Sizzling Summer

For Veronica Anderson's Sizzling Summer 2016 exhibition, I decided to go geometric. Florals are always popular but shapes are making their come back in a big way. Pair that with bold colours and you can't go wrong, making these pieces easy to wear with jeans and pumps or a business suit and heels.

The Sizzling Summer 2016 Exhibition invitation

Sterling silver geometric, asymmetrical necklace with cushion cut, chequer-board Chinese coral and rectangular cab lapis lazuli.
Sterling silver geometric, asymmetrical square ring with round, facet lapis lazuli.
Sterling silver 3-way, geometric studs with briolette Chinese coral drops. These earrings can be worn 3 different ways. 

Keeping the Balance: May 2016 Exhibition

As I mentioned previously, I've been madly working on pieces for the next exhibition that Veronica Anderson will be hosting. It seems the hard work has paid off and one of my necklaces made it into the invitation that was sent out to her clients. Nothing like seeing your jewellery piece in amongst such great work from well-known South African contemporary jewellers.

A sterling silver pendant strung on facet tourmaline beads. Triangle, cab fluorite with round, cab amethyst and oval, cab milky aquamarine.

A pair of sterling silver drops with polki rubies, briolette lapis lazuli and hand stitched blue beads.

A sterling silver neck piece with irregular cut, shards of aquamarine and smooth pyrite beads. A large, facet oval pyrite makes up the magnetic clasp.

Exhibitions

Last year ended in a flurry of markets, Christmas gifts and commissioned pieces. This year has continued the frenetic pace. This, being one of the reasons why it has taken me so long to update my blog. 2016 has started with a bang and many more exciting events and collaborations are on the horizon.

 At this moment, I am working on pieces for the new and fabulous exhibition that Veronica Anderson will be hosting in May.

Below are some of the previous exhibitions that I have been a part of with her.

Framed: May 2015. My first exhibition with Veronica Anderson.
Bottom right hand corner: A pair of sterling silver earrings with polki pink and aqua calcy and cab turquoise.

Statement Necklaces: Featured in Fairlady's Shine Magazine 2016
Left hand corner: A sterling silver pendant with oval opal, orange moonstones and facet pyrite. Strung on sapphire beads.

Snazzy Snaps and Classy Clasps: October 2015.
Middle of page on the left: A sterling silver cluster flower clasp with large rose quartz and aquamarine. Strung on facet multi coloured beryl beads.

Opening night of the Framed Exhibition

A few photos from the opening night of the Framed Exhibition at Veronica Anderson's shop in The Firs. It was so great to reconnect with people whom I haven't seen in ages and meet many new people who love designer jewellery as much as I do. What a privilege to showcase some of my pieces with so many South African contemporary jewellers.