Re-purposed watch jewellery by Janty Fry

Janty’s work explores the relationship between the world of traditional timepieces from a bygone era, and the exciting transformation of these exquisite pieces into a new artform, exposing the hidden beauty to create distinctive, elegant cufflinks, tie/lapel pins, and pendants.

Janty loves to see these treasures being admired and worn by the adventurous, contemporary gentleman of today, and is constantly inspired to breathe new life into these relics of the past.

1800 re-purposed watch cufflinks - $100 at http://www.lordcoconut.com/shop/1800-cufflinks/

STCL re-purpsed watch cufflinks - $100 at http://www.lordcoconut.com/shop/stcl-cufflinks/

Z15098 re-purposed watch cufflinks - $100 at http://www.lordcoconut.com/shop/z15098-cufflinks/

2009 re-purposed watch cufflinks - $100 at http://www.lordcoconut.com/shop/2009-cufflinks/

R.Weil re-purposed watch lapel pin / tie pin - $75 at http://www.lordcoconut.com/shop/rweil-lapel-pin/

Seventeen Jewels re-purposed watch lapel pin / tie pin - $75 at http://www.lordcoconut.com/shop/seventeen-jewels-lapel-pin/

Crescent Watch re-purposed watch pendant - %75 at http://www.lordcoconut.com/shop/crescent-watch-pendant/

716894 re-purposed watch pendant - $100 at http://www.lordcoconut.com/shop/716894-pendant/

Re-purposed watch cufflinks

Re-purposed watch tie pin

Re-purposed watch lapel pin

Re-purposed watch pendant

Re-purposed watch necklace

6 ALTERNATE MEN'S WEDDING RINGS

Choosing a modern wedding ring can be a difficult task. Where can you go to see a large range of styles? How much do you have to spend? Do you want something made locally or an imported ring? What metal should the ring be made from? Are you a traditionalist or do you want something a little more modern? What will your bride allow you to wear? There are no easy answers but we hope that this small selection of rings, all handmade in Australia by local jewellers, designers and artisans, will give you a bit of confidence when purchasing your wedding ring.

The owner of men’s jewellery store Lord Coconut says “Modern grooms increasingly want a wedding ring which is made locally. They want a ring which reflects their individuality. Something bespoke. Gone are the days when a groom is happy with the standard yellow gold wedding band from the high street”. Boldiston goes on to say “Although gold is still the norm, many rings are purchased in white or rose gold. There is also a growing trend towards sterling silver wedding rings. This is often the case when someone is on a budget but wants a ring which is handmade in Australia and has a bit of personality”.

1. The Pirate wedding ring by Dat Van is hand carved in wax before being cast in 9ct white gold -$1180

2. The String wedding ring by a.l.i.Alexander is formed from one piece of string dipped in wax and curled around the jewellers finger before being cast in 9ct white gold – $1045

3. The Long Insert wedding ring by Melanie Ihnen marries the understatement of 9ct white gold and the traditional 18ct yellow gold together – $1770

4. The Flange wedding ring by David Parker begins with a traditional band of 9ct white gold and then surrounds it with titanium symbolising the modernity of everyday life – $970

5. The Square wedding ring by a.l.i.Alexander is a new take on the traditional wedding band. Sculpted in wax before casting in 9ct gold, there’s nothing square about this groom – $880

6. The Plain Twist wedding ring by Petr Hanzak combines two twisted 9ct yellow gold bands symbolising the joining of two individuals as one and surrounds them in silver symbolising the support of family and friends – $640

 
All rings available online or in-store at Lord Coconut.

Melbourne’s foremost men’s jewellery emporium, Lord Coconut, continues its love affair with Melbourne weddings. As the leading men’s accessories store in Melbourne, Lord Coconut himself has put together an extensive range of contemporary wedding rings designed especially for men.

Lord Coconut is also Melbourne’s only retailer, gallery and online boutique selling contemporary jewellery designed exclusively for men. Lord Coconut stocks over 400 individual jewellery pieces and designer cufflinks and represents over 35 Melbourne jewellers, artisans and designers.

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Footy Heritage ring by Justine Austen
Spitfire cufflinks by Dan McGill
Cutout Insert wedding ring by Melanie Ihnen
Kidney cufflinks by Beth Croce
Ship lapel pin by Petr Hanzak
Tiki & Shifter pendant by Silver Cyanide
Lion ring by Zachary Frankel
Beetle cufflinks by Justin Siow

The Wedding March Exhibition

An exhibition of Australian made wedding rings for men.   

Opening: Tuesday 12^th March 5.30 to 7.30pm

The exhibition continues in-store until 28th March

Melbourne’s foremost men’s jewellery emporium, Lord Coconut, continues its love affair with Melbourne weddings. As the leading men’s accessories store in Melbourne, Lord Coconut himself has put together an in-store exhibition featuring over 35 contemporary wedding rings designed especially for men. The exhibition also features a number of cufflink styles suitable for this special occasion.

 

Lord Coconut states “Many men have very few opportunities to express their individuality in the way they dress or the jewellery they choose to wear due to constant per pressure to conform. A man’s wedding ring is an opportunity for him to choose something handmade or bespoke that says: “here I am, I know how to dress well, I want to wear something that is personal, has a meaning behind it, is made in Australia and reflects my diverse tastes and interests”. A generic ring made overseas and purchased from a chain store jeweller is not going to cut it.

He goes on to say “There is a definite trend away from the mass produced towards handcrafted jewellery. This is reflected in the recent growth of craft and design markets that predominantly cater to women, but men are now getting into the act by being more discerning with what they buy. It’s not about labels; it’s about an individual expression”.

Jeweller Melanie Ihnen states: “I enjoy creating sculptural forms, seeing them adorn a body or having them simply viewed and appreciated. My wedding rings allows men to adorn their own body in a subtle way so that the ring can be viewed and appreciated on a daily basis”

Jeweller Amanda Dowd, when describing her lotus range of rings indicates that “the lotus flower embodies an inspiration of form, compromising a unique blend of organic curves and angular lines together with the repetition of pattern, which creates a powerful harmony. I hope these rings reflect the powerful harmony generated when a couple is married”

Each ring within the exhibition can be made to size from a variety of precious metals ranging from sterling silver, 9ct gold and 18ct gold and are priced from $300 for sterling silver rings and $800 for 9ct gold rings

Participating jewellers include:

a.l.i.Alexander, Melissa Baldock, Beth Croce, Amanda Dowd, Ian Dun, Brooke Everett, Petr Hanzak, Melanie Ihnen, Ginkoh Jewellery, David Parker, Ellen Pittman, Karen Thompson, Nadine Treister, Dat Van, Roxanne Watts, Ideer by Zvia.

Lord Coconut is Melbourne’s only retailer, gallery and online boutique selling contemporary jewellery designed exclusively for men. Lord Coconut stocks over 400 individual jewellery pieces and designer cufflinks and represents over 35 Melbourne jewellers, artisans and designers.