White gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal, usually nickel or palladium. Like yellow gold, the purity of white gold is given in carats. White gold's properties vary depending on the metals and proportions used. The term white gold is used very loosely in the industry to describe karat gold alloys with a whitish hue. Many believe that the color of the rhodium plating, which is what they see on many commercial pieces, is actually the color of white gold. The term white covers a large spectrum of colors that borders or overlaps pale yellow, tinted brown, and even very pale rose.
Maria Cristina Bellucci worked for many years as a theater costume designer and now creates her own jewelry made from colored pencils. The pieces are made using fragments of pencils that have been attached together and formed into a variety of shapes.The forming process reveal the interiors of the pencils, showcasing the wood and the coloured lead.
In later work, I started using even thinner metal sheets, as if working with paper sheets, creating pieces that were voluminous and light at the same time.
My more recent work is characterised by having more solid looking elements and also by the introduction of colour, not previously explored.’
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http://www.thedonutproject.com/inspiration/maria-cristina-bellucci-pencil-jewelry/
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