Rebecca Shepherd Jewelry for the holidays!

Looking for some last minute ideas for the holidays? Check out my jewelry designs in my Etsy shop! Prices range from $26-250.

Happy Holidays!!!

Ice cream sunday inspired flowers at Lovely Bridal Salon

The gals from Lovely called me to see if I would come up with some fun flowers for the Carol Hannah trunk show last week. I was thrilled to find out that the theme was "an ice cream social." All I kept thinking of was strawberry ice cream and sprinkles, hence the super girly bouquet. I used this gorgeous pink hydrangea, white dahlias, green mums, pink roses, queen ann lace, and yes.... pink carnations. I too hated carnations for the longest time, but, am now finding that when in context, they offer a sweet, vintage feel that no other flower has to offer. I am officially a fan of carnations, especially because they are coming in some super fabulous bold new colors.

I tied a bright turquoise ribbon around the handle with some old keepsakes that I often like to incorporate from the brides. I also may some little party favors for people to take home including old school candy canes which were bound to a water tube containing a few stems of red spray roses, pink lisianthus, and green mums. *Note to brides.... this would be a SUPER cute card table idea.....

Floral samples for Lovely Bridal boutique, NYC

Lovely opened it's doors only three months ago and it quickly becoming known for it's super cozy atmosphere and fantastic wedding dresses. It's a shop that anyone would feel totally comfortable trying on one dress, or three. When I heard that Water's was having a trunk show at Lovely, I jumped on the opportunity to have my florals there for ladies to touch, hold and image what they would want for their big day. What's better than live music, gorgeous dresses, and Bespoke Chocolates all being captured on camera by the talented Jen Huang photographer!

Bridal jewelry

One of my long time jewelry clients contacted me a day ago that she was getting married! Of course I congratulated her and asked when the big day was.... "it's around the corner she says" but, more importantly, she needed custom jewelry in a 24 hour turn around time! I always love a challenge, so, low and behold, she will be picking up her jewelry this evening (:

The gold necklace is for her maid of honor. It's made of a circular stone called Tourmalated quartz and has a beaded frame around the stone. The little blue earrings/Blue Quartz are for her bridesmaids who are all fair skinned blondes. Perfect!

Kate ♥ Leigh 6/12/10

reBar in Dumbo brooklyn was the venue for this sweet as pie couple. This venue is one of the coolest, relaxed spaces I have worked in so far. It features a barrel-vaulted terra-cotta ceiling, Art Deco lamps over tables of elegantly warped wood, and stained-glass windows. A converted industrial loft space, this intimate upstairs venue boasts intricate iron and steelwork, antique tulip chandeliers, and stained-glass windows.

The style was old world/french inspired using a range of colors from burgundy, blues, dark reds, and a touch of yellow. The bridal bouquet was composed of Black baccarra roses, wine scabiososa, yellow freesia, blue delphinium and pinkish red foliage. The handle was a natural wire wrap.

The Harvest table turned out spectacular. The two center pieces were made with Manzanita branches reaching out from a black urn. The branches were dripping with test tube cylinders and globes stuffed with flowers and chandelier bits hanging in between. Bird cage lanterns were mixed in between smaller arrangements on either side.

The ceremony took place under the double arch which I did up with curly willow branches and hanging tea lights. At the top of each arch was a special focal point of flowers made up of Black baccarra roses, and hanging pink amaranthus which gave an enchanted feel to the ceremony site.

Exquisite bridal jewelry

These pieces are my proudest jewelry accomplishment.

After YEARS of making jewelry, I made it my mission to made a stunning, unique, wearable after the wedding collection of bridal jewelry.

The first set is called the "Marie Antoinette" This necklace and earrings combo was inspired by my wedding dress (PICTURED AT THE TOP!) which was champagne color with blues and crystal hues popping through layers of fabric. The stones used are hand picked Aqua marine and Moonstone rondells. The technique is my signature style of hand wire wrapping, hammering and beading stones one by one to create a delicate, yet strong piece. The gold is 14k gold fill.

The Pearl collection is called the "Jane Seymour" This was created for the elegant, more classic bride. Pearls are the symbol of purity and innocence which is perfect for the big day! They are made up of freshwater pearls that have been hand knotted onto silk. In the front of the necklace are two strands that are connected to the back by using hand wire wrapped, hammered, beaded oval's. The necklace is supposed to be worn a tad asymmetrically and the back is adjustable. The earrings are made into a figure eight which is symbolic of eternity. They are also hand wire wrapped, hammered and beaded with fresh water pearls and Moonstone rondells.

All jewelry can be custom adjusted to fit you perfectly (:

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