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This is, in a sense, a follow-up of my previous post on inspiration in jewelry design from established designers like Elian Fatal.  Mr. Giunta’s “‘happened-to-form” design style lends itself very easily  to the concept of repurposed or upcycled jewelry, a topic in the aforementioned Elian Fatal post.  So what inspires, motivates Giunta?  Scroll further down ( the “Read the rest of this entry link” ) to see model and muse Chanel Iman’s interview with the designer.

But first, inspire yourself either as a maker or wearer of  jewelry: Galleries for your viewing pleasure.

From Subversive Jewelry Collection & Subversive for Target, 2008

Chanel Iman on Modelina

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What can be done with precious jewels can be done with costume jewelry. That got me thinking of the trays of vintage jewelry pieces often found at thrift stores and the “jewelry-remnants” I have stored away. Not only has Ms Fattal’s beautiful unique pieces inspired me to start blogging again but to upcycle the various bits of broken jewelry and unmatched earrings I’ve kept. Look for those upcoming posts, meanwhile see how a master does it. Below (after the jump) are a few pieces that I have found of Elian Fattals collection for S.J. Philips or if you want to buy more affordable pieces you can always check out Etsy
 
 
 
 

Elian Fattall attends a dinner for Coach, Sept. 7, 2011
 
 
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Gwyneth Paltrow in Elian Fattal earring and Versace Gown, Repurposed Jewellry Collection by Elian Fattal

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It would be a good move for you to consider constructing quality custom jewelry for individual clients if you have a great sense of style and creativity. You will soon be flooded with phone calls asking you to construct special pieces for them or as gifts for others.

Making custom jewelry isn’t hard, all you need a sense of style and creativity – the skills needed to make jewelry are very easy to learn. The goal is to create exclusive pieces that will make your client feel special.

It is actually not easy to work with clients because it is very hard to match the picture in your mind with that in their minds. It would be a gross error for you to work in the presence of your clients and expose to them how easy it is to create bespoke jewelry – it is tantamount to teaching them the trade and you run the risk of losing clients.

Talk at length with the client because this is the only way that you can design custom jewelry that matches their likes, dislikes, and personality. In order to design a gift piece to be given to another person, you need to ask a lot of questions about the other person and if possible talk to them before you commence any work. Communicating regularly with your customers coupled with the exclusivity of the products are the prime ingredients necessary for the success of this business.

From time to time clients may ask you to make custom jewelry using parts from their own jewelry. Your client may already have a piece that they just want you to renovate. Before you start doing this, make sure that you have the skill and qualifications necessary to do this work because the last thing you want is destroy a client’s beloved jewelry! Make sure that you ask about the history of the piece, and find out what special meaning it holds for your client as well.

You need to make an investment buying pieces from wholesale sources to cater for your needs to make the custom jewelry. Be careful when you quote any customer a price for bespoke jewelry because you will have to make sure you are buying quality parts. Since surely you do not want to lose money, once you have quoted a price, allow up to thirty percent to be deducted from it. Think of the remainder as your ‘budget’ when buying supplies to make the custom jewelry.

Dressed up or semi-casual the versatile jewelry is also versatile in fitting a range of budgets. The Dark Amber Bib Necklace Set with  “petals of luminous dark colored faux amber” would be a treasured piece at $450 or you could splurge on the Malachite Dramatic Bib Necklace at $8,800. (See the picture gallery below for these and other necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets)

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Her collections are  available online and at Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman at locations in the U.S. and at other  stores in Canada and Japan.

With hundreds of things to remember for your wedding day there is one thing you must not forget. It is perhaps the most important and enjoyable task, that of choosing and buying the wedding rings.

When the wedding day arrives, you and your guests, will have a wonderful day but over the months and years the memories will fade and the details of the day will be forgotten but there will remain one thing that will always be with you and always remind you of your special day – your wedding ring.

Wedding rings represent the joining of two people into their own circle of life. The ring is a sign to all who see it that you have joined as one with your partner. It is the one part of the ceremony that remains with you long after the big day.

So, you can see how important it is that you buy a wedding ring that you love now and will still love many years down the line.A ring you will enjoy wearing and always be proud of. Happy for everyone to see it and know you are a happily married person.

A quick look through a selection of wedding rings will soon show how many different types and styles of rings are available. The choices with so many designs in various different metal setting can become confusing if you don’t give yourself plenty of time to choose.

Some people prefer to opt for a very simple and plain gold ring. It is the traditional wedding ring that has stood the test of time but today you are faced with several other options and you may be attracted to a more extravagent and ostentatious design.

Spend the time with your partner considering different styles and designs to make sure you will both be happy with the wedding ring you choose even many years into the future. Also ensure that whatever ring you choose will be practical to wear day to day, whatever you are doing.

Easy to wear and practical rings may not be what you really want so you might think about buying two weding rings. Wear one simple one every day and another, more exciting one, on special nights out.