Ve Eryka Jewlz: The Ember Collection

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Ember Collection

Penned by Lady Elia Eryka Colborn-Stafyr 

6th of Julia ag Piov
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Introduction

     As I aged within my younger years, I grew alongside my multitude of cousins and siblings. One of whom was Ada Colborn, a cousin of mine who was moreso like a sister. Little did we both know, her daughter- our daughter, would blossom into a young Lady of unfathomable perseverance and notability. When her mother of blood had passed, I saw her spirit taint itself with hatred for life, much like Ada when our beloved Godric had passed. However, with the might of her family and Patron Ancestors she had turned that venomous feeling of loathing into fierce passion and ambition. It is with that change of character, and growth, I devote this collection to Amaya of Venzia and her Ember Courts. I love you, my daughter.

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Tiara of Venzia:  This marvelous tiara was a custom piece made by Lady Elia Eryka Colborn-Stafyr, Baroness of Thurant and Curator of Crown Jewels. Historically known for its mixture of scyfling and raevir influence, the headpiece is said to bring luck to its wearer. The regalia itself was made solely for the creators adoptive daughter; Amaya of Venzia. A carved band of pure gold ran along the bottom of the base itself, fifty miniscule pearls bordered the surface, with a fashioned brace of braided gold bordering the ivory spheres. Atop that gemstones of varying cuts lined the tiara in 1 carat cuts, making up a multitude of different faux-roses. The primary crystals used were that of rubies, fire opal, and red diamonds. Nearer the center of the circlet amber, peach moonstone, and garnet made up intricate designs that led to a singular larger rose of 3 carat Aeldinic rubies. What made for an even devastating alluring flair was the many creamy white albino-raven feathers of shorter length that lined the backside of the tiara, allowing them to poke upwards sporadically in a dashing display. 

 

The Amayan Bridal Crown: This crown was inspired by the traditional scyfling bridal crown donned by young women on their days of matrimony. High peaks of golden spirals were bound by more intricate design around the whole rotation of the regalia, symbolizing the beginning of new life and family under the beautiful union of wedlock. No gemstones were pivoted in the upper-parts of the regalia but rather the band which rested against the scalp itself; a variant of rubies, garnet, crimson spinel, and scarlet topaz lined the border; all in various cuts and sizes ranging from 1-carat to 6-carat, allowing for an onslaught of red to embrace the romantic piece. Typically, to further address the cultural importance of this crown, it is accompanied with an authentic and real flower crown to compliment the historical roots of its relevance. This one was specifically created for Amaya of Venzia, as she donned it paired with a flower crown made up of a multitude of roses from her familial gardens.

 

Ve Ruby Droplets:  Brought immediately to the attention of the wearer for this marvelous regalia was a disgusting glimpse of a stark scarlet hue. These earrings were made up of two simple gemstones; a ruby and a citrine. Made as posts, the earrings of pure gold held a small princess-styled cut citrine of a honey-colored tint against the earlobe, surrounded by a thin border of aureate material meanwhile strung from it in a dangle was a marvelous 5 carat ruby, it carved and polish in a teardrop contour. In the glare of light, the differing hues of red were evident, leaving for a beautiful sheen and alluring mystique in the admiration of the uncannily ethereal gemstone. 

 

Ve Elia Carnelian: These simple earrings were crafted from delicate ferrum wire, fastened to one's earlobe via sturdy metallic prong faceted by a small reddish-copper carnelian gemstone in a princess-style cut. Strung lowly from the crimson-tinted crystal was a thin chain of the same metallic nature to that of the wiring, connecting a larger carnelian polished to a vibrant shine which was meticulously carved in a pear or teardrop contour. This special set of earrings belonged to the Curator of Crown Jewels, Lady Elia Eryka - specifically being passed down to Amaya of Venzia with instructions for her firstborn daughter, the Curator’s adoptive granddaughter, to don for her coming of age ceremony. 

 

Nape of Embers: Made from specifically twenty circulate plates of white gold, two different crystals made up the jewelry, interchanging throughout the alluring piece. The two gemstones were both of great rarity within the Haense Crown Jewels, only being introduced under Amaya of Venzia’s reign; bumblebee jasper and the Koenas’ personal favorite, fire opal. The crystals were all carved to be cushion-cuts, hugged by flowering motifs to allow all the splendor to be focused onto the gemstones themselves, allowing them to easily become the centerpiece of any attire of the evening. 

