Sign of the times

Over the weekend, I finally manage to call upon my non-existent photoshop skills and put together our new signage. It was something that I had been meaning to change, but wasn't sure how to cobble an attractive one together. I did some research and eventually managed to come up with this. Probably not the most mindblowing thing, but it's a pretty decent effort I'd say.

So I got them printed, because as much as we are digital natives, we still need physical signs for our little booth whenever we head out. Here's me prancing around the office, showing it off to whoever was willing, and I found a colleague who was wearing one of our earrings! Instant #productendorsement #win! 

Someone else walked past my desk later in the afternoon, and grabbed one of the signs I had printed (I printed some spares in case) thinking they were brochures. It seems like these resonated very well with the ladies in my office, but let me know if you agree that this should be the new look for our namecards & postcards too! 

K + 79: Fatal Seduction

Slightly dramatic, Fatal Seduction, is perfect for the femme fatale. 14k gold plated rose ear studs carry 2 faceted onyx rounds that deliver the final blow of a 4cm spike right through to any willing challenger's heart. Stealthy and lethal, Fatal Seduction measures a grand total of 7.5cm, perfect for dancing through the night like a ninja, trapping the willing honeybees. They've been warned.

Retail Price: SGD 20

K + 79: 3 - Reserved

Part of the Black & Gold (K + 79) series, 3 takes the slender look of our necklaces to the wrists. Usually our bracelets tended to have slightly more chunk or details, we've decided to play it down. 3 14k gold plated cubes sit on a black ball chain, accented by our distinctive black lobster clasp & gold tab for our K + 79 pieces. 3 measures 6.5" and would rest comfortably on your wrist as an elegant piece for daily, casual wear. Length is customisable upon request.

Retail Price: SGD 18

Woodland Critters

Woodland Critters feature a pair of cheeky squirrels looking for some nuts. They may be small in size at 8mm tall, but they sure pack a whole punch of cheeriness!

Retail Price: SGD12

When Doves Cry - Sold

I still remember skipping school to watch Baz Luhrmann's Romeo & Juliet. The technicolour scenes on Venice Beach and the modern interpretation of the age old Bard's tale was truly fresh & inspiring. Watching the fresh faced Leonardo di Caprio & Claire Danes in love against all odds, and Harold Perrineau as Mercutio defending his friend even if it meant death. I know this is probably romanticising it, When Doves Cry is a tribute to the loves we will have in our lifetime. And that they are worth fighting & protecting, no matter how difficult it can be.

When Doves Cry is 14k gold plated and measures a total of 2.3cm.

Helios

Helios brings to mind a beautiful summer day in a field of sunflowers. with the warm sun and a soft gentle breeze as companions. Like the sunflowers that bloom and take nourishment from the sun, Helios features a sunflower that is in full bloom, with the diamantes beckoning you to affirm its beauty. Minty glass teardrop cabochons form the backdrop to this beautiful summer day.

Helios measures 2.5cm. All components featured are 14k gold plated.

Price: SGD 26

The Ice Queen - Sold

The Ice Queen finally debuts after the 2 week long sneak peek. Tall & slender, The Ice Queen measures 6.2cm including the 14k gold plated ear posts. Featuring icy cool aquamarine carved roses and gold icicles, here's our solution for the crazy Singaporean heat. Perfect for the hot summer days & evenings, The Ice Queen will help cool you down quickly.

Watermelon Sherbet - Sold

The monsoon brought the strong winds and heavy rains our way, but today we got some nice sun for a while. Good enough to enjoy the heat on the skin shortly before the chills came back again.

Watermelon Sherbet features 3mm czech fire polished pink glass beads matched with rectangle beads with gorgeous green wisps to remind you that summer is still around.

Entire necklace measures 38".

Earring Addict Attends Teh Gu Lai Leow

Yes, we head out again! If you think that Earring Addict has gone fast & furious on you, yes we have. Only because I haven't found flea markets that I'd really enjoy going to, and since I've been asked to attend Teh Gu Lai Leow at Haji Lane, which sounds like a lot of fun, I didn't think I should say no.

