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Monthly Archives: May 2015

Statement necklaces for every day

24 Sunday May 2015

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While I love to see my necklaces swan off to glamourous parties and fundraisers, that wasn’t why I began making them.

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I started designing unique pieces for myself as a way of elevating what I called my work uniform – some variation on dark jeans and a white shirt. I was one of those ironically named stay-at-home moms. Ironic, because of course I was never home. I was ferrying children around between school and activities. Running the endless errands that go into managing a family home. And running my own part-time photography business.

So I was looking for statement necklaces that would take me from 7 a.m. to midnight and make me feel I was dressed like a grown-up. I wanted real silver, real pearls, and real gemstones since I think plastic beads and crystals are for children playing dress-up.

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And today, most of my customers choose my jewellery for the same reason I did: they want to give their work clothes a distinctive, personal look that will take them from that first breakfast meeting to an evening at the theatre.

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You’ll find a fine selection of statement necklaces for everyday at my online shop.

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Better than a commemorative tattoo

21 Thursday May 2015

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GIFTS, grads, pearls

At this time of year I know that many of my pieces are destined to be grad gifts but one of my favourite commissions was a request from a mom for a group grad gift.

Her daughter ran with a posse of five girls who had all been friends since elementary school. The Five Musketeers were due to split up after high school, leaving for different universities, travelling, and work, and they wanted a memento of their time together. 

Tattoos were not out of the question. Mom wanted to forestall that, too. 

Jewellery has always been used as a talisman, so she thought matching earrings would be just the thing to remind the girls of their friends as well as marking their entry into adult life.  

So I made a jewellery wardrobe staple for these young women: pearl drop earrings. Classic, creamy pearls with a silver bead. 

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I do endless variations on this earring, in different shades of pearls, since it has always been one of my bestsellers. They suit everyone, go with everything, and aren’t so big that they get in the way of using the phone. Still, they’re eye-catching; substantial enough to wear in the evenings but delicate enough for someone young. And they’re affordable, with prices beginning at $55 depending on the size of the pearls and the silver beads.

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Classic round white pearls.

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White baroque pearls have an interesting shape that’s a nice alternative to classic rounds. 

But perhaps the loveliest thing about them is that real freshwater pearls and high quality sterling silver will last forever. Pearl drop earrings are timeless, which means these young women will still have those sentimental earrings in their jewellery boxes 50 years from now. 

And a bonus: 50 years from now, pearls and silver will look way, way better than a tattoo. 

My pearl drops range in price from $30 to $160 a pair, depending on the size and rarity of the freshwater pearls and the silver beads. You’ll find lots of these in the shop, but if you’re interested in a group gift let me know, so I can make sure I have enough matched pearls.

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Blush baroque pearls and sterling silver accent beads.

You can find more pearl earrings in the shop or if you have something specific in mind, contact me and I’ll create some pearl earrings just for you.

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May 4 is Audrey Hepburn Day

04 Monday May 2015

Posted by annecarsondesign in Audrey Hepburn Day, Pearls, Screen Inspirations

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Audrey Hepburn, Elegant necklaces, pearls, Screen Inspirations, Two Bossy Dames

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It’s Audrey Hepburn Day. No, that’s not official. But today, May 4, is Hepburn’s birthday and in 2014, on what would have been her 85th, she got her very own Google Doodle. Now a Vancouver film critic named John Lekich is proposing we declare it her day permanently. And no less an authority than the Two Bossy Dames are calling today #MayTheAudrey in Twitter.

I’m in!

Not least because no one wore pearls quite like Audrey.

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I saw Breakfast at Tiffany’s for the first time when I was about 15 and I remember thinking, “Why does no one make necklaces like that any more?”

Of course, I completely overlooked what she did to pay for those pearls. But the idea of bold, beautiful statement necklaces stayed with me, and years later I began designing them myself.

My sons might disagree, but I think Audrey film lovers have at least as much claim on the day as the Star Wars fanatics. Although they do have the best pun – May the 4th Be With You.

And I particularly like Mr. Lekich’s proposal for how we should celebrate Audrey Hepburn Day. By going window shopping at lunch, buying flowers, and being extra kind to everyone.

That’s a fine idea.

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I would add that today we should wear pearls. But then, I always think that.

~ Anne

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Symbols of Love on Mothers Day

03 Sunday May 2015

Posted by annecarsondesign in gifts, MOTHERS DAY

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GIFTS, LOVE, MOTHERS DAY, TALISMAN

Jewellery has always been used to celebrate love. From a baby’s first silver locket, to a good engraved watch, to wedding rings, these pieces aren’t just pretty decorations, they’re a reminder of those we love.

Gifts of jewellery often become a sort of talisman that helps keep us connected to our loved ones.

May 10 is Mothers Day — the perfect time to give an enduring symbol of love. A pearl necklace or some amethyst earrings last forever, and will become a regular reminder of what your mom means to you and a family heirloom for generations to come.

Shop AnneCarsonDesign.com to see a full range of pieces. Much of my work is limited edition and many pieces are one-of-a-kind, so I can’t guarantee you’ll find the pieces you see here. But you may well find something you like even better.

I hope you have a lovely Mothers Day.

~ Anne

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