Layered traditions
Layering of opaque and sheer, this silk
charmeuse and silk organza Red Leaf
kimono is created with ancient Japanese
shibori techniques of arashi and itajime
combined with intricate machine quilting.
Artist: Michael Kane, kanesells.com
Golden opportunity
Two fashion trends - statement jewelry and
organic pieces - come together in this Baltic
amber necklace withl 8k gold and oxidized
sterling silver.
Artists: Mary Hughes and Caro-Gray
Bosca, hughesbosca.com
In motion
An intense blue sapphire takes center stage
suspended above the ring band and rotates
as the wearer moves. A hoop of diamonds
and orange moonstones do their dance,
swinging under and around the center stone
in
this dazzling kinetic creation.
Artist: Gina Pankowski, lattisdesign.com
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