Summer is a great time to travel and have fun!

We are always making new pieces and finding inspiration everywhere we go.

 

On a recent trip to New York City I visited the MET and saw some amazing ancient Egyptian jewelry. These examples of craft and skill are astounding. Many of these pieces could be worn today and look totally new and inovative. 

Currently showing at the MET Punk: Chaos to Couture. This show examines many things about the influence of punk in high fashion. It seems every magazine I pick up features an article about this exhibit and the questions it brings up. Is punk dead? Was it ever? Is it an idea verses a look? Or like the Egyptians jewelry was something brought into the world that still is relevant and thought provoking?

The exhibition design in Chaos to Couture is amazing and shows a reflection of fashion culture from the recent past and today. Red carpet and runway looks paired with slowed footage of punk legends such as the Sex Pistols and Blondie set the stage for fashion and street culture.

In the works! One really fun part about making jewelry is looking at all the beads and thinking about combinations and placement.

Of course the other fun part is watching woman try things on and decide they just can't live without a piece. JOY!!

Cascade of Honey Quartz and Chalcedony drop

This summer has been a great one. I have been meeting lots of new people coming through Marfa and working on new jewelry all the time. Here are a couple of my new favorites! 

  Pink Opal Triple Threat Necklace

Vintage Hanky Dresses by Elizabeth Fisher

Yummy yummy faceted Yellow Opal with Citrine drops!

  

Mouthwatering Chalcedony!

Jewelry By Rose is available at Velvet Antler in Marfa...come on by!

New jewelry is in the works! With the doors to my new shop Velvet Antler open I am finally sitting down to make jewelry. This will be a very busy and creative summer.

Amazonite and Russian Jade

Russian Jade

Jewelry by Rose is now available at Velvet Antler in Marfa Texas. You can also find the collection at Filin in Austin and Sol'stice in Dripping Springs.

Making jewelry and other art is a passion of mine...obviously. But the work, process and creativity of other people totally energizes me. To that end I am opening my own boutique to showcase talent and creative experimentation. This is a huge leap for me and I am thrilled to share it with the wonderful community of Marfa. Doors open mid May so come visit!

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Even with all the dust in the far West Texas a girl still wants something pretty to wear. Oh look!

Labadorite drop with moonstone accents on mixed gold chain

Peach moonstone accents with smokey moonstone center stone on gold fill chain