Layers of Lace - Clizia Ornato Jewelry

Clizia Ornato creates elegant silver filigree jewelry

 designed to resemble delicate, handmade 

embroidered lace.

 

The craftsmanship put into each piece is remarkable.

Some are simple, some are elaborate and 

each unique design is made by hand.   

The collection is called, Lo Voglio

which in Italian means I want it. 

The attention to detail is evident in 

her wonderfully refined work and

her feminine designs have a timeless appeal.

 Bracelets, rings, necklaces, pendants, 

and earrings all showcase her distinctive aesthetic.

I especially love what she calls 'Baciamano' bracelets
which translates as 'Hand Kiss' - these bracelets wrap

 around the wrist as well as over the hand.

The bottom line is the more I look, the more I see 

and the more I want this romantic collection.

See each of her other collections

as well as more of the Lo Voglio collection

at Clizia Ornato's website.



Sterling Silver Lace - Anna Atterling Jewelry

Lace is usually associated with textiles but

Anna Atterling works with thin sheets of 
sterling silver to create lace-like
 jewelry that evokes the traditional
 methods and craftsmanship of textile arts.

 

The definition of lace usually refers to
an open weave fabric
where the pattern of the negative spaces
is as important as the
pattern of the thread.
And it's precisely the interplay of
positive and negative spaces that is
so captivating in this jewelry.

The sterling silver circles-within-circles

geometric designs truly seem like fabric.

 

 

 

It's obvious that while these may seem delicate in

 appearance they're really strong and durable.

 

The considerable time required to make these pieces,

with all of the involved intricate processes in creating

the geometric patterns, makes it more 

astonishing to think she has rendered these

stylish pieces from sterling silver.

It's interesting to look back at some of the

 other jewelers using all sorts of materials

to create lace-like jewelry, such as

Rei Harada and Victoria Lansford.

Each provides a unique perspective

and a distinctive collection of beautiful work.

 

In addition to her jewelry collection,

Anna Atterling also creates a wide variety of

sculptural vessels and other items

of exquisite beauty.  You've got to see for yourself.

 

Be sure to check out Anna Atterling's Facebook

page for more photos of her work.

 

 

Lace in Metal - Rei Harada Jewelry

Rei Harada creates several lovely collections
of jewelry and I find her Lace series to be
 especially noteworthy.
Her work is fabricated using small cast
elements that are patterned after lacy designs.

Yes, it's lacy but with a distinct edge.

Each dramatic scalloped element

makes a bold statement.

 

The artist describes her work as follows,

The original model of the cast is not fabric but a sheet metal

pierced in the lace pattern so none of my lace work

 have that organic texture of actual lace.

I like how that look of industrial cut-out metal plays

 with the image of soft and delicate lace fabric.

It looks like three-dimensional lace

yet it's not; she has captured the demure

details of lace without having to take a stitch.

See more images at Rei Harada's website.