Lindsay Pearson

I Love Emerald Street

2012-02-01T20:46:00.000Z

A really nice spot on the Emerald Street mailer this morning. The Anchor & Hope tag necklace is very cool........

It is in lovely soft 9ct yellow gold and the threaded through chain allows it to flip over as you move, revealing whatever side it lands on. I love the way this delicate necklace is actually really visible as it catches the light and eye. Perfect for a bit of daily luxe!

Life Magazine was brilliant.......

2012-01-27T11:03:00.000Z

America in Pictures: the Story of Life Magazine.

I watched this the other day and really loved it. For my MA dissertation, I wrote about narrative in photography and became really interested in this kind of work. The photographs in Life Magazine are so important to American history and beautifully shot, it's such a shame that it is no longer printed. I really recommend watching this if you missed it!

My Mai Ring

2011-11-26T20:29:00.001Z

I have just finished a diamond Target ring for a very nice man who was brave enough to embark on the ring choosing himself. He had seen my own engagement ring and liked the 'new' antique style, whereas mine is made with a slightly off white old cut diamonds and 18ct white gold, this time we went for platinum and a brilliant cut white diamond.

Again, the setting allows for a wedding band to sit right next to it. I'm very happy to say that the future Mrs was very pleased with it so the boy dun good! It is such a pleasure to make something with so much meaning for lovely people. (I put it on my little finger to show the difference in colours and how details can change the look of the same thing)

The ring was sent off in a cute little box that makes the ring look massive in this picture but it is actually very sweet and much easier to hide in your trousers!

Mr & Mrs in NYC

2011-11-11T19:12:00.001Z

It has been ages.

But I have a good reason! I got married, in Central Park, In New York and it was amazing. I have not been to New York for about 12 years and so was desperate to go, so getting married there seemed like a fun thing to do.

The Ladies Pavillion is a lovely cast iron structure on the edge of the boating lake in Central Park, this was where we had our ceremony with a few friends and family (and some random strangers that wandered by!).

I was lucky enough to be able to wear a beautiful dress by London designer Jenny Packham, her dresses blow everything else out of the water. They are so slinky and well constructed with beautiful materials and detailing, anyone would feel a million dollars with one of her creations. My dress is the Marie Louise. Obviously, I had to have the head band too - Acacia 11, this is also brilliant. The whole look was quite 1930's Hollywood which I never planned but loved.

After the ceremony, we went to The Plaza Hotel for champagne in the very posh Rose Bar. Lots of people were taking my photo which was really weird but the hotel is so beautiful. I love the style of New York, the days before, we were in Brooklyn having a beer at the Juliette - this has such a great old look, then you are at the Plaza which is so opulent. They have kept the great design of the early part of the century and not replaced it with plastic.

After that, we ate at Maialino, a Italian restaurant in The Gramercy Park Hotel - gorgeous food and wine, I highly recommend a visit. Then we went up in the lifts to the Gramercy Terrace and sat in plump sofas surrounded by Damien Hirsts whislt drinking them out of Mojitos. I would LOVE to stay in this hotel, the colours and fabrics are so gorgeous, old style with a new twist, just how I like it..

So a very crazy and brilliant day, I feel very lucky. The whole trip (and the h.moon in California) was much needed rest that has given me loads of ideas and inspiration for my jewellery which I can't wait to get started on. It has also made me want to get straight on a plane back to New York..

Nice Piece in ShowStoppers Blog

2011-07-14T20:39:00.000+01:00

www.showshoppers.blogspot.com

A Few New Pieces

2011-07-14T08:30:00.000+01:00

I have been busy making some new pieces, some of which are now available to buy online at EC One, and others that will be on my website very soon. Here is a quick preview.....

Double sided 9ct yellow gold Mini initial necklace, this is very similar to the mini floral (on the model) but has an initial on one side and the floral on the other rather than double floral. The necklace above is mine and I wear it everyday.

Double sided 9ct rose tag bracelet with Love on one side and Cupid's arrow on the other on a hand braided cotton cord. This is a new addition to the button bracelets but will also be available in 9ct yellow as a necklace.

Softly hammered 9ct yellow gold hoops, simple jewellery box staples. These will be available in yellow and rose gold.

These should all be online soon...................x

Diamond Target Ring for Me!

2011-07-10T17:06:00.003+01:00

It's finished! As of Friday, I am the proud owner of a beautiful sparkling diamond target ring (also known as my engagement ring), that I have been busy designing and making.

