Jewelry Photography :: the versatile talent of local artist Elisabeth Michel-Meyrueix
Although I have known and appreciated the talent of Elisabeth Michel-Meyrueix for a few years I had finally the pleasure to photograph her unique Jewelry just recently. Elisabeth’s unique jewelry showcases antique or vintage pieces mixed with semi-precious stones and precious metals. She studied in Paris and started to design jewelry after moving to the United States. Designing jewelry allows her to combine her background of studies in art, history and geology with the creating process. When she travels around the world, she looks for beautiful antique or vintage brooches or pendants that will become the centerpieces of her necklaces. She sometimes keeps some of these incredible finds for years before finding the right stones to compliment them. For her, a necklace is like a painting, colors and texture have to flow and blend together. And like paintings all her necklaces and bracelets are signed with her unique tag. She has been designing jewelry and participating in artists Open Studios and fairs since 2003. You can see Elisabeth wonders for yourself visiting the upcoming Peninsula French Fair.
Our top image is “Etoile Diamant” late 19th/early 20th century 14k gold, pearls and diamond brooch with garnet beads. Below: a “Limones Vert” – antique handpainted Limoges china brooch with green moonstones beads, and “Limoges Blue” antique handpainted Limoges china brooch with blue kyanite beads.
I believe Elisabeth stunning work is also perfect for brides out there that want to wear something unique and sophisticated, like the above “Papillon Chrysantheme” rare antique Chinese Kingfisher and pearls ornament with freshwater pearls. Isn’t it beautiful!? And below, “Gris Perle” vintage French rhinestone brooch with grey freshwater pearls, and “Peach Triangle” vintage French rhinestone brooch and peach freshwater pearls
This stunning final piece is”Mousse sur la Neige” dragon carved jade pendant, maw sit sit beads and antique Chinese dragon sterling silver beads. Visit Elisabeth’s blog to see more of her work and upcoming events!
