Pearls Are Back With A Modern Twist!

The old classic is back........

Don't you just love them? 

Especially with a more modern twist.

            Wire Wrapped 

     Cultured Pearl Pendant

           

                                                                                                                                                          Pearl & Crystal Necklace

Handmade jewellery is making a definite come back this season along with beautiful cuff bracelets. This one in real seed pearls and fine filigree work was inspired by a diamond and fret work cuff worn by Gwyneth Paltrow at a recent award ceremony.

                               Seed Pearl and Wire Work Cuff Bracelet

 

Pearls come in all shapes, sizes and colours. Glass pearls are very versatile as they come in many different colours and sizes. 

         

 Campaign Coloured Glass Pearl Cuff

Real cultured pearls are stunningly beautiful and not as expensive as you may think. 

                             Cultured Pearl Earrings

        

                            

     

                     Wire & Cultured Pearl Necklace                  

    

   

Tiaras look great in pearls. This Tiara is handmade in wire work and cultured pearls. Worn either classic style or vintage style it looks beautiful and elegant.

 

                                      Cultured Pearl & Wire Work Tiara 

                                   Vintage Style & Cultured Pearl Tiara

Hair accessories come in many shapes and sizes from hair vines to combs, slides, clips and fascinators. Pearls really add that touch of class.

                                         Pearl & Diamante Hair Vine

     Campaign Pearl Slide                                          Pearl & Diamante Grip

Finally for something completely different. If you love the Gothic Style then crosses are also on trend this season. Here is a very large wire work cross decorated with pearls - stunningly different!

                                    Wire Work and Pearl Gothic Cross

     

   

Shoes With Attitude.....

I had never thought about jewelry being a fashion statement for the soul before, until I discovered these amazing shoes. This first pair started my search for more shoes with attitude. I just love them! They caused a stir when I first posted them on my Facebook page with comments such as "Wouldn't get mugged in these" and "Back off they are mine!!"

 

The next pair I found really tickled my fancy (sorry about that but it just had to be said!). Take a look....

Not sure I could stand in these without the risk of a fall. But how does one actually walk in them? Answers please to chrissie@chrissiedesignsjewellery.co.uk!

I'm a flat shoes type of gal really. However I have to say I love these for the shear extravagance of design and decoration.


Finally what do you think of these? Definitely for the smarty pants among us. 

They also come with a requirement to take out an insurance policy on your ankles but because the soles are shaped I think I could walk in them - well maybe rock and roll!


Let me know your thoughts and also please send me any photos you find of "Shoes with Attitude" as I want to make a collection of them.

Weird & Wonderful Jewellery

Jewellery comes in all shapes and sizes and adorns the most gorgeous models, but I sometimes just love pieces that are totally impractical. What about you? So here is my selection of the Weird and Wonderful for this week.....

I just love this photo. What a fantastic piece, but strictly for the catwalk me thinks! Next is some more jewellery that is amazing but maybe not that practical to wear....

This bubble necklace is great but may not be the best jewellery for us well endowed ladies! This next one could be lethal in the wrong hands!

It is an amazingly well carved shell and its design just fascinates me. This next piece has to rate as the weirdest yet - Body Parts Jewellery! Check out http://laughingsquid.com/miniature-body-parts-jewelry/ for more designs.

And finally my manikin of the moment....

Isn't she such a cutie!