The central diamond is a 0.53ct old cut that is very slightly off white, which is surrounded by brilliant cut pave set diamonds in the classic 'Target' style 18ct white gold ring.

I have spent much time gazing into a particular antique jeweller's in London that has a glittering display of diamond rings from the Victorian & Edwardian era that gets my heart fluttering. The old cuts are so beautiful and have a totally different allure to the modern brilliant cut that I feel is more synthetic.

For me, the only problem with the antique rings is the intricate openwork setting behind the diamond which often becomes very brittle and is a little ugly; it also sits directly on the finger which does not allow for the all important wedding band.

I always think of the engagement ring and wedding band as a set that should work together and look beautiful as a whole. Quite often I think people forget about this so the band then looks like an after thought, for me it is important to allow for extra rings to be added such as an eternity ring as well as the wedding band. Over time, the wedding finger becomes a little precious story as they all stack together to mark all those special events.

With all this in mind (start saving now Mr E), I made the setting very simple and low to the finger but with elevation so that I can stack fine bands with it...

The wedding band is 18ct rose and I am going to engrave an arrow around 1/3 of it - like Cupid's arrow and his target! I love sentimentality in jewellery so I just had to do it.

Anyway, I love it and will happily spend the rest of my life it x

Silver & Diamond

2011-04-09T21:19:00.000+01:00

Firstly, I have been getting some silver pieces ready for summer - medium floral double sided necklaces that have previously only been available in gold, more Cosmos pieces and some new 'Tags'. I am very particular about the chain I use and spend ages searching for the perfect one! at the moment they are from Germany so I have to wait for the delivery before I can finish them...sigh.

Secondly, I am engaged! since New Years Eve and a lovely proposal I have been plotting the perfect ring for me. I have bought a beautiful 0.53ct old cut stone that is off white as I believe they have more personality that way ( I am actually not too keen on the classic white brilliant cut as they can be very generic). I am making a Target ring which is where the central round stone has another ring of pave diamonds around it - like a target!
This is quite a traditional design but mine will be quite simple and clean in 18ct white gold, no frills attached. I will upload more images as the ring progresses.

It is such a pleasure to have the opportunity to create this precious ring and I am loving it!

The Beauty of Blossom

2011-03-19T13:58:00.000Z

What an amazing day! the sun is shining and it is warm, wow that vitamin D is good. I took a really long walk around the park this morning, Maeby the whippet has only ever seen autumn and winter so this is her first spring and she was so happy to run about without her coat although she did look naked! She has taken to terrorizing bumble bees which is a bit mean as we really need them, I am sure a sting is on the cards!

I had my camera and took loads of pictures of the blossom and blue skies for my website, all my work is inspired by Englishness and there is nothing better than a sunny English park to compliment it x

Pear Pearl

2011-03-11T20:14:00.001Z

Here is a cute new necklace called Pear Pearl. which is made of 9ct yellow gold with a beautiful Tahitian pearl topped with a stalk and leaf. Pearls are quite traditional and are often made into quite serious pieces but this one has a fun twist. It is on a longer chain than usual at 21" so sits really nicely lower down - perfect for layering! x

Website!

2011-02-04T11:44:00.001Z

My website is now live! It has a lovely blush pink colour which I love and shows the jewellery off in a simple way, have a peek here! www.lindsaypearson.co.uk xx

Vintage Diamonds

2011-01-05T17:09:00.001Z

Here are some more images of new pieces made with vintage coloured diamonds and 9ct yellow gold. I really love these stones because of their antique feel and have been looking for them for a while so it's great to be able to make these simple pieces with them. I hope you like them!! x

Happy New Year!

2010-12-31T19:14:00.000Z

Happy New Year!

For the party night of the year, I am spending the evening in with my man and my dog - very grown up. Marks & Spencer's Liverpool Street looked liked it had not had a delivery for a while but we managed to get some good steaks and cakes and crisps and crab.............yum.
I can't wait to try out my new old school bowl champagne glasses at midnight!!!!!!!!
Have fun!
Cheers xxxx

Large Engraved Necklaces From the Original Collection

2010-12-12T17:50:00.001Z

These are the pieces developed for my Masters Degree, I love the over sized proportions (they are 6cm wide) of a design originally inspired by Victorian lockets. Each piece has been beautifully hand engraved and highly polished which is not normally done in fashion statement jewellery these days so it feels and looks really good and luxurious x

YouTuuuuuuuuuube!

2010-12-11T21:14:00.001Z

Kathryn and Rainy from EC One come to my studio the other week to record me! Argh, It is always so weird seeing yourself and hearing your own voice. We had some red wine first so that helped and it was good fun in the end.

