NEW GEMSTONE COLLECTION LAUNCH
Brenda Radford
I recently returned from a trip to Paris and the Burgundy countryside. It was relaxing, rejuvenating and inspiring!
Galleries Lafayette, Paris
The gorgeous Stained Glass Dome was completed in 1912, near the end of the Art Nouveau period. WW1 both interrupted and influenced the dawning of Art Deco design. The playful stained glass motifs around the base of the dome anticipate elements of the subsequent decorative style, Art Deco, with colourful juxtapositions and repetition of bold geometric shapes.
Aligning with the character of my newest collection, the vibrant, glowing sections in the photo remind me of the 70’s era, disco and psychedelia!
This period of my youth is what inspired my latest jewelry collection, DISCO. It’s fun, light, and full of colour. The collection incorporates a number of gorgeous gemstones from my current inventory that I was ready to celebrate. And now DISCO is ready to launch.
DISCO COLLECTION
Among the gemstones I used are Golden Citrine, Lime Green Peridot, Purple Amethyst, as well as a group of lab created Blue Sapphires, Peach Padparascha Sapphires, Ocean Blue Aquamarines and Pink Sapphires.
The necklace chain clasps together as a lariat or as a conventional necklace, whichever the wearer prefers, and the earring gemstones dangle in a line or asymmetrically. The ring has an edgy flat top with offset gems.
With increased demands on my time for my beloved custom work, I was only able to make a limited edition of this collection. It was still fun!
The one-off accent colours on the settings are a combination of oil and alcohol ink, hand painted over sterling silver. The chain is rhodium plated sterling silver, so it won’t tarnish.
I also decided that since I had these gemstones in my inventory I didn’t need to price them at the increased current market value. Another reason that it’s a limited collection.
Necklace $360
Ring $350
Earrings $576