Irma Guzman's Seashell Jewelry: Bold and Original (Caribe Collection Part 2)

The seashell pieces from our Caribe Collection are wonderfully handcrafted! We never thought of making seashell jewelry, but it all started on a trip we made to the South Padre Island in Texas, my husband and I were walking along the beach and came across a giant seashell... and I immediately fell in love with it, I thought, I could paint it and use it in my desk.  Later on, we found ourselves beachcombing and with a bag full of seashells and sand! It seems simple but it's so relaxing, besides we saw some interesting shapes and thought we could do something with those seashells, and this is the final result: 

Sea Treasure Necklace

We wanted our seashell pieces to be different, bold, innovative and unusual. We used real seashells that we handpicked, mussel shells (which we bought), coconut shell coins, seeds, suede cords, wood beads, and chains. Their aesthetic is tropical chic!

The Sea Treasure Necklace  will become your favorite piece in summer and will give you that WOW look! The mussel shell drops give a feeling of movement and the range of yellows and browns from one drop to the next provide a beautiful contrast with the gold seashells creating a harmonious color scheme. 

Sea Treasure Necklace

The Espuma de Mar Necklace is so captivating, and it will definitely make your outfit whether it's casual or something more elegant.

Espuma de Mar Necklace

The Guajira Necklace is stunning combination of red mussel shells, coconut shell coins, and red seeds from Colombia. Make a vibrant entrance with this necklace!

Guajira Necklace

Our seashell jewelry is part of our Caribe Collection, a group of festive and exotic pieces that pays homage to my Colombian roots. These pieces are fun, will definitely cheer you up, and empower you. They are designed to boost your confidence and make you feel sexy!

Sea Treasure Earrings

These unique and captivating earrings will be your favorites this summer! They are made with real seashells handpicked from the South Padre Island beach, (Texas). 

Captivating and bold, the Laguna Necklace is an exotic mix of red paxiuba seeds from Brazil and fan-shaped seashells. 

Laguna Necklace

Tell us, which seashell piece you want to style. 

Irma Guzman's Caribe Collection (Part 1)

We are so excited to introduce our new Caribe Collection, an ensemble of exotic and festive pieces that pays homage to Irma Guzman's Colombian roots. Handcrafted with natural materials from Latin American such as seeds, totumo and coconut, these pieces are fun, and will definitely cheer you up, and empower you, they are designed to boost your confidence and make you feel sexy!

Cartagena, Irma Guzman's Hometown

The exotic combination of paxiuba seeds from Brazil and coconut shell beads in different sizes makes the Heredia necklace a unique find. 

Heredia Necklace

Fun and unique these earrings were made by Colombian artisans using totumo, a fruit very similar to coconut, but with a smoother hard shell, which is used to make decorative bowls, spoons and artisan jewelry. They are very lightweight and easy to wear! 

Totumo Earrings

The Baru necklace offers an exotic combination of shapes and materials: coconut shell pendant, wood beads, acai seeds, turquoise howlite horns and antique brass chains and beads. You will turn heads with this fascinating statement necklace!

Baru Necklace

Simple and bold, the San Andres necklace is perfect for the summer days. This exotic piece looks great on and is lightweight and fun to wear. Pair it with a tanktop and jeans, or a sundress. 

San Andres Necklace

How fun are these heart-shaped totumo earrings? 

Don't miss the second part of our fabulous Caribe Collection!

Hello Fall

"Autumn ... the year's last, loveliest smile." ~ William Cullem Bryant

Celebrate the new season with our Fall-inspired pieces.

My Favorite Pantone Colors for Spring 2016 ( Part I )

"With its natural earthy quality, the softness and subtly of Iced Coffee creates a 

stable foundation when combined with the rest of this season's palette." ~ Pantone 

Oh how I love this color! There's something about this neutral shade that exudes elegance, and chicness,  and as a bonus, it combines well with nearly every other color. 
These are some of my favorite pieces in Iced Coffee, they were handcrafted using natural materials such as seeds, wood beads and roses made from orange peel. Hope you like them!

Orange Peel Necklace

Elegant and unique this original handmade necklace will add flavor to anything you wear!

Two orange peel roses in burgundy, are the focal point of this exquisite piece, and they are beautifully paired with bombona seeds hand-dyed by South American artisans. 

I make these roses from discarded orange peel thoroughly cleaned before undergoing one wee sun-drying, shaping and dying process without losing their natural aroma.

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Andes Bracelet

This rustically gorgeous bracelet is inspired by the Andes mountains which are the longest mountain chain in the world and extend over seven countries in South America. 

Ten strands of small wood beads are joined together to create a stunning ombre design that gives you the look of stacked bracelets in one beautiful piece.

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Galapagos Necklace

The Galapagos necklace is a captivating piece of jewelry that can be worn year round. 

I created this necklace with cacho seeds that have a exotic triangular shape, and white acai seeds from Brazil. 

Wear it as a statement piece with a black dress or wear it with a pair of jeans and a cute shirt for a completely casual look.

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Do you love this color? What would you wear with our Galapagos necklace?

Top 10 Pantone Colors for Spring 2016

Did you hear the good news? Pantone just revealed the Top 10 Colors for Spring 2016! I couldn't be happier, I immediately fell in love with these vibrant and vivid colors that are combined with cooler and natural hues. 

