Upcoming Event – Oddities & Curiosities Expo – December 2024
For the first time find Skadi Jewellery Design at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo in Melbourne this December!You can find Skadi between Cut Off Your Hands Jewellery and Cycorg so you know it’s gonna be good! For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre; the Oddities & Curiosities Expo features vendors with all things weird. Find vendors with items such as: spooky art, taxidermy, skulls, bones, antiques and vintage items, curiosities, clothing, odd jewellery and much more. We provide a safe place for anyone to come and discover new artists, meet new friends and be surrounded by a community of like-minded people. Saturday 14th December 2024 – 10am – 4pmSunday 15th December 2024 – 10am – 4pmMelbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale, VIC more info and tickets
Upcoming Event – BooFest – October 2024
Join me for the first ever Boo Fest Halloween Market on Sunday 27th October 2024 at Welcome to Thornbury in Northcote VIC Australia. Connect and celebrate Halloween with others who live the alt lifestyle and love the spookiest time of the year. Find things beyond the “conventional” for stimulation and dress in your Halloween best (or just for Sunday comfort). We have gathered together 60 vendors selling jewellery, leather accessories, rubber and kink accessories, masks, head and hair pieces, original art and prints, art toys, dioramas, stickers, puppets, pottery and ceramic sculptures, entomology artworks, gothic candles and homewares, cat toys and treats, even some creepy tasty snacks and much much more! for more details & tickets
Upcoming Event – Dark Moon Hobart – September 2024
Next month Skadi Jewellery Design is proud to be returning to hometown Hobart for the Dark Moon Exhibition, a curated curiosities, oddities, magic and dark arts exhibition 🌑Featuring local artists showcasing jewellery, candles, sculpture, self care, spooky desserts, cosmetics and etymology as well as live entertainment and demonstrations, this alternative event is not to be missed! When & where:Saturday September 7th 2024 Hobart City Hall 57-63 Macquarie St Hobart, TAS To keep up to date with all the details and discover the artists involved follow Dark Moon Exhibition on Instagram For more details and tickets
Victorian Love Tokens
https://www.skadijewellery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/451633252_26455795297344969_347788521360155244_n.mp4 What would you engrave on your love token? Which coin would you choose? It’s time to make the best use of your money, you know it makes cents. Supposedly a practice around for centuries, the making of love tokens gained major popularity again in the 19th century when Victorian sentimentality mixed with frugality were at their height. Using readily available coins and sanding flat one side (usually leaving the monarch’s head in tact), a jeweller could then hand engrave the blank space with a loved one’s name, initial, monogram, date or intimate symbol. This could be turned into a pendant, charm bracelet, brooch or general keepsake.Often elaborately decorated in the ornate Victorian style, these miniature works of art were an inexpensive but highly personal way to show affection. I was recently contacted by a wonderful customer who introduced me to the concept of love tokens (I know, can you believe I wasn’t already aware of them?! I remedied my ignorance immediately of course). Obviously I was completely smitten with the idea and even more delighted when they requested several tokens engraved for family members and had access to an extensive coin collection. Inspired by some original Victorian designs, I went about designing then hand engraving a series of names and monograms with as much embellishment as I could fit on those tiny metal discs.Through further research I found extravagant pieces where multiple tokens had been joined with links to create a family tree on a brooch or necklace. Others were treated like war medals or medallions. The versatility and possibilities for personalisation are tantalising! I suddenly understand coin collectors.And so I was compelled to write this post in case you don’t already know about these glorious little heirlooms. Spread the word! For the full making process check out my Instagram https://www.skadijewellery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/451586045_25951326461180973_698900382901735154_n.mp4
Engagement Ring Alternatives
Looking for an engagement ring alternative or an alternative engagement ring? I’m a big fan of couples jewellery because it’s an excuse to incorporate personal stories and hidden messages. Of course the cruel irony is that my partner refuses to wear any jewellery at all. This got me thinking. If you’re celebrating something very personal like an engagement for example, why wouldn’t the symbol of that also be very personal and unique to each individual? Furthermore, my partner and I probably won’t be getting married but why should we miss out? Does there have to be an excuse to make a grand gesture with something shiny (literally or figuratively)? Alternative Engagement Rings Now some of us actually like rings so let’s not throw that idea over a cliff, maybe just reconsider the diamond and gold band. For one thing, a dirty great gemstone is impractical for everyday wear so if you want to keep the symbol of your love close to you at all times why not consider something low profile and comfortable? And remember that rings get lost or scratched and broken so maybe spending thousands of dollars on something you never intend to sell isn’t a great investment. Now forget what society has told you to want and think about what would make you and your partner happy. A ring with a monogram of both your initials? A signet ring with a new family crest you’ve devised? A poison ring with a keepsake inside? A flip ring that can be worn as a necklace as well for practical reasons? A story ring with panels depicting aspects