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Rachel Lucie In Vogue!

After a lovely and inspiring summer break in France with my family, I'm delighted to share that one of my newest designs will in November's Vogue Magazine! 

These earrings are from one of my new collections, Folklore, and I created them using beautiful faceted garnets with these wonderful teal freshwater pearls. The components are rolled gold, and these are my own design of ear wire. The beads are free to dance on the wire as they wish.
The magazine is published on October 6th, get your copy!
Autumn / Winter jewellery coming soon on my website...sign up for my newsletter for more info
** Vasilisa Earrings are now here, along with Vasilisa Necklace, and yes, a Vasilisa Bracelet!

Rachel x

Sail Away...

The summer holidays are nearly here, and I don't know about you, but my thoughts are already sailing away to my summer holiday!

handcrafted jewellery inspired by the sea by Rachel Lucie

1. Mariner Earrings

2. Santorini Necklace

3. Santorini Earrings

 

My Songs of the Sea Jewellery Collection was inspired by everything to do with the sea, and is perfect for a nice treat to finish off your holidays outfits this year. I used lots of aqua, green and turquoise jewels with pearls and of course sterling silver.

rachel lucie's unique ocean inspired contemporary jewellery designs

1. Mermaid Necklace

2. Atoll Earrings

3. Mariner Bracelet

 

From the Scottish Highlands, to the Mediterranean to myths and legends of the Seas and oceans, you will find something cool and refreshing here, handmade by me.

sea shanties, myths and legends inspire rachel lucie handmade jewellery

1. Sea Shanty Bracelet

2. Mermaid Earrings

3. Lagoon Earrings

 

Bon Voyage!

Rachel x

 

Handmade earrings giveaway!

You have the chance to win a pair of my Rosa Earrings! They are very dainty, made with rolled gold, rose quartz and peridot and are perfect for summer.
Rosa Earrings handmade by Rachel Lucie blog giveaway competition
Kathryn is hosting the blog giveaway, just pop to her blog Katgotthecream here for the full entry details, and best of luck!
Please share this competition with anyone you think would be interested - you have until Thursday 23rd June.

Rachel x

Floral Trends

 

William Morris floral designs inspire Rachel Lucie's handmade silver jewellery
William Morris flower designs, the Arts and Crafts movement and other floral art through the ages is making a comeback with flower prints being big news in fashion with tea-dresses and maxi-dresses this season.
This summer I've really been taking inspiration from my love of botanical drawings and the role that flowers have had in design through history.
My Botanica Jewellery Collection, reflects this year's floral trends with the Flower Garden necklace and bracelet, and Daisy Chain bracelet and earrings.
Forget me Not necklace and earrings are an amazing blue which seems amplified by the blue of blue lace agate when paired with tiny sparkling iolite beads. The loose charm-style design is carefree and would go wonderfully with a linen dress, or a vest and jeans.
            
From a gesture of love, to bringing nature inside my home with floral decor. For sheer colour, elegance and femininity, flowers will always inspire me.
You can check out the other handmade jewellery designs in my Botanica Collection.

Rachel x

Walk in the Woods

Handmade Walk in the Woods Earrings in oxidized silver by Rachel Lucie

I've just added the handmade silver Walk in the Woods Earrings to my Inspired Collection today. They compliment the Walk in the Woods Bracelet, also inspired by the many greens of nature. 

I combined verdigris-coloured copper turquoise with mossy green garnets offset by oxidized silver and I had to choose which of the many green stones I should use from the bracelet, it wasn't easy!

 

Both these stones are unusual, another reason for choosing them for this design. The grossular green garnets are so glossy, contrasting beautifully with the matt-finish on the veined copper turquoise. If you're a lover of greens, like me, you'll find these are a very versatile pair of earrings.
Walk in the Woods handmade oxidized silver bracelet by Rachel Lucie

 

Rachel x

The June Bride

 

My thoughts are turning to June, not only the month of pearl with the birthday stone but also, such a popular wedding time.
Chrysanthemum Pearl Necklace handmade by Rachel Lucie
I wanted to share today two new additions to my Forever Pearl Bridal Collection, Chrysanthemum Necklace, and Long Pearl Earrings.

To create this cluster of 18 freshwater pearls for the Chrysanthemum Necklace, I individually wire wrap each one onto a sterling silver ring and add a large silver bail. I think it looks great teamed with an ultra-fine snake chain and with and extender chain finished with Swarovski Crystal.
Long Pearl Earrings handmade by Rachel Lucie

 

 

 

 

These Long Pearl Earrings are oh so sleek and elegant with the long sweeping curve of the hand-shaped ear-wires each with a single pearl.

Both these new handmade designs compliment each other beautifully, for a bride or they could be worn on their own - just what you are looking for for a June birthday present!

Rachel x

Rosa by any other name

Here's Rosa from my Luxe Collection.

I've used faceted nuggets of rose quartz with tiny peridot hexagons on gold-filled accessories. They make a very feminine and light combination.

Rosa Earrings

Rosa Handmade Earrings with rose quartz, peridot and gold fillRosa Earrings handmade by Rachel Lucie


Rosa Gold Fill Necklace with rose quartz and peridot handmade by Rachel Lucie


Perfect for summer, I hope you'll agree

Rachel x

Opulent Opals

Delice Pink Opal Earrings handmade by Rachel Lucie

 I've wanted to work with opal for a while now, and was really pleased to source these exquisite delicate pink briolettes. I decided to contrast the clean shape with a nest of oxidized fine silver. Pink and black is a classic combination, and the Delice Earrings were born! 








I think they would go perfectly with a simple cream shirt, or equally well with the classic Little Black Dress in the evening.

Delice Pink Opal Necklace handmade by Rachel Lucie

The matching Delice Necklace is just made for a plunging necklace, and there is definitely a very Deco feel to this design.


These are part of my Luxe Collection, my exclusive range of jewels for something or someone special.


Delice Pink Opal Handmade Silver Jewellery by Rachel Lucie

















I'll be sharing some more of my news and designs with you soon!

Rachel x


handmade at Hardcastle Crags craft stall Rachel Lucie

Handmade at Hardcastle Crags

A lovely weekend craft fair with the National Trust at Hardcastle Crags in Gibson Mill, such a beautiful setting and fantastic weather.