Sliver Jewelry with A Zen Feeling

Aileen Lampman, who created Ai Jewelry in 1997, hand-fabricated the jewellery using sterling sliver and 14k gold. Her jewellery gives one a Zen feeling - it may due to its distinct, clear, clean lines. An unique feature of her jewellery is each jewellery's basic design is shaped either in convex or concave forms. They are then pieced together to form the leaves, flowers, bamboo, etc. The polished and reflective finishing is also another feature of Aileen Lampman's silver jewellery which is different from the Daphna Simon's sliver jewellery mentioned in my previous post. Ai Jewelry also has a 'flow' element in it, maybe it is due to repeated patterns or curved shaped. I find the Pocket Necklace uncommon, different from the lockets that I have come across.  But it serves the same function, keeping what the owner's desires in its pocket.

Pocket Necklace - Opened

Bamboo Forrest Necklace

Wave Earrings

Li-Li Pearl Necklace

Silver logs and Gold Leopard Signature ring

Going back to the nature is one of the stress relievers for urban dwellers. Picnic in a park, hiking in a forest or scuba diving are some of activities that I like to do to de-stress. Hence, it is not surprising that women are drawn to jewellery that associates with the natural elements like flowers, animals, corals, etc. Daphna Simon's log jewellery reminds one of the trees in a forest, while the gold leopard reminds one of the wild animals in a jungle. The roughness and non-glossy finishing give the jewellery a nature look, which is apt to her log and animal collections. I like her Sliver and Diamond Log Ring and Gold Leopard Signature Ring, while the Large Sliver Log Ring can also be a male's accessories, i.e. if the men do not mind sharing their accessories with women. :)

Large Silver Log Ring
source : Stone & Strand 

Gold Leopard Signature Ring
source : Stone & Strand 

Sliver Log Earrings
source : Stone & Strand 

Silver and Diamond Log Ring
source: Stone and Strand

Men's accessories

Chrishabana, which debuted in 2004 is renowned for his gothic styled jewellery. The collection is named after its designer Chris Habana, who is based in Brooklyn, NY. Most of the jewellery pieces have a dark gothic element, but are also punky and non-sexist. They are suitable for men and women, though it inclines towards the masculine side. The collection featured in numerous magazines before - Sportswear International, Women's Wear Daily, Bazaar Japan, etc - was alluded for its unconventional design. Personally, I like the Boys are Girls Triple Ring Set Necklace, the Voodoo Ladder Necklace and The XX PVC Glove.

Plate Cage Square Link Necklace
source : Amazon

Voodoo Ladder Necklace
source : Amazon

Boys are Girls Triple Ring Set Necklace
source : Amazon

Cage Ring
source : Amazon

The XX PVC Glove
source : Tikka

Cage Plug Earrings
source : Tikka

Cage Spike Necklace
source : Tikka

Factual Skull Ring
source : Tikka

The Parasite Ring
source : Tikka

Fine Jewelry with a bit of fun

Fine Jewellery are usually heirloom pieces which are passed down from mothers to daughters. To a certain extent, it represents one's heritage. These jewellery are usually kept in closet until there is an important function to attend. Hence, fine jewellery is usually associated with an element of seriousness. It is seldom associated with the element of fun. I like the Pret Porter collection created by Sara Taseer, a Singapore based designer. The pieces shown below are fun and causal - combining fine jewellery with a friendship band and ceramic ring. The friendship band can be worn to a beach party and the ceramic ring can be worn to an informal gathering.

Pink Sapphire Starfish Friendship Band
source - Sara Taseer.com

Ceramic Ring
source - Sara Taseer.com

Ceramic Ring
source - Sara Taseer.com

Armour Jewelry

Ancient warriors wear armour to war. Modern women wear armour jewellery to work. 

Sogo Jamar, who gets her inspiration from Persian mosaic art and ancient body of armour, creates the Persian Armour Collection. Every piece of armour jewellery is intrinsically made. The necklace is made up of numerous small metal loops. Each loop is covered with coloured beads. The designer pieces the loops into beautiful patterns inspired by her surroundings. For example, the Ocean necklace is inspired by a pond filled with red and orange goldfishes. Wear the necklace on a plain T-shirt or black evening gown, and it adds character to the one's overall.

Ocean
source - Boticca

Blossom
source - Boticca 

Horizon
source - Boticca

Ice
source - Boticca

Mosaic
source - Boticca

Silk
source - Boticca