MASTERFUL JEWELLERS DON’T JUST CREATE BEAUTIFUL ‘OBJETS D’ART’

THEY ALSO CRAFT THE WAY WE CHOOSE TO EXPRESS OURSELVES

Jewellers enable us to be chameleons. 

From one day to the next, I love that I can be:

Bold, colourful and fun

Fierce, edgy and cool

Elegant, classic and demure

Fashion is a creative way to make a personal statement and hey, what girl doesn’t love the chance to do so with jewellery? Especially since it’s also THE best way to finish off an outfit and elevate it from good to GREAT!

Jewellery doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg!  Since Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, remind that ‘someone special’, or better yet, love yourself enough to spoil yourself!!!  Not sure what to get? Hold onto your hats! Let’s take a trip around the world so I can share my all-time favourite jewellers with you.

First stop, New York where 25 years ago, Alexis Bittar was hawking his hand carved jewellery on the streets of Soho.  Today, he is described as “One of the Greatest Jewellery Designers of the 21^st Century”.  Most famous for his colourful Lucite collection, his jewellery is sold worldwide (including here in Canada at Holt Renfrew).  It has been featured in EVERY top fashion magazine, and umpteen celebrities including Cameron Diaz, Lady Gaga, and Michelle Obama have been photographed wearing it.

I personally opted for neutral Lucite pieces which I thought were more practical than going for colour.  I love the luminosity of the Lucite and have a couple of pieces adorned with Swarovski crystals which are so sparkly and perfect for a more dressy look. The plain lucite looks great with jeans and a t shirt.

Next stop, Tel Aviv, home of Jeweller Ayala Bar.  Her handcrafted mixed media jewellery combine Swarovski crystals, glass, textiles and assorted metals that all come together to create a rich mosaic and a unique hippie style.

Next stop, Madrid where “Uno de 50” was created in the late 90’s by a group of designers looking to produce jewellery that merged ‘tradition and modernity’.  Today the jeweller is SO successful that they have franchises in over 40 countries including two locations that recently opened here in Toronto.

Although these photos probably don’t do it justice, I love this modern chunky necklace called “The Jellyfish” especially because I got it on a special girls’ trip to Vegas with my lovely sisters-in-law Debbie and Cheryl. Every time I wear it, I’m reminded of them AND I’ve received so many compliments on it.

Heck, she even named a pair of earrings I love and wear all the time after me! Beth Godfrey’s jewellery is very wearable, feminine, playful and best of all, AFFORDABLE and is a great way to express your personal style. Links are below. 

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