For the women who like some sparkle in her jewels, there is nothing more decadent than an exquisite cuff of gems & crystals. Here, I present to you my latest darling, The Queen’s Dollmaker Cuff Bracelet, an interesting mixes… to show a little bit of radicalism & a lot of sensuality.
The muse behind this cuff is none other than Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France. I pondered through a collection of articles and pictures of her and found out about this engaging novel The Queen’s Dollmaker by Christine Trent. What fascinates me is the fact that Marie Antoinette actually loves dolls! And this lovely painting of her & family shown in the last picture captures my attention and triggers my urge to create this cuff, reminiscent of her. (For more details please visit my blog)
The cuff was constructed, hammered and shaped from sterling silver wires using various techniques to produce different textures in the design. The warm pinkish hues in the paintings set the selection of gems & crystals such as:-
~ A gorgeous oval Rhodocrasite with beautiful lacey detals.
~ Pretty in pink Topaz oval beads.
~ Lovely Citrine Rondelles.
~ Authentic Swarovski Glass Pearls and Swarovski crystals.
For the final touch that adds the dramatic look is the Ostrich Feathers, one of Marie Antoinette favorite hair accessory, which I have wrapped into a pin stick for the purpose of attaching and re-attaching. Yes, yet another versatile piece where the ostrich feathers can be separated from the cuff or can be placed either on right or left side of the cuff, whichever fancy you.
This cuff can be adjusted into 2 sizes as it have 2 clasp and only suitable for wrist between 5.5” to 6.5”. The wideness of the front frame reaches approximately 2.5” and 1.75” at the back.
All wires have been oxidized & polished.
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