Rachel Burklund Designs

Archive for June, 2010

Agates…the trend continues with statement jewelry pieces

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Inspiration! YSL and the love of agates…

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Over the top statement pieces of jewelry are very current. Large chains, large stones and interesting details give these pieces their unique edge. I have been inspired by YSL and their use of raw agates, yet my initial inspirations go to the Mediterranean sea and the islands of Monaco and Capri. The feeling that you get from being in a pure raw state with nature and absorbing the ocean, sea and island breeze. I have also been inspired by Grace Kelly and her role in High Society, her graceful approach to life and her ease in having it all and of course her Cartier 10 carat Emerald cut diamond and its absolute rare beauty. The Cartier Exhibit also gave me tremendous amounts of inspiration. Cartier is my favorite jewelry house and I have always been intrigued with their use of fine stones and the barely visible metal that holds them all together. The pieces below are limited edition pieces and are made with many raw agates, the layered effect and draping of metal chains give these pieces a one of a kind, completely fresh look.

Chunky Agate Button Necklace… RB Designs

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Agate Silver Circle Necklace… RB Designs

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Sex and the city: Black diamond rings & things for spot on style

Friday, June 25th, 2010

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It seems when an item is featured on Sex and The City all of a sudden the product catapults into the “must have” “need it now” category. I believe this is the case with Black diamonds. If you have not seen the movie then see it, immediately, just to be current and up on fashion. SATC does set trends and in the black diamond case this is exactly what is happening.

Black diamonds have been under the radar as an indie style trend that has been circulating for some time, but it is time for the explosion. I have been incorporating small accent black diamonds paired with yellow gold and silver for awhile. I love the black pop of color. Black is an essential element to all of our wardrobes and it is also essential in our jewelry collection. Here are several designs, some of mine and some of my favorite designers, for you to see what is going on in the Black diamond world.

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RB Designs 18k Blk diamond ring

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One of my wedding rings… I have a few!!

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Melting Diamond pendant with Blk diamonds

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Jack Vartanian Malachite Cuff with Blk diamonds and Sapphires!

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Renee Lewis Colored Diamond Shake earrings