by: I always seem to gravitate to the jewelry counters whenever we're in antique stores. Why? I'm a geeky hopeless romantic, that's why. I make my husband wait while I "quickly" try on yet another couple of pieces (just love the WWI-WWII vintage rings). I imagine the woman whose hand wore such a ring and then I bum out a bit that now they sit in some antique store. Ahhh...
That said, I'm so excited to share with you Lisa, the proprietor of Adorn and Cherish who takes reclaimed, vintage chain, stones, beads and components and recycles them into current, contemporary jewelry. Much of what Lisa designs is from her own family's heirlooms (circa 20's, 30's 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's) and estate pieces that she discovers in her travels here in the U.S. Canada, and Europe.
And, a great deal of Lisa's business comes from brides-to-be who bring her their vintage jewelry. Lisa melts it down, pop the stones and re-designs (usually from a render/sketch) something spectacular for their wedding day. Here are a few of her pieces...
Chunky, faceted lemon quartz earrings on gold fill link and ear wires.
(Chunky, faceted lemon quartz... I love that!)
Each of the wedding bands below were created using recycled metal and stones.
These dangling beauties were created in a Victorian style, using all recycled 14K white gold and assorted round, brilliant diamonds.
And these gorgeous gold and diamond hoops were created entirely from recycled metal and stones.
Love this chunky modern silver ring
To get to know more about Lisa and how she reworks, recycles and rediscovers beautiful vintage and heirloom jewelry, visit her website Adorn and Cherish or email Lisa and sales@adornandcherish.com.
Just think what you could do with your grandmother's beautiful jewelry in a new and modern way!
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