Recycled, custom hand designed charm of jewelry
Specials | 2011-06-02 10:34:43
Designer and owner of Vestige Jewelry, Tracy Glantz, combines rare Swarovski crystals, recycled metals and other unusual organic materials such as butterfly wings and peacock feathers, to create one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jewelry for every day and special occasions
By Paul Ploumis
AUSTIN, TX (Scrap Monster): Designer and owner of Vestige Jewelry, Tracy Glantz, combines rare Swarovski crystals, recycled metals and other unusual organic materials such as butterfly wings and peacock feathers, to create one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jewelry for every day and special occasions.
Vestige Jewelry is a vintage couture jewelry collection spanning the 20th century with a flair for historical dress-up, Hollywood glamour, rockabilly, burlesque pin-up designs.
Tracy Glantz says, “My latest collection features mesmerizing, naturally expired butterfly wings, reflecting light similar to an opal. It’s amazing how nature paired with brass and copper makes a beautiful and feminine statement.”
Vestige Jewelry’s exotic collections include: Brass flowers featuring opalescent and turquoise crystals, copper and brass medallion pendants, Interlocking copper flowers embellished with multi-colored crystals, Brass swirled designs combined with watermelon inspired crystals, Art nouveau inspired designs with rare multi-colored domed crystals and encapsulated organic pendants including butterfly wings and peacock feathers.
Whether you are a bride to be, heading to a dinner party or to the office, each piece can be worn for any occasion. Vestige Jewelry seeks contrast allowing odd relationships to gain new perspectives, which is what Tracy hopes to achieve when the jewelry is worn. The body offers itself as an easel and the wearer offers their individual perspective and interaction with the piece, transforming both the jewelry and the person.
Founded in May 2010, owner and designer Tracy Glantz of Vestige Jewelry, prides herself on individuality within her designs, keeping a strict focus on the customer experience. When creating each new piece, it all starts with picking out the rarest and most unique, vintage crystals that aren’t used in most of today’s jewelry designs. Using recycled metals add a dramatic element of contrast. The custom hand-designed pieces bring continuity and function, which can be worn for any occasion.
