Blog — inspiration

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Anyone else seeing Kate Winslet in this model? I can't stop seeing her! PS - I made these Art Deco-inspired fan earrings for my own wedding. Makeup: @somethingyouonsiteHair: @kelseybaranekBridal gown: @lovelybridephillyFlorals: @3rosebudsfloralJewelry: @christine_alaniz_designsVenue: @woodlandsphilaModels: @clairebearpsuPhoto: @veronika.paluch

Filigree and florals? Yes, please! I love designing custom engagement rings, and vintage-inspired styles are some of my absolute favorites. Interested in your own bespoke engagement ring? Searching for an alternative engagement ring? Let's make it together! Fill out my Custom Design Form to get started.

What is Navona Handmade? We're three friends from art school who decided to pursue our artistic passions as an artist collective. We meet regularly to discuss, critique, and encourage each other.  Christine is our jeweler, Bethany is our potter, and Julia is our fiber artist. Finding Artistic Inspiration We're an artist collective. We take a short trip together twice a year to someplace new and inspiring, and create a collection of jewelry and home decor based on our experience. Yes, we built a business around taking vacations together, and we think we’re pretty clever. From these trips, we gather inspiration...

I've been swatching these Kuretake watercolors I received for Christmas. The colors are so rich! I'm really looking forward to working with these for wedding cards and calligraphy projects in 2018. xo, Christine