﻿{"id":1555,"date":"2013-11-07T23:11:00","date_gmt":"2013-11-07T23:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/?guid=90c46972601beaf9c2b7c291b7b8f53d"},"modified":"2013-11-07T23:11:22","modified_gmt":"2013-11-07T23:11:22","slug":"iris-the-sea-collection-by-h-stern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/2013\/11\/07\/iris-the-sea-collection-by-h-stern\/","title":{"rendered":"Iris the Sea Collection by H.Stern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: large;\">H.STERN PRESENTS THE IRIS &#8211; SEA&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span style=\"font-size: large;\">COLLECTION&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">After unraveling the enchanting <a href=\"http:\/\/dailyjewel.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/katie-holmes-bronzed-beauty-in-hsterns.html\" >riches of the earth and the air<\/a>, we take you on an adventure to&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">explore the abstract beauty found on the bottom of the sea.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<table align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZjtuNzwmRps\/UnwZKzKFOhI\/AAAAAAAAjkg\/z6NAL-e4nls\/s1600\/sternairland.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"><img border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZjtuNzwmRps\/UnwZKzKFOhI\/AAAAAAAAjkg\/z6NAL-e4nls\/s1600\/sternairland.png\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\">A very sultry Katie Holmes was the face of the Iris Collection representing the riches of the earth and air.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/dailyjewel.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/katie-holmes-bronzed-beauty-in-hsterns.html\">http:\/\/dailyjewel.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/katie-holmes-bronzed-beauty-in-hsterns.html<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tO6jJGnw7nQ\/UnwZLa804mI\/AAAAAAAAjk0\/0oklR69kBx4\/s1600\/sterniris424px-Guerin_Pierre_Narcisse_-_Morpheus_and_Iris_1811.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tO6jJGnw7nQ\/UnwZLa804mI\/AAAAAAAAjk0\/0oklR69kBx4\/s320\/sterniris424px-Guerin_Pierre_Narcisse_-_Morpheus_and_Iris_1811.jpg\" width=\"226\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><i style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;\">Iris is the personification of the rainbow<br \/>&nbsp;and messenger of the gods. She is also known <br \/>as one of the goddesses of the sea and the sky.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">An incredible journey to the bottom of the sea led to H.Stern\u2019s creation of the new collection,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Iris. Captivated by the deep waters, this creative endeavor reveals the natural riches of the&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">oceans as well as the poetic beauty of Iris, a Greek goddess of the sea.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">As the myth goes, Iris&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">was the messenger of the gods. She moved with the lightness of wind, spanning the height of&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">the clouds to the depths of the sea. Daughter of Taumante, son of the sea, and Electra,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">daughter of the ocean, Iris was also considered to be a goddess of the rainbow.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">Iris &#8211; via Wikipedia: <i>In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. She is also known as one of the goddesses of the sea and the sky. Iris links the gods to humanity. She travels with the speed of wind from one end of the world to the other, and into the depths of the sea and the underworld.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GbY9-cJlSWY\/UnwZK-gffDI\/AAAAAAAAjko\/3uh7xo_4IwI\/s1600\/sternChallenger.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" height=\"249\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GbY9-cJlSWY\/UnwZK-gffDI\/AAAAAAAAjko\/3uh7xo_4IwI\/s320\/sternChallenger.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Research for the Iris collection began by studying detailed drawings and accounts from the&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">1873 expedition of the H.M.S Challenger. The vessel sailed across different seas of the world,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">collecting and classifying beautiful specimens of aquatic life, including hundreds of shells and&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">other various marine species.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">The H.Stern designers were fascinated by this vibrant life in the&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">ocean; the abstract beauty and richness of the shapes, the softness in the movements, and the subtle wear of color, texture and brilliance of the shells. The surprisingly simplistic forms and delicate minimalism translated into jewelry that reflects natural beauty through the use of 18-karat Noble, yellow, and rose gold. <br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">What can be seen in the anatomic description of aquatic life may not be immediately visible in&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">the jewelry throughout this collection. With attention to detail and fine design, some of the best features of this collection are secret treasures for the one who wears the jewelry.