I love a unique statement piece; jewellery compliments an outfit, and in some cases, it can enhance an outfit. The following pieces of jewellery are works of art in their own right, and the one common theme that they share is that they have been inspired by architecture in some form. I love the contemporary designs, which is an unusual take on most jewellery on offer. These are works of art and tell a lot about the wearer.
Archetype Z Studio
http://www.etsy.com/people/ArchetypeZ
Archetype Z Studio creates jewellery inspired by architecture, according to her Etsy profile page. This collection of futuristic and geometric-inspired rings is unique and cleverly-constructed. The first item is a square-shaped block ring made of bamboo wood. The stainless steel honeycomb ring, the second item, comes in other primary colours (red and blue). The faceted ring has a futuristic style as well, and the heart stainless steel ring is a little more contemporary-traditional. I love these rings as they are different to any I have seen and would look great with contemporary or block-colour outfits.
J Davis Studio
http://www.etsy.com/shop/JDavisStudio
Jill Davis creates miniature houses out of sterling silver, gold-plated brass, and other metals and turns them into fashionable jewellery - necklaces, rings, and ear-rings. According to her profile on Etsy (link above), she started making jewellery from an early age and out of any material that she could find - food, plants, clay. She went on to get a degree in metalsmithing at Syracuse University, and she lives and creates her artwork in New York City. When asked what inspires her (1), she states: "I'm constantly inspired, especially living in such a diverse, animated city as New York. I'm mostly inspired these days by structure and interior/exterior spaces, which can be seen in my House jewelry."
Anastasia Young
http://www.etsy.com/people/AnastasiaYoung
Anastasia Young describes the inspiration for her jewellery creations to come from "Victorian machinery", and "gothic concepts" on her Etsy profile page (above). According to her product page, the ring is inspired by "gothic windows". The artwork looks alien and contemporary; the rings look as though they could be alive. Discussing her inspiration further (2), Anastasia states: "I am intrigued by the narratives which are conveyed by function, and the ways in which an object describes this function by its form, but my pieces are often subversive because they do not function in the expected manner and very often are no more than aesthetic pseudo-machines, reduced to decorative curiosities." The idea of creating jewellery from recycled materials to give it an architectural and mechanic feel is beautiful.
Quercus Silver
http://www.etsy.com/people/QuercusSilver
Su Trindle is the artist behind this stunning metal jewellery, which, according to her Etsy profile, is inspired by art and sculpture; some of the products are inspired by "architectural angles", such as the first ring. Many of her pieces use angles and a bright colour along with the silver of the metal used. The second item, a ring, is a series in a collection of modern sculpted pieces that are made to look like a letter in the alphabet, and these were inspired by her "Ring a Day" exhibit in Seattle.
1) TDN Creations
1) TDN Creations
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TDNCreations
This cute silver pin, handmade by TDN Creations, is shaped like a house.
2) Ali Bali Jewellery
2) Ali Bali Jewellery
http://www.etsy.com/people/AliBaliJewellery
Ali Bali Jewellery creates jewellery that seems primarily inspired by nature, but this cute 'house' and heart piece completes the architectural theme.
(1) Miller, Bound Staff Press. Feature Artist - Jill Davis. http://boundstaffpress.blogspot.com/2007/11/featiure-artist-jill-davis.html [28 November, 2007].
(1) Miller, Bound Staff Press. Feature Artist - Jill Davis. http://boundstaffpress.blogspot.com/2007/11/featiure-artist-jill-davis.html [28 November, 2007].
(2) Klimt02, Anastasia Young. http://www.klimt02.net/jewellers/index.php?item_id=18814 [20 September 2011].
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