Tuesday 25 March 2014

...and it Get's Better!

Not only do Dear Rae do marvellous pieces for everyday, they also do commissions creating stunning one-of-a-kind engagement rings. You can't tell me these aren't WOW....

(again all of these photos are from https://www.facebook.com/DearRaeJewellery/)


Here is a 9ct yellow gold ring, with a cognac diamond and rope detail:
 


A baguette cut white diamond set in 9ct yellow gold:

This is a 1.14ct pear shaped black diamond, with a rose gold band:

Here is a 0,80cts white rose cut diamond set in 9ct gold:

Let me tell you about Dear Rae...

Cape Town's Dear Rae has got to be my favourite brand of the moment - although I hate to say I don't actually own any of their pieces yet! SOON, promise.
 
The pieces are made in gold, silver, brass and copper, with the occasional gemstone and are designed to be worn everyday. As their website says, "they celebrate the beauty and ease of simplicity and translate into functional jewellery."
 
I could buy everything in the collection to be honest, which you can do here: http://dearrae.co.za/
 
If you're lucky enough to be able to visit the store though, go for it. From the photos on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/DearRaeJewellery/) it looks like it would be an absolute treat of a shopping trip.
 
The photos posted below are all from their Facebook page, as I thought they showcased the pieces a bit better, but have a look on their website and see for yourself!
 

 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 

Thursday 6 March 2014

The big 3-Oh

Having turned 30 last year, I was given some really lovely bits of jewellery. I also, got a chess set, but lets not dwell on that.  However, it's been pretty difficult to keep finding unique pieces to buy for friend's thirtieths, especially when there's quite a lot of people to buy for in a relatively short period of time.

With that in mind, I thought I'd share a few alternatives to the small, dainty, keepsakey styles that we often reach for, in favour of something a bit different...
 
www.catbirdnyc.com Rose gold ballerina collar $380
 
 


 www.catbirdnyc.com Naked bateau band $300
  
 www.catherinechester.co.uk Lady leg drop earrings £38
 
www.gilesandbrother.com Graduated Georgian collar $300


www.gilesandbrother.com Tiny initial charm $40
 
www.longlostjewellery.com Dainty anklet $60

www.longlostjewellery.com Throne lapis necklace $175
 
 http://www.ccskye.com/ Love me knot bangles $150

http://www.ccskye.com/ Rosary bracelet $60

 www.bohobocollective.com Ivory triple arrow handpiece $42
www.cabbagewhiteengland.com Silver and gold teaset bangle £150

www.cabbagewhiteengland.com Gold lucky farthing necklace £60