Tomoko Furusawa

Designer Tomoko Furusawa has a long history in the jewellery design business. She started out studying art history at university. She then took her studies and got a position as a chief buyer for fashion accessory boutiques in Tokyo. Tomoko Furusawa did this for several years before she followed her love and fascination with jewellery design to her true calling, jewellery design.

In 1998 Tomoko Furusawa studied at the Hiko Mizuno College of Jewellery in Tokyo. Once finished with these studies, she moved to Antwerp where she studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. In 2002 Tomoko Furusawa graduated with her Master’s degree in Jewellery Design and Silversmith. That same year she established her own collection.

Before beginning her own collection, Tomoko Furusawa had hands-on jewellery design experience when she worked for Wouters & Hendrix. She was responsible for the jewellery designs of Angelo Figus’s Spring/Summer 2002 collection.

Tomoko Furusawa jewellery is made out of sterling silver usually combined with semi precious stones, pearls and fabrics. Each piece is handcrafted which guarantees that no two Tomoko Furusawa pieces of jewellery are identical.

Her jewellery tends to be romantic, poetic and whimsical. One collection carries the Ice Bird, a mix of chains, ribbons, pearls, adorned with glass drop pendants and brass or silver birds.

What to know when buying a ladies watch

Keeping up with the latest in trends in our ever changing fashion industry is an absolute must when it comes to selecting a watch that is stylish. Many ladies watches are designed to make a fashion statement and have become very popular in today’s market - Fashion labels such as Juicy Couture, Marc Eco, and Bvlgari have some very eye catching designs at quite affordable prices.

One important area of interest when it comes to choosing an appropriate ladies watch is how the watch actually functions. There are automatic watches that function by winding themselves using the general movement of the individual.
You also have the option of a quartz watch that is battery operated, which is commonly your most inexpensive choice. Quartz watches are easiest to maintain compared to a mechanical watch as such watch movements will rarely require any servicing.
A manual wind watch movement is mechanical and is powered by a coiled steel ribbon. This particular type of watch needs to be wound regularly or it will stop functioning.

Watches can be classed under the following general categories:

• Fashionable - Designer watches, classic timepieces with leather straps or shiny bracelets with a variety of functions. These are often suitable for those who enjoy keeping up with the ever changing fashion industry or who want to invest in a luxury timepiece.
• Casual - A watch that offers durability, with basic styles and dial treatments. This best fit’s a woman who needs an everyday watch, used only for the sole purpose of telling time.
• Technical - A watch that offers various functions, with a complex range of technology outside of just telling the time. This would include watches with GPS functions, altimetres, barometres, chronographs, lunar calendars, different timezones etc...
• Outdoor / Sportswear - Water resistant watches that offer miscellaneous functions, such as, odometers, digital timers and compasses. These are obviously suitable for ladies who are active outdoors.

So, for those ladies looking to make a fashion statement or maybe they are looking to choose a watch based on the functional use, there is something for everyone. Style and technology has provided women with endless choices when looking to purchase a unique watch.
Make sure you check out our comprehensive ladies watch reviews to keep up with the latest watch news, and the latest styles.

 

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Tomoko Furusawa Short mixed chain necklace

Tomoko Furusawa Short mixed chain necklace
From one of Tomoko Furusawa’s current collections, this Ice Bird short mixed chain necklace features this particular collection’s signature mixed chains and impressive ribbon, pearl combinations accented with birds and glass drop pendants. The black ribbon and black line of mixed pearls gives this piece…

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Tomoko Furusawa Long mixed chain necklace

Tomoko Furusawa Long mixed chain necklace
Anyone looking for a unique piece of jewellery with an understated, elegant splash of color should consider this long mixed chain necklace from Tomoko Furusawa. Tomoko Furusawa is a line of jewellery named after the designer who has been a jeweler for more than a…

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