06/07/2011

As Good As Jewels !!

Gorgeous jewellery illustrations by Ellen McGrath !!  

ROSE GOLD TIARA - Based on a tiara by French jeweller, Joseph Chaumet in 1919. Rose gold, diamonds and decorative scrolls combine in this elegant piece.

DIAMOND NECKLACE - Inspired by Marilyn Monroe's handfuls of diamonds in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and a diamond necklace from the Harry Winston archives.

FRENCH PINK NECKLACE - Based on a French "paste" necklace from the 1760s. A girly necklace with flower garlands set with opalines and white pastes in antique silver.

SUN CHAINS - Fifties costume jewellery maker Trifari and the decadent style of Sixties film La Dolce Vita, it features heavy gold chains, rhinestones and black onyx.

INDIAN BANGLES - Pure Bollywood style inspired by Kenneth Jay Lane, Bulgari and the colours of Mumbai.

JOSEPHINE'S NECKLACE - Based on a necklace owned by Napoleon's wife, Josephine Bonaparte. Quintessentially Empire in style with heavily set sapphires.

HEART NECKLACE - The clearest of diamonds and classic simplicity of De Beers and Tiffanys are reflected in this drop choker necklace.
 Source: VogueUK

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