Seafoam and Scirocco by Caprilicious

Hello folks, nice to catch up with you again. It has been a couple of weeks since I have been on my blog and put something down in writing - I just haven't had the time. It continues to rain here in the UK and I wonder if this is a harbinger of a soggy summer. Of course, as if we didn't have enough to worry about, we have war mongers propping up the armaments industry in a shameful display of power and rain might be the least of our problems. In the midst of all this angst, I thought I should make the most colourful and cheerful piece of jewellery from the beads in my stash. 

​There is something about turquoise and red that feels slightly dangerous. It should not work as well as it does. Cool mineral blue with its quiet, spider-veined patterning. And then red coral that looks like it has been dipped in pure attitude.

When I was designing Seafoam & Scirocco, I did not want polite. I wanted contrast. The turquoise stones form a generous, almost armour-like collar. They sit confidently around the neck, substantial without being heavy. They create a frame—a stage.

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And then the coral takes its bow.

Each branch is irregular, organic, slightly wild. I love that nothing about it is symmetrical or overly controlled. It feels alive. That tension between composed turquoise and untamed coral is what gives the necklace its pulse.

Styling it is surprisingly easy. White shirt, sleeves rolled up, top buttons undone. Instant drama. A simple black dress. Suddenly gallery-private-view ready. Even over a plain summer dress, it becomes the focal point, the conversation starter, the “where did you get that?” piece.

This is not jewellery for shrinking violets. It is for women who have opinions. Women who have earned their space in the room. Women who understand that sometimes the necklace can speak first.
And frankly, why shouldn’t it?

That's me for this week, folks. The day job promises to become busier in March, and it may be a while before I have the energy to create again -  the Government is trying to squeeze as much work into the last month of this financial year as possible in a final 'sprint', and we've all been dragooned into the cause.
Have a wonderful what's left of the weekend, and I'll catch you soon.
Until then
xx

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