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">With superior craftsmanship, our jewelers make and mold every piece by hand. Combining different colors and diverse shapes, the extreme care can be seen in details. &nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Incorporating different colors <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">and styles, the jewels resemble those typical of the Victorian Era, which is a strong reference <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">style for this new collection.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hmYs3DHGxzQ\/UnwZLyrs9XI\/AAAAAAAAjlM\/BXabCI4cxQo\/s1600\/sternmyamaris.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hmYs3DHGxzQ\/UnwZLyrs9XI\/AAAAAAAAjlM\/BXabCI4cxQo\/s1600\/sternmyamaris.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: start;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: start;\"><b>Mya Maris<\/b>&nbsp;\u2013 Mya is the name for a genus of shells; Maris is the Latin word&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: start;\">for \u201cfrom the sea\u201d.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: start;\">These rings and earrings are molded into half circles of&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: start;\">18-karat rose gold, reproducing the spiral shapes of seashells.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: start;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5i6AeBgt8QA\/UnwZMkDQi-I\/AAAAAAAAjlc\/xFkLsD6Axaw\/s1600\/sternpompilius.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" height=\"334\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5i6AeBgt8QA\/UnwZMkDQi-I\/AAAAAAAAjlc\/xFkLsD6Axaw\/s640\/sternpompilius.png\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><b style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: start;\">Pompilius<\/b><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: start;\">&nbsp;\u2013 Nautilus pompilius is a mollusk in the cephalopod (octopus) family&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: start;\">and has a very special story; according to the ancient legends, it is the sign of good luck.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: start;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S712XRJO95o\/UnwZMNWLBKI\/AAAAAAAAjlQ\/iflrd3_tlOQ\/s1600\/sternmyriades.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S712XRJO95o\/UnwZMNWLBKI\/AAAAAAAAjlQ\/iflrd3_tlOQ\/s1600\/sternmyriades.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\"><b>Myriades <\/b>\u2013 The Greek word Myriades refers to abundant quantities, copious amounts, endless supplies- similar to the number and species of shells found in nature.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">In ancient times, shells <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">were exchanged for currency and it is said that&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">merchants of Asia, Central Africa, and India&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">made fortunes to exchange them&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">for ivory, oil palm, or precious stones. Even to this day, the influence of shells can be seen<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">&nbsp;in fashion through various artistic expressions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: start;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-M9-n2-8dlvg\/UnwZMIb5D8I\/AAAAAAAAjlE\/jAAy0I8ZeQA\/s1600\/sternmytilus.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-M9-n2-8dlvg\/UnwZMIb5D8I\/AAAAAAAAjlE\/jAAy0I8ZeQA\/s1600\/sternmytilus.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><b style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><br \/><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><b style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">Mytilus <\/b><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">\u2013 Mytilus is a popular genus of bivalve mollusks, also known as mussels,&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">that live&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\">affixed to coastal rocks. The dark coloring of the exterior shell was the foundation for H.Stern\u2019s&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">creative team, who developed teardrop earrings covered with black diamonds. Dissimilar from the coloration of the outer shells, Mytilus mussels have the capacity&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">to produce glimmering pearls on its interior.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Re7PszHdHN8\/UnwZNVypYkI\/AAAAAAAAjlk\/63BlJKtNixI\/s1600\/sterntellina.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Re7PszHdHN8\/UnwZNVypYkI\/AAAAAAAAjlk\/63BlJKtNixI\/s1600\/sterntellina.