COUTURE: The Onyx Swirl [08 Jul 2007|11:25am] The Onyx Swirl (necklace) This piece was made for my friend emiajville as a 21st birthday present. Earlier weeks ago, I subtly asked about her preference for accessories. She let me in, saying that she likes her accessories simple, in either black or white. Keeping in mind that she likes onyx and to make her something that will take her to work and even formal/ fancy dinners, I was well on my mission in sourcing the materials which includes black beads, yellow Swarovski crystals and a Oriental onyx pendant. I used gold findings for this piece, a nice complement to the black beads and pendant and it exudes elegance. It's best suited for crew and high necklines. It also complements low plunging necklines. Length: About 19 inches A gift for friend P/S: xoxo, Opus now does customisations! Just email to xoxo.opus@gmail.com with subject: Make it couture. Please include your budget for the piece, whether it's a necklace, bracelet, earrings, etc, your preferences (colour combinations, etc) for the materials. We'll work out something from there. :) view

Seasons @ xoxo, Opus [01 Jul 2007|12:47pm] [ mood | happy ] xoxo,Opus is back with a new collection! This collection is called "Seasons" and features a series of 4 charm bracelets. This is a one-off collection and there will be no remakes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spring Fling The first sign of life sprouts through the blanket on snow competing for the warm touch of the sun, spring has sprung! This bracelet uses an assortment of beads of different shapes and shades of green, white and off-white. A four-leaf clover charm is added to the bracelet. According to tradition, a four leaf clover brings good luck to its finder, especially if chanced upon accidentally. Each leaflet symbolises something; first leaflet - hope, second leaflet - faith, third leaflet - love, and last not but least the fourth leaflet represents luck. Spring Fling will be a good gift brimming with well wishes for a friend. Closed with a silver plated baby toggle clasp. Additional four-leaf clover charms can be added at request at a small price! Length: 7 inches Price: $12 Summer Love Love, fun in the sun, a refreshing shared drink of soda, walks on the beach and passionate kisses shared by a young couple in love on endless summer days. Fiery red, orange beads and irregular shaped Swarovski pearls were used for this piece. This piece is a token of love, a promise of eternal summer. Closed with a gold baby toggle clasp. Length: 7 inches Price: $14 Autumn Goodbye The green leaves on the trees turns red and falls silently on the ground while you take in the sights and reminisce about the summer love you once shared. Autumn brings a tinge of melancholy, with the chill of winter on the horizon. Memories can fade, but this bracelet captures the essence of autumn. This bracelet uses warm colours like brown, dark orange and off-white beads. A special fossil-like bead is used in this piece. Closed with a gold baby toggle clasp. Length: 7 inches Price: $14 Dark Winter As the last maple leaf falls, winter sets in. The days become shorter and nights get longer. Winter is highly symbolic, some use winter to represent death while some use it to suggest the absence of hope as in C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, where it's always Winter and never Christmas. Colours used for this piece are black, gray and white. Closed with a silver-plated baby toggle clasp. Length: 7 inches Price:$12 view

Short update [21 Jun 2007|06:06pm] I know I know, it's been a long time since you've seen any pieces from xoxo, Opus, but that's because I've been busy with work, attending a course to upgrade myself and improve the quality of my pieces. Right now, I'm in the midst of preparing 2 collections, so keep your eyes peeled! :) xoxo, Opus view

Oriental princess [29 Apr 2007|01:00pm] I was fascinated by the intricate and elaborate costumes worn in My Fair Princess, hence the inspiration to create this necklace. Oriental Princess has a procelain-like charm with flowers drawn on it (both front and back), and black and yellow swarovski crystal beads hanging off chains at different lengths. Length of chain when placed flat: approx. 33cm Price: $17 view

