"ASSEMBLAGE JEWELRY"
WHATEVER DOES THAT MEAN? YOU ASK.
Well, before I show you my latest "Fascination"... Look at the excerpt from this article:
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| Following excerpt (by Valli Herman) can be found at: www.thestyleglossy.com |
Many collections feature a strong vintage feel. Now is the time
to
reassess that pile of forgotten chains, bangles or rhinestones. Trends include cascades of pearls mixed with matte metal chains;
rhinestones
partnered with ribbon; and rosettes that anchor asymmetrical
assemblages of beads, chains, leather & fabric.
Metals
don’t
aspire to be "precious" - they’re
content to
look like they belong in a hardware store. A
recession-inspired return to less-precious materials, coupled with a
new
consciousness about sustainability, has helped inspire a creative
renaissance
in fashion jewelry.
The
trend is good news for all of
us who have despaired that our jewelry is
a hodgepodge of different
styles, materials and decades. Matching is
out, mixing is in. Now is
the time to flaunt your personal style, says
Ken Downing (Neiman
Marcus). “You can
combine bracelets and bangles that feel as if
they have been
collected not only from various places on a journey, but
also from
various times.”
That intricate necklace of mirrors, medallions and bells you
bought
in India (or the neighborhood thrift shop) is now the height of
fashion. Forget restraint: Big necklaces can complement earrings the size
of a
corsage. Or copy the baroque approach of designer John Galliano of
Christian
Dior and pile on a bib necklace of gold medallions. . .
Colleen
Sherin (Saks Fifth Avenue) advocates mixing
layers of chains
and not worrying about everything coordinating
perfectly. “An
off-kilter, eclectic look is really on
trend,” she said.
OK. So that goes along just SPLENDIDLY with this project!
Here is the shoebox of "mom's" costume jewelry.
My "task" was to come up with 7 different assemblage pieces.
The finished pieces would be given to daughters -in-law & grand daughters.
Isn't that a sweet idea? . . . I loved it!
So, each piece would include parts of several necklaces
along with earrings & brooches which would compliment each one.
So, here are my creations:
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| 3 necklace strands & a few assorted earrings on the shoulder. |
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| 3 great necklace strands, grape earrings, bird earrings and an oriental pin for balance. |
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| A Classic beauty! 5 strands and a fantastic brooch for the focus! |
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| Necklaces & chains, a funky brooch and several earrings. |
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| OOH-la-la! Crazy silver strands, rhinestones, the other grape earring & MAS! |
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| 3 more great necklace strands with seashell earrings. Love it! |
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| Crazy black & whites strung together with red earrings as a Focus! |
SO, THERE THEY ARE....
I now have another project using a combination of jewelry,
seashells and sea glass pieces!
Like I always say, "Beachy!"
And, here is my creation using MY old & abandoned jewelry.
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| I tried to sell it for awhile...but... NO! can't do it. |
And, here is a great one that I would like to use for Inspiration:
Check out all of her creations at:
