C. Linea Jewelry

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:50:55 +0000

Every year tens of thousands of people walk up the steps made famous in the series of Rocky movies—the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. As they walk through that museum, they have an opportunity to view a special jewelry collection. The fashionably modern and artfully practical pieces in that collection were created by the skilled hands that created all of the C. Linea jewelry.

Some of those who stare at the geometric shapes in the C. Linea jewelry might wonder, “Who is this C. Linea?” Others who take the time to study the blended colors in the same jewelry could well ask themselves, “How can one learn more about this C. Linea?” The fact is that there is no biographical material about someone who goes by the name C, Linea.

All of the C. Linea jewelry was created by Cara Tilker. Early in her career, Ms. Tilker realized that her jewelry had distinctive lines. She thus decided to include mention of that characteristic in the name for her jewelry. The word “linea” is Italian for line. Cara Tilker selected the name “C. Linea” for the many varied shapes in her ever-expanding line of jewelry.

In the mind of Cara Tilker, there is no limit to the number of different shapes that might be given to a piece of jewelry. Ms. Tilker thus chooses to work with jewelry-making materials that allow her to create an array of different shapes. She works with polyester resin and acrylic plastics.

Ms. Tilker likes the flexibility that she gains by working with plastics. She has said, “There are simply no restrictions to what I can create.” The many different shapes in the C. Linea jewelry are decorated with silicone molds. Those molds contain materials such as colored glass, feathers and porcelain.

One time Ms. Tilker created a line of C. Linea jewelry in which each piece contained fragments of an old building. All of those fragments had come from the Fallingwater House, a house that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Having grown-up in New Jersey, Cara Tilker had had many chances to admire the architectural skill of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Other pieces of C. Linea jewelry have been decorated with elements of nature. Such pieces of jewelry can be found in the line of C. Linea jewelry that was designed for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Other pieces of C. Linea jewelry contain items of a more whimsical nature. Those pieces of jewelry have been worn by members of the team that is part of Cirque de Soleil.

How did a young girl from New Jersey develop the ability to design jewelry for such a diverse group of people? Cara Tilker studied interior design at Syracuse University. By examining the interiors of multiple rooms, Ms. Tilker came to appreciate just how many different shapes can be molded from plastic.

Having gained that appreciation, she began to style jewelry using plastic. Her diligent and skillful efforts led to the creation of C. Linea jewelry.

C. Linea Jewelry official website: www.clinea.com

Cyan Rift Jewelry

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:21:40 +0000

Cyan Rift jewelry is modern beaded jewelry with an original twist. This jewelry business was founded in 2000 by Sharon Marzonie. Sharon is originally from Ohio but is now living in Arizona, which is evident in the themes of many of the pieces she designs. Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted using traditional beading techniques. Shells, coral, semi-precious stones, and African beads are the basis and metal is used to create the perfect fusion in these unusual handmade pieces that have made Cyan Rift jewelry an unusual and beautiful choice for women seeking something beyond the traditional gemstone.

Cyan Rift jewelry nods to old world traditions as it weaves beads into fabric, metal, and other unusual fusions of beauty. Designer Sharon Marzonie says that her ultimate goal is to make women “feel radiant and beautiful.” Her unusual pieces are suitable for any occasion, for everything from daily wear to bridal celebrations. In addition to her collection of regular pieces, there is a special bridal collection. Recently, Cyan Rift has also expanded into accessories with hand knit scarves made of yarn from Japan, Italy, and Wales.
Sharon says that she looks to the natural places that she loves for inspiration, and that she hopes each person, when wearing her pieces, feels beautiful and wears it with pride knowing that each piece is hand crafted and a one of a kind. She goes far and wide to select the materials for her pieces, attending the international gem show in Tucson nearby but also venturing to many other places to find sources of supplies for her jewelrymaking.

Cyan Rift has an extensive website for those who would like to know more about the artist behind the jewelry collection, about the materials that are used to create each piece, and about how to care for each piece. The site is grouped in a number of ways and user friendly. A person can shop by the type of jewelry they are looking for (such as earrings, necklaces, bridal, or other types), by the color they desire, by collection, or check out one of the other store links. There are the bridal collections, folk tales collection, pearls, gold, and wanderlust collections all to choose from. Then there are groupings based on color and type. And a separate section for new arrivals and for sale items are also worth taking a look at.

What makes the look of Cyan Rift jewelry so appealing? Each piece is unusual, mesmerising, and carefully handcrafted with ideals of beauty mixed with nature’s inspiration in mind. The site at any given time boasts around one hundred or more hand-created brilliant, beautiful pieces available for purchase. Prices are wide in range just like the pieces in the collection. With such a wide variety and so many different materials used to create the jewelry, it is almost certain that a jewelry buyer will find a piece they will want to call theirs.Cyan Rift also does wholesale orders and special orders for those who contact the site and make a request.

Cyan Rift official website: www.cyanrift.com

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