When ART Meets Jewelry
You may not have heard of Ananda Khalsa Jewelry. You may not have seen her work till now, www.Anandakhalsa.com. Her phenomenal work is breathtaking to behold because each piece isn’t just a piece of jewelry. It’s much more than a ring, bracelet, necklace, pin, pendant, or a pair of earrings. Each is a unique piece of art that is hand-painted images done on paper set behind hand-ground glass and set in sterling or fine silver. Often the pieces are been further embellished with semi-precious stones and high karat gold- making them even more ornate yet entirely streamlined. Every piece features a hand-mark on the reverse side indicating the handiwork of Ananda Khalsa.
The artwork itself is done by Khalsa and is inspired by natural plants and animals that are symbolic images known and used in many cultures going back for centuries. Each image has a special significance and its symbolism is explained on the website.
These stunning tiny pieces of artwork become more precious over time and seem to feel more like heirlooms to be handed down from generation to generation. Each one is created individually and so is a unique piece of art- perhaps similar to another of the same style but still with unique details.
Shown here is the Teardrop Lotuses with Pink Tourmalines
Necklace
Presented on 15 1/2 in. chain with sterling dots, and is accented with 3 pink tourmaline briolettes. Painting is approx. 3/4 inch tall. $210
Earrings
Hangs approx. 1 inch, and are accented with pink tourmaline rondelles.
Fashion trends: Floral apparel
I always loved women who knew how to wear floral prints and embroidery; they always looked more feminine, subtle, and nice. Also, roses on our skirts make us forget about rain, snow, and wind outside and concentrate on spring which is hopefully soon to come.
So, once again, forget about your black, navy, and gray suits and put something flowery on! Not only because it’s fashionable, but because we are so sure of our professional success we don’t have to power-dress.
Floral jacket – Alberto Makali Applique Velvet Jacket is a simple way to try out the florals in your wardrobe. Velvet is the fabric of choice this winter, you can’t go wrong. Available at Nordstrom for $99 Floral skirt – BCBGMAXAZRIA mahogany floral chiffon skirt looks so great it would be a shame to wear it only to work. Imagine, just the perfect skirt for all the posh lunches you have to go to. Available at Bluefly for $84 Floral set – Although I’m not a big fan of sets, this one looks great enough to get you over a ‘nothing to wear day’. Love the color combo – minty green and brown. The cardigan can also be worn over something else – say a black tee. Available at JCPenny for $69 Floral flats – Pretty Ballerinas always come up with the most exquisite designs, and these Princess lats are no different. If you don’t want any florals on your clothing, how about a rose on your shoe? Available at Pretty Ballerinas