Thursday 11 August 2011

When skull popularized

     Thought the skull icon might be McQueen's unique symbol especially best known for their luxury cashmere scarves. Nonetheless I am sometimes surprised when accidentally encounter some fashionista stalking in the street with River Island or Bank's version or whatever's similar skull print around their neck floating in the breezy wind.
      Until I knew about a jewellery maker when reading a Vogue issue in which "Vogue Spy" I conceived that skull no longer belongs to McQueen trademark as such jeweller as Theo Fennell, most of you know also pick up this image for their impeccable designs including ring and cufflink (apart from their very wide ranges of product: necklace, chain, earring, etc .. )  I am truly aware of how badly this things could fool me if I have sufficient credit in my bank account. Unfortunately it couldn't. :( Alrighty, Let's sneak a peek though.
      First of all is probably the British craftsman portrait whose clients include Lady Gaga, Elton John, Naomi Campell, Victoria Beckham ..etc ..



Theo Fennell went to Eton College and worked for Edward Barnard, a family run Silversmiths in London then. His designs can be found across Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Harrods and the great flagship store located on Fullham Road London.



To be honest I am not a very big fan of jewellery but these 5 skull rings juxtaposed really make me thrilled with joy. what irresistible pieces !


18 carat yellow gold skull ring. Hand engraved skull with red enamel and carved snake


Made from several types of gold, coral and mammoth bone to diamond pave settings. ( this should go to V&A than coming onto the market for the phrase " mammoth bone")


"Marian" is made from exquisitely carved Opal, set in hand sculptured and deep engraved 18 carat Yellow Gold. She may not be as fair a maiden as Robin's girlfriend but she was considerably more difficult to make. This is a sensational ring and one very few people could have crafted.

"Yorick with crown from £295"



£10,500 - sold out :D






For the gal: this pair of rubelite drop earring are worth £9,800. Would you ever thought spending nearly 10 grand of sterling pounds for earring instead of a car or something bigger practically ?



     I think Theo Fennel himself was aware of his unaffordable pricing therefore last year October 2010 the man launched his silver designs ALIAS range ( but not "Alien" at all :D ). The collection was designed to be accesible for wider audience whilst maintaining the utmost originality of design and quality of craftsmanship which is synonymous with the brand


Polished silver ring with 2 potent symbol of life and death - $450


White diamond and ruby skull ring for £13,200

Ruby devil earring - £ 1650

Black diamond skull earring £ 2,200


Lost Flyer :D

Yellow Gold Maharaja Skull Ring £2,800





Yellow sapphire or black diamond, you could have one to match everything. Price ranges from £4,000 to £5,000 depending on the stone you choose



A piece from Emeralds for Elephants collection was showcased in Selfridges.




    My eyes apparently want to drop out of my head and my head really wants to turn skull right now after being addicted and sitting with these skulls four hours :D :D Hope you have a lovely weekend with my post and amazing "Adele's Promise This cover"





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