It used to be that black diamonds were looked upon as the most undesirable of the gemstone. It makes sense as it is not as pure as that white shiny one that women wear when they are spoken for. The stone is difficult to cut because of its make-up. As of recently, that hasn't stopped jewelry designers from appreciating the cool modern alternative look that comes from this stone.
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Photo: Courtesy of Baptise Viry
French designer Baptise Viry takes inspiration from men's accessories and transforms them for women.
When you think of all the iconic images of ladies in their men's clothes, nothing is sexier than a woman walking around in her lover's white button down shirt. Though, these accessories come pretty close.
Photo: Courtesy of Baptise Viry
Baptise Viry, formerly employed by the renowned Hermes, thankfully branched out on his own with collection. With colors inspired from an old sepia tone photo, the vintage style pieces take men's wear for women to new raw and punk-seductive style --which is a far cry from the stuffy Birkin bag. But, the collection's title, "Social Signs" does suggest that the brass metals and tanned leather are from a time when these materials meant status.
Photo: Courtesy of Baptise Viry
Photo: Courtesy of Baptise Viry
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Here at Fashion Funhouse Emporium, we love jewelry. The right statement pieces can take a basic ensemble from everyday carbon copy to full of personality.
With the Thornwall Collection, we can do you one better. You can lord over your own metropolis and own your very own radio network. In the 1950's before the days of individual phone numbers, Thornwall 84 was once a calling code for Los Angeles. Inspired by cities, homes, and comforts within--like radios that first popularized mass communication, these unique, fun bangles, rings and necklaces follow the rise of metropolitan living.
Take a look at your future cities. Our editor is calling her's "Amberopolis."
Bridge Double Finger Ring, Photo: Brandon Showers
Large Radio Pendant, Seismograph Pendant, Cityscape Bangles, Cities & Roads Bangles. Photo: Brandon Showers
Cityscape Ring- featuring 18 buildings. Photo: Brandon Showers
Do you love it? To see the pieces above in greater detail or to see more of the Little Rooms Jewelry line, click here: www.littlerooms.com
Little Rooms Designer Bio: An LA native, Ester Delug's designs play on the penchants of her childhood, particularly her fascination with dollhouses. “I’m obsessed,” Ester openly admits with a laugh, “There’s something so charming about them—the innocence they represent. But they’re also kind of creepy too, and I love that—that underlying weirdness.” The designer is no stranger to the strange, either. Starting her career as a special effects makeup artist, Ester routinely churned out monsters and mayhem, her favorite jobs being the bloodiest and most gruesome. “My background in makeup had a tremendous influence on developing my collection and jewelry design. I was doing tons of prosthetic molding, and the creative process is very similar to those in jewelry making.”