 

 

 

 

Some highlights from the report:

• Influenced by the world of art, new global doors opening and the desire to disconnect from technology and unwind, designers this season have gravitated toward a palette that is first and foremost calming. Paying homage to the beauty of natural resources, colors emerging in the Spring collections serve as vehicles that transport wearers to more tranquil, mindful environs which encourage relaxation first, followed by curiosity and exploration.
• With Cuba and other destinations south of the border top of mind, designers are playing with courageous color statements that aren't afraid to be vibrant but at the same time are combined with quieting, classic and more natural tones.

I love them all, but there are 7 that are irresistible to me. Stay tuned because I am planning to share my 7 favorites. Why 7? Because it's my favorite number!

 

How do you like the most prominent hues for Spring 2016?

 

 

 

Fall 2015 Collection

My Fall Collection is inspired by beautiful, amazing destinations in South America such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and the Bahamas. For this collection I used exotic shapes and natural materials including wood and coconut to give a tropical touch to your fall outfits. I put my heart and soul into creating these one-of-a kind pieces, and I am pretty sure you'll love this collection as much as I do! These are some of my favorites:

* The Iguazu Necklace: This long multi-strand necklace is an awesome combination of natural materials, and the captivating color scheme makes it super versatile. The fiery red chocho seeds, provide the perfect contrast to the rustic brown tagua nut beads and wood rondelles. Tagua, also called the vegetable ivory, is a nut, the seed of a palm tree that grows in the tropical rainforests of several South American countries including Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil.
This easy to wear necklace is lightweight and fun and elegant at the same time. And it is also easily dressed up or down depending on your need. Find it here: Iguazu Necklace

* The Andes Bracelet: This rustically glamorous bracelet is perfect for the last days of summer and the Fall. Best of all, it gives you the look of stacked bracelets in one beautiful piece. Ten strands of small wood beads are joined together to create a stunning ombré design. Find it here: Andes Bracelet

* Tropical Earrings: These beautiful, boho style dangle earrings each feature a polished, coconut teardrop and yellow turquoise beads. These will be the perfect pop of color for those fall and winter styles and they will be great in the summer too!
Length: 3" 1/2 including the ear wire. Find them here: Tropical Earrings

* The Cartagena Necklace: It's so easy to add a chic pop of color with this fun and captivating necklace made with tagua nut petals that are linked together with a black cotton cord. Tagua, also called the vegetable ivory, is a nut, the seed of a palm tree that grows in the tropical rainforests of several South American countries including Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil. Find it here: Cartagena Necklace

* The Galapagos Necklace: Long and exotic, this boho style necklace is so easy to wear with anything and any time of the year. The combination of earthy colors, sizes and shapes makes this necklace a unique find. Just imagine this piece with any solid color top, or white button up and jeans. Perfect for layering or wearing solo. To create this piece I used cacho and acai seeds. Find it here: Galapagos Necklace

 

* The Bahamas Necklace: Add a tropical touch to your fall/winter outfits with this island inspired necklace. The earthy color scheme makes this necklace super versatile, You can wear this amazing artisan necklace with any of your fall and winter pieces, and summer too. I designed this necklace with white bombona seeds, coconut shell discs, the focal point is a large wood tube, and small wood rondelles. Find it here: Bahamas Necklace

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Mother's Day Jewelry GiftsThat Mom Really Wants (Under $55)

Mother's Day is one of the most important days of the year! it’s Mom’s turn to be pampered and showered with attention. Whether you know her taste ( colors, style ) or you are totally stuck looking for something she'll love, our handy gift guide is here to help and is just perfect for you and all the moms on your list!

Beautiful and unique jewelry sets ( earrings + bracelets ) are definitely the most wanted and thoughtful gifts a woman can receive, because they simply set her apart from other women. 
So what do you have to do? Just choose one ( or two!) of these jewelry sets especially handpicked by jewelry artist Irma Guzman. These beautiful sets have been designed with tagua. Tagua is the seed of a palm tree that grows in the tropical rainforests of several South American countries including Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil. It's known as vegetable ivory and is a sustainable alternative to ivory derived from elephants. This is precisely what makes these pieces so special, and one-of-a-kind. But, best of all: these sets are under $55. Happy shopping!

Set #1 This set is absolutely stunning perfect for summer and a great addition to mom's winter white jewelry collection. Both, the bracelet and earrings are made of tagua.

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White Tagua Bracelet & Earrings

Set #2 If she wants something eye-catching here it is! Elegant and stunning this jewelry set will make her look! Both the bracelet and earrings are made of tagua.

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Set #3 These beautiful set is perfect for those moms who love this color combo that evokes the beauty of spring and fall seasons. Both the bracelet and earrings are made of tagua.

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Set #4 For a classy style, this set in black.  Both the bracelet and earrings are made of tagua.

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Set#5 With a mix of vibrant colors and  exotic shapes, this tribal inspired jewelry set will definitely be mom's fave! Both, the bracelet is made of tagua and the earrings are made with African bone beads and tagua rings.

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Set# 7 On sea or shore, she will adore this beach inspired jewelry set. The bracelet is made out of tagua, the earrings are made with seed beads.

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Tell us, which of these jewelry sets would you like to receive on Mother's Day?