Important Things

The Age Of Innocence is Martin Scorcese's 1993 masterpiece, a film adaptation of Edith Wharton's 1920 novel. If you have seen it, you will surely remember Daniel Day-Lewis and Michelle Pfeiffer. And if you haven't, you should see it before anything else!

For this bracelet I was inspired by the following scene, and I used recycled acrylic white pearls, in various sizes (12mm, 6mm and 4mm). Total length is 20.5cm or 8 inches, but it feels more like 7.5 inches on the wrist.

The Age of Innocence Anti Fashion Statement Bracelet

ELLEN
I see you've already chosen your corner. This is the hour I like
best, don't you?

ARCHER
I was afraid you'd forgotten the hour. I'm sure Beaufort can be
very intriguing.

ELLEN
He took me to see some houses. I'm told I must move, even though
this street seems perfectly respectable.

ARCHER
Yes, but it's not fashionable.

ELLEN
Is fashion such a serious consideration?

ARCHER
Among people who have nothing more serious to consider.

ELLEN
And how would these people consider my street?

ARCHER
(lightly, disparagingly)
Oh, well, fleetingly, I'm afraid. Look at your neighbors.
Dressmakers. Birdstuffers. Cafe owners.

ELLEN
(smiling)
I'll count on you to always let me know about such important
things.

Inspired Round Stud Earrings

In this post I'm going to show you the new earrings I made. They are round studs, and I'd say they are quite inspired. But feel free to show me your favorite round studs as well, link to something you really like in your comments!

OK... I named the first pair 'A Chinese Story', because these earrings were made with scraps of paper from an old admission ticket to the Imperial Treasures of China, at the National Gallery in Athens, Greece, back from 2004.

A Chinese Story - Red Round Stud Earrings in Antique Brass, Floral Motif, OOAK

The second pair I called 'Tea in Translation', and this is why: From the famous Caffè Florian in Venice I obtained a brochure, and the Japanese translation on a red background was so appealing I thought I should make it into earrings!

Tea in Translation, Red and White Script Round Stud Earrings in Silver

What do you think? I'll be happy to hear you like them, but I'll also be happy to see other pairs that might be your favorite!