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Japanese women seasonal hair decorations

Hair accessories, known as kanzashi have become real works of art. Japanese women seasonal hair decorations

Hair accessories, known as kanzashi have become real works of art. Japanese women seasonal hair decorations

Japanese women seasonal hair decorations

Everything in Japan has a deep meaning, even women’s jewelry. As the seasons change, human life flows, so do amazing kanzashi decorations. And each of them is not only a work of art, but also a part of female beauty, and a moment of her life.
Traditionally, Japanese women were not allowed jewelry on their hands or necklaces around their necks. Accordingly, the main decoration for more than 400 years has become her hair ornaments. Also, hair decorations were the main way of self-expression and demonstration of wealth and status. Real works of art, hair ornaments “kanzashi” with their variety in purpose and performance have a separate dictionary with descriptions.
A very special kind of jewelry that changes throughout the year is seasonal hana-kanzashi jewelry with garlands of flowers.
Noteworthy, each of the 28 seasons of the Japanese calendar has its own flower! Of course, only the master of high-class can make such decorations using special varieties of silk.
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American jewellery house Black Starr Frost

American jewellery Black Starr Frost

Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch. American jewellery house Black Starr Frost

American Jewellery house Black Starr Frost
Active since 1810, Black, Starr & Frost – the oldest and the most famous jewelry brand in America. Indeed, the most influential families of the time were its clients. Among them, in particular, Carnegie, Vanderbilt, Rockefellers, Guggenheim and Windsor.
The company opened one of the first stores on Fifth Avenue in New York. It was here that celebrities and royal families bought some of the largest gems in the world. By the way, Marilyn Monroe mentioned the company in one of her popular songs, “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend.”
Meanwhile, BS & F jewelry pieces reach prices from $ 1000 to $ 1 million and above.
Noteworthy, in 2006, Molina Group acquired the company to continue the success of the glorious brand. As a result, the company continues a reputation of the creator of high-quality jewellery with a modern and timeless design.
The new owner also seeks to return this legendary company to the place it once occupied on top of Olympus of American luxury.
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Flying lady brooches – Karen Rossi jewelry art

Hand painted enameled pin from the series Fancy Flight. Pewter, Enamel. Flying lady brooches - Karen Rossi jewelry art

Hand painted enameled pin from the series Fancy Flight. Pewter, Enamel. Flying lady brooches – Karen Rossi jewelry art

Flying lady brooches – Karen Rossi jewelry art
According to American jewelry designer, sculptor and artist Karen Rossi, she began her professional career in 1987 as a family welding business. And for jewelry lovers, the designer became known for her very cute and funny pins. In particular, striking in their originality decorations depicting flying ladies. Besides, these flying figures personify various professions, and hobbies, from a shopaholic to a teacher.
Traditionally, American designer Rossi uses pewter (tin-based alloy), bright enamel, rhinestones and faux pearls. Also, all these pins have the designer’s stamp. Of course, such unusual themed pin will be a perfect gift for your colleague, sister, grandmother, best friend, gardener, or a teacher.
Noteworthy, hand crafted pins created by Rossi are collectible.
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Maison Les Nereides costume jewelry

Maison Les Nereides costume jewelry

Parisian lovers earrings. Gold plated, rhinestones, hand painted enamel. Maison Les Nereides costume jewelry

Maison Les Nereides costume jewelry
The history of the French brand “Les Nereides” began with the love story of Pascal and Enzo Amaddeo. She is from a hereditary family of artists (her grandfather was a friend of the famous Belgian artist Rene Magritte). He – from a family of non-conformist Italians. Young people met in Belgium at the Academy of Fine Arts and fell in love at first sight.
A wedding took place very soon, and on April 14, 1980, and the world saw their first joint creation – a jewelry boutique in Nice. Their union is a combination of two worlds with common interests – a love for photography, life and a great desire to fulfill their dreams. By the way, the name “Les Nereides” means “sea nymphs”.

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Brooches as hair ornaments. La Chatelaine antique fine jewelry

Used as hair ornament 18K yellow gold and platinum brooch clip. Double clip that forms a flower with 3 scrolled leave petals in diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emerald. 1950-1960s. La Chatelaine antique fine jewelry

Used as hair ornament 18K yellow gold and platinum brooch clip. Double clip that forms a flower with 3 scrolled leave petals in diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emerald. 1950-1960s. La Chatelaine antique fine jewelry

La Chatelaine antique fine jewelry
Lara van Schaik has been always passionate about Art Deco and Retro jewelry art. A professional gemologist, she owns her online boutique “La Chatelaine Jewelry”. The boutique sells exquisite high-quality jewelry, in particular, French and Dutch jewels of 1900-1960s period.
Thanks to French locals, who called her La Chatelaine, her web boutique got such an appropriate name.
Noteworthy, La chatelaine means “Lady of the Manor” or “Key holder”, and she is both. Thus, Lara van Schaik runs a 18th century chateau located in Burgundy, which she rents out for weddings and parties.
Born into the family of antique jewelry dealer (her mum), Lara grew up with some knowledge and love for jewelry. Finally, she turned her life passion into a jewelry company. Traditionally, she finds her treasures in Paris and in the French countryside, auctions, and exhibitions.
According to Lara van Schaik, she aims to help women to become confident and smart in choosing jewelry that underlines her personality.
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Roberto Cavalli costume jewelry

Roberto Cavalli costume jewelry

Night hawk butterfly with wings adjustable ring. Blue enamel, hand painted. Roberto Cavalli costume jewelry

Roberto Cavalli costume jewelry
The history of “Just Cavalli” jewelry trademark began in 1998, although the fashion brand was founded in 1972. His sparkling jewelry pieces have conquered the world with high quality and magnificence of performance. Both housewives and Hollywood stars wear jewelry designed by the famous Italian.
Born in Florence, Roberto Cavalli grew up in an artistic family. Thus, Robert’s grandfather Giuseppe Rossi was a world famous artist, and Cavalli himself studied at the Florentine Academy of Arts. Cavalli opened his first fashion boutique in Saint-Tropez in 1972.
Launched in 1998 “Just Cavalli” brand surprises with a variety of designs including ethnic style, plant and animal motifs. Traditionally, jewelry makers use silver and gold tone alloys, Swarovski crystals, precious and semi-precious stones and beads. Also, they confidently use enamel of various colors.
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Thai silver jewelry unique style

Thai silver jewelry unique style

Ethnic coin necklace. Thai silver jewelry unique style

Thai silver jewelry unique style
Thailand has become a paradise for all silver lovers. Tourists come here both – to have a good rest, and to buy cheap silver jewelry. Noteworthy, rapid development of jewelry production began in the 1980s, after the discovery of large ore deposits. Therefore, the state has taken silver production under strict control.
The level of pure silver in jewelry, does not fall below 92.7 percent, as a rule, it is 925 sample. Due to the low tax, it is not so expensive. Traditionally, silver ornaments adorn national dresses, head and body of Thai women. According to belief, Thai silver is one of the best, and the country is the world leader in the production of silver jewelry.
Diversity of Thai jewelry is in the use of precious and semi-precious stones. Among them – amethyst, topaz, garnet and pearls. The peculiarity of Thai silver is also in using two or three gems at once. Thai silver is so exclusive that you can’t purchase such jewelry nowhere in the world except Thailand.
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