Navy Blue & Gold Editorial Featured on Burnett’s Boards

Navy blue gold rose gold Washington D.C. wedding inspiration editorial styled shoot couture bridal jewelry druzy pearl crystal by j'adorn designs Maryland DC Virginia custom jeweler bridal accessories Red October Photography Simply Breathe EventsWe recently had the honor of seeing an editorial shoot we contributed to earlier this year featured on the wedding blog, Burnett’s Boards. In this post we’re sharing a few of our personal favorite shots by Red October Photography from this cool, modern D.C. bridal shoot with gold and navy blue elements.

We especially love the way Tiffany of Simply Breathe Events chose to style the jewelry from our collection into a few different looks for the bridal model – and that amazing cake created by Evan of Sweets by E! Check out the full gallery, and let us know in the comments which part is your favorite.

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Navy blue gold rose gold Washington D.C. wedding inspiration editorial styled shoot couture bridal jewelry druzy pearl crystal by j'adorn designs Maryland DC Virginia custom jeweler bridal accessories Red October Photography Simply Breathe Events

Navy blue gold rose gold Washington D.C. wedding inspiration editorial styled shoot couture bridal jewelry druzy pearl crystal by j'adorn designs Maryland DC Virginia custom jeweler bridal accessories Red October Photography Simply Breathe Events

Navy blue gold rose gold Washington D.C. wedding inspiration editorial styled shoot couture bridal jewelry druzy pearl crystal by j'adorn designs Maryland DC Virginia custom jeweler bridal accessories Red October Photography Simply Breathe Events

Navy blue gold rose gold Washington D.C. wedding inspiration editorial styled shoot couture bridal jewelry druzy pearl crystal by j'adorn designs Maryland DC Virginia custom jeweler bridal accessories Red October Photography Simply Breathe Events

Navy blue gold rose gold Washington D.C. wedding inspiration editorial styled shoot couture bridal jewelry druzy pearl crystal by j'adorn designs Maryland DC Virginia custom jeweler bridal accessories Red October Photography Simply Breathe Events

Navy blue gold rose gold Washington D.C. wedding inspiration editorial styled shoot couture bridal jewelry druzy pearl crystal by j'adorn designs Maryland DC Virginia custom jeweler bridal accessories Red October Photography Simply Breathe Events
Navy blue gold rose gold Washington D.C. wedding inspiration editorial styled shoot couture bridal jewelry druzy pearl crystal by j'adorn designs Maryland DC Virginia custom jeweler bridal accessories Red October Photography Simply Breathe Events
Navy blue gold rose gold Washington D.C. wedding inspiration editorial styled shoot couture bridal jewelry druzy pearl crystal by j'adorn designs Maryland DC Virginia custom jeweler bridal accessories Red October Photography Simply Breathe Events
Fellow contributing vendors:
Photography: Red October Photography
Planning & Styling: Simply Breathe Events
Venue: River Farm
Hair Styling: Jewel HD
Makeup: Blend DC
Bride’s attire: Fabulous Frocks of DC
Groom’s attire: Lapel
Florals: Flower Bud Florals
Cake: Sweets By E
Rentals: DC Rental
Calligraphy: Allison Dee Calligraphy

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Custom Wedding Jewelry for Kimberly + Jesse


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One of the great joys I’ve had since founding J’Adorn Designs in 2012 has been the opportunity to reconnect with old friends right before one of the biggest days of their lives. This was the case with Kimberly – a friend of mine from high school with whom I’d only kept in touch via social media since our graduation. Interestingly enough, the groom also graduated high school with us (although they didn’t begin dating until after college), so designing this bridesmaids’ jewelry suite had an especially personal element for me as a designer.

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Kimberly’s family lived in France for a good portion of her childhood, an experience that clearly had an influence on her sense of style and elegant taste. While the bride opted to wear heirloom pieces on her wedding day, she commissioned me to design a varied but coordinated suite of custom jewelry for her bridesmaids. It was my great pleasure to create these special pieces for the women who stood beside her.

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Philadelphia mainline garden wedding monique lhullier bridesmaid dress elegant bride grey bridesmaid dress european french wedding silver pearl druzy white custom couture bridal jewelry samantha jay photography morris arboretum DC bride J'Adorn Designs jewelry designer jeweler

Philadelphia mainline garden wedding monique lhullier bridesmaid dress elegant bride grey bridesmaid dress european french wedding silver pearl druzy white custom couture bridal jewelry samantha jay photography morris arboretum DC bride J'Adorn Designs jewelry designer jeweler

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Many congratulations to Kimberly and Jesse! May the life you build together be just as beautiful as your wedding day.

