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Magie Noir
I left you last with my BTW post – a picture of brass, pearls, crystal and ribbon. I have created a couple of jewelry pieces with these components, and guess what they reminded me of? A fragrance. Does anyone remember Magie Noir by Lancome? I wore this perfume for years, and remember its deep and mysterious scent well. I looked for it online and see that it was first created in 1978 and is still available (the bottle has changed entirely). It actually reminds me of my Grandmother as that is the perfume I wore back in college when I would visit her house frequently.
Even though it has a holiday-glamour type of look, I think a piece like this could be worn with a nice wool sweater or even a black sundress. I love working with the brass and black combination and have named this collection Magie Noir. I’m saving Magie Noir No.1 for later, but have No.2 to show you today. I found the perfect prop for styling my photos – an old French tin from one of my Round Robin sisters.
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Have a great weekend & thank you from the bottom of my heart for stopping by!
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Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her best-selling jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was released in Fall 2013. Read more.
I love that, and how you used that petal end cap!!!!
Cindy, I just LOVE this bracelet! Such a great use of the large petal bead caps! It has such a romantic and vintage feel to it.
Magie Noir… yes, you are right! Looking at this bracelet, I can almost smell it. It was my mother’s perfume and I loved it. The bracelet is Magie Noir – black magic – for the wrist.
The brass and black go wonderfully together, with the pearls adding that extra special touch! It’s all so perfectly balanced, and I agree with the others about the flower bead caps — brilliant!
Very pretty! It makes me think of photos I’ve seen of the 1920’s and 30’s where ladies actually dressed up for no reason.
The French tin is the perfect prop!
Oh, that’s beautiful, especially the composition and flow of it. You know, I think you could go dress up or dress down with this one. I can see it with a black jumper over jeans with black boots. Kind of a weekend out and about piece. The little wisp of black ribbon makes this piece. Love it!
I love it – I can’t wait to see it in person.
Cindy, This is really beautiful! Love the golden color with the hint of black. I made a bracelet using this combination for the Treasured Snippets workshop I’ll be teaching at Art and Soul Portland. It’s a warm combination!
What a classic beauty that is! I love the touches of black. Elegance personified.
Enjoy the day!
Erin
This is a glorious design. It reminds me of something very turn-of-the-century, circa 1910s maybe. The colors and textures definitely have that gilded age splendor. Beautiful, I adore it!
love it Cindy!! It has such a rich 40s look.
hi cindy!! i was JUST thinking about YOU today!! i’ve not been out and about in bloggidy visits much…so i have a lot of catching up to do with everyone. LOVE the bracelet and even moreso the story of how it evokes a sweet and cherished memory. gorgeous work!!
happy valentine’s day!!!
xoxo
becky
No I have that old song ‘that old black magic’ whispering around in my head!
An absolutely wonderfully romantic piece, Cindy! Fantastic composition.
And what was No. 1?
Just beautiful! I can totally see this with a white t-shirt if we ever get to wear t-shirts again! Love it!
I love love love this one Cindy. It is simply stunning and I am so sure that wearing it must be thrilling!
Very cool. I love it.
That is the only perfume I wear and have for 30 years!! The American bottle is now square, but the European one is still the original shape.
I agree that your piece will go from dressy to jeans and a t.
Cheers,
Stacy
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It certainly is beautiful, i love that colour combination too x
Its supper pretty! I really love it. I just love your style of necklaces and bracelets!
Beautiful Cindy! I love the black and brass combination, and those bell flowers are to die for.
beautiful Cindy!! brass and black what a fantastic combo! Magie Noire.. perfume= memories. you did it very well!
Beautiful. Love the color combo with the brass…
That is just incredible Cindy! Seriously, what you can do with simple beads and brass components boggles my mind 😀
I love the fact that you were inspired by a fragrance-Not many people would understand HOW, but I get it. It’s genius!
Love the combination of the elements.
Tres belle!
You’re right on target with this one!! A wonderful combination with the brass, black, pearls, and the petal bead caps are such a nice surprise ending! The tin is outstanding too, and is the perfect companion for the photo! I would call this an all-season bracelet! Your talent abounds!
Wow I would have never put black with brass but now I just may have to. I love this it is very elegant. I’m thinking Chanel!
I lovet it. It´s so beautiful,wonderfully romantic piece.
Ooooh la la! C’est magnifique! Tres, tres Parisian! C’est le Bon Ton!
Cindy this is so yummy I adore the beads and chain a perfect combination of beauty!!!!!
Kristen
This is a beautiful bracelet!