This Sunday we hope to chase away your Monday blues with some gorgeous jewelry and affordable paintings. Ms LilleToots of Axe Marks the Spot & Who Moved My F*cking Words will paint a picture of you for $10. You can either pose or provide her with a picture and she'll work some magic with that neon pink paintbrush of hers.

Cheers,
Dawne

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The Blushing Bride - Sold

The Blushing Bride features a petite pair of faceted rose quartz coins wrapped in vermeil. The gorgeous little babies are a mere 6mm wide (yes, less than 1cm). Despite the name of this baby it's perfect for daily wear and that special occasion too. The Blushing Bride hangs off 14k goldfilled earposts.

K + 79: Deuce | Reserved

A series of 3 white jade globes are divided by pyrite donuts. The pyrite donuts were a favourite of mine since i laid my hands on them almost 3-4 years ago. Everytime i took it out of the box, I never managed to find a way to use it that would have been different and to make it truly gorgeous.

Set against the white jade rounds, I think it's finally found its perfect match. Necklace measures a comfortable 18".

Deuce is part of the K + 79 series and is finished with a matte black lobster clasp for the final black accent.

Retail price: SGD 40

Novus - Sold

It's been a really long break for me since I last made any jewellery and posted them for sale. Occasionally I'd pull something out, make a complete necklace, not take photos & just keep them in a bag. Not quite sure why, but things got really stale, and I felt like I had nothing new to offer. I don't even know if this time round I'll manage anything spectacular, but I do have some beads that I don't want to keep in the drawers, left to be forgotten. So hopefully I do those beads some justice, and we'll see how things go.  

Novus means a new beginning, a fresh start. Hopefully I dig deep enough to find something, to call as Earring Addict's own once again. 

Novus kickstarts with a classic design that everyone is familiar with, Swarovski opal starburst matched with amethyst drops on sterling silver hooks for the starstruck and the bejewelled set. Plenty of pastel tones to fit into Spring's latest colour palette. The amethyst drops measure a hefty 1.5cm height, if i could measure it in carats i'm sure it wouldn't be a lacklustre number. 

Novus measures a total length of 32mm.

Mint Royale - Sold

Mint Royale is the perfect embodiment of this afternoon's weather. Finally a reprieve from the intense heat, the cool winds & cloudy skies is starting my long weekend in a perfect way. Mint Royale with frosty mint Swarovski crystals, matched with 14k matte gold plated lace & cream Swarovski pearls hanging off your ears, as your body sways to Kirsty Maccoll's Mambo de La Luna is probably the best way to spend a Saturday like today.

Mint Royale measures 5cm excluding 14k gold plated ear hooks.

Claire - Sold

Claire is the look of elegance, class & grace. Many try to seek her attention, but in the process find out more about themselves than her. She listens patiently, and delivers her wisdom in the softest touch possible, before leaving you feeling like the biggest fool for not seeing it earlier. Her clarity of thought belies a character that holds more within.

Bearing a pair of mysterious black agate that seems entirely opaque in some angles, Claire shows her true depth with the agate inclusions, telling of the strength of her character. Topping it off with matte black faceted glass beads & 14k diamante ear posts. Claire's grace measures a skyscraping 7cm.

Time Traveller - Sold

Time Traveller brings us all back to the time where your biggest worries were whether you could catch your favourite tv show versus the amount of homework that needed to be done. Where erasers, pencils & graph paper were our tools to fight the day. And having a disagreement meant not sharing your canned drink with a friend. Time Traveller features these adorable Cabbage Patch Kids vintage charms off 14k gold plated earposts for that simple happiness knowing that your day will be awesome, just because. Time Traveller measures a total of 3cm including earposts.

Katie - Sold

Featuring tiny blue glass briolettes on dimpled 14k matte gold plated ovals, Katie is like a refreshing splash of water to your face on a hot summer's day with her delightfully cheery personality. Petite as can be, Katie measures a mere 3cm inclusive of 14k matte gold earposts.

