each one is

embellished with Swarovski crystals. Draped

over one's body the necklaces exude

a magical life of their own.

Heather calls her work Shadow Play and it is

an apt name for these works of art.

The interplay of light and dark colors, ethereal

and solid fibers, and layers upon layers

of textures are tantalizingly lush.

Soft pastels intermingle with shades of black,

gray, beige, and white - these muted colors

allow the intricacies of the materials

and the techniques to take center stage.

Many fiber art techniques are used in each

composition including loose weaving,

knotting, wrapping, twisting, draping,

 and knitting. All this fuzzy, sleek, floating

softness gets interspersed with crystals –

a bit like finding visual treats tucked

here and there. No doubt each majestic

piece easily stands out in any crowd.

One of our very favorites

is called "Sonnet"

We love the color choices in this

necklace called "Ash"

This study in black and white is

called "Infinity"

And this one is called "Division 2"

 
 

This multicolored gem is

called "Sail the Ocean"

We find so much inspiration in this work.

The eye roams over and over each

piece seeking and finding more

and more visual delights.

Each necklace is more exquisite

than the last - truly no two pieces

could ever be alike.

Each has a personality of its own

with impressions ranging from the

ethereal to the robust, the sassy to

the refined. The enchanting way the

materials flow effortlessly into

each other continuously draws

our attention around and around.

And around.

It's difficult to stop.

 

Enjoy!

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Gail Crosman Moore Jewelry

Jewelry from Gail Crosman Moore always

delights us. Her handmade jewelry created

from felt and glass beads are often

botanically-inspired

and downright gorgeous.

Combining her handmade glass beads with

painstaking felt and fiber work

result in pieces that are colorful,

texture-filled, and delightful.

Sometimes the glass work takes

center stage while at other times the

fiber work becomes the highlight

of the piece.

 

Each is more beautiful and
multi-dimensional than the last.

Gail's creative talents
are rich and varied.

We look forward to seeing
more of her inspiring work.

Are you inspired by these pieces?
Let us know your thoughts;
we'd love to hear from you.

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Michelle Pajak-Reynolds Jewelry

True wearable art, while meant to be worn, is more importantly
 meant to grace the wearer with beauty and harmony.  

Michelle Pajak-Reynolds creates enchanting necklaces
 that flow like scarves, and delicate brooches that
seem to cling onto one's clothing.  The lush effect is more
than that of wearing jewelry;
the effect truly is that of wearing art.

Here we have some spectacular photos of her work -

each only hints at the incredible detail

in each of her delicate creations.

 

This bracelet is called Meadows & Mystics.

It's from her Serendipity Series.

Made with naturally dyed dupioni silk and glass.

This necklace is called Echoes.

From her Serendipity Series, it's created

with 18k gold, naturally dyed habotai silk and glass.

This delicate creation is called Dandelion.

From her Petal Series, it's made with

sterling silver, steel, glass and organza.

Here is a piece called Sangria. It's from her Petal Series

and is made with sterling silver, steel, glass, and organza.

We are continuously inspired by the delicacy and

lush beauty of each of these pieces.

And there are so many more to admire.

If we could, we'd wear one every day.

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