Jessica Claire sneak peek!

So last week I was invited to participate in a photo workshop with Jessica Claire, a truly amazing wedding photographer. Her work just blows me away. There's a wonderful lightness and joy to her photography. Attached is a sample of some of the pictures she took as well as an incredible photo of the heirloom jeweled bouquet taken by Claire D., one of the attendees. More to come...lots more...from those who attended the workshop too!

New Year, new projects

Happy (belated) New Year!

I've been working on this very exciting project with my sister, Megan, and here's a sneak peak. It's a new custom heirloom piece for that bride looking for something a little different, a little greener and a piece that she can keep forever and hand down to her own special little girl. It was so exciting for me to work on this with Megan, who spent years working as a florist. I apologize for my silly photography skills. The bouquet features dozens of Art Deco and other vintage flowers and leaves. We also included pale white flowers and soft green leaves dotted with rhinestones to look like dewdrops. The piece was just part of a very special photo shoot today so expect to see much better pictures soon.

A holiday sail

Lovely holiday ride through Newport Beach...

Lovely details

So I'm obsessed with details...especially those little ones that only you will see. For some time now I've been underwhelmed by the back of my combs, which were so stark and bland. I was complaining to my sister about it and she had a lovely suggestion. And here are the results...something old and something blue. Thoughts?

Weddings Unveiled

Noaki Jewelry just got a lovely write up in the Weddings Unveiled blog! If you're not familiar with Weddings Unveiled, it's a fabulous modern, chic wedding magazine in the South. On their website you can flip through this month's magazine. Be sure and check it out.

New pieces

Just made these teardrop necklaces after being inspired by a custom request. I just love love love chandelier crystals and incorporating vintage jewelry into these pieces.

And how pretty is this little number? Coral camelia necklace soon to be making an appearance in my etsy shop and website.

Custom piece

Just sent this lovely, huge custom piece off today. The bride wanted a brooch for her dress and after lots of searching, I found this gorgeous piece. It needed some serious TLC but after replacing the pearls, a little cleaning and some other repairs it turned out so beautifully.