Kat also has her own blog Like Gold Dust which is really good as she is very into her jewels! x

New Diamond Cosmos Collection!

2010-12-11T20:28:00.003Z

Here are some new pieces! I have called it the Cosmos Collection because the white diamonds are sprinkled randomly over the blackened silver to look like stars in the sky.

I have used 9ct yellow gold again for the detail as it just looks really good and keep that vintage feel. I will try and get some pictures up of me wearing it as it always looks best on ! x

Maeby Baby!

2010-11-07T20:18:00.001Z

I have a Puppy! Her name is Maeby and she is a lovely red fawn Whippet - I am totally besotted. We live right next to the huge Victoria Park in East London which she loves & there are a lot of dog owners here so plenty of others to play with, it seems I am a new found fan of the French Bulldog too! x

New Pictures!

2010-11-07T20:08:00.001Z

Here are some new styled photos, they show some classic pieces and well as a couple of new bits. They are going on my website which should be launched very soon......x

Press Coverage - Cosmo Bride!

2010-07-06T21:24:00.005+01:00

Cosmopolitan Bride Have done some beautiful shots for their new issue - made especially so as they feature the Love Stack Ring!
The look of the shoot is very warm and easy going, I imagine a Somerset farm with plenty of potent cider for the guests to wash down their cheese whilst listening to some old rockers twanging their guitars!! sounds like a good day out to me x

2010-06-13T19:39:00.003+01:00

These are some photos we took of the Medium Floral Necklace, YES Necklace and Small Feather Charm Ring ............................and how I wear them. The light in the park was so good and the trees were so bright and green, I love summer! x

Medium Floral 9ct Gold Fine Necklace

2010-06-08T20:04:00.003+01:00

This is the medium size (10mm) Floral necklace in 9ct yellow gold. I have threaded the fine chain through the drop so that it kind of dances when you move - I love the way jewellery can be subtle but them catch the light and your eye. I have also done a slightly different engraving on either side to make it more special........£189

Modelling a Cob

2010-06-04T14:41:00.002+01:00

This is me eating a very messy cob in Golden gate Park San Francisco, we stumbled across a free blues and folk festival and it all felt very Summer of' '66, especially with all the acid tragedies still rockin out! I thought I would share it as I think I am modelling the gold button bracelet rather well - I also like the man with his dog.

18ct Star Hoops

2010-06-04T12:25:00.001+01:00

18ct yellow gold Star Hoops. Again, simple with a smile to vintage........£687

18ct Star Hook Earrings

2010-06-04T12:18:00.002+01:00

18ct yellow gold star engraved hook earrings. These are slightly thicker than my other styles as they just look better that way! I have taken a old design and stripped it down to leave the best bit and I think they look great............£548

Mini Floral Hoops & Mini Floral Necklace 9ct Yellow Gold

2010-06-04T12:10:00.004+01:00

9ct Mini Floral Necklace

This is the Mini Floral necklace in 9ct gold. It is really delicate and adds a little glint of luxe. The chain threading through the coin makes it dance about when you move showing engaving on both sides - cute......£96

9ct Yellow gold Mini Floral Hoops. The drops are engraved on either side and the hoops are really simple and delicate, again inspired by the beautiful fine jewellery I see in Paris and mixed with a bit of Victorian vintage......£230

9ct Yellow Gold Love Letters Ring

2010-06-02T14:27:00.003+01:00

9ct Yellow Gold Love Letters Ring. I made this fine and delicate which is just how I love my jewellery (as do the french who make beautiful pieces) shhhhhh

9ct Yellow Gold Thread Bracelet

2010-06-02T14:20:00.003+01:00

9ct Yellow gold bracelet with olive green hand braided waxed cotton. The soft colours are really nice together or as my friend Basia would say 'Muted Tones Darhling'....£95

9ct Rose Gold Thread Button Bracelet

2010-06-02T14:05:00.004+01:00

9ct Rose Gold 'on waxed hand braided cotton (I spend alot of time plait, plait, plaiting) I love trinkety jewellery that I can wear all the time and this is cute as a button..........£95

18ct Yellow Gold 'YES' Necklace (Silver Available)

2010-06-02T13:38:00.006+01:00

17mm diameter disc with engraved 'YES'. I love the uplifting spirit of this sentiment, so simple and free......................well £578 actually.

In Silver, the chain is longer at 21" so it sits much lower and has a whole different look. I like it best when it is layered with lots of other treasured chains........£90