Monday, August 18, 2014

Classic Filigree Fan

Often you will see this classic filigree fan shape hanging opposite from how these are shown, and there may be a bead or pearl hanging from the center of the fan at the bottom. Generally the design style I just described requires an odd number of petals on the filigree.

Ease of design use is part of what makes filigree so versatile. They are lightweight and dramatic, even when simply hung from ear wires and worn. This pair of earrings is just over an inch long.


www.guyotbrothers.com

We do not make jewelry. We are suppliers to the trade. Guyot Brothers has been leaders in ornamental stampings since 1904. 

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Dragonflies

Are you like me?

I don't feel dressed unless I am wearing earrings.

They don't have to be fancy earrings, or studded with bling and glitter, but earrings top the outfit. Some days it may be a simple pair of gold or silver hoops I slip through my ear lobes, and some days it might be something more eye-catching with faceted beads or an elegant cabochon.

For the most part my earrings are pretty conservative, usually shorter than an inch and a half, and I don't like stud earrings because they stick into the side of my neck when I'm on the phone.

Today's earrings are simple dragonflies hanging from a non-tarnish silver fish-hook ear wire. They are just about an inch long and offer that magical combination of being so light you forget you are wearing them, while at the same time being easily recognizable and comment-worthy. Almost like a dragonfly.


www.guyotbrothers.com

We do not make jewelry. We are suppliers to the trade. Guyot Brothers has been leaders in ornamental stampings since 1904.