My Instagram algorithm keeps showing me posts about Cheltenham Badlands. A perfect fall escape that I feel like I should just choose a day to discover and make it happen!
No Fall post is complete without some fall leaves. These are my favourite metal versions made by Laura Martin Jewelry Design
Here’s hoping everyone gets a chance to enjoy the fall whether it’s by reading comics, checking out a Provincial Park, or by wearing some leaf jewellery! – Alexis
I know it doesn’t seem like it today with this amazing post (or almost post!) summer weather we’re having, but autumn is approaching, and with autumn, my mind starts to remember all my……brooches! I think they’re often an overlooked adornment, and they can be sooooo useful too, and not just in a “dress up your outfit” kind of way!
This is the first brooch I ever purchased for myself, I love the whimsical blend of tech and more conventional jewellery components. Made by hand, I purchased this about 25 years ago at the Cabbagetown Fall Fair, made by a duo of women who called themselves JADS.
You can use them to jazz up a plain-ish shirt, or to pin a scarf in place as the weather gets a bit cooler, but my favourite, it to wear them on one of my many jackets (I do have alot of them!).
They can be fun and whimsical (like the ones below), or more substantial. Also, you know, once you have one, people start giving them to you!
A friend of mine gave me this one-it’s enamel on brass, I think it probably came from Fair November in Guelph.
the two on the bottom (the cat and origami) were stocking stuffers, and the tweedy one was a leaving present when I left Scotland last year (very appropos!)
This one is pretty cool, it’s silver wire and beads, with twirled paper, and I think it’s made from Architectural Digest pages–It’s a lot of fun! And orange, which I don’t wear much of, but I love!
There are lots of cool forms you can get, especially in metal. And I like them because although I don’t necessarily want huge jewellery, I do like a nice substantial metal brooch.
This is a multi-layer enamel panel that I made some years ago, it’s about 2 inches by 1.5 inches, and it’s fairly heavy, so I sent it in a sterling frame, making it very wearable as a decorative brooch.
This is a copper brooch made with the Repousse and chasing technique.
A couple of examples of whimsical animals. the one on the bottom left is a little wren (although I like to think it’s a robin :), made for me by my good friend Morag Hickman, in the UK.
Although I have to admit, my all time favourite is this one:
I bought this in an auction as part of Ready, Steady Jewel, a number of years ago, which was pretty cool (and not just because I love this brooch!). A UK goldsmith called Deme Wolfe-Power made it, it’s sterling silver , cubic zirconia and leatherette. All told it’s about 3in by 4in, and it really makes a statement!
So, hopefully I’ve encouraged you to think about brooches! Come into the studio and check out our selection from our resident goldsmiths, including Helena, Vera, and Fiona. Can’t see quite what you’re looking for, but like the style of something in the studio in particular–that’s okay, we do that too!
Have a great Saturday, and I hope to see you soon!
-Robin (House of Cassady)
Hello Jewel Envy Readers!
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and tell you a little bit about myself as a maker. I am Skye Stutt, the newest part time member here at Jewel Envy. My journey into jewellery making began when I was nine years old and started taking beading classes. From that point on I was hooked and wanted to learn as much about jewellery making as I possibly could. This eventually lead me to OCAD University where I studied jewellery design and metalsmithing in the Material Art and Design program, which I graduated from this May and now it has led me here. Most of my inspiration comes from nature and lately a lot of it has been coming from insects specifically. My graduating body of work Metamorphosis (which won the Lily Yung Memorial Award for strong experimental and conceptual components), was based on understanding society’s fear of insects and representing the sources of this fear through jewellery (I’ve included a few pictures of this work below). I enjoy creating one of a kind art pieces as well as lines of unique & wearable jewellery. I am so excited to be able to keep creating both styles of work here at Jewel Envy! You can check out more of my work on Instagram @cosmicskyejewellery
Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!
This past March I was able to travel to Munich for a week to check out Munich Jewellery Week 2019 and see the finalists for the Schmuck competition.
Schmuck has been organized since 1959 at the international trade fair. It is the eldest special jewelry show in the world. Both young talents and experienced artists working in the applied arts and technology will have the opportunity to show their work in the international competition. The finalists are exhibited at the International Trade Fair for the Skilled Trades in Munich.
Munich Jewellery Week is an offsite event which has a multitude (over 100 in 2019) of exhibitions and events throughout the entire city. Munich Jewellery Week showcases avant-garde contemporary jewellery by both established and up-and-coming designers from all around the world. This yearly gathering is by far the most significant event on the contemporary jewellery calendar; it’s a unique phenomenon, and it sets the pace for the contemporary jewellery field.
Below are some of the highlights of work I was able to see during my brief visit!
Munich Jewellery Week was quite the event and I hope to be able to return next year! – Alex Kinsley Vey
Hello Sunday Readers,
Art is defined as ” the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power”.
Art is also the way humans communicate with one and using their imagination, love, design, and creativity.
Art is a gift to create and multiply the best we have within to give light and beauty to incredible pieces.
Art comes in all different forms and Paris is a perfect example of a place art is present for everyone to enjoy.
Every single facade, regardless of the period ( Ancient architecture, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Modernism and Postmodernism) , tells a story.
A fountain like the one bellow is an master piece of design and incredible proportions, even among very modern furniture keeps his glory as ever.
Painting are another popular art form that can evoke emotions and make people think
A painting is an image (artwork) created using color (red, wait, black, etc.) on a surface such as paper or canvas, wood, hard surfaces like walls, etc. Any type of painting ( There are different styles of painting like abstract art, conceptual art, Hyper-realism, pop art, Futurism, Impressionism and so on ) communicate a wide range of messages.
Music is another very popular form of art; an expression of emotions through harmonic frequencies. … Music is one of the magic arts that make you smile and close your eyes and remember great moments in life. Music is a treat to the soul. I can give you one of my favorites, The Four Seasons of Vivaldi. ( among the four seasons, Spring is my very favorite)
Jewelry has been an Art for centuries ones of the great artist of this Art were Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels, Tiffany & Co., Piaget among many others, today their Ateliers or Workshop Houses keep their legacy.
Jewelry is my passion and my art; its makes me to keep creating and growing. I discover the art of jewelry not too long ago, and I have been enjoying and creating ever since . Jewelry is an Art, in wish I play with volume, weight, aesthetic and imaginations to make every single time my best and unique piece.
The whole secret of what I do is love and imagination, my work makes my life so amazing!
Have a nice Sunday!
Helena
Hello to all our Jewel Envy fans and followers!
Next weekend, mark Saturday September 14th and Sunday the 15th in your calendars (especially if you’re Polish) for the annual Roncesvalles Polish festival. Here at Jewel Envy we want to help celebrate our local community cultural flavours. With the festival comes our annual 1 hour free wax carving workshop! Learn to carve a simple wax design. The event is free and perfect for all ages, why not get in touch with your inner goldsmith. We can host a maximum of six people at any time. Sign up in advance by calling or emailing or just show up to book a time slot. Love your design? For a small fee we can cast it in sterling silver or bronze and finish it for you!
Please check the tab below for more fun and tasty events that will be happening here in the Roncy.
Peter van Walraven
