We love statement jewelry so naturally when I came across Maria Piana's beautiful creations I was in love. Also being a bit of a nerd and loving all things medieval, Piana's jewelry really made an impression. Piana works as a dentist by day and by night creates her masterfully crafted designs. Piana's use of metal and her ability to mold it are skills that show how her day job has influenced her designs and mediums. Piana's armor like jewelry evokes a sense of strong femininity and power. The jewelry makes any woman who wears it feel confident and strong. I also love that the jewelry isn't conventional, it is on the border of wearable art because of its sculptural features. Since Maria's stunning collection is over our budget, we scooped out some cool inexpensive (well some at least..) pieces and have outlined our favorites below:
These pieces have a certain element of duality, they convey a feminine spirit while being inspired from a protective masculine garment. The joint armored ring is one of my favorite rings that I found, I love that its simple, and plate armor like. Most rings I found were over decorated and ornate, something that I'm not interested in with this specific jewelry trend. The collar necklace is obviously something we love, Stephanie has already shown her budding collection. The collar has a regal quality to it, that can transform an outfit. The cuffs are all reminiscent of a vambrace, that is the part of plate armor that protects the forearm. The cuffs are a cool addition to an outfit with their sleek and metallic finishes. The Nara gold bracelet stood out to me because it reminded me of scale armor. The jewelry is a perfect balance of wearable art and a medium to express my closet nerdiness.
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