The term “Green design” has taken on new meaning, with the emergence of the environmentally conscious movement. However, the original green design, that witch follows organic shapes, is riding a new wave of popularity. Swooping curves and nature forms are both classic and modern, and are showing up everywhere: graphic arts, jewelry, architecture, fashion….

“Form and fuction are one.”

–Frank Lloyd Wright

Elsa Peretti earrings from Tiffany & Co.

Dale Chihuly glass. Nature forms in nature.

Classic Eva Zeisel ceramic vessels

curvy countertop from Organic Architects

The Designer Jewelry industry is a fascinating case study in business. Jewelry has to be one of the oldest businesses in the world. I would bet that the very first woman adorned herself in some form of jewelry. Read the rest of this entry »

US runner Jeremy Wariner of USA kisses his necklace before competing. He definitely knows how to work the accessories. The sunglasses, the huge diamond stud in the ear, are tempered by the understated silver chain. Nice.

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Russian heartthrob and tennis star Marat Safin serves up not one, not two, but THREE necklaces. One looks to be an evil eye, which brings good luck the wearer. The only way this look could be any better, is if these were silver necklaces. Otherwise, perfect! (photo: Getty Images)

Serbian Janko Tipsarevic seems to be constantly adourned by two silver necklaces, as this photo of him at Wimbledon shows. We’re wishing that second pendant weren’t tucked under his shirt. The black cord is a huge trend in silver jewelry right now, particularly for men. It works with his dark eyes and hair.

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Many people over the years have asked me how I learned to make jewelry. This article will be the first, in a series of many, to address this question. Read the rest of this entry »

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