Art-Nouveau Silver Drop Earrings EDS00043.

These beautiful handmade drop earrings are crafted from hallmarked sterling silver, and takes inspiration from the work of artists such as Rene Lalique from the Art Nouveau period. Set with emeralds for the eyes, the wings have been encrusted with marcasite. Central to the earring is a heart shaped onyx stone and at the bottom it is finished with a cultured pearl drop. An individual work of art, these highly collectible earrings would make an ideal present for a loved one.

They look great on their own or for maximum impact, why not team them up with the matching brooch BRS00078.
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• Sterling silver Art Nouveau scarab women’s earrings
• Set with marcasite and emerald, with a cultured pearl drop
• Matching brooch available (brs00078)
• Dimensions: 38mm (1 ½ inches)

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Art-Nouveau Silver Egyptian Brooch BRS00078.

This beautiful handmade brooch is crafted from hallmarked sterling silver, and takes inspiration from the work of artists such as Rene Lalique from the Art Nouveau period. Set with emeralds for the eyes, the wings have been encrusted with marcasite. Central to the brooch is a heart shaped onyx stone and at the bottom it is finished with a cultured pearl drop. An individual work of art, this highly collectible brooch would make an ideal present for a loved one.

• Sterling silver Art Nouveau scarab brooch
• Matching earrings available on special order
• Dimensions: 41mm x 51mm (1 ⅝ inches x 2 inches)

Brooch’s were very popular in the Victorian era and were traditionally worn on the left side which was considered correct and sophisticated by people in high society. They are an accessory a lot of us tend to write off as outdated, but now days people are far more creative. Brooch’s are fast becoming a new trend again with people wanting to make they’re own style statement, are wearing them not only on coat and jacket lapels, scarfs, jeans but even on the sides of handbags etc.

The brooch is one of the most fun and versatile piece’s of jewellery that can be strategically placed anywhere on our outfits to give them more of a personal touch, they can be worn singularly in pairs or even in cluster’s, brooches like this silver scarab brooch can look really cool when styled right and can make you stand out from the crowd. Try wearing them at different angles to see what suits you best.

In my opinion everyone should have several brooch’s to go with different looks, or at least one for casual wear and one for a more formal dress.

Art Nouveau stylized Egyptian scarab brooch set with a real onyx heart shaped centre.

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A striking and eye catching addition to any outfit, create a buzz with this stunning Bumble Bee Brooch! This bumble bee brooch is finely crafted to the highest standard from hallmarked sterling silver. The body of the bumble bee is made with onyx, citrine and marcasite while the wings are made with red and green jewellers’ enamel, giving the bee excellent colour.

Brooches were very popular in the Victorian era and were traditionally worn on the left side which was considered correct and sophisticated by people in high society. They are an accessory a lot of us tend to write off as outdated, but now days people are far more creative. Brooches are fast becoming a new trend again with people wanting to make they’re own style statement, are wearing them not only on coat and jacket lapels, scarfs, jeans but even on the sides of handbags etc.

The brooch is one of the most fun and versatile piece’s of jewellery that can be strategically placed anywhere on our outfits to give them more of a personal touch, they can be worn singularly in pairs or even in cluster’s, brooches like this Real Silver Bee Brooch can look really cool when styled right and can make you stand out from the crowd. Try wearing this Real Silver Bee Brooch at different angles to see what suits you best.

In my opinion everyone should have several brooches to go with different looks, or at least one for casual wear and one for a more formal dress.

Insect Jewellery Such as this Real Silver bumble Bee Brooch were very popular with the Victorians.
Why did Victorians wear insect jewellery? Partly inspired by the Ancient Egyptians and in partly by a renewed love of nature and the countryside in light of rapid urbanisation, natural motifs like insects were seen as genteel, nurturing and virtuous.

