Accessories- Jewelry

Accessories – Focus on Jewelry

Jewelry is a very personal thing: Some of us have a ring, necklace or bracelet for every occasion, for others, it takes a real occasion to wear jewelry. I fall in the second category.

I have never been one to wear a great deal of bling. I favour less over more and don’t find comfort in numbers. Perhaps it is the overabundance of cheap jewelry on today’s market that has shaped my sense of esthetic, as most jewelry simply blends in an endless sea of monotonous and uninspiring “stuff”.

That being said, I have a few pieces that I treasure. Some I stumbled upon and some I was given, but they all have one thing in common: They stand out. They reflect a part of me.

The jewelry designers in this review all spend endless hours designing and handcrafting their pieces. They all have their unique style and designs, it is their passion. I hope that you find one that resonates with you.

My top finds, in no particular order:

Pink Crow

Made of many oddities collected over the years, Pink Crow’s jewelry is closer to “Portable Art” than traditional jewelry. Each piece is a little wonder and what I love most about them is the real sense of playfulness they exude. For more designs, please check out Pink Crow.

Keyman Design

A beautiful blend of modern & classic: Keyman Design creates these curious and delightful pieces, assembled from colourful plexi-glass and traditional musical instrument pegs. For the full line of accessories, check out Keyman Design.

Gustav Reyes

Gustav Reyes contemporary wood art jewelry is mesmerizing. These beautiful sculpted pieces bring an air of modern minimalism, while providing a palpable connection to nature. The woods for many of these pieces come from recycled musical instruments, giving that noble material a second chance at life. For more on Gustav’s collection, please visit Gustav Reyes.

Spunky Sister

Spunky Sister’s jewelry reminds me of the days of great explorations, when opulence was king. These are great statement pieces, worthy of any little black dress. For more on the collection, check out Spunky Sister’s Sense of Fashion or Etsy stores.

Haknik

For something completely different, check out these great bib necklaces by Haknik. Made of Suede and leather, delicately folded into petals and leaves, they are both elegant and attention-grabbing. To see Haknik’s full collection, please visit the Etsy store.

Littlefly

These marvels are made by laminating hundreds sheets of paper together, then carefully finishing to a high gloss. The paper is selected and carefully removed from a book, and the jewellery re-inserted in the excavated space. If you have a favourite book you would like to immortalize, please visit Littlefly.

Aesthetically Offensive Designs

These tattoo flash inspired designs are playful and whimsical. You don’t have to be a rock and roll groupie or a tattoo fan to wear them, a sense of humour is all you need. For more designs from Aesthetically Offensive, please visit their stores on Sense of Fashion or Etsy.

Artual

For more discrete pieces that can still hold their own, Artual brings you this lovely beaded jewelry in many intriguing shapes and lovely colours. For the full line of Artual jewelry, please visit the Sense of Fashion store.

F.B.C.reations

Francesca’s collections are inspired by the colors, textures and aromas reminiscent of her Mediterranean summer holidays. They have an easy-going, somewhat eclectic charm about them that affords them flexibility: They look equally chic with casual jeans & t-shirt or on a sexy evening dress. To view more F.B.C.reations designs, please visit the Sense of Fashion store or F.B.C.reations.

RAX – Ecochic Jewelry & Accessories

RAX was born in October 2008 in the mountains of Kenscoff, Haiti, at the Wynne Farm Ecological Reserve. Mixing ethnic flair with contemporary, their designs are bold, vibrant and elegant. To view their entire collection, please visit RAX or the Sense of Fashion store.

Eric Silva

Eric Silva says: “I draw my inspiration from the often overlooked simplicity of beauty found in the ordinary.” No doubt Eric has accomplished that beautifully, through the use of eco-conscious materials such as shed antler and recycled wood. Each piece has its own story to tell. To view the entire collection, please visit Eric Silva.

Suzan Rezac

Suzan Rezac is a brilliant metalsmith, known for her mastery of inlay, using gold, silver, copper and the Japanese alloys shibuichi and shakudo. Her pieces are intricate and delicate, mimicking nature’s most delicate shapes.
Her latest work include the reversible “Gold Splash”, made of 18K gold on one side and oxidized silver on the other (shown in middle). To view her entire collection, please visit Suzan Rezac.

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