Category Archives: Jewelry

Derya Aksoy

March 7, 2016 12:02 AM \

DeryaAksoyIstanbul-based jewelry designer Derya Aksoy has created a full range of accessories based on
colorful and exotic butterflies. Each butterfly piece is made by transferring wing images onto sheer organza fabric and carefully arranges them brass and antique chains. On an interview with World Artisan Gems the artist says this about her inspirations:

“My biggest inspiration source is my surroundings. I’m a big fan of nature and I believe the most amazing designs/creations are already in the nature only not made by people. I mean look at the amazing patterns on animals, or color combinations on flowers, the veins on the wings of a tiny bug, there is no wrong, everything is so breathtakingly beautiful! My maze towards nature is definitely mirrors on my designs. The other one I would say is the culture I’m from. What I observed visually and emotionally when I was growing up definitely show themselves through my creations. I don’t plan to do so but that just happens, I believe that is same for all the other artists.”

You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Her unique jewelry can be purchased on Etsy.

Images: Courtesy of Derya Aksoy.

Posted in: Accoutrements, Etsy Find, Jewelry, Textile

Nikiniki

December 22, 2015 12:02 AM \

NikinikiResin jewelry is one way to present your artwork in miniature as shown in these brooches sold under the brand, Niki. They are the creations of Japanese illustrator with the pseudo name of Nikiniki.  We’ve found very little information about her but you can, however, follow her on Tumbler and here also on Ubies, a creative network site.

Images: Courtesy of Nikiniki.

Posted in: Handcrafted, Illustration, Jewelry

Sien C Designs

November 25, 2015 12:02 AM \

SienCJewelrySien Lewis creates custom jewelry inspired by her love of vintage. The artist scours the markets for vintage lace and transforms them into contemporary pieces of jewelry. In an article on Bridgewater Patch she says this about her creation:

“Creating a jewelry piece involves finding an appealing piece of lace, making a mold from the piece and, from there, casting silver or brass into that mold. The result is intricately formed patterns that could be said to resemble snowflakes, and which make very unique pendants.

These pendants are small works of art whose form and beauty have been taken from something existing to stand on its own. A shape within an old crocheted doily or piece of lace is now captured in precious metal to be enjoyed in a whole new light.”

You can follow her work here on Facebook and purchase her pieces on Etsy.

Images: Courtesy of Sien C Designs.

Posted in: Accoutrements, Crochet, Jewelry
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