Earrings Trove
Some collect antique, other collects cars.
I collect jewellery.
I’m a squishy jelly when it comes to accessories.
It all began when I was in secondary school. Being heavily influenced by rock music, I was kind of geared towards the bohemian mix with a pinch of punk - an odd mix you might say.
I loved anything with a touch of ethnic; it must be unique.
Over the years, I’ve collected many one-of-a-kind pieces.
Some treasures from my trove.
Way before Slumdog Millionaire hit the screen.
Indie inspired earrings.
Missing some glass findings make this piece quite a character. Purchased it in a shop along Haji Lane. The shop owner told me that it was made by a local designer. Unfortunately, the shop has since closed down. I’ll never find out who the designer is.
Juxtaposition.
Made by Woon Hung.
I’m not one who love simple beaded earrings. After all, unique is the word I go for. It’s either exquisite design or semi-precious stones. So I thought it odd that I was that attracted to this seemingly simple pair of earrings. Over the years I’ve cleared a lot of fashion accessories that I’ve outgrown, but this has stayed in my trinket box. The second bead is dark red more than black.
Would you be my sweetheart?
Handmade silver earrings in Korea with crystal beads.
Purchased on a whim at a cart in City Hall when I was still in University. Being a poor student, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to splurge on this $50 earrings. I’m glad I did. This has fast become my favourite pair for girly days - it goes with everything! It also compliments the shape of my face.
Lemon drop at the Flea.
Peridot on gold filled earrings.
I’ve always loved browsing at Flea markets. It’s a great way to meet new talented jewellery makers. Purchased this at one of the artsy flea market. It was on sale at $50.
Since these good old days, I’ve moved on to collecting designer jewellery - explains the growing CC collection! Blame it on the lack of time to shop, but I just don’t browse in Flea markets anymore. But, once in a while, I’ll catch myself drooling at new babies from promising designers.
So what is in your earrings trove? =)