Think OLD with Monique Péan’s Jewelry

As the wind of vintage fashion blows all over the world, maybe it is time for us to think old with jewelries, that’s a new area in fashion jewelry section. In this new process we’re very lucky to have Monique Péan with us, her new jewelry collection is going to make Fossils look new and totally glamorous!

One of the wave of eco-sensitive designers, Monique Péan, whose first solo presentation happened lately, is thinking very, very old. “I love specimens,” says Péan, who incorporated fossilized woolly mammoth and walrus ivory as well as sustainable pearls into her spring 2011 collection.

“I like discovering pieces in their natural environment and working around them rather than polishing the stones.” The results? Every piece is unique and perfectly imperfect, only adding to its charm.

Focusing on a different local artisan from around the globe with each collection, the jeweler went to Ahe in French Polynesia for her latest venture. “They do sustainable pearl farming and repurpose shells into jewelry,” she explains, gesturing towards the delicate-looking pastel-colored beads that artisans have etched with scrimshaw designs and the café au lait and jade stones that have been turned into necklaces and rings. “I was inspired by the creamy tones in Paul Gauguin’s work from his trip there, but also the movement and flow of the waves.”

Using recycled gold — “When you mine new gold it pollutes the water system”— and conflict-free diamond details, Péan’s collection does that rare thing: improve on nature.

This may be a new fashion trend, or may not be, but I totally love this, they look just gorgeous and very appealing to me! If you love those beaded bracelets that have made their way in the summer, then I guess you’ll love this new jewelry collection even more!