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tellina <\/b><b>&#8211; <\/b>Tellinas are elongated, oval-shaped shells, with a natural hue&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">varying from pink to a light golden brown. Covered with a smooth exterior,&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">they are marked by delicate designs that&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">reveal lines of growth. The shells have inspired&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">the creation of long, lightweight earrings. The earrings are formed by a sequence of frames set in rose gold with traces of Noble Gold and diamonds&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">arranged into a pendulum to adorn the ears.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pJBP81zpM0Q\/UnwZK5gNTdI\/AAAAAAAAjks\/9FaJHb97ySI\/s1600\/sternaxis.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pJBP81zpM0Q\/UnwZK5gNTdI\/AAAAAAAAjks\/9FaJHb97ySI\/s1600\/sternaxis.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Axis <\/b><b>\u2013 <\/b>When referring to the imaginary central axis of rotation,&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">it brings to mind the origin of <\/span>snails. The oblique view can be seen in the rings,&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">earrings and pendant made in polished Noble Gold on the inside and frosted rose gold<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;on the outside. Cognac diamonds are affixed to the&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\">surface using a special design technique developed to represent some of the most rustic&nbsp;<\/span>creatures in the marine environment.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MBZ20-YqCtk\/UnwZNBo5VyI\/AAAAAAAAjlo\/xr88wjaiW5A\/s1600\/sternshelter.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MBZ20-YqCtk\/UnwZNBo5VyI\/AAAAAAAAjlo\/xr88wjaiW5A\/s1600\/sternshelter.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Shelter <\/b><b>&#8211; <\/b>With its exotic and contesting shell, the sea urchin is protected by this strong carapace, yet can still be quite fragile. Inspired by the shelter that protects this creature, H.Stern has created rings and earrings in a range of sizes.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Formed by tiny balls of welded gold laser, each placed one by one,&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">the jewelry was made in a way to ensure organic form.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6cB56G7S_kc\/UnwZNgQj16I\/AAAAAAAAjls\/Sr58OaIxbvo\/s1600\/sternthalassa.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6cB56G7S_kc\/UnwZNgQj16I\/AAAAAAAAjls\/Sr58OaIxbvo\/s1600\/sternthalassa.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Thalassa <\/b><b>\u2013 <\/b>The female name for the word sea, Thalassa represents&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">the surprising wealth of different shades of shells found at the bottom of the sea.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">The jewelry in this line is made in different shades of Noble and rose gold,&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">highlighting the variety of colors reflected off the waters of the sea.<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span><\/p>\n<div><b><span>H.STERN PRESENTS THE IRIS &#8211; SEA&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span>COLLECTION&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span>After unraveling the enchanting <a href=\"http:\/\/dailyjewel.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/katie-holmes-bronzed-beauty-in-hsterns.html\" target=\"_blank\">riches of the earth and the air<\/a>, we take you on an adventure to&nbsp;<\/span><span>explore the abstract beauty found on the bottom of the sea.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<table align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZjtuNzwmRps\/UnwZKzKFOhI\/AAAAAAAAjkg\/z6NAL-e4nls\/s1600\/sternairland.png\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZjtuNzwmRps\/UnwZKzKFOhI\/AAAAAAAAjkg\/z6NAL-e4nls\/s1600\/sternairland.png\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A very sultry Katie Holmes was the face of the Iris Collection representing the riches of the earth and air.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/dailyjewel.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/katie-holmes-bronzed-beauty-in-hsterns.html\">http:\/\/dailyjewel.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/katie-holmes-bronzed-beauty-in-hsterns.html<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tO6jJGnw7nQ\/UnwZLa804mI\/AAAAAAAAjk0\/0oklR69kBx4\/s1600\/sterniris424px-Guerin_Pierre_Narcisse_-_Morpheus_and_Iris_1811.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tO6jJGnw7nQ\/UnwZLa804mI\/AAAAAAAAjk0\/0oklR69kBx4\/s320\/sterniris424px-Guerin_Pierre_Narcisse_-_Morpheus_and_Iris_1811.jpg\" width=\"226\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span>Iris is the personification of the rainbow<br \/>&nbsp;and messenger of the gods. She is also known <br \/>as one of the goddesses of the sea and the sky.