Australian Silversmith Makes Jewelry with a Bite – What's Your Take?

Modern jewelry, whether in the context of fine or costume pieces, certainly has no trouble tackling new and developing themes and working with new concepts and materials. The ability of jewelry to evolve with trends and ideas is, in fact, one of its greatest attributes, and its quest to remain appealing, beautiful, and complimentary helps make jewelry the stuff of treasure boxes. Sometimes, however, a certain trend or direction in jewelry design may seem shocking or out of touch with what wearers want, and new ideas may receive difficult or negative receptions upon being unveiled. While the verdict isn't entirely in on Australian Silversmith Poly van der Glas' latest collection quite yet, there are some very heated opinions circulating through the jewelry industry, suggesting that the jewellery designs will be, if anything, at least able to spark interesting conversation. But why are van der Glas' creations so prone to making people gab about their jewelry preferences? One look and the reason is clear: the collection features, unabashedly front and center, the unlikely material of human teeth.



Sterilized before placement, the canines, molars, bicuspids, and other pearly whites are incorporated into modern silver pieces, taking the place of more conventional semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, or bits of glass. At once curious and controversial, the pieces challenge notions of what treasures should be and look like –after all, most of us have coveted lost teeth as a means of wooing the Tooth Fairy at some point in our childhoods. A large contingent of supporters hail from the “green” or “eco” jewellery camp, noting that the recycled nature of the teeth makes the pieces more friendly for the environment. Yet those in opposition of the rings, earrings, and necklaces in van der Glas' collection suggest that plenty of other recycled materials, such as sea glass, conscientiously-sourced metals, and textiles and twines like hemp are just as “green,” without crossing the line into the use of human remains.



Whether jewelry lovers praise or loathe the toothsome creations seems largely a matter of personal preference; major affiliations or partnerships with the van der Glas line have yet to make themselves known, and it may be the case that today's style houses and mega-fashion publications are unsure of what to make of the designs. Still, the ability of the jewelry to stir up some interest in just what makes our accessories beautiful is a valuable quality that the fashion world surely won't miss. At Janeo, we haven't quite crossed the line into offering costume jewellery with a literal bite, but we're proud to stock plenty of modern, interesting pieces that are just as sure to turn heads and spark discussions when worn. If you're into the daring edge of modern jewellery, you can find plenty of appealing options with costume pieces, whether or not you supplement your bedside box with a few dental dainties. So we ask: would you wear these toothy treasures yourself, or are they destined for the trash?

Moonstruck with Multicolor Gems

Familiar as we are with many elaborate jewellery shapes and forms, ranging from the complex and elaborate designs of traditional jewelry pieces to the simple and powerful lines of modern pieces, it's not too often that we come across a costume jewelry piece with a shape that really jumps out at us. But when we saw these inspiring crescent moon earrings, we knew we had to have them –and share them with our customers. Our special moon-shaped earrings make an incredible statement for wearing to special occasions or simply out shopping. With a sweeping, elegant profile that's instantly classic yet incorporates a number of sleek and trendy modern touches, this is truly the pair to wear if you want all eyes on you. Adding an ethereal element to any accessories wardrobe, these earrings are capable of immediately upping your style quotient, and let you drink in the beauty of the celestial spheres at the same time.



What could be better than the graceful movements of these delicate yet sturdy costume jewellery earrings? How about an assortment of some of the most popular and eye-catching Swarovski crystals around? Highly prized for their superior shimmer and ability to bring out rich, gorgeous colors in a small amount of space, Swarovskis are some of the most sought after gems on the modern costume jewellery market, and these crescent moon-shaped costume jewellery earrings have perfectly captured the stones in all their multicolored glory. Comprising the shapes of the crescents themselves and dotted along the three uneven falls that give these earrings their wonderful drama, you'll find round Swarovskis of various sizes in a show-stopping array of beautiful colors. From rosy pinks to relaxing violets, intriguing light greens to smoldering topaz yellows, innocent peaches and even a sturdy graphite, the colors of these stones reflect a refined rainbow of tones that's perfect for complimenting the unique shape and aspect of the earrings.



At the very tops of each piece, adorning the quality metal posts, ample pink Swarovski crystals are bezel-set and polished to an other-worldly shine, bringing a sense of the color show to come to the opening notes of this sweet song in metal and crystal. Bringing the mystery and light of the moon to jewellery that compliments any style and skin tone, these earrings exemplify the versatility and great personality that costume jewellery can add to even the most crowded of jewelry wardrobes. If you've ever looked up at the night sky an wondered at the soft yet compelling beauty of the moon and its ever-shifting shape, or marveled at the dazzling range of colors dotted along a meadow of wildflowers, you'll find a sense of nature's majesty in this pair of long costume jewelry earrings. Slip on a pair and head out into the promise of a new day –but don't be surprised if you receive a lot of compliments along the way.