A Full Circle Moment with Bangles

silver bangles sustainable handmade stacking

Bangles have been one of those Jewellery pieces that I used to be a go and and would wear in abundance! Jingling and jangling all over the place. As I became a full time jeweller, I started to find they were a bit of a pain to wear when working and eventually just stopped wearing them. Therefore I was not as inspired to make them for a while.

With the launch of the Bangle Making Workshop, I knew it was time to get back into making and wearing Silver Bangles!

handmade silver bangle astrology archie daisy

DESIGN

The journey of designing this collection started with the feature Bangles and was so fun experiment with so many ideas and get into the design process. An Astrology themed one was a must and loved featuring all star signs, stars and moons flowing around the band.

bangle sample textures and drawings

The Patterns were a little harder to crack as my designs on paper came out ver busy and intense in person, so I went with the Archie design as it had movement and flow without being intense!

Lastly the Daisy Bangle came out a love of nature and a love of the 70’s vibe. After having the Daisy Jones and the Six soundtrack in my head the whole time I was designing, it needed to be in the full Flower power theme!

spiral bangle sustainable handmade

The thinner bangles were an exploration of texture. So i pulled out the very heavy rolling mill and got to experimenting! From this the Lace Bangle was a quick decision and the the Spiral had a few false starts before it came into its own with both a rolled texture and then twisted to get the unique spiral formation.

The Pentagon Bangle was the last of all to evolve even though i sampled this exact design for the workshops, i was wanting to find a new way, but sometimes you just have to go with your first instincts and commit!

Pentagon Bangle Silver Sustainable Handmade

SIZING

Getting the right size bangle can be tricky to work out online, so I have put together a sizing guide! Check it out here: BANGLE SIZING

STYLING

I love playing around with different ways to style these new Silver Bangles. Reminiscing of my past favourites and coming up with some new combos including the Bracelets and Cuffs in my collection.

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Featured Pieces: Top Left: Astro Bangle, Daisy Bangle, Archie Bangle. Top Right: Spiral Bangle, Daisy Bangle, Intuition Bracelet, Lace Bangle, Pentagon Bangle. Bottom Left: Pentagon Bangle, Lace Bangle, Daisy Bangle, Spiral Bangle. Bottom Right: Astro Bangle, Focus Bracelet.

bangle styling bracelets sterling silver handmade sustainable

Featured Pieces: Top Left: Spiral Bangle, Daisy Bangle, Intuition Bracelet, Lace Bangle, Pentagon Bangle. Top Right: Pentagon Bangle, Lace Bangle, Spiral Bangle. Bottom Left: Astro Bangle, Daisy Bangle, Archie Bangle. Bottom Right: Pentagon Bangle, Lace Bangle, Intuition Bracelet, Ziggy Cuff

CUSTOM

Finding something exactly what you want can be difficult and so you have the option of joining one of our Bangle Making Workshops to create it! Choose from either a Thicker band like our Daisy, Astro or Archie Bangle and make it your own. Or choose the stacking bangles and create your own textures using different hammers.

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Thanks so much for joining me on this full circle journey of getting back into wearing and making Silver Bangles. I hope you loved coming along with me and I would love to see how you style your bangles, so please let me know via email or Instagram (asilvercircledesign@gmail.com or @asilvercircle)

x Corinne

Behind the Pendulum

One of my big loves in the creative process is to see the evolution of a piece from the design stage, through to the prototype and then to the final piece. The Pendulum Collection is the first collection to be designed and implemented across my main two mediums – Glass and Silver.

The original inspiration for this piece were based on Art Deco patterns. There are so many homes that have been stripped of their original Deco features, so this is my nod to those lost pieces. I really love the few curved motifs in this style so the fish scale pattern was the basis of the design.

The other main feel for the piece was to have a feel of a chandelier. Having movement and having more light reflection. Therefore the rest of the form came from creating balance in multiple hanging pieces.

As the Glass version of this piece was the first design, where colour was the eye catching focal point, the Silver was more about flipping the script. Where texture became the main body focus and colour to accentuate the Chandelier quality of the design.