Earring Addict & The Pigeonhole

*Update: Sneak peeks here

So this is something that I'm really excited to share. There's this cool little cafe/space in Duxton Rd, opened recently by a friend of a friend. They sell interesting books, musicians can come in to use their space to stage a little performance, people will be invited to come in to talk about social issues (migrant workers & minimum wage are the 2 topics lined up for March). They also hold some really fun & wacky stuff like powerpoint KTV as well as Music Camp. They're all fun & wacky & serious at the same time. Just the kind of place I like to go. :D

And next Sunday they'll be holding a fortnightly flea market, Sunday Eclectica, which i'll be taking part. We've even got a cozy little corner, so hopefully you will get a nice space to take a look at our stuff and generally have a good time. :)

So here are the details for you to make your way down

Venue: The Pigeonhole, 52 & 52 Duxton Road (see map here)

Date: 13 Mar, Sunday

Time: 2 - 8pm

Do RSVP to our event on facebook, or add us!

See you there! And yes sneaks coming up soon!

Love,

Dawne

Aeryn - Sold

I've generally never been a huge fan of lockets coz the local supplies always didn't yield very pretty lockets, nor seem sturdy enough for long time use. But recently i managed to get my hands on a batch of heirloom lockets that were made from the same machines that made lockets 50 years ago. Yes, proper heirloom stuff made to last for decades.

I figured this locket would be a good piece of jewelry to start this decade. Aeryn features a thick brass filigree locket measuring 45mm width. I probably can't explain how good this feels in your hands, except that it's got a really good weight & sturdiness that you get when you touch good quality products. Some things just feel solidly built and give you that assurance y'know.

Currently on a 37" antique brass finished cable chain, length is customizable. For more views on this lovely, click here, here & here.

I know that the price may seem exceptionally high (and i'm not marking up much on it, not that i usually do but you get my point), but i'd assure you when this lasts you at least 10 years, you'd probably look at it differently.

K + 79: 7 - Elephas - Sold

Petite little elephant charm slips around on a black electro-plated ball chain. Elephas is your little cute pet to bring around. Necklace measures 21.5".

Augello - Sold

Some people want it all

But i don't want nothing at all

If it ain't you baby

If I ain't got you baby

Some people want diamond rings

Some just want everything

But everything means nothing

If I ain't got you

- Alicia Keys, If I Ain't Got You

Some men will tell you they'll buy you diamond rings, pretty dresses and sparkly things. Here's for you to say to them that I'll buy my own, Thank you very much.

Green Bottles - Sold

The refreshing rains have come along, and Green Bottles captures that refreshing feeling perfectly for me. The cool, transclucent pale green glass beads has such a softness to it that reminds me of the cool air that is left behind by the heavy, cold rains. I've match a yellow-based polymer clay bead that is dotted with colourful flowers with the soft green glass beads, and as an accent, i've included an irregular opalescent glass nugget to complete this bracelet. Green Bottles measures 7.5" long.

Breakfast at Tiffany's - Sold

Paul Varjak's love story probably wouldn't have been as fascinating if the lady he pined after wasn't Holly Golightly. The way she reveled in the male attention, yet behave like an innocent bambi when she realised she could trust him. That probably is one of the modern fairytales that everybody loves to hate, yet hates to love. Breakfast at Tiffany's features a Love brass charm, that hangs off a 24" brass toned necklace.

Remember whoever's heart you're holding in your hands, remember to tread lightly.

Mystic Falls - Sold

If you watch Vampire Diaries, you'll know what i'm talking about. Mystic Falls, home to the supernatural, vampires, werewolves, amongst i'm sure more creatures that we'll see as the seasons unfold. Mystic Falls is also home to a few love stories, a story of strong friendships, and of growing up. We all know how all that feels. Almost aww-inducing.

The 2 hand blown glass beads from Perth kind of remind me of that deep pooling of mystery, as well as something less sinister, and perhaps a little squishy love. When sometimes the darkness threatens to overcome us, we always step out of it, that bit more grown up, that bit stronger.

