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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

On Jewels Web blog!

Theresa — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:07:55 +0000

Recently a jewellery blog , Jewels: An Appreciation of the Art, run by Katrina Morris added my work in a post entitled ‘A good thing is happening‘, go have a look and check it out.
On her site she features many unique and completely different jewellers and their work, exhibitions and other interesting features to do with the jewellery, have found there is always something visually enticing to find and knowledge to be gained!