Corazon Latino Blog

Silver Jewellery - The perfect choice for Mother's Day

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:52:00 GMT

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.

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

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:14:00 GMT

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.

Handmade Swarovski crystal jewellery from Kelly Kusel

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:33:00 GMT

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 Swarovski crystal necklaces make fun costume jewellery for women of any age.

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

Pretty handmade jewellery from Manou Bijoux

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:06:00 GMT

Although Corazon Latino is all about silver jewellery, I love all things sparkly, and am always on the lookout for other pretty and unusual handmade jewellery.

I recently came across Oxford based Manou Bijoux and thought they were worth talking about.

They have a lovely range of handmade jewellery made with semi precious stones, sparkling Venetian glass and Swarovski crystals on silver and gold wirework. Not only are there some lovely pieces, but they are ridiculously cheap. You can get a fabulous handmade necklace like these lovely Amethyst and Deep red heart necklaces for the same price as a mass produced piece of high street costune jewellery.

With new designs being added all the time to reflect the latest fashions (right now you can brighten your days with bracelets in the delicate shades of spring), and a lovely new range of jewelled hair accessories, there is bound to be something to tickle your fancy.

Gorgeous Opal jewellery from Sugarpuss London

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:13:00 GMT

Coming from the Greek word "Opallos", meaning to "see a change of colour" Opals are one of the most striking and unusual of precious stones.

Unlike most precious stones, Opals are not crystals, but solidified silica gels. The shimmering colours; which vary from pearlescent white to almost black; within the opals are created by light refracting through the transparant spheres within the stone. Opals are extremely rare, with over 90% of the worlds supply coming from the Australian Outback, and the balance from South and Central America.

Some of the prettiest Opal jewellery around can be found at Sugarpuss London. They have a gorgeous range of opal necklaces, with prices from £85 (combining a single opal with a sterling silver chain) raight up to £12,500 for a necklace of opal beads with a 18k gold and diamond clasp.

If bracelets are more your thing, then take a look at their opal bracelets. They come in a huge variety of colours including the one of a kind Mexican fire opal bracelet, a snap at £70.

If you want to stick with the worlds most famous opals, then look no further than their Australian opal jewellery, combining Australian opals with Swarovski crsytals and freshwater pearls. My personal favourite is the Black opal and Pearl necklace made with a solid Lightening Ridge opal.

Many pieces of Opal jewellery are made from composites (thin slivers of opal backed with plastics and resins), but not at Sugarpuss London. All their jewellery is made from solid opals and comes with a certificate of authenticity to guarantee you are buying the REAL THING.

Handmade wedding jewellery from Twinkleberry adds sparkle to the big day

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:49:00 GMT

With Valentine's Day over I am sure that many of you are now planning Summer weddings.

While Corazon Latino's silver jewellery probably isn't most peoples first choice for wedding jewellery, there are some lovely sites out there doing really pretty, handmade jewellery for the big day.

One of my favourites is Twinkleberry. They have a lovely range of crystal wedding jewellery. If you want something delicate AND romantic, then their crystal bridal necklace is a must, a Swarovski crystal heart on organza ribbon with crystal beads and sterling silver. Available on a variety of different coloured ribbons, this is perfect for the bride or bridesmaids.

Complete the look with a pair of their crystal earrings, combining Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls and sterling silver settings, there is a world of choice for the big day. My personal favourites are their white coin pearl clusters a bargain at just £14.

Everything on Twinkleberry is handmade, using the best quality materials (sterling silver, murano glass, Swarovski crystal and fresh water pearls). Each design is unique to them, and fabulous value for money. So whether you're getting married or not this year, get yourself to Twinkleberry and treat yourself to a little sparkle.

Create your own custom bangles at Alex and Ani

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:37:00 GMT

If you like to create your own look, and you're a fan of bangles, then you HAVE to visit the fabulous Alex and Ani.

They have a lovely range of silver jewellery, but it is their fabulous, patented exanding silver and gold wire bangles that are really special.

These clever bangles are made from a long piece of wire with a loop at one end which is threaded over the wire to form a circle which can be adjusted for perfect fit. Each bangle is then decorated with beads, crystals and semi precious stones to create a striking overall look.

Designed to be worn in a stack, they are available online in a selection of stacks from 7 to 34 bangles and prices from $70 to over $600.

Even more fantastic, they have a Bangle bar, where you can create you own custom stack from a wide selection of their best selling bangles. Just browse the selection and drag and drop your chosen bangles onto the bar to see the finished article. Choose from coloured or metal beads, dainty charms or simple wire to create your own unique look.

Sadly they do not ship outside the US at the moment, so we'll have to wait a while to get our hands on some of their fabulous silver jewellery.

