Lisa Robin Jewelry

Jewelry for a little bit of Western

 

My western boots are a perenial favorite. Gives any outfit an edge. Cordoba bracelet and earrings have accent stones in black onyx, garnet, lapis, blue topaz, or smoky topaz.

Not your typical woman wearing Lisa Robin Jewelry

Paisley Collection with Whisky Quartz gemstone with Fall's orange, yellow and grey.

Magnificent Color

I love this pop of red with the tweed. Easy to wear. These are some of my favorite earrings. I wear them all the time. They are Portale (my signature design) in open filigree sterling silver with smoky quartz teardrops. Smoky quartz is one of my most popular gemstones because it is so neutral. The braided leather bracelets are finished in this fabulous metalic, shown here in pewter, gold and bronze. The clasps are sterling silver and close with magnets.

Lusting after a Ring

My friend Leah wore the Signature Gemstone Ring in Citrine in a recent fashion show benefiting the Greene County Red Cross and fell in love with it. She can't decide between the Citrine, Amethyst, Blue Topaz or Smoky Topaz. All are fabulous. My favorite is the Amethyst. Check out my Facebook page for more rings.

Introducing the Cordoba Collection....Romance every day.

Introducing The Cordoba Collection....Romance every day. 

The history of the Spanish city of Córdoba dates back to the Roman Empire, and this collection has an appropriately classic feel. Inspired by a Renaissance-era Spanish embroidery design popularized by Catherine of Aragon, these striking pieces brim with romance and vitality.

The peices are sterling silver with a selection of gemstone cabochons, shown here the pendant has a sky blue topaz and is shown on a blue leather cord, the bracelet is in garnet, and the earrings are black onyx.

Drama Queen- Statement Jewelry Works

Make a statement with jewelry from the Tekke Collection with basic black.

The Cordoba Collection

The Cordoba Collection includes pendants, earrings, and bracelets and all come in a selection of gemstones. Inspired by the Spanish embroidery design made famous by Catherine of Aragon. I want you to see the new collection, but should continue the story of Catherine and Henry too.

Shortly after their marriage, Catherine found herself pregnant. This first child was a stillborn daughter born prematurely in January 1510, but this disappointment was soon followed by another pregnancy. Prince Henry was born on January 1, 1511. There were great celebrations for the birth of the young prince, but they were halted by the baby's death after 52 days of life. Catherine then had a miscarriage, followed by a another short-lived son. On February 1516, she gave birth a daughter named Mary, and this child lived. There were probably two more pregnancies, the last recorded in 1518.

Henry was growing frustrated by his lack of a male heir, but he remained a devoted husband. He had at least two mistresses that we know of: Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount and Mary Boleyn. By 1526 though, he had begun to separate from Catherine because he had fallen in love with one of her ladies (and sister of one of his mistresses): Anne Boleyn.

It is here that the lives of Henry's first and second wives begin to interweave. By the time his interest in Anne became common knowledge, Catherine was 42 years old and was no longer able to conceive. Henry's main goal now was to get a male heir, which his wife was not able to provide. Somewhere along the way Henry began to look at the texts of Leviticus which say that if a man takes his brother's wife, they shall be childless. As evidenced above, Catherine and Henry were far from childless, and still had one living child. But that child was a girl, and didn't count in Henry's mind. The King began to petition the Pope for an annulment.

At first, Catherine was kept in the dark about Henry's plans for their annulment and when the news got to Catherine she was very upset. She was also at a great disadvantage since the court that would decide the case was far from impartial. Catherine then appealed directly to the Pope, which she felt would listen to her case since her nephew was Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor.

The political and legal debate continued for six years. Catherine was adamant in that she and Arthur, her first husband and Henry's brother, did not consummate their marriage and therefore were not truly husband and wife. Catherine sought not only to retain her position, but also that of her daughter Mary.

Things came to a head in 1533 when Anne Boleyn became pregnant. Henry had to act, and his solution was to reject the power of the Pope in England and to have Thomas Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury grant the annulment. Catherine was to renounce the title of Queen and would be known as the Princess Dowager of Wales, something she refused to acknowledge through to the end of her life.

Catherine and her daughter were separated and she was forced to leave court. She lived for the next three years in several dank and unhealthy castles and manors with just a few servants. However, she seldom complained of her treatment and spent a great deal of time at prayer.

On January 7, 1536, Catherine died at Kimbolton Castle and was buried at Peterborough Abbey (later Peterborough Cathedral, after the dissolution of the monasteries) with the ceremony due for her position as Princess Dowager, not as a Queen of England.

Photo of Henry VIII as played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers from Facebook/The Tudors and history from Tudorhistory.com.

Filigree necklace and earrings in the Spring rain.

Singing in the rain! by Lisa Robin Jewelry

I don't think I have ever fully appreciated the value of a good pair of wellies until last Thursday evening. Doug and I spent the weekend in NYC and he surprised me with tickets to the University of Cincinnati vs. Notre Dame basketball game at Madison Square Gardens. A midst the heavy downpours and regional flooding, we made our way about 12 blocks between the ticket office and the game. The umbrella we bought at Duane Reade was more or less useless and my leather boots took two days to dry... and the Bearcats lost.

But, I am bound and determined to usher in Spring with pink and polka dots. The wellies can be along just in case. Add Portale filigree necklace and earrings with teardrop gemstones to keep the look fresh.

 

 

The jewelry is nice and relaxed.

Lisa Robin's Paisley Descending Medallion on a heavy venetian box chain and the Signature filigree teardrop earrings in smoky quartz. I love smoky quartz because it goes with everything. Of course, I always wear my Signature Ring.

 

Winter Weekend - What would you pack?

Want to style your own looks? By clicking the create button, you can drag and drop your own selections and design your own style sheets. What would you pack for a winter weekend? In most parts of the country right now you don't even have to leave town.

The gallery shows you the styles others have created. I started the gallery with the basics. BTW, if you haven't used spinner luggage it is a MUST HAVE. Doug and I just returned from a long weekend trip and both managed quite well with carry ons. Ten years ago who would have imagined such a thing? It's the shoes.

I have included 18 pieces of jewelry (some shown combined, others not), including chains, hoop earrings, enhancers that can be worn on hoops or chains, pendants, earrings and bracelets. How many pieces would you select to accessorize your wardrobe for the weekend? Of course you can pack it all in the Lisa Robin Jewelry velvet drawstring travel bag.

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