Photos by Samantha Jay Photography

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“Love is the Only Gold” Editorial Featured on United with Love


Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn DesignsHappy Friday, friends! Today we’re thrilled to share our favorite shots from an opulent and romantic editorial we collaborated on with Bekah Kay Photography and Dear Sweetheart Events, which was featured on United With Love last week.

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Bekah was the mastermind behind the vision for this shoot, and she gleaned her inspiration from a play by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Here’s the specific excerpt from the play that inspired Bekah to design a shoot that honored “the riches of love and marriage:”

“ELEANOR: We can’t all of us be as pretty as thou art–

… Come, here is a golden chain I will give thee if thou wilt lead me to thy mother.

GEOFFREY: No–no gold. Mother says gold spoils all. Love is the only gold.”


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Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs
Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn DesignsThe jewelry featured in this editorial includes our Cherish Bracelet and Filigree Bracelet in Burgundy & Pink, available in our shop.

Many thanks to the fantastic vendors we had the joy of working with on this shoot!

Photography: Bekah Kay Creative
Styling & Floral Design: Dear Sweetheart Events
Venue: Antrim 1844
Rentals: Vintage Affairs
Bakery: Sorby Sweets
Stationery: Twila & Co

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Everything You Need to Know About Druzy Jewelry

druzy jewelry, druzy necklace, blue necklace, something blue, bridal necklaceAre you in on the druzy trend? These sparkly gemstones, in all their shapes and sizes, have been taking the jewelry world by storm for the past two wedding seasons (at least!), and the design possibilities seem to be endless. Whether you’re a total newcomer to druzies or have already started a collection of your own, you’re bound to learn something new in this latest edition of the “Know Your Bling” series. (And if not, you’ll still get to feast your eyes on some really sweet eye candy!)

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What is a druzy?
The word “druzy” (or “drusy” as our friends across the pond would say) comes from the geological term “druse,” which refers to the phenomenon that occurs when a fine layer of crystals grows on a gemstone, usually in a vein or other fractured surface. It’s the same effect you’d see in the geodes you may have purchased from the science store at the mall when you were younger.

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Druzy in Jewelry 
In the jewelry world, druzies are a favorite for their ability to add a lot of sparkle to a design. If you look closely at a druzy, you will see countless little facets that catch the light from every direction. Because they come in many different shapes, colors, and sizes, they also offer a lot of versatility for jewelry designs. Even the crystal facets come in different sizes, so you could choose a more rough looking stone for an edgier style, or one with finer facets to create a more delicate effect.

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How I use druzies
Because I aim for a happy mixture of wearability and glamour in my designs as a jeweler, I tend to let these stones be the stand-alone stars of the pieces I use them in. I’ve experimented with various methods to mount the stones, from a full wire wrap to a more minimal floating design. I’ve even added a chain tassel for a pair of custom bridesmaid’s earrings; but generally I don’t overcomplicate things when I use these lustrous stones.

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Here’s a look at a few of my favorite druzy designs from the J’Adorn Designs collection. Tell me which one is your personal favorite in the comments, then click on over to the shop to claim it as your own!

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Breezy Beach Wedding Editorial Featured on Burnett’s Boards

View More: http://laurenwerkheiserphotography.pass.us/lbe--josh--caitlinIt may be only February, but we’re already looking forward to the beginning of summer in a few short months! To help share our anticipation, we’re highlighting this bohemian beach wedding that was recently featured over on Burnett’s Boards.

From the skipping stone “escort cards” to the exotic florals from our dear friend Maribel of EightTreeStreet, this editorial is stunning down to the last detail – a level of excellence we’ve come to expect whenever we work with Alyssa of Lovely & Bubbly Events.  Enjoy our favorite shots from the day, let us know how you’d style a beachside wedding in the comments!
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The jewelry featured in this editorial includes our Sparkling Sea Lariat Necklace, Filigree Bracelet in Silver & White, and Oval & Teardrop Bridal Earrings. All are available in our shop.

The talented team of vendors who contributed to this shoot includes:

Photography: Lauren Werkheiser Photography
Planning & Styling: Lovely & Bubbly Events
Florals: EightTreeStreet
Venue: Flags Pond National Park
Makeup: Makeup by Kevan
Jewelry: J’Adorn Designs
Cufflinks: Memories for Life
Custom Glassware: Eikoh Design Studio
Cake: Sorby Sweets
Napkins: Make Good
Ribbon: Silk and Willow
Table Runner: Bellame

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