Come by our studio in the Ford Building (2505 SE 11th Ave. Portland OR, suite #352) for amazing holiday jewels and custom made gifts. Have some wine and snacks with us while you shop!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
NEW GOLD PIECES
After countless times of being asked "when are you going to add some gold pieces to your collection?" I finally have an answer - now! I started with a few timeless pieces and gave them sterling silver ear hooks and tiny barbells. More to come soon...
We always use 14k gold filled wire, never gold plated! The difference is in the life of the finished piece.
Gold-filled: also called rolled-gold. These jewelry items start with a base metal (like steel) and then are covered by sheets of gold in a mechanical bonding process. Effectively a thick coat of gold: the gold content is 5% or 1/20 of the total weight. Use gold-filled items for your top-of-the-line jewelry. Usually made with 14k gold, it is hard wearing. With reasonable care it will not peel or flake, and should last as long as solid 14k gold jewelry. It is safe for most people with sensitive skin
Gold-plated: A base metal such as steel or brass is dipped into a bath of electroplating solution, with a lump of solid gold. When an electric current is applied, a thin layer of gold is deposited on the metal. Since the plating is quite thin, the plate (and hence the colour) on findings can wear off.
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We always use 14k gold filled wire, never gold plated! The difference is in the life of the finished piece.
Gold-filled: also called rolled-gold. These jewelry items start with a base metal (like steel) and then are covered by sheets of gold in a mechanical bonding process. Effectively a thick coat of gold: the gold content is 5% or 1/20 of the total weight. Use gold-filled items for your top-of-the-line jewelry. Usually made with 14k gold, it is hard wearing. With reasonable care it will not peel or flake, and should last as long as solid 14k gold jewelry. It is safe for most people with sensitive skin
Gold-plated: A base metal such as steel or brass is dipped into a bath of electroplating solution, with a lump of solid gold. When an electric current is applied, a thin layer of gold is deposited on the metal. Since the plating is quite thin, the plate (and hence the colour) on findings can wear off.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
UNCOMMON JEWELS: A Holiday Shopping Happy Hour
A collaborative holiday event is in the works that will combine the talents of seven jewelry designers who live and design in the Pacific Northwest. It will take place December 17th, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., in an as-of-yet undisclosed location in Portland, Oregon.
Limited edition work and collections from jewelry artists Alisha Louise, Amy Bengston, Betsy & Iya, grayling, Lauren Harkness, Sahlia Jewelry, and stone + honey will be showcased.
The evening will include complimentary artistic gift wrap and a hosted wine bar.
More details to follow...
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Killer Accessories Report
While perusing the good ol' fashion blog, fashionista this week, we came across a few pictures that truly intrigued us here at Sahlia Jewelry. If you have a hankering for a mildly murderous accessory or two, check out THESE lovely ladies. Also make sure to check out Mr. Billy Bride he knows all about dangerously beautiful pieces.
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Monday, November 1, 2010
If you love the white turquoise spikes...
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
trends: finishing school
Monday, October 25, 2010
Trends: Bottega, Bittar, Bidermann and...Dominic Jones
spider ring and scarab brooch: www.aureliebidermann.com; jones scarab ring; www.dominicjonesjewellery.com
It's bug mania on the mean streets of the runway right now. A few are from some of our favorite design houses, but Aurelie Bidermann and newcomer Dominic Jones might not be names you're familiar with yet.
Whatever the case, we highly recommend you get acquainted with these designers, even if just to drool over each beautiful piece.
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