Inspired by Alexander Calder

Exciting news for those who appreciate fine art jewelry! Fav retailer Club Monaco was inspired by the late artist Alexander Calder for their fall jewelry. The Calder Inspired Collection, which is available now in stores, is a lovely selection of necklaces made of molded gold and silver wire with colorful resin stones. The collection, which ranges from $79- $139, is reminiscent of the American artist’s architectural mobiles and sculptures.

One of his most popular masterpieces was the Cirque Calder, a miniature circus which he created from wire, string, cloth and other objects. The small version was portable enough to carry in suitcases, allowing him to show his work in places such as New York City and Paris. While he gained popularity with the Paris art scene for his performances, his interest in wire sculpture lead him to learn kinetic art, where he ultimately developed mobiles. In addition to his famous wire sculptures, the artist’s legacy includes paintings, toys and jewelry which can be found in art museums across the country today.

One of my favorite pieces from the Calder Inspired Collection is a beautiful bib-style necklace with colored Murano glass and wood pieces set on a gold plated wire. It’s a new way to wear your fine art!

Sailboat and Little Sparrow Brass Necklace

A statement necklace is a fun and inexpensive way to spruce up a pretty outfit for spring. Texas native Tara Levitin combines antiques with art in her unique jewelry pieces. The designer and founder of Leviticus jewelry, she has created memorable looks with shapes such as keys, envelopes and alphabet letters, perfect for the girl who wants to add intrigue to a sweet look.

For a limited time, you can grab some of the Leviticus jewels at a discounted price. Some of the designs, including the sailboat on a brass chain necklace above, are marked down to only $15! Check out her entire collection of Leviticus Jewelry of bracelets, earrings, cuff links and more!

Fab jewelry designer Erickson Beamon will soon launch a special line of beautiful adornments that would look wonderful in your jewelry collection. Designers Karen Erickson and Vicki Beamon, whose creations usually sell for over $500, have teamed with Target as the retailer’s latest jewelry designer. Beamon is the fourth limited-edition jewelry designer for the mass retailer. Previous designers include Dean Harris and Justin Guinta for Subversive Jewelry.

The exclusive line will add glamour without the pricey tag to any outfit. Items like the oversized necklace with a black stone pendant, will create drama especially when worn with the identical black fabric and chain wrapped drop earrings. Other necklaces, such as the black flower pendant with a 36″ long chain in gold tones, will look dazzling with any dress or a long tunic. Beamon’s new beaded cuffs (shown in the middle photo above) are affordable options to change up a fashion ensemble. The collection will be available Feb.15 at Target stores and at Target.com.