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Black and White Gingham Ribbon Earrings. Made with bright sterling silver handcrafted links and deep charcoal oxidized sterling silver.

1. Black and White Gingham Ribbon Earrings. Made with bright sterling silver handcrafted links and deep charcoal oxidized sterling silver. The links are arranged in a pattern reminiscent of gingham fabric.

This years jewellery trends are in full swing for spring! One of the biggest new trends this year is the renewed popularity of gold. Since the price of gold has been lower it’s become more accessible. Welcome back gold! We missed you.

1. Black and White
It’s a classic look and this year it has big time appeal. You can go either rockstar chic or 40’s Hollywood glamour. You’ll find jewellery made with silver and oxidized silver, or platinum with jet black rhodium, or gold with jet black rhodium plating.

2. Feminine silhouettes
Spring is a time when you see more feminine shapes, fabrics, and colours than any other time of the year. Florals, ruffles, fringe, celestial shapes, and curves gives jewellery the softness to co-ordinates well with ladylike styles.

Delicate yet strong. These light and airy unique chainmaille earrings are warm and feminine. They have dainty details without being fussy.

3. Delicate yet strong. These light and airy unique chainmaille earrings are warm and feminine. They have dainty details without being fussy. The small rondelle set is perfect for everyday wear. But if you want to turn heads the luxe ribbon earrings are for you.

3. Delicate in Gold 
Spring and Summer is seeing trends in warm delicate pieces over cooler large bold statement pieces. The richness of gold adds warmth and sweetness to pieces. Since they’re visually and physically lighter the daintiness of delicate pieces makes them excellent for hot summer days and traveling light.

4. Layering and stacking
It’s been on trend for a few years now and there’s no sign of it letting up. Layering and stacking is just simply an enjoyable way to be creative with your favourite pieces. It’s an art form really – to layer it well and decide what sizes and shapes work best for you or the outfit you’re wearing.

5. This asymmetrical Verve sterling silver bracelet is lively and it's moderate size allows you to layer with dainty chains.

5. This asymmetrical Verve sterling silver bracelet is lively and it’s moderate size allows you to layer with dainty chains.

5. Asymmetry
From cluster designs to mismatched earrings – asymmetry is fun and hip. Let yourself go and be creative! Asymmetry allows you to do your own thing and show your individuality. Keep it simple and somewhat minimalist when your accessorizing to keep it chic and sophisticated.

Fun and Creativity
One of the greatest things about jewellery is that it gives you the freedom to be experimental and artistic. You don’t need to be that courageous to express your authentic self.

 

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“From the beginning the meander was not only an ornament;
it was a symbol, a metaphor for water.”
Marija Gimbutas, Archeologist (1921-1994)

 

This ancient geometric shape transcends time. With it’s water surface texture it’s a token that symbolizes the energy and movement of life. It also represents the bonds of love, friendship, and devotion. The Meander makes a great gift for a friend, family member, or as a set for a newly married couple.

This ancient geometric shape transcends time. With it’s water surface texture it’s a token that symbolizes the energy and movement of life. It also represents the bonds of love, friendship, and devotion. The Meander makes a great gift for a friend, family member, or as a set for a newly married couple.

The Meandering Menderes
Like with many things we’re influenced by the everyday, and the beautiful elements of the natural world. The Meander motif or Greek Key was inspired by the twisting and turning Meander River, which is now called the Büyük Menderes River and resides in Turkey.

More ancient than ancient Greece
Most people affiliate the Greek Key with Greece (hence the name of course). But it’s actually much older than that. The oldest found examples of meander patterns are from Mezin (Ukraine) and date about 23,000 B.C. These patterns are fairly simple and have been found through the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods. Prehistoric examples seem to have developed independently in Greece, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, and Yugoslavia. We really are all connected. It’s really incredible how the human mind works. Perhaps it’s the way our consciousness evolves, we’re all on the same or similar journey as a species together.

Symbolism
This ancient geometric shape transcends time. It represents infinity, water, and the energy and constant flow and movement of life. The key in an unbroken line shows the symbolism of infinity by allowing itself to be repeated over and over again without breaking. A single Meander geometric has four corners, sometimes it stands for the four cardinal points (north, south, east, and west), or the four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter). It also signifies the bonds of love, friendship, devotion. The traditional Greek key or spiral Meander shape represents waves and water.

Inspiration Board for the Meander Collection (Click on the image)

Meander Pinterest Board

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