Msytic Falls measures 3.8cm tall and comes complete with 14k gold plated ear hooks.

Seeing Double - Sold

Seeing Double features our adorable girl that appeared in the much loved I'm not worried, I'm Happy necklace. This time round we found her pint sized sister that bears a striking resemblance to her. Decked out in the exact same wellies, polka dotted scarf, and raincoat!

The two sisters measure 3cm & 2cm respectively, and hang off a 24" necklace.

Zoe - Sold

Zoe features a pair of 1.5cm gold drops that hang off 14k gold ear posts for a simple, classic look. Like they say don't reinvent the wheel if you don't have to. The classics will always bring that touch of class & style to any outfit you wear. Zoe measures a total of 2.3cm.

Ribbon & Twine - Sold

Ribbon & Twine features a 14mm tall haematoid quartz with the lightest pink streaks against a clear quartz oval. Like pink ribbons that are wielded deftly by rhythmic gymnasts, the haematoid streaks across the clear quartz with the lightest of touches and brightens up with its delightful presence.

The black electroplated ball chain, as hardy as twine, serves to anchor the oval for a contrasting presence. Finally finishing the 23" necklace with an elegant 14k gold plated tab.

Elisabeth - Sold

Elisabeth features some really gorgeous moss agate teardrop beads. With some really luscious looking gemmy babies, this is one of my favourite necklaces from my collection of recently accomplished necklaces. Simple and easily classy, the green & gold combination will set you apart from the others trying to out-bling you at a party, or at a casual occasion. Almost effortless i say.

15 1mm tall moss agate teardrops run across the middle section of the 16" 14k gold plated necklace. Get a complete view of the necklace here, or close-up at the luscious moss agate teardrops here.

Rubi - Sold

Ruby quartz puffed squares dangle off hammered rhodium plated ovals for a classical look. Silver for the staple and the soft pinkish hues of the ruby quartz for the feminine quality. Rubi will complement those with fair complexion to bring out the blush in yer cheeks. Rubi measures a 2.8cm excluding stainless steel earhooks.

The Crystal King - Sold

Silver

In the Ohio Caverns, where some of the most gorgeous stalactite formations are found, the Crystal King hangs off the ceiling at a depth of 103meters below surface. The furthest away from the ground amongst all its other spectacular formations.

The Crystal King carries the same clarity & sharpness as the natural formation. This petite version hangs off rhodium ear posts and measures a total of 3.5cm.

Gold

A gold & glitzier version is also available, with 14k gold plated diamante earposts.

Chains of Steel - Sold

Some people proclaim strength of physicality, some of resolution and some of faith. For me when everything else starts crumbling, i believe strongest in resolution, only because i am pig-headed and sometimes absolutely stubborn.

I'm sure you have your own strength, however may the earrings Chains of Steel remind you that one of us, is only as strong as all of us. Sometimes you don't always have to be the winner. And if everyone can succeed while linking arms, that's quite a mighty feat too.

Chains of steel consists of 6 interlinked rhodium rings and measures a total of 4cm inclusive of the rhodium earposts.

Earring Addict x Open Doors

June July and August said

"It's probably hard to plan ahead"

June July and August said

"It's better to bask in each others"

- Feist, Gatekeeper

I'm back at my favourite jaunt of the year. So far Orchard Central has been the best for me to bring Earring Addict to. There's comfortable air-conditioning, food & coffee places for you girls to rest in between all the shopping & walking. Lovely, interesting products that other vendors bring in.

Open Doors needs no further introduction. The details are:

Date: 25th & 26th Sep, Sat & Sun

Time: 12nn - 7pm

Venue: Orchard Central, L1

and you can RSVP here. I will be updating with more information once i receive them and keeping you girls updated. To whet your appetite, i'll be bringing jewelry with the beads i picked up in Perth. They've been completed for a while and sitting in my box, so you will get to see them this weekend.

XOXO,

Dawne