Silver Jewellery : The blog of online jeweller Corazon Latino

26 March 2010

Herve van der Straeten's bold chunky jewellery hits the US

After years of flourish and flounces, this years the Catwalk is all about pared down style and bold chunky jewellery.

While I love crsytals, ribbons and pearls as much as the next girl, my passion is for big, bold chunky jewellery, and it appears that it's time has come!

If you are not familiar with the work of French designer Herve van der Straeten, then now's the time to take a look. Working in hammered brass with gold or silver finishes with wood and enamel, his beautiful sculptural jewellery is perfect for this years minimalist look. Team one of his fabulous necklaces with a simple suit for maximum impact.

For the first time, you don't need to go to Paris to buy his stunning designs. They will be available exclusively as Neiman Marcus this Spring with prices from $200 to $3000.

If that's a bit "rich" for you or you can't make it to Neiman Marcus, then take a look at some of our chunky, contemporary silver jewellery and create you own designer style.

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15 March 2010

Fabulous Christening presents from Hersey & Sons

At Corazon Latino we specialise in unusual silver jewellery for sophisticated women of all ages, but where do you buy silver jewellery for those other special occasions where silver is the perfect way to commemorate a special event?

Well, one of my favourite websites is Hersey Silversmiths

An old fashioned silversmiths (in the positive sense of the word). Established in London in 1955 and still going strong today, they now offer, not only traditional silverware, but also fabulous contemporary silver work for all sorts of occasions from wedding anniversaries to Christenings.

If you are looking for Christening gifts they have a gorgeous selection of gifts and ideas ranging from the traditional to the contemporary, the serious to the whimsical.

Some of my personal favourites for kids are the silver bangleswith dainty heart or star charms, the cute Tooth fairy box, or for the inner child or man who has everything, how about a silver yoyo? Hours of endless entertainment.

Not only can you find all sorts of unusual items, all hallmarked and off the highest quality, they also can engrave your chosen piece with a personal message. With prices starting at just £10 you really can create a gift that they will never forget.

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07 March 2010

Silver Jewellery - The perfect choice for Mother's Day

If you are still thinking about what to get for Mother's Day this year, then why not try a piece of handmade silver jewellery from Corazon Latino?

Our unusual designs range from the stylishly simple to the flambouyantly ornate with pieces to appeal to the traditionalist and the young at heart.

For mum's that like the more classic designs, what about the lovely Ariadne bracelet or necklace, or the slightly more extravagant Antares.

For the active mum, why not go for the super strong, elasticated silver beaded bracelets Helene or Himalia, perfect for everyday wear.

If simple, clean lines are more her thing, then how about the Tuscana bangle, the simple but stunning Elara or Minerva silver chokers or the timeless Lutetia set.

Our Sylvia liquid silver bracelet and necklace always go down well, and for the fun and funky mum, what about a pretty chunky silver charm that she can tie round her neck on a velvet ribbon.

Our prices start at just £25 for earrings, with loads of pieces under £100. Delivery is free within the UK, and last orders for Mothers Day is noon on Friday the 12th so why not spoil your mum this Mother's Day.

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03 March 2010

Tiffany launch 3 new ranges to celebrate 30 years of Paloma Picasso design

Paloma Picasso's signature X's and Grafitti designs have become almost as familiar as Tiffany's classic silver jewellery and engraved catches.

To celebrate 30 years working with Tiffany she has come up with 3 lovely new ranges.

The Dove collection (Paloma means Dove in Spanish), a range a fluid stylised bird pendants inspired by her fathers famous drawing. Availabe in sterling silver, 10-karat gold and diamonds.

For those who prefer gold, "Marrakesh" is a range of ornate gold cutwork pieces set with precious and semi precious stones inspired by the Moorish architecture of Marrakesh where Picasso owns a home.

The "Hammered circles" range is the most simple A wearable, everyday range, cleverly combining hammered metal circles to form links in necklace sand loops in earrings. Available in sterling silver, yellow and rose gold.

Once again, Ms Picasso has managed to create pieces which I have no doubt will become as recognizable as any of her already famous design classics.

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02 March 2010

Handmade Swarovski crystal jewellery from Kelly Kusel

Mother of 2, Kelly Kusel, started making jewellery at home, and now has a successful online business selling her pretty designs.

Working with silver clay (an unusual material made with particles of pure silver, organic binders and water, that is moulded, and then bake to burn off the organic compounds and water, leaving you a reformed piece of pure 99.9% silver), semi precious stones and Swarovski crystals, she has created a great valeu range of handmade jewellery.

Her range of colourful charm bracelets priced at just £15 make a lovely gift for a child or teenager, just branching into jewellery for the first time, while the wrap bracelets and crystal necklaces make fun costume jewellery for women of any age.

For more information, visit her online store or visit her at the Southend Robin Hood Country show on the 3rd and 4th of July.

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