I had no idea such necklaces even existed until I "googled" her name (after she was mentioned to me) and saw her in many different photographs, always wearing sometimes two or three of these jeweled gorgeous Georgian necklaces at a time. I set out to create the same look, without the same price tag...actual antique Georgian necklaces are upwards of 2,000.00.
I began receiving requests for other colors like peridot and aqua and pale yellow...in different shapes. The most popular being the large octagon shape and the medium sized oval. They look smashing when worn together, and the color combinations I've seen from the requests by my Etsy customers have been amazing. I learn a lot from them!
peridot green vintage jewel collet style necklace |
aquamarine vintage jewels with antiqued brass settings |
Pale Spring Yellow and Citrine |
Vintage Sapphire colored Rhinestones and Silver plated settings |
So with a little bit of research, and a little bit of time. I've found out about the origins and prices of some of the real Georgian Collet necklaces, worn by real queens in real fairy tales...with prices that only queens could afford!
simple pale yellow and rosaline jewel necklace |
pale yellow, citrine and grape |
clear vintage rhinestones with silver settings |
I've been having lots of fun with color lately! These particular collet style necklaces are created to be worn just around the base of your neck, about 16-18". I make them 16" with a 2" extender. I am a larger gal, so a 17" looks just right for me. I am working on designs that can be worn much longer, soon to come! Do you have favorite color combinations you'd like to share? Do tell!
In other news, I was quite surprised to see one of my assemblage necklaces published in the current issue of Jewelry Affaire Magazine. I feel so fortunate to be involved with such an amazing and creative publication. It is a wonderful magazine full of very talented jewelry artists and I am so honored to be included there. If you'd like a preview, you can find it here~
I hope you all have a fantastic weekend. Thank you for your visit today!
Many Blessings to You and to Yours,
Jennifer Valentine of Sacred Cake
these necklaces are gorgeous and lush. they feel like abundance to me. abundant goodness! congratulations on the magazine feature too!
ReplyDeletethank you Lisa!xox
DeleteIm so glad you chose the Rosaline for yourself...i cant wait to see my very own Rosaline. Looking at these gorgeous pictures makes me think Im going to have to collect them all! :)
ReplyDeleteOH BOY Meghan...You will LOVE the Rosaline! It is sooooo beautiful...
Deleteahhhhh rosaline!
ReplyDeleteeverything looks lovely, as always xo
Nina,so wonderful to see you here! And such a compliment coming from you, whom I admire SO much. I feel the same way about rosaline...aaaaahhhhh!
DeleteI have a new serious obsession with pink.
I love it when I find a new artist that I really LOVE and can obsess over for a while. These are gorgeous pieces! They create a real feeling of generosity and beauty.
ReplyDeletethank you Kerri! I love that...Generosity....and beauty....exactly what I like!
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