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A World of Adjectives

Facet Dainty Three Stone Diamond Ring

Often times I am asked to describe a particular artist's work. And often times doing so is rather simple. That's because in most cases an artist that's good at what they do become synonymous with a specific adjective or two. For example, Todd Reed is…

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Often times I am asked to describe a particular artist’s work. And often times doing so is rather simple. That’s because in most cases an artist that’s good at what they do become synonymous with a specific adjective or two. For example, Todd Reed is raw elegance, while Todd Pownell is alternative bridal. But every once in awhile, I encounter an artist that is simple impossible to define with a mere one or two adjectives. Jennifer Dawes is one of those artists.

Her rings are alluring, captivating, inspiring, elegant, refined, bold, vibrant, and of course…breathtaking. She uses recycled diamonds, sustainably sourced metals, and ethical metalsmithing practices in designing each of her pieces. How could I reduce her handmade rings to a mere one or two adjectives when describing how unique they are? Take a look for yourself, I promise you will fall in love with each and every one of them.

 

See what I mean? You can view the entire collection here: Jennifer Dawes Rings.

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Wishes & Wishpapers

Matte Grass Agate Bracelet by Wishbeads

How often do we find ourselves wishing and hoping for something? A wish for a change in our day to day lives. We wish for changes in our jobs, our relationships or even just changes in ourselves. While I am fairly certain that a wish…

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How often do we find ourselves wishing and hoping for something? A wish for a change in our day to day lives. We wish for changes in our jobs, our relationships or even just changes in ourselves. While I am fairly certain that a wish is nothing more than a expression of our desires, I am also fairly certain that given the right amount of intention and energy, that wish very well might come true. Keeping it alive in our thoughts on a day to day basis is truly the only way that we can actually make anything come true.

The beauty of one of our newest collections is that its entire purpose is to make it possible to bring the wish with you wherever you go. Each of Wishbeads bracelets are made of semi-precious stones that are believed to carry with them healing properties to help with anything we may need in our lives. The bracelets are made with stones of Labradorite for Clarity, Lapis for Intention, Jasper for Grounding, Agate for Centering, Amethyst for Intuition, and Lava for Calming, And the best part is that each of the bracelets have a clasp that unscrews to hold a small rolled up Wishpaper that allows you to write a wish upon it.

Carrying a wish or an intention with you from day to day makes it that much more likely that you will be able to transform hope into a reality. Check out the entire collection of Wishbeads here!

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The Gift of Giving

Todd Pownell Pear Shaped Engagement Ring 4

I love my daughter. Correction...I adore my daughter. So when it came time to see if I could better her overall experience at her montessori school, I jumped at the chance. Every year, Jarrow Montessori holds a gala with proceeds going towards benefitting its financial…

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I love my daughter. Correction…I adore my daughter. So when it came time to see if I could better her overall experience at her montessori school, I jumped at the chance. Every year, Jarrow Montessori holds a gala with proceeds going towards benefitting its financial aid program. What I love about the program is how it helps to broaden the experience of each student by diversifying the student body as a whole. Since 1964, Jarrow Montessori has strived to have a student body that was representative of the Boulder community as a whole. As a matter of fact, Jarrow’s current student body consists of families hailing from 19 different countries (including the United States) from varying socioeconomic statuses. In keeping with the tradition, programs such as Jarrow’s financial aid program help to solidify that its student body will always strive to be representative of the Boulder community as a whole.

This year, Artfully Elegant was able to donate a few pieces of jewelry to the gala to help raise monies for its financial aid program. As it turns out we ended up helping to raise near $2000 for the cause. Which is what The Gift of Giving means. The handmade jewelry included pieces by Kathy Bransfield, Christina Kober, and Hilary Hachey. But the piece that truly got all of the attention was a gorgeous ring by renowned artist, Todd Pownell.

The R119 Inverted Diamond Ring was a huge hit at the gala and I couldn’t be happier. I am glad that I was able play a small role in furthering Jarrow’s focus of providing its students with the opportunity to experience a diverse student body. Who knows…maybe this experience will ensure that Artfully Elegant will continue to donate to Jarrow Montessori for many more years to come.

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De Stijl of Vanessa Gade

Piet Mondrian was a pioneer of the abstract art movement. He brought to the world a manner of expression that until then it had not truly ever experienced. Known for his mastery of a style he aptly termed De Stijl, he refined his artistry to only…

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Piet Mondrian was a pioneer of the abstract art movement. He brought to the world a manner of expression that until then it had not truly ever experienced. Known for his mastery of a style he aptly termed De Stijl, he refined his artistry to only include primary colors and clean straight lines.

When I first came across Vanessa Gade’s beautifully crafted handmade jewelry, I was immediately struck by her ability to own her style while simultaneously paying homage to De Stijl. Her work is refined, organic, and simply put, captivating. As a wearer you will find yourself fascinated by the juxtaposition of lines of gold and the space created between them. Priced with the wearer in mind, our Vanessa Gade collection is meant to stun the viewer while giving the impression that it is still completely accessible. To put it bluntly, you’ll find that her jewelry can be worn whether in a pair of jeans or in a little black dress.

Our personal favorite, is wonderfully titled Mondrian. Check it out, I’m sure you’ll agree.

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The Owl Cove Collection by Artfully Elegant

Artfully Elegant partnered with The Owl Cove salon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for a photo collection focused on powerful women. Some of The Owl Cove's favorite clients, friends, and employees modeled some of Artfully Elegant's most popular handmade jewelry inside of the salon's Broad Street location. Introducing Artfully Elegant's "The…

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Artfully Elegant partnered with The Owl Cove salon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for a photo collection focused on powerful women.

Some of The Owl Cove’s favorite clients, friends, and employees modeled some of Artfully Elegant’s most popular handmade jewelry inside of the salon’s Broad Street location.

Introducing Artfully Elegant’s “The Owl Cove Collection.”

To find out more information about each model’s jewelry, visit www.ArtfullyElegant.com

Click on each photograph for a more in-depth and high-definition view.

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