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Hand-made embroidery in fashion design. Elsa Schiaparelli twelve commandments

Elsa Schiaparelli twelve commandments
Born Elsa Luisa Maria, into a noble Italian family, Elsa Schiaparelli (1890–1973) is a renowned Parisian fashion designer. Noteworthy, the well-known Coco Chanel wanted to be like her, in witty look at things, and the courage of the experimenter. She cooperated with the best representatives of the artistic elite of the time. The gift of the artist forever provided for Schiaparelli a place in the history of fashion. She still amazes and inspires artists, costumers, and designers from all over the world.
The phenomenon of Surrealism played a huge role in the development of modern fashion design. Schiaparelli grew up in an eccentric environment, and in New York she eagerly followed the development of the Art Deco and Cubism.
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Pearl ribbon and a tiara of crystals and gems. War and Peace jewelry collection by Evgenia Linovich

War and Peace jewelry collection
Inspired by the immortal Russian literature, history and cinema, jewelry designer Evgenia Linovich has created “War and Peace” collection. The main idea of ​​the collection – memories of war make us appreciate the fragile peace we live in.
Journalist by education, Linovich has always been inspired by traditional craftsmanship and all forms of art. She was creating photographs, furniture, dresses and costume jewellery. Jewellery making started off as a hobby, but then turned into a career. In 2012, she created “Masterpeace” jewellery and accessories brand. The Masterpeace collection is an avant-garde reinvention of its nation’s noble heritage.
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Selro Selini Asian princess earrings. Paul Selenger costume jewellery

Paul Selenger costume jewellery
The history of Selro Jewelry Mfg. Co spans a rather short period of not more than two decades, 1950-70′. Despite this, all Selro jewelry is so distinctive that to confuse it with any other brand is almost impossible. According to art historians, Paul Selenger was personally involved in the design of jewelry. High quality production, incredibly innovative design and rare talent of businessman Paul Selenger brought success to the company. Noteworthy, Selro made jewelry for such companies as Florenza, Capri, Hattie Carnegie and Hargo.
Born in 1911 in Odessa into the family of an ordinary tailor, Paul Selenger emigrated from Russia to New York City in 1927.
As we know, 1927 was the height of the American depression. Luckily, young Paul and his sister Fanny began to work in the jewelry store of their uncle. Having received American citizenship in 1942, Paul Selenger served in the Marine Corps of the US Army, and continued to serve in North Africa and Japan. Only in 1948, Sergeant Salinger returned to civilian life.
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1928 Sewing machine brooch. Gold plated metal alloy, 4.5 cm, 1960s. Vintage thematic genre brooches for craftsmen

Thematic genre brooches for craftsmen
When we imagine a vintage brooch, it is a sparkling with rhinestones volumetric decoration of 1950-60s, or elegant brooch with charms in the Victorian style. No less precious and cute are vintage decorations with sense, aimed to be a perfect gift for particular professions, or hobbies. These special “genre” decorations depict figures of fun, or everyday objects that symbolize something. Traditionally, these decorations have been excellent gifts or souvenirs just for mom, sister, or, for example, grandmother, enthusiastic about sewing or knitting. The main purpose of these brooches – to create a good mood.
Especially popular, inexpensive and charming “genre” brooches were in 1970. Symbol of a particular profession or hobby, the designs of these brooches or pins was unlimited. It could be a school board and the globe for teachers, a typewriter for a secretary, needlework, sewing machine or scissors for craft enthusiasts.
Noteworthy, such well known costume jewelry manufacturers as Danecraft and JJ (Jonette Jewelry) made lots of thematic pins and brooches
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Autumn lanterns Pendant. Lampwork, bronze, Swarovski crystals. Luxury-lampwork fairy-tales by Olga Pasynkova

Luxury-lampwork fairy-tales by Olga Pasynkova
Based in Germany, Russian jewelry designer Olga Pasynkova is a Member of International Organization for Self-Representing Artists. For over 15 years she had been engaged in computer design, before she changed her focus to jewelry design and glass beads in lampwork technique. This activity since 2011 has become her second profession, and full-time work. In 2014 she attended jewelry courses “Die verlorene Form – Das Wachsschmelzverfahren”.
Olga’s fabulous jewelry is unique, gentle and graceful. Each of her bead and jewelry piece is made with love and a good mood. According to Olga, her garden is the main source of inspiration for her creativity. Olga loves flowers (roses and orchids are her favorite), and she prefers floral designs. Second source of her inspiration is the sea. She loves underwater world and seascapes. She creates glass tales, in which she believes.
Now Olga lives with her family in Munich, Germany. She sells her works worldwide. She is a member of the International organization of independent lampworkers, and International Organization for Self-Representing Artists.

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Multicolor precious stones statement earrings. 2015 trend Rainbow jewellery

2015 trend Rainbow jewellery
One of the fashion trends of the season spring/summer 2015 is Rainbow jewelry – a combination of precious and semiprecious stones of rainbow colors and shades. In addition to traditional diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, many beautiful semi-precious stones that “fit in” with the fashion trends of the season. Although the idea is not new, I want to mention bright color combinations in jewelry, precisely because of gems that can rightfully be called a hit of the season.
Fashion for jewelry is not as fickle and fleeting as fashion clothes, but still can be seen every season some fashion trends in the world of jewelry. In the season of spring-summer 2015 one of fashion trends will be a combination of precious and semi-precious stones of different colors. Jewelers combine in their jewelry all colors of the rainbow and it makes us happy.
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Traditional Scottish Luckenbooth brooch

Luckenbooth brooch
An ancient symbol of Scotland, and a traditional symbol of love and fidelity – Luckenbooth. The brooch received its name from the small shops – luckenbooths, located near the Cathedral of St. Giles. In Luckenbooths sold jewelry and other handicraft products of the XVI century. The first brooches were very small in size. It was believed that they could protect people from the evil eye and the influence of evil forces. Also stated that they could help new mothers, nursing mothers and infants.
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