This week, gorgeous client Melissa received her custom-ordered “M” Boleyn necklace from me. We celebrated with numerous glasses of Prosecco. After the drinks, my photography skills were impaired, so you can just barely see the necklace on Melissa in this photo. MMMMMMMMMelissa Here’s a better look at the necklace. Boleyn Necklace© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by…
Jewelry
My New Design Speaks for Itself
Luna Ring © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008South Sea pearl and 1.91 carats of diamonds, set in platinum
Don’t Sit on the Bench
Play a game with me on Vox Pop. It’s easy; all you have to do is vote for your favorite necklace. Speaking of my designs, here are the “official” photos of my Cleves Ring. Two views of Cleves Ring© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photos by John Muggenborg As always, email me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com…
Cleves Ring: Completed
Remember the wax model of my Cleves Ring? Here’s the finished version in silver. These are just photos I took myself, rather than the professional photos that will eventually appear on my website. In the professional photos, you’ll be able to see that the swans have tiny diamond eyes. Front viewCleves Ring© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008…
Thank You, Ladies!
I’ve been remiss about expressing gratitude for some recent link love. First, thanks to gorgeous blogger Somlynn for featuring me on Phoenix Picks. Also, gorgeous blogger Fabulous Girl came to my recent trunk show and gave me a good review (phew!). Speaking of reviews, check out this hilarious takedown of Angelina Jolie’s new movie. But…
The Revenge of the Nut
Here is my new acorn necklace. Here’s what makes it special. Acorn and Squirrel Necklace © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Photos by Squaremoose This piece was inspired by antique mourning jewelry, in which the hair of a deceased loved one was woven into bracelets or earrings or kept under glass in brooches and lockets. Hairwork is…
Avert Your Eyes, Skull Haters
Here is a one-of-a-kind ring that I recently finished. The skull is carved in onyx and the green stones are tsavorite. Skull Ring© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008All photos by Squaremoose In the next photo, you’re looking past the shank to see the diamonds that are set on the INSIDE of the ring. Everything is set in…
I Feel So Incomplete
When will I be finished? Wearing: Dewdrop Earrings,Vintage top,Jil Sander wedges,Acne Jeans
Thursday Book Club: Katherine Swynford
Now that I think about it, it makes sense that Henry VIII (also known to Googlers as “Henry teh 8) was addicted to love. It was in his genes! The corpulent lady-killer was a descendant of notorious 14th-century lovers: John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford. John of Gaunt wasn’t called that because he was rexi.He…
Cleves Ring: A Work in Progress
I’ve been working on a swan ring to match my Cleves Necklace. Here is the necklace. Cleves Necklace © Wendy Brandes 2007-2009 Photo by John Muggenborg The Cleves Ring will have two swans facing each other, forming a heart with their necks. All together now: Awwwwww! Here is an unfinished wax model of the ring….