29.11.10
10.11.10
STEEZ: BLING BLING BY THE STARS.
CONSTELLATION DOME RING
Created By: Alex Sepkus
18K sapphire & diamond "constellation" dome ring
13 diamonds (0.175 ct.)
9 sapphire in purple/blue mix (app. 0.72 ct.)
STEEZ: TORCH & SOLDER.
KATHY BRANSFIELD
"Distinctively meaningful silver and gold jewelry"
Kathy sprouted in the backbone of America's Midwest; Cincinnati Ohio, where she spent her childhood outside climbing trees, fishing for bluegill, and pursuing any and all craft projects that came her way. Always a creative person by nature, a turning point came at the tender age of 11 when she had the opportunity to meet and paint along side the legendary TV artist Bob Ross. It was the first, as well as the last time in her life that she was speechless. After meeting her frizzy haired mentor, who was the master of giving little friends to lonely trees, she knew she wanted to devote her life to art. At the age of 13, she befriended a man from Nigeria who was selling African trade beads at a flea market. That began an obsession that started her on her jewelry path.
Having attended the prestigious School for the Creative and Performing Arts, she left home at 15 and began selling her wears to finance her travels across the country while following the band The Grateful Dead. It wasn't long before she hit a creative ceiling with beadwork and sought out metal-smithing classes along the way. After receiving a $6 letter-stamping set as a gift, she went at it with a creme brulee torch and cadmium laden solder. She was inspired by a love poem that hung behind her workbench and out of that sprung the first 'Book Necklace. It was a tiny adornment with hand-stamped pages that held the world for her. It was also the foundation for many pieces to come that would pay homage to the luminous writers whose quotes helped her to find solace and strength through the toughest of times.
Some of her other early pieces were kinetic and largely inspired by found objects. The 'Time Flies' necklace held a vintage watch face and riveted wings that moved up and down, there were anatomically correct people pins that featured interchangeable clothing, hats and hair, car bracelets that raced around the wrist with wheels made of 150yr. old Venetian glass beads, and even miniature sprinkling cans that when tilted sideways poured out streams of sterling water. But alas, it was the power of language that superseded and brought the jewelry line to where it is today.
Kathy now lives in Los Angeles, where she works hard to play hard. Camping, gourmet cooking and boating are just a few of the things that make up playtime in and around her work schedule. A lover of travel, she feels that her journeys to other lands and experiencing other cultures has been a primary resource for inspiration. Within these travels she is almost always on a mission to indulge her rivaling passion of scuba diving and underwater photography, which opens up yet another world of inspiration unto itself. She hopes she can share History's most brilliant visionaries with you through her sterling silver work.
Most pieces open to reveal hand-stamped quotes or images that capture her trust in human faith, life's complex beauty and all its diversity. Each item embodies an essence of her quirkiness and unfalteringly cheerful spirit. All are cherished by their wearers and many hold them as a sacred personal amulet.
Kathy's distinctively meaningful jewelry continues to evoke passionate responses from long time collectors and new fans alike. They can be found in the finest galleries, catalogs and exhibitions across the country. Almost 25 years later, somewhere, somehow, Bob Ross has got to be smiling.
ORIGINAL CONTENT: Artfully Elegant
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LOVE NEVER DIES
18kt Gold plated bronze and brushed Silver
18" Bar link chain
5/8" pendant
COMPASS
“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul”
- William Ernest Henley -
18kt Gold plated bronze and brushed Silver
18" rolo chain
3/4" pendant
LOVE IS MY RELIGION
18kt Gold plated bronze and brushed Silver
18" bar link chain
3/4" pendant
GOETHE TREE
"Whatever you can Do or Dream you can, Begin it.
Boldness has Genius, Power, and Magic in it"
- Goethe -
18kt Gold plated bronze and brushed Silver
18" snake chain
7/8" x 7/8" pendant
CREATE
18kt Gold plated bronze and brushed Silver
16" Bar link chain
3/8" pendant
VAN GOGH SUNFLOWER
“I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of stars makes me dream”
– Vincent Van Gogh - 
18kt gold plated bronze and brushed silver
18" rolo chain
1" pendant
TREE OF SERENITY
"God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change
Courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference"
18kt Gold plated bronze and brushed Silver
24" Snake chain
1.375" x .75" pendant
7.11.10
BLING BLING: Do Brazil in 18-Karat Gold by Aurélie Bidermann.
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| Do Brazil 18-karat gold-plated bracelet by Aurélie Bidermann |
This 18-karat gold-plated chain bracelet, by Aurélie Bidermann, is woven with multicolored thread.
There is an itsy-bitsy designer-stamped tag that hangs like a charm from the paperclip-like fastening.
Too cool for school. I'm in love with this...deeply deeply in love. Ahhhhh...
BAG IT: Perforated by Jimmy Choo.
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Blythe large perforated leather tote by Jimmy Choo |
Black perforated leather tote with pale gold-tone hardware. Jimmy Choo tote has a twist-lock-fastening fold-over strap at top, two top handles, two top zip-fastening compartments, buckle and strap detail at sides, a detachable designer-stamped tag at front, two internal pouch and one zipped pocket and is fully lined in camel suede.
COVER UP: High Collar by Rick Owens.
| High collar leather jacket by Rick Owens |
Black leather jacket with a high collar. Rick Owens jacket has concealed asymmetric button-fastenings through front, side-slit pockets, long sleeves with rib inserts, internal button-fastening side-slit pockets and is fully lined. 90% leather, 10% wool; lining 45% cotton, 40% rayon, 15% silk. Specialist clean.
WRAP IT: Leopard Print In Purp by Yves Saint Laurent.
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| Leopard-print cashmere-blend scarf by Yves Saint Laurent Purple cashmere-blend leopard print scarf. Yves Saint Laurent scarf has raw edging and a designer logo within print. 70% virgin wool, 30% cashmere. Dry clean. |
BAG IT: Black Satch by Proenza Schouler.
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| PS1 Medium leather satchel by Proenza Schouler |
Black leather satchel with strap detailing. Proenza Schouler bag has a handle and detachable knotted shoulder strap, fold over flap with lock and strap fastening, compartments at front, zipped compartment at back, inside zipped compartment, press stud at top to fasten and has signature lining. 100% leather.
BOOT UP: Lace Em' High by Tory Burch.
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| Lace-up leather calf-length boots by Tory Burch |
PULL ON: Leggy by Missoni.
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| Lurex-knit legwarmers by Missoni |
64% viscose, 23% cupro, 13% polyester. Dry clean.
BOOT UP: Kickass Wedges by Isabel Marant.
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Light-gray, suede and anthracite leather pull-on boots with a wedge heel, pointed toe, and fold-over detail. The heel measures approximately 100mm/ 4 inches.
BLING BLING: Watch It by Michael Kors.
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Chronograph watch by Michael Kors at Net A Porter |
Black and white acrylic watch with a black dial and stainless steel case. Michael Kors watch has a bracelet strap, a black face, three sub-dials, date function and a designer-stamped push clasp to fasten to the wrist.
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