Monday, March 15, 2010

Preview of the new Bohème Collection...



A sneak peek of my new bohème collection of antiqued brass & silver pieces featuring victorian & georgian antique elements and lots of draped & woven chain! The entire bohème collection will be available online in May but this preview piece, the Isoude Bracelet, is available online now!



The Isoude Bracelet features hand-wrought antiqued brass and fine oxidized sterling silver chain have been accented with a single polished ruby and woven together to create a lacy cuff nearly 2" wide. The bracelet closes with an antique georgian *pinchbeck mourning clasp c. 1800, with a top glass compartment to hold a photo or memento.



(*Pinchbeck is a brass alloy that was popular as a substitute for gold from the late-1700s to the mid-1800s, but fell out of favor after 9K gold was legalized)

Thursday, March 11, 2010

New Signature Tendrils...


{Sarah Earrings} Asymmetrical pieces of natural pink branch coral been topped with cascading tendrils of solid 18k gold, oxidized sterling silver, creamy, white freshwater pearls and sapphire in shades of golden yellow, orange & pink. Hung from solid 18k gold french wires.


{Isabella Earrings} These opulent statement earrings feature large, eye-clean faceted london blue topaz briolettes (weighing 41 carats each) topped with cascading tendrils of solid 18k gold, london blue topaz and sapphire in shades of blue, purple and pale silver. Hung from hand-fabricated solid 18k gold earwires.


{Marguerite Earrings} Large faceted lapis lazuli briolettes (weighing approx 24 carats each) have been topped with cascading tendrils of solid 18k gold, oxidized sterling silver and creamy, white freshwater pearls. Hung from solid 18k gold french wires.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

"Best Jewelry Brand 2010"


Voting is now open for the 2010 juli b Style Awards! LAINE is a finalist as "Best Jewelry Brand 2010" (woohoo!) and you can vote for us by clicking on "fashion", then "best jewelry brand" at http://www.julib.com/2010styleawards/


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