Classic Paintings With Jewelry Doppelgangers!

Recently I went to my local art museum and I saw so many beautiful paintings that completely blew me away. The style. The execution. The once-in-a-lifetime artistic talent that has blessed so many painters and sculptors and completely evaded me…. #stickfiguresfordays. 

One painting that was powerful not only in sheer size but also in the subject and the detail was The Moorish Chief. If you haven’t seen it in person, I highly recommend going to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to check it out for yourself. 

A stellar painting draws the eye and so does a dazzling piece of jewelry. Here are my favorite jewelry items that put me in mind of iconic paintings!

1. Mosaic V Pendant – Emilie Shapiro Contemporary Metals

On her website, Emilie Shapiro describes this necklace as “primitive yet modern.” In that way, this piece evokes not only the colors of Alex Colville’s Pacific but also the tone. Violence and contemplation are as old as human civilization. However, the way that humans have warred against others and themselves has changed with time. This necklace reminds me of the ocean, and it is definitely the aquamarines set in sculptural brass that give it that vibe. Also, the curvature of the brass pendant puts me in the mind of waves and movement. This necklace is as beautiful and complex as Colville’s Pacific and wearing it would give you an air of mystery. Also, it is priced very well at $220.

2. Technicolor Rainbow Earrings – Roxanne Assoulin

There’s something about Impressionism that just makes me feel like I’ve experienced colors in a new way. The color composition of these earrings puts me in mind of Monet’s Water Lilies. You can say whatever you want about Monet but he was a man that loved beautiful things. Monet was a great admirer of nature and he even planted water lilies as well as painting them. The peace and serenity of a still pond littered with sunlight and pink blossoms is captured in these earrings. The lime green, coral and turquoise hues of the Swarovski crystals have natural elegance and refinement that really elevate the earrings. Wear these earrings for a stylistic piece that will remind you of an idyllic French garden. These earrings are also priced at $220.

3. White Opalite and Miyuki Beaded Earrings – Miguel Ases

It may seem eclectic to pair a pair of earrings that feature Japanese Miyuki beads with a European painting like Eduard Charlemont’s The Moorish Chief. But honestly, these earrings shine with the same ochre tones and lustrous whites that really made me fall in love with Charlemont’s color palette. Everything from the femininity of the beadwork to the way these ornate earrings hung from their 14k gold filled ear wires made me smile. Charlemont made the subject of his painting so lifelike and commanding. The richness of the white opalite contrasted with the glow of the gold makes these earrings a strong statement piece. Adorn yourself with these earrings to radiate a quiet dignity and confidence. These earrings are the lowest of the bunch, priced at $180.

Let me know your thoughts below in the comments! Do you draw the same parallels between the paintings and the jewelry or is it a stretch?