Theresa Burger » Inspiration

More inspiration :

Theresa — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:26:42 +0000

While doing research for my Btech, I have stumbled upon more amazingly cool jewellers and wanted to share some of my finds…

Here we go …

Cristian Dorigatti

To view the rest of his collections, lookie here…

Next is Rachelle Varney …

Rachelle Varney

Lastly for now is Suzi Tibbetts :

Suzi Tibbetts

December Already ?!

Theresa — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:44:01 +0000

Shocked that 2008 is almost over and the rush has begun as Christmas gets closer, working at a jewellers in a popular mall in Cape Town equals the definite Xmas madness that accompanies retail!

All of us at Marios Jewellers are confidant despite the global economic climate that this year’s season will be a fantastic one, designs have poured in as the wedding season has begun!
So yes, they are keeping me busy indeed and I must admit I’m excited for December to arrive so that I may have my first experience of retail during Christmas!

Despite work, my degree work has been keeping me occupied after hours. Writing my thesis and gathering my research and findings has proved to be quiet entertaining as I have stumbled onto a few gems in the world of jewellery!

Thank God for the internet, that’s all I can say!

Wanting to share a couple of great finds I ran across through my research, I have narrowed down a couple of jewellery artists that are definitely worth taking time out to have a look at, all happen to be super talented female jewellers:

Mah Rana, is a London based jeweller who explores subjects within her work such as jewellery’s role within a persons life and the attachments we form to our jewellery. Her work has provided me with much needed inspiration at time and guidance with the way in which she executes her work.

Mah Rana

Julia De Ville, a power house creative in my eyes! Her work will astound anyone I am sure! I don’t want to say much as I think the visuals speak for them selves!

Julia De Ville

Finally before I go on a bit too much, the last lady is Melanie Bilenker, her work is highly unusual … she creates 3D images by setting pieces of her own hair in resin.

She draws inspiration mainly from moments of her daily life, capturing mundane moments and transforming them into an these precious objects!

Melanie Bilenker

Rings! My Flickr Favourites

Theresa — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:59:34 +0000

Thought it would be fun to pick my favourite items of jewellery from a couple of jewellers in Flickr. Having just recently started my own account, I was surprised by the amount of jewellers and creatives showing their great work off.

I am getting the ball rolling with my favourite rings from these very talented individuals …

Gonna briefly run through the selection, enjoy these stunningly inspirational rings:

Adrienne Weigmann, check out her Flickr as she has more great work posted.

Sanctuary Ring

Sanctuary Ring Detail

Anger - Interaction

Anger - Intention

Caroline Bacher as many talents besides jewellery manufacture, this Canadian artist has a fantastic gallery all round, as well as a site worth having a look at as well!

Next is Alisa Miller, as well as her blog!

Honeycomb series

For something completely unique have a look at 19 Moons gallery and her site!Her work is quiet stunning and is definitely work the lookie!

LÁge DÓr Steam Punk watch ring

Tempus Regina

Time Lord Steampunk Ring

A portfolio worth checking out is that of jon m ryan, his work has some pretty great metal combinations along with awesome anodised colours! Enjoy!

Silver & Tahitian pearl

Aluminum & Silver

Aluminium & Silver

Bubble Ring, Aluminium & Silver

Aluminium & Silver

Miss Van!

Theresa — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:00:55 +0000

Paying a tiny homage to the French graffiti artist Miss Van, come fine artist, check out her online store, Princesas Market, to browse what’s up for sale, from print, postcards, books and even her new jewellery line!

A World Of …

Theresa — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:52:01 +0000

Necklaces, Rings, Earrings, Bracelets and Belts. A stunning series of books that spans adornment through Asia, Africa, Oceania and America. We have a couple in the library at CPUT and they immediately rocked my design work since I saw them 2 years ago.

My 1st post … A little Inspiration.

Theresa — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:30:38 +0000

I stumbled upon this book in CPUT’s library after a friend recommended I try get my hands on it. Anyway found it, went through it in awe so much so its overdue but wanted to share it as its a perfect visual look through fora and flora design within recent jewellery history.

The jeweled garden

The Jeweled Garden‘ published by Thames & Hudson, is must see for any lover of fine jewellery, visually its stunning and spans jewellery history from Victorians all the way through to present design.

Rene Lalique Comb

Van Cleef and Arpels

Boucheron