As some of you may know, my style is not ma-girly. When it comes to accessories, I like them more punk than pretty.
I’m happy that two of my friends, who also like metal spikes more than pearl studs, have joined forces to create fierce jewelry.
Check out what I received in my inbox:
Narra jewelry by Ria Prieto and Bea Ledesma
Narra jewelry by Ria Prieto and Bea Ledesma solves every accessory junkie’s dilemma with interesting jewelry that can be stacked and layered to your heart’s content. Add to that, each piece looks even more precious as it ages.
“It may be worn alone like a signature piece or layered with other accessories to add more character to your look,” suggests Prieto.
Of the collection’s unusual inspiration, Bea says, “We were intrigued by thoughts of things left behind after a long time, such as fossils and remnants and how they’ve aged.”
Working directly with research material on fossilized bones under water, their first collection includes a fossilized shark jaw, a fish stripped of flesh, a lone shark tooth, and a human bone curved like a scimitar to encircle the wrist—all fashioned from .925 sterling silver dipped in gold.
According to Ria, “we chose gold vermeil because, by using precious metals, we know our pieces will last forever and actually age to a soft patina, which we find beautiful”.
“They’re designed to fade in time. So depending on how you use them, the pieces get this cool faded effect that’s unique to the piece you own,” adds Bea.
As part of the collection’s charm is its antiquarian yet edgy appeal, you need not worry about when and where you can show them off.
“The idea is to make jewelry that is to be worn every day and doesn’t even have to be removed,” says Ria.
Bea adds, “Narra is about jewelry you can grow old with.”
Dear Ria and Bea,
Pag ako naubusan, galit-galit na! LOL
Love, Jenni
See you later!
Narra will be presenting and selling its first collection (at trunk-show prices) at Cake Club at the new Bonifacio High Street next to Aria, across Seventh HIgh.Saturday, April 21,Saturday, 3-6 p.m. Like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Narrajewelry
Shoppingera, see you at the trunk-show!