Architecture and Jewelry

The ornately carved lattice in the foyer of the Can'na Boutique Hotel worked as a nice backdrop for some more architectural pieces of jewelry.  This beautiful Japanese hotel has a distinctly polynesian aesthetic with dark stained wood carved interiors, white canopy beds, and bungalow suties. 

 

Joanna Racine is modeling the vermeil Badala hoops, vermeil Marrakech cuff and pink sapphire pave trim Sakura pendant.  The Badala Collection is inspired by Indian archways, a curvilinear pattern that is seen often at the top of doorways or windows.  The Marrakech Collection was created with Moroccon architectural patterns in mind.  The cuff is meant to almost look like a trellis for the arm. 

The vermeil Barocco loop earrings are also inspired by architecture, specifially patterns from the Baroque Period.  The shape is like an empty cameo.

I love the terracotta roofs, walls, and gates in Okinawa.  I can't photograph them enough!  The quality of the morning light in this photo made for an ethereal shot.

Tomoka, a Japanese model from Hokkaido, is wearing the silver Badala hoops with a silver Lace relief pendant. (photos by: Suz Allis)