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Niche Luxury Jewelry

For many decades, before the invention of the World Wide Web, real luxury fashion brands were run by small families that made beautiful, high quality merchandise using the finest materials. Back then, luxury business was a niche business for an even more niche clientele. A well known example is the famous French fashion house known as Hermès, which is now partly owned by LVMH. In 1837, Thierry Hermès established Hermès as a harness workshop, in Paris, catering to European noblemen. He created fine harnesses and bridles for the carriage trade and later offered saddlery.

Mr Skull N Roses is a jewelry consultant that works with small studios and workshops for fine silver jewelry. Mr SNR is blessed and gives thanks to Almighty GOD for being able to reach out to numerous clients that understand luxury silver jewelry. This industry still remains a niche market, with the exception of, maybe, Japan.

Unfortunately, many luxury jewelry seekers in this world have allowed themselves to be misled and their understanding of luxury jewelry is turned upside down. They cannot differentiate real luxury from disneyland and mickey mouse stuff, so to speak.

Around the late 1980's, venture capitalists and big business monopolies began buying up the small luxury companies and turning them into multi-billion dollar global fashion brands. Now you ask, how do they make any profit when they spend tens of millions on executive salaries, ongoing marketing campaigns, celebrity endorsements and advertising? The answer is simple; lower the costs of labor and materials on their goods (replacing leather with pvc; using various plastics instead of metals; painting plastics to look like metals, etc). The world systems are a grand illusion and so is this world of global "luxury". BJL Ezine is happy to be part of niche luxury (silver jewelry) before the brand name cartels take over this market, too.

Mr Skull N Roses - Mark 15:22

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Imperial Rose Collections

IMPERIAL ROSE COLLECTIONS (I.R.C.)

"FOR LIFE, FOR LOVE, FOREVER..."

 
Imperial Rose Collections, or IRC, bringing you silver with "soul", is carving its own way into rocker jewelry history, or Biker Jewelry 101. IRC's members include artists, writers, producers and actors who have come together to help "celebrate humanity" through silver works design. 

 
We are certain that our blog readers, especially the silver aficionados and pros, want to know a little more about the craftsmen behind IRC. David Tadman and Tigran Sarkisyan are the backbone behind this edgy, Rock 'n' Roll jewelry company. Artist David Tadman (thanks, Dave, for the rockin' pictures!) prefers to remain mysterious, but some of you are already familiar with Tigran's work. He was the main artist at SKKIN jewelry (a Los Angeles-based jewelry company established by designer Jebron Jouni) and produced most of their best-known designs.

 
Tigran breathes movement, drama and excitement into silver works and brings IRC jewelry to life. He once made a necklace for actress Elizabeth Taylor, which became a part of movie history when it was featured in the popular film, "Cleopatra". Tigran is also well-known for making a medallion set for Russian Patriarch Alexei II. In 2001, Tigran created a monumental sculpture dedicated to the 1700th Anniversary of Armenian Christianity entitled, St. Gregory the Illuminator-301. Today, many Armenians, Americans, and Japanese are wearing Tigran’s jewelry.

Well-known celebs who wear IRC include: Eddie Van Halen; Johnny Depp; Brad Pitt; Blasko; Mia Tyler; Steve Vai; Brett Ratner; Jackie Chan; Sammo Hung; Lee Arenberg; and Chris Tucker.

(bass guitar player Blasko)

Imperial Rose Collections offers handcrafted, Rock 'n' Roll and gothic-inspired jewelry, from cufflinks, belts and buckles, lighters, cologne atomizer flasks to sterling silver fingertip rings. IRC's popular sterling silver cigar rings were even featured in the Robb Report.

(actor Sammo Hung)

Crazy Pig Designs - Armand Serra

CRAZY PIG DESIGNS - ESTABLISHED IN COVENT GARDEN 1992

Claiming nearly 900 designs, including one-off jewelry pieces and some all-time classics, Crazy Pig Designs has been making fine jewellery since 1992. Based in London, designer Armand Serra spends his days playing the guitar as well as creating custom jewellery pieces for rock musicians and silver aficionados. Originally, "Crazy Pig" was the name Armand came up with for his music band, but it has now become a well-recognized brand name for Rock and Roll jewelry. Crazy Pig works with sterling silver, gold, platinum and both precious and semi-precious stones. Each piece bears the British hallmark.

The brand's signature style is heavily influenced by punk and rock culture, with many of their pieces featuring bold designs and motifs. Some of their most popular collections include the Skull, Spike, and Leather collections, which feature pieces such as skull rings, spiked bracelets, and leather wristbands.

Crazy Pig Designs' jewelry is all handcrafted in their workshop in the UK using traditional techniques. Each piece is made from high-quality sterling silver and is designed to last a lifetime. The brand also uses other materials such as leather, stones, and enamel to add texture and color to their pieces.

One of the things that sets Crazy Pig Designs apart from other jewelry brands is their commitment to sustainability. They use recycled silver in their jewelry, and they also have a recycling program where customers can bring in their old Crazy Pig Designs pieces to be melted down and made into new jewelry. In addition to their collections, Crazy Pig Designs also offers a bespoke design service. Customers can work with the brand's designers to create their own unique piece of jewelry, tailored to their individual tastes and requirements.

Crazy Pig Designs has gained a loyal following of customers who appreciate the brand's unique style and commitment to quality and sustainability. Their pieces have been worn by celebrities such as Johnny Depp, Keith Richards, and Ozzy Osbourne, and they have been featured in publications such as Vogue, GQ, and Esquire. With their signature punk and rock-inspired style, the brand offers a range of high-quality sterling silver jewelry that is designed to last a lifetime. 

Biker Jewelry Education

Biker jewelry, heavy metal jewelry, rock and roll jewelry...Whatever people are calling it these days, biker-themed jewelry sets itself apart from other types of jewelry by carrying more weight and substance. Massive biker jewelry bling is not for the weak-of-heart, unless you consider a one-pound silver wallet chain to be a feminine piece of jewelry. The biker jewelry of today has evolved from the classic wallet chain and skull ring into highly-intricate, custom, handcrafted, and beautiful pieces of wearable art made in sterling silver and other precious metals.

In the world of biker jewelry, boldness, designs and motifs matter. Silver aficionados value good silver designs just like tattoo lovers value great ink designs. Patina on silver provides beautiful black and silver contrasts like no other metals. So before you go out and buy yourself expensive, or even cheap, biker jewelry, do some research. Know what choices you have, other than the designer-inspired and mass-produced junk that saturates shopping malls and online auction sites. The choice is yours to say "no" to online designer rip-offs. And if you're looking to score a great deal on eBay, look for the eBay sellers that are offering authentic designer pieces and one-offs.