Artistic Vision

Item Description

This is a colourful hand-wired, beaded heart brooch made of Swarovski crystals and brushed-sterling silver-plated copper wire. It measures 5cms across and 4 cms in length.

Candida Spender-van Rood is an artist and designer who has been creating hand-crafted designer jewellery for more than 25 years in Melbourne, Australia, known as Candy Spender Jewels. Candida has a background in fine art, photography and graphic design, and is a self-taught jeweler/assembler.

Renowned for original, exotic quality pieces, Candida creates innovative and directional pieces sought after by photographers, fashionistas, as well as lovers of art., whether it be the decorative arts or hand-crafted art.

Specializing in one-of-a-kind jewellery piece commissions, and small exclusive seasonal ranges, there is always something new happening in Candida's studio, as well as the timeless classics in the collection which go on being popular collectors items.

Candy Spender jewelery pieces mostly incorporate Swarovski crystal, Czech glass, semi-precious as well vintage/antique stones and beads. All the components are cast and plated in Melbourne. High quality workroom values and dedication to timeless design and a long-lasting life, the jewellery often becomes personal talisman and heirlooms.

Great care is taken to keep the jewellery nickel-free, long lasting and therefore environmentally sustainable.

Find out more: candyspender.com.au/shop/item/juicy-hearts

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