Michael Michaud

[pricescope]

We bought this necklace in one of the small designer's jewelry store in downtown Toronto. Hand patinaed bronze and pink fresh water pearls. It's designed by Michael Michaud and was inspired by Monet' Water Lilies

 

[pricescope]

When we came home, we searched for other Michael Michaud works. It's amaising what he's doing.

See e.g. http://www.rusticspirit.com/natureinspiredjewelry/

or
http://www.ancientechoes.com/category.asp?catid=2017

this Peapod is lovely

 

[valeria101]

Yay! I went for several pieces by him - bought in Boston last summer. These are so wearable. He makes a great argument that typical jewelry materials are indeed a very limited set of choices. It took some effort to put up with the idea of wearing bronze... but gold would never look this way

It did not occur to me to look for more online! Thanks

 

[pricescope]

Michaud has so many fascinating pieces inspired by nature. Funny that without seing the items you cannot appreciate how delicate the work is.

from http://www.sattvagallery.com

 

[pricescope]

Valeria, what do you have? Irina spent all morning today browsing the web for Michaud works.

 

[pricescope]

How about this VEGETABLE JEWELRY from www.rusticspirit.com!

This Dandelion should be amazing!

 

[pricescope]

The last one, cannot resist. PUSSY WILLOW IN BRONZE OR STERLING SILVER WITH WHITE PEARLS from http://www.rusticspirit.com/willowshortbronzejewelry/

 

[Mara]

Beautiful work...how did you happen upon the piece you bought, Leonid?

 

[winyan]

leonid,

I love those pieces!

I'm more likely to wear 'art' jewelry around my neck, as you can see from some of my posts!

Those are gorgeous!

win

 

[pricescope]

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Beautiful work...how did you happen upon the piece you bought, Leonid?
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We just found some of these pieces in a small jewelry shop on Queen street that sell designer jewelry. I spotted it first and Irina liked it too. She's not a diamond kind of gal and prefers inexpensive but unusual or antique jewelry

 

[Matata]

Here's another vendor of this beautiful art:
http://16handsgallery.com/16jewelry.html

Leonid, why did you have to go and post this pretty stuff -- I gotta have some of it, can't resist, somebody please stop me -- Pricescope is having a detrimental effect on my future financial security cause I'm starting to spend waaaay too much in the present

 

[valeria101]

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On 4/17/2004 3:47:48 PM leonid wrote:

Valeria, what do you have? ----------------

Haven't seen the Q soon enough...
I ended up with a set - necklace and earrings in the shape of long willow leaves. Between the sterling and patinated bronze versions the bronze stood out! Then there is a pin looking like a blueberry twig. Ever since, the earrings ended up worn as a pin, since ther were too big compared to what I am used to.

It's nice to see these pieces online, so I don't have to get on another continent to shop for them!


I think Irina might enjoy THIS site if she likes such pieces

I sure do!

 

[katbadness]

AnA -- where do you find all these funky jewelry.. I love it!!

That link is going to be saved for future reference.

 

[pricescope]

Matata:

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Leonid, why did you have to go and post this pretty stuff -- I gotta have some of it, can't resist, somebody please stop me
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I have to restrain myself too

although I don't wear jewelry but I want to have some of these pieces too

 

[JoangA]

I have a couple of Michael's pieces, and I love them. Thanks for the post, I didn't reaize he made so much! Now I'm in trouble.

As I am drawn to jewlery that has a nature theme, here's a few other sites you might enjoy:

These are bold and beautiful, and reasonablt priced.
http://leafpin.com/

Check out the carving that Tom does! I had him make a ring for me, and it's so beautiful. Plus he was wonderful to work with. Quality! Quality!
http://www.sevenfingers.com/