Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Art to Wear

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I had been buying fabulous jewelry from the renowned contemporary designer and maker, Amy Kahn Russell, for many years when she and her jewelry rep, Sallie MacIntosh, contacted me with intriguing news. They told me that they had located enamel painters, based in the Russian countryside, who were enameling miniatures with extraordinary skill. We agreed to collaborate on one-of-a-kind paintings (art to wear in the truest sense) solely for my shop.

Once these signed miniatures are completed, Amy sets them with gemstone borders. They then become pins/pendants, extraordinary necklaces, and even bracelets. One piece, which had all four Alphonse Mucha's Four Seasons-each about 4" by 3" and ensconced with gemstones and carnelian florals and other shapes, took almost two years to put together. It was just bought by a collector who is getting a custom-made case to hang on her wall when not wearing it. In my shop I currently have pieces replicating Erte, Klimpt, Mucha, and others.

It is a rare treat to find jewelry that demonstrates such a high level of artistic merit. One could truly observe these pieces for days and still continuously find striking details in the craftsmanship. They are a special treasure in my shop.

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Interested in giving one of these masterful works a home? Email me at adornmentdiva@gmail.com to talk about purchasing! The prices for these very limited pieces are wonderfully reasonable, starting at around $500.

Friday, August 12, 2011

DIVA in the News!

Donna’s Infinite Variety of Adornments is proud to announce that the shop has made its way into the presses multiple times this year—and for all the right reasons!

Take a peak at this article in the Newton Patch: 'Local Diva Gives New Perspective on History' to get an alternative perspective on the store, and read about how jewelry's historical context inspires me.

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DIVA was also featured in the Boston.com article 'The Best of the New" as one of the top shops in the Boston area!

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And DIVA is especially honored to announce that it is among this years winners of the GHMNE / TAB Readers Choice awards. DIVA placed first for jewelry stores in the Newton area and Bronze in the Metro 1 zone!

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As always, I am extremely grateful for the positive reception the store has received. Hope to see you at DIVA soon!

Hugs,
-Donna