Friday, November 12, 2010

Pyrrha

With the holidays just around the corner, it's difficult not to make mental notes on great fashion finds in magazines, in stores and online. 

For the fashionistas out there, Pyrrha offers unique, and thoughtful pieces metal jewelry, modeled after 19th century wax seals.  The items are crafted by hand in the designer's studio, which is located in Vancouver, Canada.  Below are a couple of my favorite pieces. 

Taylor Swift, Brad Pitt, Chloe Sevingny, Halle Berry, and Reese Witherspoon are just a few celebrity fans of Pyrrha.
The talisman pendent is approximately 1.5 inches with an 18 inch chain.  The motto reads “Dum spiro spero” meaning “While I breathe, I hope,” and the eagles are symbolic of nobility and ingenuity.
The fox heads represents wit and wisdom and are believed to be an omen of good luck.  The seals are cast in solid 14 k yellow gold, and finished by hand.
The ring is available in Bronze or Silver, and approximately 1 inch in diameter.  This crest reads “Neither Be Fearful Nor Wanting” in Latin. The Lion standing up and facing forward signifies prudence, and the Stag, regeneration.  Emma Watson can be seen wearing this ring in the December issue of Marie Claire.

The Intaglios are cast in bronze from plaster representations of Greek and Roman mythological scenes.  Centaurs were part human, part horse and were considered to be wild, lawless and inhospitable. Centurions were officers in the army and were known for their skill and courage in battle.  The pendent is approximately 2 inches square, with a 36 inch loop chain.