Each Silver piece has a different texture to catch and reflect the light differently all created with hammer techniques. Creating it in both Earrings and a long Pendant to really get lots of movement as you move.

Colour is added through semi precious stone drops each with their own energy, so you can match your colour palette or bring in more a certain energy. Explore each meaning below.

Rose Quartz: is the stone of universal love. It restores trust and harmony in relationships, encouraging unconditional love. Rose Quartz purifies and opens the heart at all levels to promote love, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing and feelings of peace.

Aquamarine: has a calming quality to help reduce stress and find stillness of mind. It is a stone of is a stone of courage.  Its calming energies reduce stress and quiet the mind. It also helps clarify your thoughts and clear and confusion.

Amazonite: Known as the ‘hope stone’. Said to awaken compassion for others, calm aggression and soothe the chakras. It enhances loving communication and is incredibly healing.

I hope you have enjoyed exploring the inspiration behind this beautiful collection and please feel free to check them out online now!
Pendulum Sun Catcher
Pendulum Earrings
Pendulum Pendant

All about Mum!

Mother’s Day is the time to really give back to Mum and let her know how much you appreciate her.

So we have put together a little gift guide so that you can find the perfect gift for Mum this Mother’s Day May 14.

She Will Love!

These pieces are ones that are our best sellers and ones that people are drawn to! The Love Bracelet ($50) is a great little go to piece that is all about self love and healing. The Amazonite Ring ($80) has a beautiful calming energy and looks great on the hand. A Silver Circle Ring ($95) is our classic piece that can be very versatile. Finally the Transformation Pendant ($115) is an amazing piece to give Mum some beautiful positive energy to more forward with change.

Unique/Statement Pieces

If your Mum is more about the statement, then these pieces are sure to be a hit. Geometric Earrings ($125) are our best seller for a reason! With lots of movement and easy to wear all day. Maya Fan Earrings ($155) are my go to earrings and I am sure Mum will enjoy them too. Circle Ring with Domes ($180) are unique rings that are sure to be noticed yet super comfy to wear. Lastly we have the limited edition Moon Drop Pendant ($200). Featuring Amazonite stone which has a hopeful and calm energy with beautiful moon-like texture.

Experience

Joining mum in to learn can be a great way to bond and share a unique experience. We have 4 workshops scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend so that you can get mum in the studio to make herself a unique piece of jewellery. Check out the Workshops page for more info and to book.

For the Home

Get Mum something to liven up the home with these pieces. The Fan Sun Catcher ($140) will reflect lots of colours and rainbows around the house, while the Tulip Plant Stake ($62) are great to add some colour to the house plants in the home. If its the energy in the home that needs to be increased, the Crystals for the Home Set ($50) covers all different energies for the whole home, whilst the Rhodonite Point/Generators ($20-$45) are great to enhance relationships and communication in the home.

Simple Elegance

Sometimes, simple is best and these pieces are all great for the classic jewellery lover. The Hammered Rings ($36) are great by themselves or layered together with other rings. Domed Pattered Studs ($55) are a classic that can be worn for all kinds of events. The Curved Bar Necklace ($60) is great to layer or on its own and the Textured Small Drop Earrings ($75) have a beautiful moon like texture and a great size for work or date night.

For the Jewellery Collection

If Mum has a beautiful jewellery collection and needs somewhere beautiful to store them. Here are a few of our favourites. The Moon Bowl ($45) is made of Selenite which is a natural cleanser that will cleanse Mum’s jewellery whilst not wearing them. The Pentagon Glass Dish ($80) is a new addition to our collection and has beautiful bright colours to add some fun to the morning routine. Finally the Lotus Timber Box ($315) will make her space beautiful and clean.

Christmas Gift Guide 2022

Christmas shopping can get a little overwhelming so here are some of our recommendations to suit all budgets!

UNDER $50

Selenite $8 – This crystal is the perfect cleanser for all other crystals so great for those with lots of jewellery and crystals.