Opus' debut collection! [15 Apr 2007|08:52pm] Presenting to you... Children of the Week! Monday's child is fair of face, Tuesday's child is full of grace, Wednesday's child is full of woe Thursday's child has far to go, Friday's child is loving and giving, Saturday's child works hard for its living, And a child that's born on the Sabbath day Is blithe and bonny and good and gay Inspired by the poem, I've created 7 unique necklaces with a personality of their own. "Monday's Child is fair of face" A simple bronze neckace strung with a bronze pendant with a fair lady and two bronze additional charms, a heart-shaped pendant with "Love" and "Amour" engraved on each side, and a key charm. Length of chain when placed flat: approx. 33cm Price: $11 [ALL 3 SOLD!] "Tuesday's child is full of grace" Frosted rose beads coupled with a gold butterfly charm and a dangling bronze marble bead, this is a simple and elegant necklace exuding grace. Length of chain when placed flat: approx. 34cm Price: $11 SOLD! "Wednesday's child is full of woe" A Wednesday's child is full of woe, and probably wouldn't care much for details other than fretting over worries. A necklace that holds the plastic black cat charm with a hoop of pearl white seed beads, makes it simple to match clothes and definitely makes accessorising a stress-free affair. Length of chain when placed flat: 30.5cm Price: $10 "Thursday's child has far to go" With a steering wheel and a yacht on a clear day, nowhere is too far for a Thursday child! *Wear it in style of the cover girls on SHAPE magazine!* Length of chain when placed flat: Approx. 33.5cm Price: $12 [SOLD!] "Friday's child is loving and giving" Friday's child features a heart with delicate engravings, as if values such as kindess and compassion are enclosed in a hoop of pearl-white and silver seed beads, completed with gold tassels and a purple jewel. Length of chain: cm Price: $12 [SOLD] WAITING LIST: Esther DONE! "Saturday's child works hard for its living" As the Saturday's child grows up, it not only works hard for its living. A God-loving and God-fearing child, it wants to earn its wings to get to Heaven. Featuring gold angel-wings charm and two dangling (dark green and dark blue) marble beads. Length of necklace when placed flat: Approx. 33.5cm Price: $11 "And a child that's born on the Sabbath day, is blithe and bonny and good and gay" Different colourful buttons and a heart have been strung together on two pieces of leather strips, giving it a footloose, carefree and kitschy feel and definitely worthy to be called a Sunday's child! Length of chain: Approx. 25cm Price: $12 [SOLD] WAITING LIST: JazMin DONE! [9] view

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Order details [03 Apr 2007|03:34pm] TO MAKE AN ORDER: - Leave a comment stating which piece you're interested in and your email address. - Alternatively you can drop me an email with the subject title: ORDER: Interested in -name of piece here- - You can expect fast response from Mondays - Fridays within 10am - 6pm (as I'm working in a place with internet access!). PAYMENT OPTIONS - POSB/DBS Funds Transfer - Payment upon meet-up. - After confirming that you're purchasing the item, please make payment within 3 days. METHODS OF DELIVERY - Free normal postage provided. - Registered mail, please add $2.20. - Meet up venue: Mondays - Fridays - Dohby Ghaut MRT station (anytime from 10am - 6:30pm), BoonLay or Jurong East MRT stations on weekends. TERMS AND CONDITIONS - I will not be held responsible for lost normal mail or damaged mail. But I will ensure that items are packed safely with clearly written address and return address. - If your item breaks apart within 5 days upon receiving, email me pictures of the damage and send me the item for fixing, at no charge! - Remakes will depend on the availability of the parts involved in making the item. But there will only be maximum 3 pieces of a design. - Requests for bigger pictures will not be entertained. - If you're a dead buyer, I'll track you down. :) Any other general questions, please email me at xoxo.opus@gmail.com. view

THE BEGINNING [03 Apr 2007|10:45am] [ mood | chipper ] How it all started: A fascination with beautiful things handmade, sparked an interest to be the pair of hands that create beautiful things. It all started when my cousin made me a beautiful necklace (which I still have it with me!) and I was thrilled and wanted to make jewelleries of my own. Knowing me, my friends presented one of the best (& practical!) birthday presents ever - a basic jewellery-making kit! From then on, I made jewellery mostly for friends and personal use. It gives me a great sense of satisfaction when I see friends wearing what I made, so now, I'll like to share my pieces with everyone! :) The name: Opus means 'work' in Latin, aptly representing the pieces I've made. And of course, XOXO means hugs and kisses. Put together, it means "hugs and kisses from Opus"! Expect to see: Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and maybe even brooches in time to come. First collection titled "Children of the Week" coming soon. About the creator: Child-woman who's holding tight to her rose-tinted beliefs. Find out more about her life here. view

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