Jewellery: Chelsea de Luca

Jewellery has always been one of those personal style pieces I admire on others but can never muster the courage to wear myself. Sure I have the standard gold hoop earrings, one or two silver rings I can't live without and a little silver cuff I wear every now and then, but nothing that really stands out as a piece de resistance from my jewellery box.

Women who adorne statement necklaces, bold earrings and eye catching rings with a certain irrevence, are a wonder to me. You know the pieces I mean - exquisite jewels the size of the Hope Diamond wrapped in diamonds, pearls or even industrial metal dripping from ears, neck lines, wrists and sometimes barely staying on fingers because of its weight.

Yep, some chicks just have that incredible knack of pulling off statement pieces with a magnificent style and confidence that I find myself saying, 'I wish I could wear that.'

This happened again while browsing at Chelsea de Luca, a Brisbane jewellery designer who creates amazing one-off pieces that I have fallen a little bit in love with. Each design evokes classic old world charm with specific vintage inspired pieces. Sprinkled with Swarovski crystals and unique embellishments, you are sure to find a piece that will make any outfit sparkle. 

After some time in her flagship store on James Street, I had to be escorted from the building before I started to cry...it was all too beautiful for words - not to mention the pain I wanted to inflict on my credit card!

But would I wear it? Absolutey! For unique creations such as these, I would step out of my comfort zone and risk looking like a crazy old bag lady wearing everything she owns. Why? Well, I'm a little bit obsessed! Who wouldn't be? It's heaven sent!

Image: Chelsea de Luca