Tag: #ellolite | Jewel Envy

Burn baby burn!

March 8, 2015August 7, 2019Jewel EnvyGeneral

So I dropped some very very hot wax on my arm the other day. It is not a big deal in the grand scheme of potential-goldsmith-injuries, but it is a bit of an eyesore:

ouch!

So what is a goldsmith to do? Cover it up with jewellery of course! Big and bold bracelets are the perfect disguise, and here is the proof:

(L-R) Arrowhead bracelet in sterling, Archerade by Sasha Oda

Open studded cuff in sterling, Jewelust by Amanda Henderson

Twig cuff in sterling and gold plate, Pash by Gillian Batcher

Wrap bracelet in sterling, Tete Designs by Fatima Tataragic

If delicate is more your thing, we also have a great selection of dainty bracelets that are beautiful and intricate distractions from any offensive scar tissue:)

(T-B) Plain and hammered bangles in sterling, HP Lafaurie Jewelry Design by Helena Lafaurie

Paisley links and cherry blossom bracelets in sterling, Koko Bijoux by Young Kyoung Ko

Lotus charm bracelet with sapphires in sterling, Ellolite by Chia-Chien Tsai

Open shapes bracelet with moonstone beads in sterling, Glaciale by Alexis Kostuk

Obviously you can arm yourself even if uninjured, so come on by today and try on some bracelets!

We are open until 6pm tonight, you can help me put some aloe on my burn.

~sash

Up close and personal

January 25, 2015August 7, 2019Jewel EnvyGeneral

Jewellery photography is a tricky and time-consuming endeavour that makes me curse and grit my teeth and shake my fist at the heavens. Despite all my best efforts, every image seems to be slightly off, be it the focus, or the colour, or the weirdo reflections.

Recently I decided to cut my losses and purchase a macro lens. I haven’t
had a chance to really test it out, but today I took some practice
shots. I didn’t use a lightbox or proper lights, just a white piece of
paper, a tripod, and an ordinary desk lamp.

What do you think?

Rose stud earrings by Amanda Henderson (Jewelust)

Textured earrings with sapphires and aquamarines by Ellen Tsai (Ellolite)

Africa pendant with emerald by Hyewon Jang (H Jewelry)

Art deco pendant with marcasites by Lauren Hanham (Lauren Hanham Jewellery Designs)

Five-band ring by Sasha Oda (Archerade)

So far so amazing, right!? The detail in the close-ups is great, and getting the pieces in focus was a breeze. This might not be as exciting for you, but if you knew the hours I have spent trying to get just half-way decent images… well you’d probably feel sorry for me, but then you’d start feeling the excitement too. Excitement for the future of my jewellery photography yay!

~sash