Wednesday, September 10, 2008

"Caudalie" bracelet


"Caudalie" bracelet
Originally uploaded by Isabeau_bijoux
Caudalie is a French term used to define the time that the aftertaste of wine persists in the mouth; generally, the greater the length, the better the wine.
I bougth the clasp a long time ago - it really caugth my eye! I was waiting to do something equally pretty with it, I hope it works...
In this bracelet, garnet rondelles in two subtle shades and cuts on sterling silver headpins compose the length of the bracelet, along with sterling beads and a decorative sterling clasp in the wine theme.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

"Warrior Queen"


"Warrior Queen"
Originally uploaded by Isabeau_bijoux
The shape of this unusual pendant reminded me of a shield, and the overall sense of power of this bold piece made me name it Warrior Queen.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

"Flutter" silver pendant

The first thing I've made on my new desk. :) Sawn, pierced and polished by hand, sterling silver 925.

Also, I'm finally done watching the BBC miniseries on Geiman's "Neverwhere". I really loved this book, and the film was true to it to the letter, but it was a really low-budget production, and it showed. The music score was horrific, and the cating was dissapointing. I really enjoyed the villains, Crupe and Vandemar (can't remember is the spelling is correct), and the Marquise, even though he wasn't all all like I pictured him. :) Richard and Door were entirely non-descript.
I would recommend it to the book readers, as it's a nice visualisation, but that's it.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

"Catherine" necklace


"Catherine" necklace
Originally uploaded by Isabeau_bijoux
This is a part of my new luxury collection! It features large smokey quartz focal and drop briolettes, green amethyst (prasiolite), citrine, peridot, and spessartite garnet rondells. A decorative sterling toggle clasp completes the design.
This is my take on something really regal (and expensive :)). I like how the colors turned out, very autumn-like.
Also, this will be featured on my new website! Yep, I've finally taken the plunge and started building a website. I hope it will be ready soon, and... I'm planning to host a giveaway to celebrate the opening! So stay tuned. :)