Ravishing Jewelry

So this weekend, thanks to this monsoon-ish weather and time indoors, I was able to whip up a collection of Asian inspired earrings and necklaces.  The earrings pictured here are an example, that I happen to be wearing today.  They have an antique feel and feature fans and Palace Green Swarovski crystals, there is a silver option as well that really POPS. 

I also created a few lengthy necklaces, one is made of this antique gold metal chain and a large round locket hanging from a pale green stone, the second has a large gunmetal intricate fan accented by dangling crystals strung on a matte gunmetal chain and the third is a black cut-out circular pendant hanging from a gold/green/black painted ceramic tear shaped bead on a gold plated chain.

I just have to finish one more item and I will get them up on the site!

Ravishing Jewelry Tid-Bit: The fan symbolizes friendship, respect and good wishes.  Screen fans (similarly depicted in this jewelry collection) were invented by Japan and taken to China in the 9th Century.  These fans were held by aristocrats, Priest, Emperors, Empresses, etc.  Social significance was attached to the fan and it continues to be an important cultural symbol in East Asia.  At one point fans were even used as a weapon, dubbed "the iron fan". 

"Fan (implement) -." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 16 Mar. 2010. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_(implement)>.