Lydia Jewels Blog

Are you engaged or know someone that is?

Or do you simply like clear crystal jewellery for yourself?

Lydia Jewels has some great Bridal jewellery to choose from.

Or contact us to make a bespoke appointment with Lydia in our Sydney studio to create your own unique jewels.

See the entire Bridal collection here – http://www.lydiajewels.com/bridal.html

ph: +61 2 8064 3311
email: studio@lydiajewels.com

Ava Gardner earrings

Grace Kelly earrings

Britt Eckland earrings

Ingrid Bergman earrings

Brigitte Bardot bracelet

Norma Jean bracelet

Veronica Lake necklace

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This weekend just gone (February 13th) Good Weekend magazine in the Sydney Morning Herald featured a Lydia Jewels headband. I made this headband purely for the magazine, it is made with sequinned white flowers and a gold elastic band. It was a one off. We have been inundated with orders for it. I am trying to source the materials to make more. What it has taught me though is that girls are loving headbands, so please stay tuned for a micro collection of headbands shortly.

We will also be making custom made headbands, so if you have an idea of something you would like and can’t find it anywhere, get in touch – studio@lydiajewels.com

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I have always loved the book, the Disney film and I can’t wait for Tim Burton’s masterpiece, out soon. So it felt only natural to create a micro collection inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Pieces are very limited, so snap them up now.

Shop the Alice in Wonderland collection here

PEBBLES AND BOW NECKLACE

This necklace is representative of when pebbles are thrown at Alice and as they hit her they turn into cakes.

DON’T FORGET THE KEY NECKLACE

This necklace is inspired by Alice drinking the potion to make her smaller to fit through the door. She forgets the key, goes back and she can’t get to the giant key because she is too small.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE BRACELET

This bracelet incorporates many elements of the book. The feather respresents the birds that feature throughout, the rose beads resemble the rose garden and the key opens the door to this magical kingdom.

I feel very honoured to have been interviewed recently by Beauty and Lace, an amazing online magazine. I feel even more honoured to have then been asked to talk about my apartment. I love my apartment and take great pride in keeping it looking good. I get very excited about discovering unusual nik naks and adding them to my home. You will also see how addicted to shoes I am.

Interview here:

http://beautyandlace.com.au/lydiajewelsprofile.php

The house of Lydia-Jane Saunders here

http://beautyandlace.com.au/lydiasapartment.php

I have two favourite designers, always have. Alexander McQueen and Matthew Williamson. This morning I woke to the sad news that one of them had taken their own life. Lee McQueen, founder and designer of Alexander McQueen. Head designer of Givenchy for a time and amazingly influential to the British fashion industry. The news made me instantly think of Isabella Blow, who I always looked up to. Issy Blow was Fashion Director at Tatler, she was who discovered McQueen (and also Sophie Dahl, strangely enough the model I love the most). Sadly Issy took her own life in 2007. It is rumoured that Lee never recovered from her death.

I feel very fortunate to have worked in London as a stylist for four years. I was lucky enough to have seen McQueen’s shows and have been in the same room as Issy on many occassion.

Yet again, the fashion industry loses one of its most brilliant and influencial people. It is a sad day.

Isabella Blow and Lee McQueen shot by David LaChapelle. This is from the book Artists and Prostitutes. I am very lucky to own the 2444’th copy of the 2500 produced. Today it will be open on this page.

RIP xxx

Official Press Release from Sweaty Betty PR

EXOTIC JEWELS OF THE NIGHT FROM LYDIA

Exotic Asian shades, regal touches, and decadent dark gems – the latest collection from Lydia Jewels will whisk you from grey winter days in the city, to the remote tropical beaches of Thailand.

‘Jewel of the Night’ is the third stunning collection of accessories from Sydney designer and stylist Lydia-Jane Saunders. Renowned for her vintage-inspired pieces, which include bridal collections and bespoke items, Lydia has moved into darker territories this season, fusing her signature old Hollywood glamour with striking Asian culture.

Influenced by a recent sojourn to Thailand, ‘Jewel of the Night’s pieces including rosary bead necklaces, elegant drop earrings and on-trend chunky bracelets, crafted from Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones including Amber, Onyx and Pink Quartz.  Black and jewel tones give the collection a gothic edge, while highlights of ruby, emerald, pink and amber add splashes of colour.

While the collection leads with brand new designs, Lydia has included a few classics – namely her crystal flower earrings which are a huge hit with her fashionista customers. And staying true to her previous collections, each piece is named after a lady – with the latest additions including Aggy, Bella, Edie and Matilda.

Her third collection marks an exciting 12 months for the 29-year-old designer – Lydia took top prize for Best Accessory Designer in the recent 2Threads Fashion Awards, and her jewellery was chosen by Australian singer Jessica Mauboy to complete her red carpet look.

Channel your spiritual side with ‘Jewel of the Night’ – the range is priced between $50 and $199 and is available online at www.lydiajewels.com

Check out Jewel of the Night here

Allesandra earrings

Alysha earrings 

Bella earrings

Caitlin earrings

Edie earrings

Nikki necklace

Rani bracelet

3 bangle set