A bumblebee (or bumble bee, bumble-bee, or humble-bee) is any of over 250 species in the genus Bombus, part of Apidae, one of the bee families. This genus is the only extant group in the tribe Bombini, though a few extinct related genera (e.g., Calyptapis) are known from fossils. They are found primarily in higher altitudes or latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, although they are also found in South America, where a few lowland tropical species have been identified. European bumblebees have also been introduced to New Zealand and Tasmania. Female bumblebees can sting repeatedly, but generally ignore humans and other animals.

Silver bumble Bee Brooch.
The word “bumblebee” is a compound of “bumble” + “bee”—”bumble” meaning to hum, buzz, drone, or move ineptly or flounderingly. The generic name Bombus, assigned by Pierre André Latreille in 1802, is derived from the Latin word for a buzzing or humming sound.

This stunning bumble bee brooch reminds us of the power of nature and our surrounding world and the community’s that have evolved on earth are not confined to the human race but many other species, such as the humble bumble bee. This has been inspired buy strong community and fellowship that bees seem to form in the beehive, and this reminds us that life is sweetest when we live together in peace and harmony as does the bumble bee, all working together to improve the result.

Most bumblebees are social insects that form colonies with a single queen. The colonies are smaller than those of honey bees, growing to as few as 50 individuals in a nest. Cuckoo bumblebees are brood parasitic and do not make nests; their queens aggressively invade the nests of other bumblebee species, kill the resident queens and then lay their own eggs, which are cared for by the resident workers. Cuckoo bumblebees were previously classified as a separate genus, but are now usually treated as members of Bombus.

What to look for in a brooch?
Brooches can be simple or flamboyant like this gorgeous Real Silver bumble Bee Brooch, weather they focus on gold or silver or be covered with gemstones or enamel. When selecting a brooch or pin, consider if you want a fun look, classic style, or one that goes best with a favourite outfit. Brooches and pins come in a huge variety of colours and styles so you can celebrate the seasons.

Whatever the occasion, you’ll find the perfect accessory for your outfit in our range of women’s brooches. With beautiful real silver butterfly and assorted silver animal designs to real gold, striking lapel pins and more.

Bumble Bee Brooch.

The word “bumblebee” is a compound of “bumble” + “bee”—”bumble” meaning to hum, buzz, drone, or move ineptly or flounderingly. The generic name Bombus, assigned by Pierre André Latreille in 1802, is derived from the Latin word for a buzzing or humming sound.

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Heart Ruby & Diamond Earrings ESA00459.

Ruby is the second hardest natural stone after diamond. In India ruby was known as the king of all gemstones because of its rarity and some believed that it brought wealth and wisdom and made them invincible in battle and successful in love.

It seems to me that all these kind of mystical beliefs probably stem from logic. Lets face it anyone giving such a beautiful gift as these heart shaped ruby & diamond earring studs are bound to get brownie points, and be lucky in love.

Ruby is most defiantly a stone that exudes passion and romance, apparently rubies are mentioned four times in the bible with attributes of wisdom and beauty. I just think rubies are beautiful stone’s that contrast perfectly with bright sparkling white diamonds.

Most people’s desire for rubies comes from the fact that a good ruby has a gorgeous rich blood red colour, the colour of passion associated with red rose’s and of course of the heart.

Ruby is also the birthstone for July.
Ruby Wedding Anniversary 40 years.
Ruby – associated qualities, nobility, beauty.

18ct White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Cluster Stud Earrings.

The name ruby comes from the Latin word “ruber,” meaning red.

Next to diamonds, rubies are the second hardest gemstone.

Rubies are a part of the corundum family. Only red corundum can be classed as a ruby. All other colour’s of corundum are considered to be sapphire’s.

The red colour found in rubies comes from trace amounts of chromium.

Rubies larger than three carats are very rare and are very hard to find.

Heart Ruby & Diamond Earrings ESA00459. Crafted to perfection by hand, using age old tradition’s of knowledge skill and craftsmanship.

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Pink Heart Earring Studs ES00026.

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