Hammered Ring $36 – The perfect classic ring with texture. Easy to stack with other rings or wear as midi rings for those who love mixing and matching their rings.

Floral Plant Stake $45 – These cute Florals are the perfect addition to any plant obsessed friend or family members plant collection.

Black Tourmaline Raw Crystal $22 – This is a very protective crystal. Perfect for those in a new place or those who are around negative energies a lot.

Sun Moon Journal $39.50 – Great gift for those who love journaling, lists and sketching their ideas out.

Love Gift Box $30 – A great little mix of of candles and crystals for someone who needs a little self love.

UNDER $85

Amazonite Ring $80 – Our best selling ring. Great gift for the girl that loves a little colour to wear in their active life.

Mushroom Plant Stake $65

Textured Small Earrings $75 – A classic piece that it always a popular one at Christmas time as they are simple yet different and office appropriate.

Moon Sun Catcher with Crystal $75 – A great gift to add a bit of magic into your spiritual friends room of that of a magical child.

Roller Ring $75 – The perfect gift for that fidgeter in your life who needs a little outlet for all that extra energy.

Moon Studs $60 – A new addition to the collection. A great go to for a simple and sweet present.

UNDER $100

Moon Ring $95 – These have been flying out the door! With the choice of Moonstone (new beginnings, soothes emotions) or the Amazonite (calm and hopeful) stones.

Domed Patterned Earrings Medium $95 – One of our most popular with the Mums! Great for the more mature ladies in your life.

A Silver Circle Ring $95 – The first ring in our collection ever! This piece is great for someone who wants to do things a little differently.

Diamond Sun Catcher $85 – A piece for the garden enthusiast out there as they can hang this piece in their favourite tree.

UNDER $150

Geometric Earrings $125 – Another of our best sellers! These large yet lightweight earrings are the perfect piece to take the wearer from office to evening out.

Maya Fan Pendant $125 – Shimmer and shine in this unique pendant. A great gift for Mum!

Fan Sun Catcher $140 – This Art Deco inspired piece will reflect light and shine into the home perfect for the person who has everything!

Transformation Pendant $115 – As the new year approaches, the energy of this pendant is to assist in times of change to help the wearer to transform into their new selves.

UNDER $200

Landscape Sun Catcher $175 – The perfect gift for someone who doesn’t have a great view but can let their imagination roam as they explore the rolling hills in this piece.

Mala Beads $155 – A great piece for the spiritual person in your life who loves to mediate.

Pendulum Sun Catcher $150 – Our best selling Sun Catcher, this is great for someone who loves colour and dancing rainbows in their home or office.

Teardrop Pendant with Figure $170 – A great addition to the jewellery box of a quirky loved one in your life.

$200 AND ABOVE

Lotus Timber Box $315 – A beautiful heirloom style gift for jewellery, trinkets, spiritual tools or precious momentos.

Moon Drop Earrings $280 – This new one off piece is absolutely striking that the wearer will not be missed!

Playing with Stacking Rings

This blog post is all about updating and revisiting one of our favourite things to do which is ring stack!

As we have recently had many new additions to the stackable ring options, this video is here to take you through some of the new rings, how to mix them and give you some inspiration for those pieces that you have your eye on or that are already in your collection.

Below is all the rings featured in this video so be sure to check them out and start your ring stack today!

STONE RINGS
Amethyst Ring
Amazonite Ring
Moonstone Ring
Citrine Ring
Black Tourmaline Ring
Lapis Lazuli
Rhodonite Ring

TEXTURED RINGS
Textured Small Ring
Textured Medium Ring
Textured Large Ring

LAYERING RINGS
Twisted Ring
Black Twist Ring
Hammered Ring

RING BANDS
Thin Hammered Ring Band
Thick Hammered Ring Band

ZODIAC RINGS
Zodiac Ring

SIGNS RINGS
Protection Ring
Calm Ring
Abundance Ring
Transformation Ring
Goddess Ring