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Teen Jewelry

Posted on December 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

An observational study of teenage jewelry and fashion trends: strong color coordination, snake rings, body piercing accessories, mood rings, and friendship bracelets with social messages. Low price point and personal meaning are key teen values.

Blue matching outfit
Blue Sweat Shirt and Matching Blue Android – note the snake ring and mood ring
Teen color contrasts
Teen’s sense of shocking color contrasts
Piercing accessories
Piercing accessories
More piercing accessories
More piercing accessories
Friendship bangles
Friendship bangles
Bangles with messages
Bangles with personal messages

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Snake rings

Posted on May 23, 2011 | Leave a comment

Made a snake ring for his 15-year-old daughter (silver with chocolate diamond head and ruby eyes). Research into history of serpent rings: from Queen Victoria’s snake engagement ring to modern celebrity wearers. Explores snake symbolism in world mythology (Ouroboros, Aesculapius).

Snake ring
Snake ring in silver with chocolate diamond and ruby eyes

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