Lydia Jewels Blog

As you may know I have recently launched my first men’s collection. I have been blown away by the reaction. The press are loving it, I have had confirmation that it will appear in many magazines over the next few months.

This week alone it has featured in 9to5 magazine, The Perth Sunday Times and one of my favourite blogs Styling You.

Dogtags and Onyx cross neck chain featured in the Perth Sunday Times.

Please also check out this necklace in the Manland section of Styling You.

Article: This one’s for the bloke in your life: Manland September 2010

Model, Nathan Joliffe, wearing the Spider Onyx neckchain in 9to5 magazine.

On a side note, 9to5 is also loving the Lucinda bangle, made using semi-precious pink Agate and Swarovski crystals.

Lydia xx

I am really excited to launch the first men’s collection from Lydia Jewels.

Below is the official press release written by the fabulous Amy at Sweaty Betty PR.

THE LYDIA JEWELS IN EVERY GUYS CROWN

Let’s hear it for the boys! Sydney stylist and jewellery designer Lydia-Jane Saunders has created her debut men’s accessories collection; a tribute to her guy friends who have been begging her to design stylish pieces for the male species.

‘Chained To Me’ was inspired by the dark, steamy nights of Sydney’s club scene and features a quirky range of guys and unisex pieces with a masculine aesthetic and Lydia’s quirky signature touches.

The hero piece in the collection is the Onyx Spider Rosary necklace, a flamboyant silver accessory with huge spider pendant, reminiscent of the Lost Boys and Edward Cullen’s dark and brooding style ($146). The Wishbone pendant will bring guys good luck ($40) and Lydia has also included chunky cuffs and surfer-style bracelets, dog tags on chains, and bronze and silver rings.

Lydia admits she spends a lot of time with
her male friends and has created a collection in homage to Sydney’s stylish fellas.

Onyx Spider Rosary necklace – $146

Wishbone necklace – $40

Dogtags and Onyx cross necklace – $88

The range is available online at www.lydiajewels.com

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

Earlier this week I was thrilled to discover that Jessica Mauboy wore the Rosa Onyx bracelet to the Nickelodeon Awards.

She looked amazing.

Thanks Jessica xx

The bracelet is over 4 hours in the making using Semi-precious Onyx stones, chips and balls, Hematite and Swarovski crystals.

If you want to be like Jessica, you can order it here.