I have always been fascinated by the jewelry worn by royalty, especially the Indian Rajas and Ranis. Of all the ornaments I love their necklaces, for their chunky stones, luscious pearls, particularly the collar necklaces and the long ones which have a focal on the sides that are connected by strands of pearls or stone lines. In my post on the Nepal Royalty, I shared my first tryst with royal jewelry and hoped to make something that is inspired by royalty. But I didnt really put my head to it.
My last post on the Byzantine empire is the demonstration of the fact that, a historical study and reference can inspire us to look at the available materials in a new light. Just when I thought, Royal Jewelry could not be made with locally available, everyday materials, I was proved wrong and judging by the favorable responses I have received, I should say that I am up to for next challenge of creating more “Royal Jewelry.” I have Created Two Necklaces Under this theme – Princess of the Yore necklace and Navaratna Shine. Both follow a similar pattern of using focal and strands of beads and chains.
The Princess of Yore
The Princess of Yore reflects my tastes and Design philosophy in more ways than one. But it also a deviation from my usual style. Personally, I am not very fond of this color, but lately I seem to be surrounded by it. In the Fashion sense that is good, as Tangerine and its relatives are this year’s color of the year. Here I took a Chandelier earring as my focal, completely took it apart and put it back together with chunky chains and beads on loops. It is an odd combination that somehow clicked. Its beautiful, statement making and elegant enough. It is a classic royal necklace design, that looks contemporary enough to be worn with a dress and a Saree.
Navaratna Shine
Navaratna are nine gems, which when set in Jewelry are believed to be bringer of good fortune through their favorable influence on the planetary energies. Together they act as a talisman but they can also be used in regular jewelry.
I strongly feel that every Jeweller and jewelry artist should make make something based on royal stones beauties.I have had my eye on them for quite some time, but I couldnt really afford them. So When I found these colorful, shiny class beads (coated) I thought why not use these beads to stimulate the Navaratna look.
Also I had a couple of opal shell components with mew which I wanted to use for a long time. The spiral motif in them made them perfect for this project. So I just assembled the charms with some eye pins, bugle beads and connected them to hand made looped chain and a metal chain with some more looped beads .
I had great fun making these necklaces, I hope you had fun reading about them too
Cheers
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