 

Le Collier Rose: This given piece was acknowledged for its stunning beauty, consisting of a variety of five-petaled moonstone flowers set by black titanium prongs, the center of each contoured flowers being a delicate white pearl from the lake Voron found between the households Colborn and Baruch upon the late lands of Arcas. Fully binding the necklace itself was a trio of densely woven twine coated in thick wax harvested from Balianite bees. Hiding the twine from sight however with a variety of rare pink pearls chiseled through, allowing them to be strung into three alluring rows, emphasizing both the luxury and expense of this charming regalia. 

 

Faces of Colborn: Typically worn during more grandeur events, this specific regalia was made with Amaya of Venzia in mind, forged to reflect her historical roots with a more direct approach. Made up of five different pendants, the bracelet held onto the ivory facades of Colborn’s personal to the heart of the intended wearer. On the leftmost side two figures were seen carved boldly into the chalky material; Jesper Colborn the Patron Ancestor and Katherine Vanir-Colborn the Patron Ancestor. On the rightmost side was; Isabel Barbanov-Colborn the Patron Ancestor and Saint Carr of Carenthall. However the center pendant was of the most relevance, being Dame Ada Colborn, the first Dame of the Colborn family and mother of Amaya. Bordering each pendant was silver, twenty snakeskin agate in zicron-cuts, set neatly in place. However, the center facade of Dame Ada was specifically bordered by thirty smaller zircon-cut fire opals. The five primary components made up the entire rotation of the wrist, bound by simple silver chainlets. 

 

The Honey Embrace: A unique choker meant to suit attires for more casual evenings, primarily made up of thick hide found from Aeldinic goats, used for its softer texture and least injury against the skin - as it was meant to be donned tautly at the nape. The leather itself was of a muddy-copper coloring, suiting the crystal it was accompanied with beautifully. Found in the center of the choker was a brooch-like pendant carefully sewn to the tanned hide, embracing a piece of carved and polished honey calcite with aurum leaf-motifs acting as the border. This jewelry piece is often regarded for its ability to add flair while composing an air of simplicity. 

 

The Resting Raven: This hairpiece was a base of titanium and shaped as a simple comb, the spine itself making up the primary focus of the regalia. A detailed raven with black enamel fluttered its wings skyward, each deep line in the shaping of the avian made to illustrate its beauty. The eye of the raven - as the face was a side view - was a deep and stunning red ruby, taken directly from the vault of the Household Colborn. It is rumored the gemstone originated from Loviska Colborn, and the jewelry piece itself is homage to the roots of Queen Amaya.

 

The Wulfenite Brooch: A polished brooch forged from a slate of carved marble, consisting of primarily dark hues to contrast against the aureate wiring and molded gold. The metallic detailings are intricate and elaborate, embracing the oval shape of the sturdy base. Fixated in the center of the brooch was a rectangular-cut piece of Wulfenite, its intensely colored amber hue beautifully complimented the darker pigmentation of the marble. This regalia was specifically created for Amaya of Venzia as to compliment her plethora of stashes donned during her reign, suiting the starkness of her Ember Courts.

Her Royal Majesty, AMAYA OF VENZIA, 

Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, et cetera.

Lady Elia Eryka Colborn-Stafyr,

Curator of Crown Jewels, Modir of Goats.

Edited August 18, 2023 by DahStalker

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"Wonderful, wonderful ..." Muses the Matriarch of House Colborn with a warm smile upon reading her sister's work. "I wish dear Elia had thought to include sweet Amaya's Milagra necklace, earnt for completing her Nattrvaskr, and "The Beauty of Bethlenen" tiara; her wedding gift from mik." Anabel Elia Colborn frowns for but a moment.

"It's a shame, although the Milagra necklace is nejt necessarily lavish enough to reflect the riches of the royal family.. Nevertheless, it's wonderful to see more of Elia's talent."

 

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47 minutes ago, CopOwl said:

"Wonderful, wonderful ..." Muses the Matriarch of House Colborn with a warm smile upon reading her sister's work. "I wish dear Elia had thought to include sweet Amaya's Milagra necklace, earnt for completing her Nattrvaskr, and "The Beauty of Bethlenen" tiara; her wedding gift from mik." Anabel Elia Colborn frowns for but a moment.

"It's a shame, although the Milagra necklace is nejt necessarily lavish enough to reflect the riches of the royal family.. Nevertheless, it's wonderful to see more of Elia's talent."

 

Elia finds it deep in her withering soul to throttle Anabel by the neck a final time. Ve Eryka Jewlz was only jewelry she specifically made, not the entire collection.