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><span>An incredible journey to the bottom of the sea led to H.Stern&rsquo;s creation of the new collection,&nbsp;<\/span><span>Iris. Captivated by the deep waters, this creative endeavor reveals the natural riches of the&nbsp;<\/span><span>oceans as well as the poetic beauty of Iris, a Greek goddess of the sea.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>As the myth goes, Iris&nbsp;<\/span><span>was the messenger of the gods. She moved with the lightness of wind, spanning the height of&nbsp;<\/span><span>the clouds to the depths of the sea. Daughter of Taumante, son of the sea, and Electra,&nbsp;<\/span><span>daughter of the ocean, Iris was also considered to be a goddess of the rainbow.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Iris &#8211; via Wikipedia: <i>In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. She is also known as one of the goddesses of the sea and the sky. Iris links the gods to humanity. She travels with the speed of wind from one end of the world to the other, and into the depths of the sea and the underworld.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GbY9-cJlSWY\/UnwZK-gffDI\/AAAAAAAAjko\/3uh7xo_4IwI\/s1600\/sternChallenger.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"249\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GbY9-cJlSWY\/UnwZK-gffDI\/AAAAAAAAjko\/3uh7xo_4IwI\/s320\/sternChallenger.jpg\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/i><\/span><span>Research for the Iris collection began by studying detailed drawings and accounts from the&nbsp;<\/span><span>1873 expedition of the H.M.S Challenger. The vessel sailed across different seas of the world,&nbsp;<\/span><span>collecting and classifying beautiful specimens of aquatic life, including hundreds of shells and&nbsp;<\/span><span>other various marine species.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The H.Stern designers were fascinated by this vibrant life in the&nbsp;<\/span><span>ocean; the abstract beauty and richness of the shapes, the softness in the movements, and the subtle wear of color, texture and brilliance of the shells. The surprisingly simplistic forms and delicate minimalism translated into jewelry that reflects natural beauty through the use of 18-karat Noble, yellow, and rose gold. <br \/><\/span><span>What can be seen in the anatomic description of aquatic life may not be immediately visible in&nbsp;<\/span><span>the jewelry throughout this collection. With attention to detail and fine design, some of the best features of this collection are secret treasures for the one who wears the jewelry.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>With superior craftsmanship, our jewelers make and mold every piece by hand. Combining different colors and diverse shapes, the extreme care can be seen in details. &nbsp;<\/span><span>Incorporating different colors <\/span><span>and styles, the jewels resemble those typical of the Victorian Era, which is a strong reference <\/span><span>style for this new collection.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hmYs3DHGxzQ\/UnwZLyrs9XI\/AAAAAAAAjlM\/BXabCI4cxQo\/s1600\/sternmyamaris.png\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hmYs3DHGxzQ\/UnwZLyrs9XI\/AAAAAAAAjlM\/BXabCI4cxQo\/s1600\/sternmyamaris.png\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><span><b>Mya Maris<\/b>&nbsp;&ndash; Mya is the name for a genus of shells; Maris is the Latin word&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>for &ldquo;from the sea&rdquo;.&nbsp;<\/span><span>These rings and earrings are molded into half circles of&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>18-karat rose gold, reproducing the spiral shapes of seashells.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5i6AeBgt8QA\/UnwZMkDQi-I\/AAAAAAAAjlc\/xFkLsD6Axaw\/s1600\/sternpompilius.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"334\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5i6AeBgt8QA\/UnwZMkDQi-I\/AAAAAAAAjlc\/xFkLsD6Axaw\/s640\/sternpompilius.png\" width=\"640\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Pompilius<\/b><span>&nbsp;&ndash; Nautilus pompilius is a mollusk in the cephalopod (octopus) family&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>and has a very special story; according to the ancient legends, it is the sign of good luck.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S712XRJO95o\/UnwZMNWLBKI\/AAAAAAAAjlQ\/iflrd3_tlOQ\/s1600\/sternmyriades.png\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S712XRJO95o\/UnwZMNWLBKI\/AAAAAAAAjlQ\/iflrd3_tlOQ\/s1600\/sternmyriades.png\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><span><b>Myriades <\/b>&ndash; The Greek word Myriades refers to abundant quantities, copious amounts, endless supplies- similar to the number and species of shells found in nature.