Sunday, January 23, 2011

Hard Rock

Nós estamos apaixonadas pela abordagem única de Kimberly McDonald com sua linha de jóias que faz uso de geodos e os transforma numa coleção repleta de anéis, brincos, pulseiras e colares exclusivos. Todas as peças da coleção Rockras são feitas a mão nos EUA. Para a Kimberly, as sementes de jóias finas foram plantadas cedo em sua vida, enfatizadas por sua profunda apreciação pelas belezas que a natureza oferece. As memórias de quando era criança e colecionava pedras foram catalizadoras para o que mais tarde levaria McDonald a uma jornada em busca de pedras naturais para transformá-las em elegantes e verdadeiras obras de arte. Suas jóias utilizam apenas ouro reciclado para reduzir o impacto negativo no meio ambiente. Sua linha de jóias também colabora com instituições de caridade, doando lucros da linha Ursus Maritimus para a conservação dos ursos polares. Enquanto os preços não são acessíveis para a maioria - preços começam entre $3.500 dólares e vão até $90.000 dólares - suas criações sao interessantes alternativas para jóias tradicionais. Estão à venda na Bergdorf Goodman e Neiman Marcus. Para mais informações visitem o site  www.kimberlymcdonald.com.

We’re in love with Kimberly McDonald’s unique approach to fine jewelry, which makes use of natural gemstones and turns them into a collection of dramatic, one-of-a-kind rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and men’s cufflinks. Each bespoke piece of Rockras jewelry is made by hand in the United States. For Kimberly McDonald, the seeds of fine jewelry design were sown early in life, underscored by a deep appreciation for Earth’s natural beauty. Childhood memories of rock collecting at her home in North Carolina were the catalyst that in later years led McDonald on a quest to find natural gem-stones and transform them into exquisite, wearable pieces. Her jewelry uses only recycled gold to reduce the negative environmental impact on mining precious metals.  In addition, the jewelry line collaborates with charities to donate proceeds from her Ursus Maritimus line to polar bear conservation. While the price range of her jewelry is not approachable for most – pieces start at $3,500 and go up to as much as $90,000 (ouch) – her pieces are a beautiful and interesting alternative to traditional fine jewelry. Kimberly McDonald jewelry is available at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. For more information about Kimberly McDonald visit www.kimberlymcdonald.com.






Beijos XOXO
Cybelle & Fabi

9 comments:

  1. These earrings are GORGEOUS. Will totally have to check her website out! :)

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  3. I am a huge fan of natural stones! The one with the bear is precious.

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  4. Absolutely stunning! Wow, especially the earrings on Amy Adams - just brilliant!

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  5. Ameii o post!!!
    As jóias são lindas!

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  6. olha isso nem de longe é a minha cara, mas devo admitir até a minha surpresa quando vi o ultimo brinco e ameeeeeeeeeeeei.
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  7. These are all lovely! Thank you so much for your visiting my blog!

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  8. Those are pretty! My favorite are the rings!

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  9. I love all of the precious stone jewellery from this season!

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    I will follow you :) xx

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