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IRONWORKS - (2006) IRONWORKS is a collection of jewelry honoring the ironworks that adorns the Cabildo and other historice sites in the Vieux Carré. Marcellino Hernandex was one of the most renowned of the Spanish iron forgers in Louisiana. I feel this decorative work serve as a metaphor for the resilience and fortitude that has always charactierized our people. It is my expression of deep faith in our recovery. The collection includes statement necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings, rings, cufflinks, tux studs and a key ring. |
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Fleur de Lis Intaglio Heart - (2006) This design reflects Faget's true love for her native city. The heart features an intaglio Fleur de Lis, the ancient French heraldic icon signifying purity, light and life. It is the symbol for New Orleans. Each is engraved on the back with "If Ever I Cease to Love", the most enduring anthem of Carnival. This timeless design represents the love for the treasured city of New Orleans and its long standing traditions. The Fleur de Lis Intaglio Heart designs are part of Faget's classic Louisiana collection and includes necklaces, a charm bracelet, pendant, charm and key ring. |
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Louisiana Iris - (2005) Inspired by the native wildflower of Louisiana. The collection includes a brooch, necklace and pendant. |
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 - (2003)  draws from deeper in Sea than Faget has venturedbefore. is designed in Sterling Silver or 14K Gold and mixed withMediterranean Branch Coral, Black Stick Coral and Freshwater Pearls. The collection includes earrings, pendants, cufflinks and several statement necklaces. |
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Louisiana
Purchase Signature Collection -
(2003)
To
commemorate the Bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase Mignon Faget has created a signature collection. This
limited edition design symbolizes the
Treaty signed by Jefferson and Napoleon in 1803,
transforming the United States
into one of the largest nations in the world.
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Papavera - (2003) A jeweled botanical collection. Through careful study of the
Poppy plant, this design symbolizes the capsule found underneath the delicate petals, revealing the beauty beneath the beauty. Designs are hand crafted in Sterling Silver with Peridot or Imperial Topaz and 14K Gold with Imperial Topaz. Collection includes earrings, pendant, rings and necklace. |
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Scarab - (2002) The Scarab Collection was inspired by the Ancient Egypt exhibit at the New Orleans Museum of Art. This collection includes a buckle, earrings, bracelet and a ring in Sterling Silver or 14K Gold. Pendant, brooch, pin are handcrafted in Sterling Silver with Citrine or 14K Gold with Diamond. |
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Lily - (2002) A botanical collection following the true character of the flower. Lily is introduced with dangle earrings, pendant and stick pin in sterling silver and 14K gold. Also, a necklace with freshwater pearls and aquamarine accents. |
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OPUS - (2001) OPUS begins with a composition of rings. The ring is a circular and unending arrangement symbolizing unity and eternity, friendship and love.
OPUS is created with custom cut stones and hand selected pearls, platinum clad sterling and 14K gold. |
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OVO
- (2001) A collection inspired by the simplicity and elegance of the egg shape. OVO features one of a kind hand-blown Venetian glass pendants in vibrant colors and textures. |
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Confetti Hearts
- (2001) A collection of layered hand-blown Venetian glass hearts. Inspired by her Carnevale collection, Faget created these hearts to celebrate the romance and spirit of Venice. The hearts are designed in a necklace of freshwater pearls with garnet and aventurine accents or on a pearled organza ribbon.
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Streamer Hearts -
(2001) A collection of hand-blown glass hearts with colorful streamers and gold or platinum leaf. Streamer Hearts are also part of the Carnevale collection. |
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ORB
Amulet - (2000) A collection that continues the investigation of time and space, spiritual instruments embedded with symbols. The Amulets represent the weekday heptagram in which each planet corresponds to one of the seven weekdays. The collection features earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets and a key chain. |
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CARNEVALE
- (2000) A collection of jewelry inspired by the spirit of Venice. The collection features necklaces and bracelets of Venetian hand-blown glass and glass beads. |
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Orb -
(1999) A collection of jewelry based on the attributes of space and celestial associations. Faget's creation of eight planets-each a sphere of gemstone or mineral chosen to relate to the planets in coloration or character. Polished gold or silver is stamped with symbols that correspond to the seven-day week heptagram and to the astrological signs. The collection includes pendants, earlocks, rings, cuffs, glassware and candles. |
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ROSA
PENDULINA - (1999)
A collection of jewelry highlighting the subtle resilience of the rose.
