Jewelry

March 4, 2016

Ethereal Accessories Inspired by Butterflies Delicately Flutter Against Your Skin

Wearing the ethereal creations of Derya Aksoy will make you feel like you're living in a dream. Working under the name Jewelera, the Istanbul-based artist produces necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that are inspired by butterflies and moths. Each piece features clustered layers of their delicate wings that seemingly flutter against your skin. To create these one-of-a-kind designs, Aksoy first transfers images of real insects onto sheer fabric.

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February 17, 2016

Sustainable Jewelry Grows a Jungle of Living Succulents

Susan McLeary (of PassionflowerMade) designs jewelry, but not just any jewelry–the artist designs living jewelry! Using succulents that she handpicks from a small, family-owned greenhouse, McLeary crafts intricate headpieces and biotic accessories. For 2-4 weeks, the plant artist's whimsical works can be worn before they begin to grow off their base.

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February 3, 2016

Enchanting Necklaces Preserve Whole Flowers in Their Pendants

Artist Paula Schiau (of Resity) crafts jewelry that looks as though it belongs in a fairy tale. Using handpicked, dried flower buds evoking a sense of romance, the designer encapsulates these natural creations in polished resin or in delicate glass vials that hang from various chains. Perhaps the most unique aspect of Schiau's work is that the flowers will never wither or die, since they're preserved forever in her unique, handmade pieces.

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January 15, 2016

Architecture Rings Celebrate the World’s Iconic Skylines of Beloved Cityscapes

Goldsmith Ola Shekhtman creates delicate pieces of jewelry inspired by the world's most beloved cityscapes. Every few years, the artist moves to a different metropolis and allows her surroundings to seep into her creative ideas. She melts, rolls, saws, solders, and polishes metal by hand to form rings that reflect the architectural beauty of the world, highlighting iconic skylines recognized by just about everyone.

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