Jewels at my Doorstep: FREYWILLE Jewelry

FREYWILLE is a name synonymous with quality and fine craftsmanship. When the Austrian-based company reached out to me to feature their jewelry, I knew exactly how to make it come alive. After all, jewelry is just metal, gems and in FREYWILLE’s case, fine enamel–the moment you wear that jewelry it fulfills its destiny of what the designer intended his or her creation to become. Frey Wille’s new Ultimate Kiss Collection is the latest launch of jewels to be released. The collection is inspired by Gustav Klimt’s world famous masterpiece “The Kiss” and each piece, like all their jewelry, is handmade in their Vienna headquarters where it all started in 1951.

You may have noticed that FREYWILLE often uses famous paintings as inspiration for their fire enameled jewelry and you’re absolutely right! They’ve depicted several artists’ work, many of them being Austrian-born painters. Their first approach at using artwork as inspiration came in the 90s when the Claude Monet Foundation had FREYWILLE create a collection based off the artist. Since then, it has become their signature and their collectors eagerly await to see what the next beautiful scene will be depicted in the designs. As stated, the Ultimate Kiss Collection features Gustav Klimt’s work; the same artist has been featured in previous collections and it has a whimsical, colorful feel–perfect for an 18k yellow gold backdrop.

I love the jewels that were sent to me for this feature. I’ve been a fan of FREYWILLE for awhile now and particularly love their round ring design, which I made sure to be a part of the shoot. Something about the well-made disc, with a dome of enamel and a central diamond just gets me! FREYWILLE has boutiques worldwide–in fact they have over 100 in several different countries, spanning four continents! For my US fans, there are two locations stateside: one in NYC and one in Beverly Hills. For me, this was my first time ever holding a piece of FREYWILLE, as I’ve only seen their jewelry behind glass. And wow, what an experience! To touch the beauty and feel the hard work that has gone into each piece is fulfilling.

The ever-changing, bustling downtown streets of Nashville provided the perfect cool and modern backdrop for this shoot. Each piece popped against the bright orange crushed velvet and proved to be wearable in every sense of the word. Whether your style is sophisticated chic or laidback cool, these jewels from FREYWILLE will pair great with either look. I can’t wait to learn more about this creative company and see what new collections and artwork they will incorporate into their fine line. Happy 65 years FREYWILLE!

Jewels I wore in this feature; all can be found and purchased at shop.freywille.com:

18k Donna Bangle from the Ultimate Kiss Collection

18k and Diamond Nautilus Ring from the Ultimate Kiss Collection

18k Tango Ring from the Ultimate Kiss Collection

18k and Diamond Luna Piccolissima Ring from the Ultimate Kiss Collection

18k and Diamond Luna Piccolissima Pendant with Angel Hair chain from the Ultimate Kiss Collection