Handmade silk organza flowers with vintage gold lace leaves.
My recent flower-making experiments that I've been posting were for this piece. I wanted to make sure that I got the size of the flowers just right. And Nicola loved the idea of a flower that was very romantic in feel, its petals loose and organic. So part of my experimentation was also about finding the right technique for shaping each of the petals.
The silk organza was a perfect match for the colour of Nicola's silk velvet dress.
I'm the luckiest person in the world to be able to make pieces like these
04/12/2024
This is a listing for Manuel. Please do not purchase this if you are not Manuel.
It is for a single bracelet in Preciosa Pearlescent Peacock Green
Sterling silver lobster clasp
Total length 19cms
Posted within the UK Royal Mail Special Delivery
Delivery in approx 3-4 weeks
As this bracelet is made to your own specification, no returns are permitted
Purchase implies acceptance of the above conditions
03/12/2024
What colour would you pick?
I love making co-ordinating jewellery to go with my headpieces, hats and veils. The perfect finishing touch ♥️
Swarovski pearl bracelets, sterling silver findings.
02/12/2024
Kerry ♥️
I made Kerry's hairpins from some of the lace from her mum's wedding dress.
Kerry liked the idea of the lace having a rosy pink tint to it, so after I refreshed it (the lace had yellowed with age), I carefully tinted it.
I then added some of the beautiful gold pearls and AB crystals that Kerry had picked out when she had visited me in my studio, and some gold and ivory bugle beads that added a little contrast in texture.
You can see Kerry's hairpins in more detail in my previous post.
Thank you to Ashley Coombes Photography for this lovely image.
27/11/2024
Kerry's hairpins.
Made from some of the lace from Kerry's mum's wedding dress ♥️
The dress was a little yellowed with age, so I refreshed the lace first and restored it to its original colour. Kerry liked the idea of changing the colour of the lace to give it a slightly warm, rosy tint (which looked beautiful against her hair).
She picked out some beautiful pale champagne Swarovski crystals, AB crystals, and gold pearls and I set to work.
I added some gold and ivory bugle beads as I was making up the hairpins, just to add another shape and texture to the mix.
24/11/2024
Beautiful berry shades and vintage vibes ♥️
This design slowly evolved from an idea I had a while back. I'd wanted to make something quite dark and luscious with a flash of copper. So here it is: hand dyed lace, copper leaves, and crystals and pearls in beautiful berry shades and tones.
18/11/2024
Congratulations to beautiful Gioia Mia bride Jess, who married her sweetheart on Saturday ❤️
Jess picked a dainty but very sparkly headpiece to wear made with vintage rhinestones and white Swarovski pearls. She tried on a few different styles, but always kept coming back to this one.
And because it's made with vintage rhinestones, there will only ever be one
17/11/2024
Congratulations to beautiful Gioia Mia bride Megan who got married last week wearing a pair of my 'Marchesa' earrings.
These super dramatic earrings are made in sterling silver, Swarovski pearl and crystal ❤️
Thank you to Olesja from In the Name of Love Photography for this image of my earrings from a photoshoot at Cameron House on Loch Lomond.
14/11/2024
I love that there's a crystal colour (or combination of colours) to match every colour scheme.
How perfectly does Crystal AB match Jen's husband's tartan? ❤️
This lovely mage by JM Style Phototography & Design.
11/11/2024
Close up, because these colours are absolutely lush together ♥️
Hand dyed lace, copper, Swarovski pearl and glass.
10/11/2024
I've got a shelf in my studio that's dedicated to some beautiful, deep colours: burgundy, aubergine, plum...
They look gorgeous paired with lighter colours, like pale blush, lilac, lavender, copper or silver.
I love that brides are adventurous enough now to wear something a little more unusual for theirbig day ♥️
07/11/2024
Handmade organza flower ♥️
There's something lovely about making flowers. The process is slow and meditative: stiffening the fabric and waiting for it to dry; drawing out the petals, then cutting them all out; shaping each of the petals individually; making the centre of the flower; then arranging each of the petals, starting from the middle and working outwards.
Different fabrics create different effects, depending on how opaque or sheer they are, how you mix the fabrics and how you shape the individual petals too.
I love that.
04/11/2024
Beautiful Gioia Mia bride Lindsey ❤️
I loved working with Lindsey, designing and making her comb. The whole process seemed so effortless, and it was a pleasure to chat away together while we looked at different configurations for lace, pearls and stones.
You can see a picture of Lindsey's comb (and read about how we designed her piece) here:
Image of Lindsey and her husband on their wedding day by Ashley Coombes Photography.
03/11/2024
Kerry's hairpins ❤️
I made these from some of the lace from Kerry's mum's wedding dress. The dress was a little bit yellowed with age, so my first job was to clean the applique that we had chosen.
The original colour of the lace was a bright white, which Kerry wasn't too keen on, so she decided on a soft ivory (which really brought out the warm tones of her hair).
She picked some gold Swarovski pearls, some ab crystals and some champagne-coloured crystals. As I was making up the hairpins, I added some pale ivory bugle beads and some gold ones to add a little contrast in texture and finish.
I bought some gold lace leaves, deconstructed them, then reassembled them to make this lovely headpiece.
The last step was to add some crystals on each of the leaves for a little bit of sparkle ♥️
28/10/2024
I bought some gold lace leaves, deconstructed them, then reassembled them and turned them into this headpiece.
It's beautiful on...the little crystals I added just catch the light as you turn your head ❤️
Would you wear a gold headpiece?
21/10/2024
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with me at The Scottish Wedding Show over the course of the weekend!
I had so many fantastic conversations, and loved hearing all your plans and ideas.
Apologies if I didn't get a chance to speak to you in person, my stand was super busy at times.
If you'd like to have more of a chat with me, drop me a line. I have daytime and evening appointments available, at the weekends and during the week...whatever works best for you.
Sonia x
16/10/2024
Part of Morgan's lovely headpiece in a little more detail.
Copper leaves, carnelian gemstones, Swarovski crystals and pearls...a gorgeous combination of materials, shapes and colours ♥️
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Exquisite handmade jewellery and accessories (headbands, tiaras, brow bands, combs, pins). Bespoke bridal service.
Established in 2004, Gioia Mia has rapidly gained an enviable reputation amongst brides as one of the foremost designers of bespoke bridal jewellery and accessories in the UK.
Working from a city-centre studio in the heart of Glasgow, tiaras, headbands, brow bands, haircombs, hairpins, necklaces, earrings and bracelets are all designed and handmade with exquisite craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
Pieces are made using only the finest materials: lustrous freshwater pearls; sparkling Swarovski crystals and rhinestones; vintage and contemporary glass; all kinds of gemstones; and a wide range of metals (including sterling silver for jewellery).
The colour palette varies according to each customer's specification: from ethereal, barely-there crystal to classic whites and ivories; from sophisticated combinations of n**e and pastel tones to dramatic statements in bolder shades.
The defining characteristic of Gioia Mia jewellery and accessories is the instinctive understanding of every customer's style, resulting in subtle and elegant pieces which enhance the beauty of each bride.
All pieces come beautifully gift wrapped. Perfect for a bride - or as a gift for a bridesmaid!
As Featured In...
Love My Dress, Whimsical Wonderland Weddings, Ruffled Blog, Burnett's Boards, Rock and Roll Bride, Way Out Wedding, We Fell In Love.
The Scottish Wedding Directory, To Have and To Hold, The Best Scottish Weddings, i-on Glasgow.
Why not make an appointment to come to the studio and try some pieces on, or to have a chat about your own piece? Daytime, evening and weekend appointments available.
