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A Treasure Trove of Statement Jewellery

Beautiful Handmade Statement Necklaces and other Fabulousness from Neena Shilvock - Inspirations and Designs From the Week Gone by

Bohemian Soul

31/3/2017

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Hello readers. British Summer Time is here, the clocks have sprung forward an hour, so it must be spring. However nobody told the weather, so although it is daylight for longer which is always nice, it remains cool and a bit rainy. 
I've been making multi strand statement necklaces all week. For some reason these colourful necklaces have caught my imagination and I have been unable to settle for simple pieces. It must be the juxtaposition of contrasting but harmoniously coordinating colours that has tickled the fancy of my subconscious mind. 

Harmony

Deep purple titanium coated quartz spikes and green dyed coral harmonise in this necklace and a little citrine glass acorn pendant adds a touch of whimsy. Although the purple spikes are dramatic enough, I piled on the colour, layer after layer until I was satisfied that it would hold no more. 
Multi strand necklace, green coral, purple titanium plated quartz needles and seed beads by Caprilicious Jewellery
Multi strand necklace, green coral, purple titanium plated quartz needles and seed beads by Caprilicious Jewellery
Multi strand necklace, green coral, purple titanium plated quartz needles and seed beads by Caprilicious Jewellery
Multi strand necklace, green coral, purple titanium plated quartz needles and seed beads by Caprilicious Jewellery

Majorelle

The Majorelle gardens in Marrakesh are twelve acres of bursts of colour, huge cacti, pools and streams that tinkle merrily, Art Deco buildings painted a deep blue - 'majorelle blue', and yellow. Exotic and peaceful, these gardens contains the Islamic Museum of Marrakesh and are owned by the Yves St Laurent foundation. People sit there in the shade and read or picnic, relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 
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When this beautiful pendant arrived, I knew I would take as inspiration my photographs of these gardens from a long ago trip. This trip down memory lane makes me want to go right back.
Inspired by the colours of the Majorelle gardens, multi strand lapis lazuli, coral, baroque pearls, enamelled cross pendant and Czech seed beads by Caprilicious Jewellery
Inspired by the colours of the Majorelle gardens, multi strand lapis lazuli, coral, baroque pearls, enamelled cross pendant and Czech seed beads by Caprilicious Jewellery
Inspired by the colours of the Majorelle gardens, multi strand lapis lazuli, coral, baroque pearls, enamelled cross pendant and Czech seed beads by Caprilicious Jewellery

Lalibela

 Lalibela is a high place of Ethiopian Coptic Christianity, still today a place of pilmigrage and devotion.
​"Lalibela is history and mystery frozen in stone, its soul alive with the rites and awe of Christianity at its most ancient and unbending. No matter what you’ve heard about Lalibela, no matter how many pictures you’ve seen of its breathtaking rock-hewn churches, nothing can prepare you for the reality of seeing it for yourself. It’s not only a World Heritage site, but truly a world wonder. Spending a night vigil here during one of the big religious festivals, when white-robed pilgrims in their hundreds crowd the courtyards of the churches, is to witness Christianity in its most raw and powerful form." Lonely Planet
Ethiopian Coptic Cross, multistrand necklace, coral, Trade beads, seed beads, lapis lazuli, haematite by Caprilicious Jewellery
Ethiopian Coptic Cross, multistrand necklace, coral, Trade beads, seed beads, lapis lazuli, haematite by Caprilicious Jewellery
Ethiopian Coptic Cross, multistrand necklace, coral, Trade beads, seed beads, lapis lazuli, haematite by Caprilicious Jewellery
Ethiopian Coptic Cross, multistrand necklace, coral, Trade beads, seed beads, lapis lazuli, haematite by Caprilicious Jewellery
The cross in this necklace is inlaid with ebony and decorated with ancient carved symbols. I used coral - red cylinders, and white teardrops, as well as lapis, haematite, seed beads and tiny African trade beads to show it off.
All the necklaces on this page have little baroque crystals dangling from the back of handmade extender chains as I can't see any reason why the back view shouldn't be as pretty as the front. These necklaces appeal to the bohemian side of my soul and I think they will bring a lot of pleasure to the ladies who eventually own them. 
While you read this, I shall be in Chester, a medieval Roman city about two hours from us in northwest England. It was founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century A.D. and is known for its extensive Roman walls made of local red sandstone and Tudor style half timber buildings, a photographers dream. I have a couple of days off and we thought we'd try somewhere different - we normally end up in London, but given recent events we thought we'd keep well away from big cities. I'll have loads of pictures for you next week, but I'll say goodbye for now. Have a great week, and I'll catch you next weekend, same time, same place. 
Until then
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Divya link
31/3/2017 05:26:36 pm

Lalibela sounds fascinating and I am off to check out more about it. I seen pics of Chester (roman buildings) in my friend's travel blog and they transported me to an era gone fun. Have fun on your trip

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1/4/2017 05:15:43 pm

Lalibela is indeed fascinating, would love to go there. Chester is indeed a great place to spend some time and soak up on history - look out for pics next Friday xx

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