Jewellery Designs - Likes and Dislikes

In this post I will talk about two/three examples of Jewellery, both negativly and posativly. Each example is from the general world of jewellery.

Like:

 

I particularly like this ear cuff designed by "Newmoon" The comical Gecko, who's tail is the part that passes through the peired ear, looks like he belongs there. The simple bending in of the tail part way up the ear also enables it to stay on the ear and not pull down to much. The part that worries me, even though its supported is that most of the weight is at the top of the ear, but if well supported would be very comfortable. The great thing about this is that It can be adapted in many ways, some more serious, some funny (like this one) and can really show your personality.

These brooches by Jasmine Watson (New Zealand based jewellery designer) who is most noted for her designs in Lord of the Rings and The Narnia Chronicles, I think are truly stunning! Each of the brooches are sold seperatly, and I think when worn as maybe one next to another, maybe 2 at most they would look stunning!!! Here she shows her love for repeating patterns, and really shows her eastern inspirations, especially from Japan which is enameling first became popular in Jewellery. They way they all link together, even with differing backgrounds looks like they belong to each other.

This Marakesh Bracelet by Tiffanys in done in 9k Gold, and has been created using Laser cutting. I love the way you almost have a stained glass look (I know theres no glass) but the same applies, you can still see though it, and pick up all the shadows and reflections in the gold surface. The pattern, simple yet complicated to make interesting to the eye repeats all the way around. Allthough Im unsure in this image if the bracelet opens, I think the only downfall is that maybe by it not being able to open, it may reflect a more costume jewellery feel than a fine jewelley.

Dis-Like:

This white gold ring with a large facet Amethyst and multiple smaller stones has a wonderful bold use of colour, but it is too much in my opinion. The ring is too busy, even though the main focal point (being the main gemstone in the centre) is almost lost because of too much surrounding it! The other item that seems to bother me asthetically is the diamonds set in bewtween the smaller gemstones are set above them (higher) and it gives a real sense of confusion as to why the ring was designed like this. Being Diamonds, they have a very high shine and realy didnt need to be set above the stones. Again, it almost takes away some of the colour. This may have been the idea, but in my opinion it doesnt really work.

This very simple gold ring with a Tourmaline stone seems almost set, Clumsy! The stone sitting so high off of the ring makes it seem top heavy. I can understand maybe trying to design a setting that showed off the woderful tones and lines in the stone, but this to me it not the way to do it. I cant understand either the symbolic meaning or reasoning for putting what seems to be a smaller unrelated stone in colour set in the side. Even though I personally don't like this ring, I can see a kind of architectural design to it, moden even. The main error in design of this ring from my standpoint is that its not balanced.

This Modern peice of the Jewellery (designer unknown) has used the inspiration of the human skelatal frame for this ""necklace". I like that the main feature of the peice is worn at the back, but this in its self has problems. Its not practical to wear for every day, its bulky but light due to it being made in plastic. I applaud the inginuity to design such a bold peice, but realisticly this peice is more suited to stage shows and catwalks.

These rings By Tiffanys use a large orange Tourmaline set in white gold set with diamonds really show the stones colour. The only thing that I don't like about the rings is the way the features stone has been set. The left ring, making the most of the Radiant cut is set simple with a row of diamonds around the outside followed by a unique crossed over look linking the main band of the ring to the stone. The ring on the right seems almost confused. I can understand the inspiration and the desire to make the setting unusual but it looks confusing and almost a bit uneven. It may very well be that this looks better when viewed from different angles, but for me the setting takes away from the stone.