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October 23, 2009 - No Comments!

Triad at Firma as Covered by Rajo Laurel in Stylebible.ph

Firma’s Triad!

October 23rd, 2009

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I always believed that good things always come in threes. I love the text invites I get from Chito Vijandre and Ricky Toledo, the dynamic duo behind one of the most chic stores in town! The text message invite is always personal and it always has a quirky anecdote in the end, so having received the invite instantly makes you want to go. FIRMA has always been the home of the best fashion accessories in the land! This is where Bea Valdes started her now super famous brand.

The evening was the unveiling of 3 of FIRMA’s most talented Jewelry designers:  Kristine Dee, Michelline Syjuco and Paul Syjuco. It was so inspiring just to see their work. I am certain that it was a major success!

The FIRMA boys! I was digging their Holiday colors! Each time I bump into them, it's like they ooze happiness!The FIRMA boys! I was digging their Holiday colors! Each time I bump into them, it's like they ooze happiness!
I went with my girls Kitty Jacinto and Malu Gamboa. Here they are flanking Ricky.I went with my girls Kitty Jacinto and Malu Gamboa. Here they are flanking Ricky.
This is a closeup of Daphne Osenas earring from Kristine Dee. Daphne was telling me that Kristine named the collection after her daughters, that is so sweet!This is a closeup of Daphne Osena's earring from Kristine Dee. Daphne was telling me that Kristine named the collection after her daughters, that is so sweet!
The effervescent Lulu Tan Gan! Nov 10 is her GALA and I cannot wait to see what she going to come up with. She is like the Dianne Von Furstenburg of the Philippines!The effervescent Lulu Tan-Gan! November 10 is her GALA and I cannot wait to see what she going to come up with. She is like the Dianne Von Furstenburg of the Philippines!
Loving this pendant. I think it is by Paul Syjuco. I am not sure now.Loving this pendant. I think it is by Paul Syjuco. I am not sure now.
This dramatic ring is by Michelline Syjuco. It's like from another planet! LOL!This dramatic ring is by Michelline Syjuco. It's like from another planet! LOL!
Cuffs from Michelline. They are so beautiful!Cuffs from Michelline. They are so beautiful!
Watch out for this one, I feel she is about to really hit it big!Watch out for this one, I feel she is about to really hit it big!
Michelline's neck piece! It's like wearable art!Michelline's neck piece! It's like wearable art!
I have been hearing about this young designer a lot but I have never seen his work. Happy that I got to finally see it.I have been hearing about this young designer a lot but I have never seen his work. Happy that I got to finally see it.
The style is very geometric and serene. There is this quiet energy with his designs. I like the compositions as its very well thought of.The style is very geometric and serene. There is this quiet energy with his designs. I like the compositions as its very well thought of.
Kristine Dee's collection was extremely romantic. I zeroed in on the coral roses that really caught my eye.Kristine Dee's collection was extremely romantic. I zeroed in on the coral roses that really caught my eye.

This is Kristine Dee. I love what she is wearing, it is so romantic and just dreamy!This is Kristine Dee. I love what she is wearing, it is so romantic and just dreamy!
This is from Michelline Syjuco. It's a major pendant! I can stare at the stone for hours and not get bored.This is from Michelline Syjuco. It's a major pendant! I can stare at the stone for hours and not get bored.
This is Michelline Syjuco! I adored her look that evening. It's like one of those Japanese Goth animation charactersThis is Michelline Syjuco! I adored her look that evening. It's like one of those Japanese Goth animation characters
Her ring was so cool!Her ring was so cool!
Paul and Michelline Syjuco. I am sure they are related but I forgot to ask them how?Paul and Michelline Syjuco. I am sure they are related but I forgot to ask them how?

HUGS!
RAJO!

August 1, 2009 - 3 comments

Pronged Purples

Here's a suite of rose cut amethysts, intense pink tourmalines, pyrope garnets and diamonds set in yellow gold. A great combination of interesting shapes, subtle brilliance and deep hues.

This was a project based fundamentally on color.  I was tasked to create these based on purples, pinks and dark reds and was able to source these interesting free-form rose cut stones for it. Rose cuts were primarily developed for diamonds in the 1500's and were considered cutting edge at that time as it proved to give a more brilliant stone compared to older style cuts. From the top they resembled rose buds, hence the name. The brilliant cut (which had more fire and sparkle) was developed some time in the 1700's and paved the way for the modern round brilliant stones we're familiar with today. Whereas brilliant stones do create some sharp sparkle, sometimes its great to see some stones with soft, broad flashes too.

May 6, 2009 - 1 comment.

Deco Diamond Necklace

Here's another project made from a client's unused pieces. We took the diamonds from her various jewels and combined them to make this beautiful art deco inspired necklace.

An important piece it turned out to be. Every gold element was painstakingly handcrafted; from the joints to the bezels, to the placement of the tiniest diamond. The end product clearly drapes so elegantly on the wearer. It moves like....butter...for lack of a better term.

It's a definite keeper.


January 12, 2009 - No Comments!

Happy New Year!

New year, new start! And what better way to begin 2009 than with a special offer! Aum Jewels gives a very generous forty percent savings on all Paul Syjuco colored gemstone necklaces for this whole month of January.

Here are a few:

"Castanet" multi-strand necklace. Faceted smoky quartz and onyx with hammered vermeil discs.

"Turqouise Bamboo" line necklace. Turquoise beads with vermeil "bamboo" inspired segments.

"Azure Pebbles" multi-strand necklace. Turquoise, lapis lazuli and vermeil "pebbles".

November 11, 2008 - No Comments!

Metro Magazine November, 2008

Glad to have two items on the Metro Gift Guide this year. Unfortunately there are some errors on the labeling. The orange/mexican fire opal ring is actually my design. It was labeled as Kristine Dee's, who should also have had a piece featured. Her collections are available at Aum Jewels as well.

The other piece is a multi-color beryl rough necklace with pastel colored Indian tourmalines set in rose gold plated silver. It was penned in as an aquamarine rough necklace. I attached a more detailed picture of it below:

Quite nice for those upcoming Christmas events...

October 17, 2008 - No Comments!

statement piece

Here's a matinee length necklace in white agate, carnelian and textured vermeil. The vermeil sections can also be done in gold. But regardless of material, it definitely won't leave you wanting for impact.

July 29, 2008 - 1 comment.

Aritos y Otros

Spread on the Philippines Star, July 28

The Baile Foundation and Shangri-La Mall present Aritos y Otros; an art jewelry exhibit celebrating Philippine Heroines and Women Achievers. Show opens on July 31, Thursday, and runs for about a week. Its a group exhibit featuring works by Napoleon Abueva, Arturo Luz, Eduardo Castrillo, Ginny Dizon, Ramon Orlina, Janina Hoschka and myself among others. Above is the spread from yesterday's Philippine Star. And below is the release from the Inquirer.

I will be paying tribute to two women.

First being Rosa Rosal through two necklaces; one shown below:

Second being Anita Magsaysay-Ho through three pieces; one shown below:

I can't wait to see the other works.