Unusual Romantic Silver Jewellery from Laura Lobdell

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:22:00 GMT

With Valentine's Day over and done, you would be forgiven for being a little tired of the sickly sweet this week. What better antidote to all those hearts and flowers than the contemporary silver jewellery from New York based jeweller Laura Lobdell.

Lobdell bases her unusual jewellery on every day items from Champagne corks to Macaroni, Matches to Popcorn.

Her twist on Valentine's day included the "Your my Pick" guitar plectrum necklace and the seriously avant guard "No butts about it, be mine" Cigarette Butt necklace.

If you live in NYC, and want to buy her fun jewellery, get down to her West Village store. for the rest of us, we'll ahve to wait a while, but I am sure that it will not be long before Laura's fabulous take on Silver jewellery becomes more readily available.

Cindy Crawford to launch new silver jewellery line

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:34:00 GMT

Cindy Crawfod has teamed up with JC Penny in the US to launch a range of sterling silver jewellery called "The One Kiss".

Inspired by the intricate language of Henna tattoos, the range features the Henna symbol for "to kiss" woven cleverly into each design.

The range of 45 designs is based around sterling silver, augmented with gold plating and a range of precious and semi precious stones, brings Cindy famous style to the world of silver jewellery for the first time and is a first for JC Penny in terms of an exclusive line of fine jewellery.

With prices ranging from $49 - $299, the range includes bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Lucky US shoppers will be able to buy the range instore and online from April.

The top 10 Corazon Latino pieces for Valentine's Day

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:42:00 GMT

If you are looking for that perfect piece of handmade silver jewellery for the lady in your life, then why not take a look at the lovely range from Corazon Latino? We have a gorgeous range of solid silver bangles; perfect for engraving, handmade silver bracelets and necklaces, lovely alone, or as a matching set, chunky silver pendants and pretty handmade silver earrings. With prices rangig from £25 to over £300, there is something for everyone...

Visit our site and you’ll be spoilt for choice.

If you find that there’s just too much choice, or you feel like you could use some help choosing the right piece, then feel free to give us a call on 0845 8382393 or drop us a line.

To get you thinking, here are our recommended 10 top pieces for Valentine’s Day:

First and foremost we have the lovely Venus Necklace; (£55) a pretty, delicate, twisted silver heart on your choice of silver chain, suede, leather or rubber lace.

If you prefer something a little chunkier, we have the Venus chunky silver heart pendant. (£50) Buy it alone, or add a solid silver choker (either fine or thick) to create a necklace.

Another gorgeous silver pendant is the Cordelia (£70) a beautiful silver rose cast in sterling silver. Perfect on one of our silver chokers, or strung on a red velvet ribbon for a really romantic touch.

If she likes Amber, why not go for one of our unique amber pendants (all £95). Natural Baltic amber in 3 lovely colour ranges (honey, milky and forest) hand wrapped in a sterling silver cage. Because each piece of amber is unique, every pendant is a one of a kind. We have 2 pendants designed around a stylised heart.

We have the simple Dorado or the more ornate Cybele. Both are lovely on a simple silver chain, or a fine silver choker.

If you don’t fancy a pendant, then why not take a look at one of our gorgeous silver bangles. We have a great selection in a variety of sizes and designs, but for Valentines, my favourites are the stunning Pandora;(£150) a thick, twist of solid silver that wraps around the wrist in a stunning cuff, the simple Tuscana (£70) and the truly romantic Aphrodite (£200).

The Tuscana is a dainty silver bangle with a modern hexagonal design; an ideal bangle for smaller frames or women who prefer their jewellery low key.

Named for the goddess of love, the Aphrodite is what we call a soul mate bangle. 2 different bangles, locked together, supporting each other but remaining as individuals. The twisted bangle is completely free of the smooth one and twists around it. The more you play with it the smoother it spins.

Both of these fabulous bangles have smooth undersides, making them ideal for engraving, so why not add your own personal message and give her a Valentine’s gift she will never forget?

If you don’t want to go down the classic Heart route, then why not a solid silver flower? Our Bianca silver flower necklace (£110) is a thick solid silver flower hung on fine black cords. This lovely pendant can be taken off the necklace and worn in 2 different ways (there are 2 loops on the back allowing you to twist it and hang it from either 1 or 2 of them) or you can ring the changes and wear it on a choker or chain for a totally different look. A versatile piece, designed to give you 3 looks for the price of 1.

Finally, for the truly extravagant, why not go for the Galatea set (£337.50). This contemporary design was inspired by the traditional hugs and kisses at the end of letter. Little X’s and O’s, cast, linked and hand polished to create a lovely silver collar with matching bracelet and earrings. So if you’re feeling generous, why not cover the lady in your live with silver hugs and kisses this Valentine’s Day?

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