Jewelry & your face shape

Have you ever thought about how jewelry can enhance your face shape? Not to worry as not many of us do! 

Before you can determine which jewelry would suit your face shape, you need to determine what your actual facial shape is. 

To determine your facial shape:

• Stand in front of a large mirror in a room with good lighting.
• Pull your hair away from your face into a bun or a ponytail.
• Trace the shape of your face with an erasable marker or an old lipstick onto the mirror. An alternative would be to ask someone to take a photo of your face.
• Step away from the mirror and evaluate the shape you have drawn or the shape of your face in the photo.
• Compare the shape of your face with the below illustrations to determine your face shape.

Illustrations of face shapes

Now for the fun part! Determining which jewelry will suit your face shape. Look for your face shape below to see which jewelry you should be wearing to enhance your natural beauty.

Heart/Inverted Triangle/Diamond Shaped Face:

Earrings: dangle or drop earrings help to lengthen the face.

Necklaces: chokers help contrast and soften the sharp angle of the chin.

Round/Square/Triangular Shaped Face:

Earrings: try elongated shapes such as ovals or angular shapes such as rectangles. Square shaped faces look particularly well in teardrop earrings.

Necklaces: look for necklaces that elongate your face, typically necklaces that extend below the neckline (28" to 32").

Rectangular/Oblong Shaped Face:

Earrings: choose short or round earrings to contrast the longer face shape.

Necklaces: chokers, especially if you have a long neck.

Oval Shaped Face:

Earrings: dangle earrings (not too long), preferably angular shaped.

Necklaces: can be either long or short (if you have a long neck, then chose a shorter necklace)

New range of Murano Glass Jewelry!

I have been quite busy over the last few days. My new stock of Murano Glass Jewelry has arrived! So the process of checking, sorting, labeling, photographing, editing and updating my online shop, DeVigniDesigns has kept my plate full! It is a very exhausting but rewarding process. 


I have box sets which includes a pendant and earrings. The set is completely handmade using the glass sheet technique with silver foil 925 or gold foil 24kt. The pendant comes with a cotton cord which is 50cm long. 


Log onto my online shop, DeVigniDesigns to view color variations and while you are there, why don't you surprise your Mum and buy Murano Glass Jewelry for Mother's Day on the 13th of May!

Murano Glass Pendant & Earrings Box set (20x20)

Murano Glass Pendant & Earrings Box set (40x30)

Murano Glass Pendant & Earrings Box set (40x30)

Murano Glass Pendant & Earrings Box set Diam. 50 curved

Murano Glass Pendant & Earrings Box set Diam. 40

10% off Murano glass jewellery for Mother's Day!

Mother's Day is just around the corner! Can you believe it! 


I cannot believe how quick the months are passing by. The quote "Time flies" is very apt in my life at the moment!


So for all the last minute shoppers, like myself, you are probably wrecking your brains on the perfect gift for your mother. Well, look no further than DeVigniDesigns! Which mother would not love a piece of jewellery, especially if it is Murano glass imported directly from the island, Murano, off the Venetian Lagoon in Italy.


Take advantage of this special offer which is valid until the 4th May 2012 and while stocks last. Don't miss out on this great offer!

Murano Glass Heart Pendant 30x30x10mm

with cotton cord (50cm), entirely handmade 

by Murano Master glassmaker with the 

"lampwork" technique"

Cost: ZAR130.00 each

  

18mm Murano Glass Millefiori Pendant

Pendant only, Sterling Silver 925/000 rim 

& clasp, 18mm in diameter

Cost: ZAR132.00 each

23mm Murano Glass Millefiori Pendant

Pendant only, Sterling Silver 925/000 rim 

& clasp, 23mm in diameter

Cost: ZAR173.00 each

26mm Murano Glass Millefiori Pendant

Pendant only, Sterling Silver 925/000 rim 

& clasp, 26mm in diameter

Cost: ZAR190.00 each

32mm Murano Glass Millefiori Pendant

Pendant only, Sterling Silver 925/000 rim 

& clasp, 32mm in diameter

Cost: ZAR223.00 each

The offer is valid until the 4th May 2012 and while stocks last. Don't miss out on this great offer!

The perfect Mother's Day gift

Mother's Day is on the 13th May 2012. It is less than a month away! 


Mother's day is all about celebrating the wonderful woman who has given you so much. Have you bought your Mum, Grandmother or Aunt something special to show her how much you love, care and appreciate her? 


DeVigniDesigns has the perfect gift. A beautiful Murano Glass Heart pendant. Shop online for various colors and designs.


Each Murano Glass Heart pendant is 30x30x10 mm in size and comes with a cotton cord (50 cm). It is entirely handmade by Murano master glass-makers with the “lampwork technique”

Murano Glass Heart Pendants

Tips on measuring yourself for the prefect length necklace

Continuing from yesterday's article Ever wondered which necklace length to wear?, I thought it would be a good idea to share with you how to measure yourself for the perfect length necklace.


The standard necklace length is 16 to 20 inches or 41 – 51 cm, which sits just between the base of the throat and the collarbone for most people.


To measure yourself for a necklace, wrap a piece of ribbon, string or or any non-stretchable cord around the base of your neck and then drape it to the place where you would prefer to wear your necklace. Measure the ribbon, string, etc. against a ruler or measuring tape to determine your desired necklace length.

Here are a few more tips for measuring yourself for a collar or choker necklace as well as how to measure a necklace for the man in your life!

•  To find the ideal length for a collar necklace that will sit just above your collarbone, use a measuring tape to measure your neck and add 2 to 4 inches or 5 to 12 cm. This will ensure a looser, more comfortable fit.

Halle Berry wearing a
collar length necklace

•  If you want a choker, choose the standard size, which is 16 inches or 41 cm. For a more snug fit, measure around your neck and go no more than an inch or 3 cm less, depending on your preference. (Add on an inch or 3 cm if you are not a standard size.)

Angelina Jolie wearing a
choker length necklace

Johnny Depp

• For men, the necklace should sit at the collarbone when it is worn with an open shirt collar. If worn with a pendant or medallion, the chain should be slightly longer. Men's chains generally measure between 18 inches or 46 cm and 20 inches or 51 cm in length for a necklace that will lie at the collarbone. 

Denzel Washington

And just like style, the correct length for you is based on personal taste!

It's also great for you to have different sizes and styles of necklaces in your jewelry collection for the various occasions and events you attend or just because you like variety!

A video showcasing the Murano glass lampwork technique

It is always fascinating to watch the Murano glass Master Artisans at work. Here is a video showcasing the lampwork technique.

Construction of the Venetian Butterfly pendant using the lampworking technique

Venetian/Murano Millefiori Art Jewelry

The most famous Venetian/Murano beads are the Millefiori, which translated from Italian means "thousand flowers". Each bead is handmade under the flame using the world famous Murano glass canes or rods. After two thousand years the same technique is used by the Master artisans. 

The Master artisans patiently assemble numerous Venetian/Murano glass beads, which are then fused in the furnace, to recreate amazing colors, patterns and transparent clarities of the ancient workmanship. 

Below are a few examples of Millefiori pendants that can be viewed and purchased on my website DeVigniDesigns.

Murano Glass Hearts

Murano glass is breathtakingly beautiful and very distinctive. It is referred to as Italian Art glass, Venetian glass or Murano glass.

Authentic Murano glass is sought after, highly collectible and can be considered an investment.

I have a variety of Murano glass heart pendants in my DeVigniDesigns online shop. The murano glass jewelry comes in many colors and styles at a very affordable prices. Here are a few designs to showcase the Murano Glass Heart pendant.