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>In ancient times, shells <\/span><span>were exchanged for currency and it is said that&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>merchants of Asia, Central Africa, and India&nbsp;<\/span><span>made fortunes to exchange them&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>for ivory, oil palm, or precious stones. Even to this day, the influence of shells can be seen<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><span>&nbsp;in fashion through various artistic expressions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-M9-n2-8dlvg\/UnwZMIb5D8I\/AAAAAAAAjlE\/jAAy0I8ZeQA\/s1600\/sternmytilus.png\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-M9-n2-8dlvg\/UnwZMIb5D8I\/AAAAAAAAjlE\/jAAy0I8ZeQA\/s1600\/sternmytilus.png\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><b><br \/><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>Mytilus <\/b><span>&ndash; Mytilus is a popular genus of bivalve mollusks, also known as mussels,&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>that live&nbsp;<\/span><span>affixed to coastal rocks. The dark coloring of the exterior shell was the foundation for H.Stern&rsquo;s&nbsp;<\/span><span>creative team, who developed teardrop earrings covered with black diamonds. Dissimilar from the coloration of the outer shells, Mytilus mussels have the capacity&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>to produce glimmering pearls on its interior.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Re7PszHdHN8\/UnwZNVypYkI\/AAAAAAAAjlk\/63BlJKtNixI\/s1600\/sterntellina.png\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Re7PszHdHN8\/UnwZNVypYkI\/AAAAAAAAjlk\/63BlJKtNixI\/s1600\/sterntellina.png\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>Tellina <\/b><b>&#8211; <\/b>Tellinas are elongated, oval-shaped shells, with a natural hue&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>varying from pink to a light golden brown. Covered with a smooth exterior,&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>they are marked by delicate designs that&nbsp;<span>reveal lines of growth. The shells have inspired&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>the creation of long, lightweight earrings. The earrings are formed by a sequence of frames set in rose gold with traces of Noble Gold and diamonds&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>arranged into a pendulum to adorn the ears.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pJBP81zpM0Q\/UnwZK5gNTdI\/AAAAAAAAjks\/9FaJHb97ySI\/s1600\/sternaxis.png\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pJBP81zpM0Q\/UnwZK5gNTdI\/AAAAAAAAjks\/9FaJHb97ySI\/s1600\/sternaxis.png\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Axis <\/b><b>&ndash; <\/b>When referring to the imaginary central axis of rotation,&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span>it brings to mind the origin of <\/span>snails. The oblique view can be seen in the rings,&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>earrings and pendant made in polished Noble Gold on the inside and frosted rose gold<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;on the outside. Cognac diamonds are affixed to the&nbsp;<span>surface using a special design technique developed to represent some of the most rustic&nbsp;<\/span>creatures in the marine environment.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MBZ20-YqCtk\/UnwZNBo5VyI\/AAAAAAAAjlo\/xr88wjaiW5A\/s1600\/sternshelter.png\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MBZ20-YqCtk\/UnwZNBo5VyI\/AAAAAAAAjlo\/xr88wjaiW5A\/s1600\/sternshelter.png\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Shelter <\/b><b>&#8211; <\/b>With its exotic and contesting shell, the sea urchin is protected by this strong carapace, yet can still be quite fragile. Inspired by the shelter that protects this creature, H.Stern has created rings and earrings in a range of sizes.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Formed by tiny balls of welded gold laser, each placed one by one,&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>the jewelry was made in a way to ensure organic form.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6cB56G7S_kc\/UnwZNgQj16I\/AAAAAAAAjls\/Sr58OaIxbvo\/s1600\/sternthalassa.png\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6cB56G7S_kc\/UnwZNgQj16I\/AAAAAAAAjls\/Sr58OaIxbvo\/s1600\/sternthalassa.png\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><b>Thalassa <\/b><b>&ndash; <\/b>The female name for the word sea, Thalassa represents&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>the surprising wealth of different shades of shells found at the bottom of the sea.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>The jewelry in this line is made in different shades of Noble and rose gold,&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>highlighting the variety of colors reflected off the waters of the sea.<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2010,61,2011,1274,2012,2013,1770,2014,734],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1555"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1555"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1555\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}