ABOUT ACANTHUS
ABOUT ACANTHUS
The acanthus is a plant whose spiny, flowing leaves have been incorporated in design motifs such as the columns of Ancient Rome, the pages of Medieval manuscripts, in Renaissance architecture, 19th century furniture, and it continues to be used as a decorative ornament today. There has never been a consensus on the symbolic significance of the acanthus motif, but ideas have been longevity, creativity or immortality.
For me, the acanthus represents a timeless, enduring design because of its recurrence throughout the centuries. Similarly, my jewelry designs are directly inspired from decorative motifs throughout art history and translated into a contemporary, timeless style. The pieces are influenced by the past, but are contemporary enough for the modern woman to use in her daily life.
ABOUT THE JEWELRY:
I use natural, semi-precious stones and 14k gold fill wire, chain and beads in my designs, and I personally make all of the pieces. Because all pieces are custom made to order, the lead time on your purchase can range from one to two weeks to ship, depending on the size of the order. Please keep in mind that there may be some slight variation in the jewelry in comparison to the website images due to the deviation in the size or color of the natural gemstones. Please handle the jewelry with care, since the pieces are handmade and delicate. I do my absolute best to make sure my work is at the highest possible quality and consistency for my customers to rely on.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER: NICHOLE MCIVER
Acanthus came from my desire to combine my love of art history and fashion. I have studied fine art all my life and received my Master’s in Art History. Designing and hand crafting jewelry gives me an outlet for my creativity, and allows me to incorporate my art education and my aspirations to own my own business. I love to take my knowledge of design history and combine it with current trends to create enduring designs for women of all ages and backgrounds.
Nichole currently lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and baby boy.