When my sister gave me the opportunity of selecting gifts for her bridal party, I knew immediately who I wanted to contact. I've known Laura Su of Prismera Design since our days as Student Guides at the Brooklyn Museum, during which time she mentioned only once (rather discretely, I might add) that she was the head of a burgeoning jewelry line ("burgeoning" is my addition, as she has always been quite modest about her work). It took me another year to randomly come upon her blog (via Tiffany's Laura Su dress), at which time I finally discovered her jewelry line, and subsequently realized how very talented she is.
Laura agreed to pull a design out of retirement from a previous collection--the Orchid Necklace--for the wedding, one I have loved for a very long time (more on that below). In anticipation of posting images of the necklaces here, I asked Laura if I could drop by her Queens apartment/studio to take a few photos of her workspace this past weekend. She graciously let me stop in, and though I know my images pale in comparison to most people's photo-taking abilities, I hope they can convey at least some of the beauty of Laura's work and her workspace.
When I stopped by I was also able to take a look at her upcoming collection--inspired by museum pieces and Victorian design--and, among other things, there are some statement pieces that are quite remarkable. I'll obviously be posting about these when Laura launches the collection on her site : )
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My sister gave me the following package on Saturday (I was the Maid of Honor, you know), packaged by Laura, of course:
And inside was not only the Orchid Necklace, but something else I have been coveting for a very long time (a surprise from my sister, made possible by her scheming with Laura):
I only wish I took candid shots of us wearing the necklaces during the wedding (another consequence of my not taking many photos), but I foresee future shots of the pieces being worn here at a later time. Needless to say, the necklaces were a hit with the ladies and my sister. And of course myself.
Harold likes the pieces, too. He just wishes he could compensate for the lack of hair on his head with that from his chest.
Thank you again, Laura, for both the visit and (of course) your gorgeous work!
so beautiful, and what thoughtful gifts! The studio photos are gorgeous, I love them! And Harold is a great model, naturally.
ReplyDeleteHer work is stunning! I can really see why those pieces made your sister's wedding day extra special.
ReplyDeletehaha, ahhh, Harold appreciates the compliment!
ReplyDeleteand I just wish my photos could have done Laura's work more justice, b/c then I would have included more shots of her work in her studio! but alas, I am a horrible photographer...but, yes! her work is all quite stunning...and I really fell in love with the pyrite necklace she has framed...I think that demonstrates the luxurious level of her work, or that side of it, anyway
apart from laura's beautiful work and what you picked out for your sister, I'm actually excited over that one photo of her drawers and drawers of die-cut pieces (I presume). it says a lot to me when one has dedicated drawers!
ReplyDeletelooking forward to more visits! great to see you and so happy to hear that the necklaces were a hit. i agree w/ jess, i think harold has a future in modeling.
ReplyDeleteNOTHING beats jewelry made by friends - talented friends!
ReplyDeletemelly, I'm the same way...I oogle over organization! though I don't really know the process uses with those pieces, since my questions tended to deviate into gossiping kind...tsk tsk, megan...
ReplyDeleteand I had such a fun time, laura, so I will be back around next time I'm up! and harold really has a future in it, it seems...must be those blue eyes of his, and that stoicism...
and I am SO VERY fortunate to have a number of talented friends, yourself included, my friend! makes the pieces that more special, I agree...