The collection of jewelry features necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings,
and a pin. |
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PYLON - (1997) A collection of jewelry derived from the geometry of the pyramid.
The Pylon collection features pendants, pins, stackable ringlets &
bangles, and a series of bracelets: the cuff, linked & mesh. |
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FENCES
- (1996) A collection of jewelry merging the two most evident interests
of Mignon Faget's design career, nature and architecture. The Fences collection
features extraordinary jewelry that is both bold and delicate, including
a ring, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and pins. |
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BANANA
FLOWERS - (1996) A collection of jewelry focusing
on the delicate bloom of the banana tree. The collection includes pendants,
earrings, bracelets, and pearl lariats. |
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MERIDIAN2
- (1995) A collection of rings, bangles, earrings, pendants, bracelets
and pins designed in sterling and 14K, featuring semi-precious
colored
stones. |
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CRUXX
- (1993) A collection of jewelry celebrating the crosses of historic
New Orleans cemeteries. Cruxx includes pendants, earrings, and necklaces. |
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SCHEMA -
(1992) A system of banding motifs that, when stacked, can recreate the
profile of the column capital or base. This collection transforms architectural
detail into objects of personal adornment for men and women. |
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ROMANESQUE
RETURN - (1990) Patrick and Phyllis Taylor of Taylor Energy Company
commissioned Mignon Faget to design and produce a collection of jewelry
employing her interpretation of neo-romanesque architectural elements
from the Henry Hobson Richardson library in New Orleans. The restoration
by Taylor Energy is a singular and outstanding contribution to the historic
preservation in New Orleans. The Romanesque Return collection was underwritten
by Patrick and Phyllis Taylor. The collection includes approximately sixty
pieces executed in sterling silver, gold and vermeil with semi-precious
stones. |
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LOUISIANA-
(1973-89) |
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ZEA - (1987) Zea, the generic name for corn, is the source of this group of jewelry based on two elements. The first is the modular shape and the linking of the kernels; the second is the textural quality of the husk. The collection was presented at an event honoring the Odyssey Ball of New Orleans Museum of Art. The collection consists of fifty designs. |
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ARMAMENT-
(1985) This collection developed during Mignon Faget's study of botany
and the thorns and spines of some plants developed during the phase called
passive armament. |
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EXOTICA - (1983) Inspired by the most exotic natural forms of the twig and the vine. The collection includes earrings, rings and bracelets. |
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BANANA LEAF - (1982) The Banana Leaf is the perfect example of Mignon’s love of her native botanicals. Inspired by the abundance of banana trees found in New Orleans’ tropical climate. The collection includes a pin, barrette and buckle. |
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REEDED - (1982) The Beaded Scarf takes a piece of jewelry to a new level. A loose interpretation of an item of clothing, the tubular beads flow like fabric and the sterling clasp becomes a focal point of the piece. The beaded scarf was redesigned in 2001, shortened with Black Onyx and in 2002 with Heishi Turquoise. |
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SYMMETRY - (1976) The Symmetry collection included several different nuts such as almonds, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, acorns, etc. The name of the collection was derived from the symmetrical shape of the two sides of the fruit in the center of the nut. In 2002, the almond was designed as a necklace with Grey Freshwater Pearls and Sterling Silver or Cultured Pearls and 14K Gold. |
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ANIMAL
CRACKERS - (1975) |
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WHIMSIES - (1971) As the collection name implies, Whimsies reflect the less serious side of Mignon Faget’s jewelry designs. Many of the designs were originally designed as special commissions for collectors. Some were commemorative of an event; some were created to reflect the theme of a carnival organization’s annual ball. |
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SEA
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