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.

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
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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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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Jenna Shriver Photography_Jadorn Designs_Fall 2015-23

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