Let me go wild

Show some ethnic love and be versatile with this unusual pair of earrings. Wear these with anything. From plain and casual to chic. Tribal inspired, turquoise, lovely earth-sea blend and a peculiar "cherry on the top" addition in the middle. Actually it's red resin. By SimoneSutcliffe.

intoxicate yourself.

I love this ring and how Simona Canino has managed to blend amethyst, mirror mosaic and smalti here. What else can I say other than PERFECT. And some info about the meaning of the word *amethyst* from Wikipedia:

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek ἀ a- ("not") and μέθυστος methustos ("intoxicated"), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking vessels of it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. 

Interesting, right?

To buy the ring click HERE.

New terracotta #mosaic earrings from Simona Canino on her Etsy store

I am happy to be sharing this with you cause it's definitely worth it. Nobody makes mosaic earrings the way Simona does. Available on ETSY!

the perfect gift for a #mosaic art blogger

I have just received the most wonderful gift through the post today and I am so HAPPY and GRATEFUL to my friend Simona who thought of creating this for me. I can't believe how beautiful and lightweight these earrings are! Her idea to create her own settings using terracotta is unique and is certainly a definite plus for those who want to ear mosaic jewellery but have been reluctant to do so because of their weight. Also, they are of a perfect size. Not too small, not too big!

And for those of you interested in buying something created by Simona, please note that for the month of DECEMBER there's FREE SHIPPING!

Here's the link to Simona's shop: www.etsy.com/shop/imosaicidisimona 

THANK YOU SIMONA.

Authentic and trendy #mosaic jewelery by Simona Canino

Some time ago on this blog, I featured an interview with Simona Canino, an Italian mosaic artist and graduate from Spilimbergo Mosaic School. It was such great news to hear about her Etsy store!

Her work is distinguished by an authentic and versatile style. Some of them are trendy and perfect to wear during the day and for all occasions, whilst others - like this superb pair of earrings featured above - can complement a more dressy outfit - especially a black dress - and make a sensational statement.

Oh and....apart from the mosaic decoration of her accessories, Simona also creates her own settings (bezels)!

Brava Simona!

Be sure to check out her shop I MOSAICI DI SIMONA.

Have a good weekend!

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BREATHTAKING article about mosaic art was published TODAY on swide.com

An image to feast your eyes on and an article to make your heart pump was published today 9/10/2013 on swide.com.

The article is called The culture of fashion: mosaics and it gives a brief account of mosaic art history. The images used are gorgeous so hurry up and go read it!

So this was a morning infused with gold tesserae and an immense excitement about this brilliant article that I wanted to share with you all.

BREATHTAKING article about mosaic art was published TODAY on @Swide http://t.co/Ya4vfPu8Qc via #mosaic
— Mosaicology Blog (@poshmosaic) October 9, 2013

@dolcegabbana FW2014 and the mosaics of the Monreale Cathedral in Palermo. Discover more http://t.co/zAPYWyehP0 pic.twitter.com/nksytw5GJJ
— Swide.com (@Swide) October 9, 2013

A presto!

Magda

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Finding "mosaic" in the exquisite jewels of Pentheroudakis

Geometria collection
real sea peals and oxidized silver

Pebbles collection
matte gold and diamonds

Geometria collection
gold plated cuff bracelet

I see mosaic everywhere and whatever the name of this "disease" is called, take a look at these fabulous jewels by the Greek jewelery firm Pentheroudakis (flagship in Athens) that so successfully combine simplicity with glamour. I particulary like the golden pebble bracelet but the pendant is absolutely gorgeous. A very authentic style. Hellenic-cosmopolitan-glamorous!

When history and tradition speak louder than words

I love it when I come across things like these! Full of history, meaning and inspiration. 

The Hopi woman in the picture is wearing turquoise mosaic earrings and a necklace of glass seed beads. Can you believe that the picture was taken in 1901?

as seen in http://beyondbuckskin.blogspot.it/2011/09/some-history-ancient-southwest-jewelry.html