These pretty gems are handmade by a dear friend of mine.
Jessica and I go back to our early years of university, where we were roommates. Then later, Maid (or Matron) of Honor when we each got married. We've long since traded in late nights up studying or out for a night of swing dancing for late nights up with the nursing baby or the sick toddler.
A couple of years ago, Jessica started creating pretty things during naptime, mostly as a hobby that helped her maintain her sanity as a mom of three energetic boys.
She drew from her love of all things vintage, added some pieces with a more modern and contemporary flair, and came up with Nouveau Vintage Designs. Her cottage-business blossomed, as the adorned ears of many women in our church and local community can attest to.
Now Jessica is opening up her business to everyone else, so that moms like us (with a small budget but good taste) can wear a bit of affordable elegance.
Both her Nouveau Vintage and Modern Maven lines feature plenty of Austrian crystals, glass pearls, and delicate metal accents, all on surgical stainless steel, antique brass or 22 k gold-plated hooks (and sterling silver is available upon request).
More recently, she's begun to play with naturally-inspired pieces using wooden beads, shells, and colored stones.
Love these shiny shells with the brilliant blue!
Just a slightly darker purple than one of my own pairs of Nouveau Vintage earrings. And yes, I have many of them. I even have one named after me that we designed together. :)
What I love most about them is that they are just fancy enough to wear to a wedding or out on a date, but still casual enough (even some of the ones with pearls and crystals) for everyday wear with jeans and a cardigan. I wear them at least once a week, usually more.
Each and every piece is custom-designed and handmade by Jessica herself. You can purchase ready-made earrings, as well as a few pendants (her newest endeavor), or look through the Concept Gallery and discuss a custom order with her.
Most earrings are priced between $12-$18, and there are a few pendants for $20. Right now shipping is free for anyone (US, Canada, or international) through the month of September.
This is a perfect to think about Christmas gifts! These custom earrings make beautiful gifts for friends, sisters, mother or grandmothers, babysitters, teachers or any other woman in your life.
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Clara - I love the pearls.
I love the Emma earrings, they're so fun and different than anything I have
Love the Carissa. Pink and pearl, so pretty. They do have my daughters name too. And the veronica are gorgeous.
I like Emma, so fun.
I like the Flora! So pretty and would go well with natural fabrics.
Beautiful!!
i need new jewellery - we were robbed and all my jewelry was stolen and my husband dropped one of my diamond earrings down the sink!
That is terrible! I am so sorry!! If you need any help rebuilding your collection, please let me know ;)
I love the Ann earrings!
I love the Lydia earrings. I think they would go with a lot of things in my wardrobe.
Pretty! I love the Nicola ones, part of the Au Natural line.
Love the Christina!
So hard to choose a favorite, they are all beautiful! But I do really like Parvita and Evita. And so many more!
Oh, hard decision!!! I think I like either the Nora earrings because they are sweet and sunshiny, or the Stephanie with their classy elegance.
I like the simple Robyn white glass pearls.
Love the Georgia earrings, the cobalt blue and rhinestones are gorgeous!
I like the black ones! - Kathleen
I like Audrey...love the color turquoise!
I love Laurae and Robyn. Both are stunning!
All very beautiful!
The Abby earrings are beautiful and would be a great signature piece. They remind me of my ruby birthstone color.
Love the vintage look.
I'm not sure I could choose but the photography to showcase the pieces is great!
How do you pick favorites??! Robyn, Veronica, Lela, Yvonne, anything with the white pearls! Although, I hadn't realized how much Motherhood is dictating my sense of style until now - every single one I like is short and easy to keep away from small fingers!
Clara-- pearls are timeless and beautiful
I like Jenna...simple and classy.
I like the Audrey and the Emma earrings...both would be super fun to wear!
love the Parvati earings!
I like the Lucy earrings. The colour is so pretty.
The Esther earrings are fun. They feel ready for fall!
I like the Julia earrings. They look very vintage.
I love the Tanya earrings. I have been looking everywhere for a pair of pink earrings,and they look prfect!
My daughter would love these earrings!
They're all SO pretty! I love the Lucy...the teal color is gorgeous!
Flora... The cluster of flowers... just gorgeous!
Very Pretty and my 8 year old loves them too.
Linda Finn
The Cynthia is so cute! They remind me of little pinecones.
i really like the Lucy and the Grace earrings!
I adore the Lenora pendant - so so lovely!
I love the Veronica ones! The colours are beautiful together and the design is wonderful.
The Flora look fantastic!
I would love to win Flora! I love the brass look.
Ooo, I like the Christy an awful lot...
I like the pearl earrings, because they are so nice and feminine.
I love all of them, but I really like the Yvonne earrings.
Love so many of them! Especially NIcola!
I love the georgia earrings.
I like the Phoebe earrings. The were under the Au Natural category and I like them because I think they would complement much of my fall wardrobe. I really liked the Clara earrings too because I love pearls and french hook earrings. Lots of great variations to choose from at this site!
The Katrina and the Robyn are two pairs I love and could see myself wearing! :-)
I love all of the designs showcased here! They are beautiful.
I love the Katie earrings. Love the color and the touch of leafy accent.