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Your Jewellery Box Treasures!

Following the success of Swarovski’s collaboration with Disney in 2010 for their Alice In Wonderland jewellery collection, April this year saw a continuation of the partnership, with a range based on the popular Pirates Of The Caribbean films.

Swarovski Creative Director Nathalie Colin and her team have designed a series of 25 pieces which fall into four different lines: ‘Angelica’ (the character played by Penelope Cruz in the latest motion picture), ‘High Sea’, ‘Black Pearl’ and ‘Skulls and Swords’. It is a ‘modern rock-inspired, edgy collection’ that uses pearls, gothic symbolism and elements within the films to create quirky, statement items that reflect the uniqueness of the franchise.

‘Angelica’ pays homage to the character from the film’s feistiness, making use of guns and gem encrusted swords, with red stones to add a touch of colour. It is one of the largest lines, made up of three necklaces, a bracelet, a pendant, a pair of earrings and two rings. The pendant is an exact replica of the gold cross that Penelope Cruz wore on-screen, as is one of the rings, which is studded with green crystals with a leaping dragon layered over them. Swarovski Creative Director Nathalie Colin and her team have designed a series of 25 pieces which fall into four different lines: ‘Angelica’ (the character played by Penelope Cruz in the latest motion picture), ‘High Sea’, ‘Black Pearl’ and ‘Skulls and Swords’. It is a ‘modern rock-inspired, edgy collection’ that uses pearls, gothic symbolism and elements within the films to create quirky, statement items that reflect the uniqueness of the franchise.

The ‘Black Pearl’ line is named after the ship owned by the infamous pirate from the saga, Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp. It includes a ring and earrings that are made with twisted metal to look like rope, and have dangling anchor and pearl charms hanging from them; as well as a further two necklaces, a bracelet, and a pendant, ring and earrings design that form a set. These final three are my personal favourites of the whole collection, as they are very understated and elegant, and would provide the perfect finishing touch to a simple dress for a special occasion.ements within the films to create quirky, statement items that reflect the uniqueness of the franchise.

The final two lines, ‘High Sea’ and ‘Skulls and Swords’, contain jewellery that is more unisex – there is a chunky chain bracelet with a skull adorned dog tag on it, and a necklace featuring a replica of the iconic compass that is used by Jack Sparrow throughout all four films. It is black with white crystals embedded on the outside, and clicks open to reveal a coloured compass with a moving dial.

There are some more feminine pieces however, such as the gold coloured ‘Chalice’ pendant. It has a spray of white gems dripping from its brim, and is one of a few limited edition pieces that are only available online. There is also a charm bracelet with pirate themed attachments, including a message in a bottle, and an anchor.

Given the craftsmanship and quality synonymous with Swarovski, the collection is very reasonably priced, varying from £61 to £150. The pieces are available both online and, for a limited time only, in certain Swarovski shops. There is definitely something for everyone available, as there are adventurous costume-style items, as well as more traditional creations that maintain the brand’s image. Also, the range appears to be relatively unheard of, so you are not likely to bump into hundreds of people wearing the same piece of jewellery, a problem often encountered when buying accessories on the high street!