of your relationship? Even a simple band with engraved text inside is a classic for a reason. Other Jewellery Alternatives And for those who work with their hands but still like a bit of bling? I personally love a locket because you can keep secret messages inside and hang it up on display as a miniature piece of art when it’s not being worn. I had a customer commission a lockable locket with a detachable key as an engagement gift. They hid a message inside which their partner couldn’t read until they were given the key separately at the wedding. Gotta love a bit of mystery! A jewellery box can be both useful and beautiful. For the same reason you might like a watch, pocket watch, lighter/cigar case, pill box, money clip, cufflinks, or chatelaine. And what about more traditional couples jewellery like a pair of necklaces, bracelets, or pins which interlock when brought together? If you wanted to carry something on your person everyday but don’t feel comfortable in jewellery, what about a metal medallion in your wallet engraved with relevant symbols, text or dates? You know it’s there but it’s not showy, it’s just for you and your partner. Non Jewellery Alternatives Maybe your partner disdains any kind of accessory? No problem, you can personalise anything they may be into. Maybe you commission an artwork, set of crockery, a tapestry, rug, piece of clothing or furniture? You could plant a tree to grow in conjunction with your relationship. Thinking long term, it would provide the ideal place to bury/scatter ashes (that one’s for my Goth friends). If you’re into my work you’re probably the kind of person who would have a book custom bound or even have one written! If time is limited perhaps a short poem instead? The number one absolute most exceptional gift I have ever received from my partner which never fails to make me emotional was a song. He had it written just for me and it’s worth a thousand times what it cost him. Basically it doesn’t matter so much what the thing is, but that it was made specifically for that one partnership. The most important thing is not to be held back by expectations. You don’t have to be getting married to show someone how much they mean to you and you don’t have to bankrupt yourself to do it either! Get creative and think about what you associate with your relationship alone. If you do want to explore the jewellery path fill out a custom request form and we can discuss your ideas and the glorious possibilities! Gilded Crypt – Locket Necklace Treasure Chest – Ring Box Custom Monogram Ring
New Skadi logo
New logo The keen of eye may have noticed I just snuck in a new logo. The main issue with the old Skadi logo was that due to the ornate detail it looked great on a large tote bag but not so legible as a tiny thumbnail on Instagram. The problem I face with creating a new logo is that I don’t want to have to just throw away all the business cards, packaging and signage that has the old logo. So for more of a gradual transition I decided to just revamp the old logo. All the elements are there; the ornate snowflake, the name, the high contrast monochrome versatility, they’re all just a bit cleaner and easier to read at different sizes. I figure plenty of people won’t even notice, I just wrote this little message for those of you who are sure something is different but you can’t quite put your finger on it. You’re not losing it 😉 Old logo
Upcoming Event – Dark Moon Exhibition – April 2024
Next month Skadi Jewellery Design is proud to be part of the Dark Moon Exhibition, a curated curiosities, oddities, magic and dark arts exhibition 🌑Featuring local artists showcasing jewellery, candles, sculpture, self care, spooky desserts, cosmetics and etymology as well as live entertainment and demonstrations, this alternative event is not to be missed! When & where:Saturday April 20th 2024 Moonee Valley RacecourseMoonee Ponds Victoria To keep up to date with all the details and discover the artists involved follow Dark Moon Exhibition on Instagram for more details and tickets
Upcoming Event – Raven Witch Market – March 2024
Next month Skadi Jewellery Design is proud to be part of the Raven Witch Market in Melbourne/Naarm’s CBD. Not only is it a fundraising event with ticket proceeds going to a local charity, all of the vendors are talented local alternative artists. From fine Gothic jewellery and cute spooky accessories to creepy candles and spiritual artwork, it shall be a haven for all things dark. When & where: Saturday March 2nd 2024 QV Women’s Centre 210 Lonsdale St Melbourne, Victoria To keep up to date with all the details and discover the artists involved follow Raven Witch Market on Instagram for more details and tickets
Upcoming Event – Dark Moon Exhibition
Next month Skadi Jewellery Design is proud to be part of the Dark Moon Exhibition, a curated curiosities, oddities, magic and dark arts exhibition 🌑Featuring local artists showcasing jewellery, candles, sculpture, self care, spooky desserts, cosmetics and etymology as well as live entertainment and demonstrations, this alternative event is not to be missed! When & where:Saturday January 20th 2024 Moonee Valley RacecourseMoonee Ponds Victoria To keep up to date with all the details and discover the artists involved follow Dark Moon Exhibition on Instagram for more details and tickets
Upcoming Event – Raven Witch Market
Next month Skadi Jewellery Design is proud to be part of the Raven Witch Market in Melbourne/Naarm’s CBD. Not only is it a fundraising event with ticket proceeds going to a charity supporting the homeless, all of the vendors are talented local alternative artists. From fine Gothic jewellery and cute spooky accessories to creepy candles and spiritual artwork, it shall be a haven for all things dark. When & where: Saturday November 25th 2023 QV Women’s Centre 210 Lonsdale St Melbourne, Victoria To keep up to date with all the details and discover the artists involved follow Raven Witch Market on Instagram for more details and tickets
