Clewis Reid

Happy Monday!  Hope everyone had a good weekend.  I've been celebrating my Birthday (which is today) all weekend so I'm a little exhausted :)  Not too exhausted though to share this new jewelry collection from Clewis Reid.  Designer, Ashley Reid is an old friend of mine from growing up in Charlotte and now we both line in Charleston.  Ashley has been designing clothes (and some jewelry) for years but is now expanding on her jewelry with an awesome new collection of subtle gold pieces and more chunky, tribal inspired necklaces.  I can't wait for her to launch her next clothing line but until then this will definitely suffice!

Bauble

Gorgeous necklace from Beklina. (discovered from joslyn's fabulous blog)

Dezso

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was exhausting in the best way possible! Some eye candy to start the week...Dezso by Sara Beltran. The jewels are stunning and I absolutely love the presentation. (photos from here)

Lizzie Fortunato Spring 2012

Some favorites from a favorite. Lizzie Fortunato's Spring 2012, architecturally inspired collection. (images from here)

ARENAgal by Renee Riccardo

ARENAgal necklaces making me excited for warmer days, white flowy dresses, and sandals! (images from Maryam Nassir Zadeh)

ROARKE

My mom sent me a link to an article in the Charlotte Observer (my hometown newspaper) this weekend about NY accessories designer, Maggie Gavigan of ROARKE NYC. I was (and still am) totally blown away by her beaded, fringed, and bejeweled bib necklaces. Are they not stunning?

Tanya Aguiniga

LOVE these custom made rope necklaces by Tanya Aguiniga on Sight Unseen.

A Tisket, a Tassel...

...handcrafted braided friendship bracelets by Honorine Jewels. I'd wear 15 at a time for good measure!

MANIMAL jewels

I've been on the hunt for a chunky necklace to go with my rehearsal dinner dress for my sister's wedding. I came across these beaded beauties from MANIMAL that are AMAZING. Threw the bolo tie in for good measure because it's pretty awesome.

ISWAS + WILLBE

Beautiful and beautifully styled beaded jewelry from ISWAS + WILLBE. (via Creature Comforts)

Mociun + Krantz

Ceramic and Brass collaboration from Mociun + Krantz. (from here)

Another Mishap

Fun new pieces from A Merry Mishap. Especially loving (need a new word of admiration stat) the gold details!

Fortunato Resort 2012

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Proud Mary participated in the Lowcountry Artist Market on Saturday which went amazing. Happy to have so many new PM customers! Lizzie Fortunato, I love everything you do. Starting off the week with some gorgeous eye candy from their Resort 2012 collection. Te amo per usual! (via NY Times)

Emergy

"Emergy is a curated collection of jewelry from emerging designers and artisans from emerging economies". I met founder, Ashley Rudolph at our pop up shop in May and she was discussing her new social venture. I'm happy to be able to share her first line of jewelry made by artisans in Rwanda. The collection consists of paper beads, natural cord, and brightly colored textile necklaces and bracelets. Congratulations on your new venture Ashley!

Desert Jewelry

I'm volunteering at the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market in July and am soooo excited to see all of the amazing crafts from around the world. I'm going to feature a few artisans attending the show each week up until then...

The Tuareg are a nomadic group living in the Northern Sahara desert. Above, is the work of the Koumama family, a 25 generation family of master silversmiths. 25 generations! That blows my mind. I love the geometric designs in their jewelry and can't wait to see it in person!

(images from here)

It's a match

Our gradient mint stripe fabric is a perfect match with A Merry Mishap's gradient green necklace!