#WednesdayWishlist: Okay, we're obsessed with gold jewellery | Life

06 Sep 2017

Marisa Crous

When I was a little girl (in the late '80s) all I wanted was to wear gold hoops and have a bob hairstyle. That to me was perfection.

'80s and '90s style influences won't give up, and we're totally cool with that - especially when it comes to accessorising.

And lately, my Instagram feed has been flooded with gold and brass in particular. So, of course, I had to get some of them. (I've found that shopping Instagram is much better than eating your feelings - though slightly more expensive). And who am I but a poor innocent cog in this capitalist machine, right?

I feel almost powerless to stop it.

Now the only question that remains: Should I get that bob?

Here are some fetch pieces to shop on IG and online:

I don't own any of her pieces yet, but plan to chance that very soon. Steffany Roup, I love your work.

Just did the Window display @akjpcollective for Steffany Roup jewellery S/S 2017... select pieces in store now! #s/s2017 #steffanyroup #steffanyroupjewellery #akjpcollective #capetown #jewellery
A post shared by Steffany Roup (@steffanyroup) on Sep 1, 2017 at 9:02am PDT

Hanging Pearl Earrings now with bigger and gold hoops. Can wear the hoops on their own or with the hanging Pearl. Soon these will be available with faceted emerald beads, turquoise, malachite, smokey Quartz and bigger pearls! ?????????? #steffanyroup #steffanyroupjewellery #earrings #beach #sunshine #summerinwinter #seashells #pearls #jewellery #capetown
A post shared by Steffany Roup (@steffanyroup) on Jul 31, 2017 at 6:40am PDT

Local babe Waif has some gorgeous collections, but my favourite pieces by her are still from her first collection. Just yes!

Beautiful @jungle_magazine editorial featuring the original Waif. ??
A post shared by WAIF (@waif_things) on Aug 4, 2017 at 8:04am PDT

Yaaaas to these new hoops by local designer Matter of Fakt...

A LA VISTA EARRINGS. | Drawn from the classic Spanish gold hoop earring.
A post shared by M A T T E R O F F A K T (@matteroffakt) on Sep 5, 2017 at 12:56am PDT

Also these brass rings...

THE SOLITUDE WIDE RING. | A wide ring featuring an oval link handmade from brass. Available online www.matteroffakt.com
A post shared by M A T T E R O F F A K T (@matteroffakt) on Aug 30, 2017 at 12:47am PDT

Then one of my Cape Town favs, Lorne, who I discovered on Instagram and contacted after seeing one of her IG stories. I had to have a boob earring. She makes gorgeous artsy pieces that will up any plain outfit's ante...

Thank you @w24_sa for including LORNE in your #MondayMotivation alongside some of my favourites in the biz - go check it out http://www.w24.co.za/Fashion/Style/mondaymotivation-keep-your-jewellery-game-strong-always-20170508 Model @fiiloe.vera ?? @stealinglucy
A post shared by LORNE (@for_lorne) on May 8, 2017 at 3:56am PDT

So much the earrings
A post shared by LORNE (@for_lorne) on Apr 14, 2017 at 6:15am PDT

I've bought some awesome pieces from Ventrone Chronicles on Instagram - it took about a month to arrive, but it was so worth it:

The Grand Dolce Hoops ??
A post shared by Ventrone Chronicles Jewelry (@ventronechronicles) on Sep 1, 2017 at 3:33pm PDT

?Our Labor Day Sale has officially started! Take 30% off the entire VC store with promo code: LABORDAY30 a portion of proceeds with be donated to Harvey Relief Organizations ?
A post shared by Ventrone Chronicles Jewelry (@ventronechronicles) on Sep 2, 2017 at 1:07pm PDT

TIP: Also peruse local vintage markets, like the Milnerton Market, Vintage Lover and the Antique Arcade in Cape Town or Reminiscene in Melville for budget-happy retro jewels.

Also shop:

Woolworths Ridged Matte Huggie Hoop Earrings, R 59.95

Woolworths Chain Bracelets 3 Pack, R 140.

MRP.com Mixed Multipack Hoops, R29.99.

MRP.com Hoops, R15.99

Images: Supplied

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