Monday, February 9, 2009

The Lou Zeldis Ring



Yup, that is a ring. My new favorite. Yet another delightfully unique find at Evolve Boutique the other week (Cath and I did some damage there).

I can definitely understand why this ring wouldn't be for everyone (I promise the prominent body parts don't look nearly as prominent without a macro zoom through my camera lens), but I love the delicate silhouette against the heavy, organic clump of metal. And it's one-of-a-kind. I usually don't splurge on jewelry because I can't tell a piece of cut glass from a diamond (not an exaggeration), but with pieces like this I could fill up my non-existent jewelry box fast.

Is anyone else familiar with Lou's work? Apparently he is a former actor from New York who now resides in Bali and creates these really gorgeous pieces of jewelry. He doesn't have an online site, but apart from visiting Evolve, I found a few places online that carry his stuff, here and here. And here is a little more info on the elusive Lou.



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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    That's definetly an interesting ring!
    I bet it can add a nice touch to any outfit!

    kisses :)

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    My fiance bought me Lou earrings from Evolve for my birthday last year. They're round bits of dangly turquoise and I love them--in fact, I wore them today!

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  3. kittenmasksFebruary 9, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Oooooo, I love it!! You should check out Pamela Love, if you haven't already. Her pieces tend to fall into the grotesque category. God, I love it all.

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  4. LisaFebruary 9, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Nice find, Lauren! It looks like a carving off the wall of a Hindu temple.

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  5. DanikaFebruary 9, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    That piece is so gorgeous and classic I actually thought it was an antique at first. I love your taste in jewelry!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    ....maybe 2 wee slices of black tape on the prominent body parts...a la network television or is this a cable only ring? Lovely in either case.

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  7. Anonymous social workerFebruary 10, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    WOW, that is beautiful, it looks like wax, i really love it, so unique.

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  8. Anonymous social workerFebruary 10, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    you know what I was thinking? you know how you have a list of local blogs? well you could create a map of metro atlanta and then point out every local blog, it's just an idea that popped in my mind,

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  9. UnknownFebruary 10, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    I wonder if the bust has a Balinese influence. it reminds me of the dancing girls on the walls of Angkor Wat.

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  10. AliFebruary 10, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    wow, it took me a minute to figure out what I was looking at there! I like it. I have a naked-lady ring too (very different to yours though) - I love it cause people always go in for a closer look then laugh when they realise what it is!
    I also love it because my grandpa gave it to me when I was a little kid, he found it on the beach & thought it was really funny!

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  11. Shelly's Style ShopFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Nice ring! I like to find things that are different, too. Evolve sounds like a great place to shop!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    What a fantastically eye-catching piece.

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  13. E.February 10, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    I like it! I think it's an interesting piece, and the body parts are not that prominent... they are all the same color, so it's kind of hard to distinguish.

    I'm the same way with jewelry - I can't tell the difference between most of the stuff, until it turns my finger green...

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  14. LizBlairFebruary 10, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    The figure reminds me of a belly dancing outfit!

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  15. AceFebruary 10, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    whoa, now that is a ring my friends. I love it. And fear not Audrey is coming, I can't pass up more pictures of her with that little baby dear and I'm definitely going to have check out Erika Kurihara. Thanks for the tip!

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  16. DanielleFebruary 10, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    that is one awesome ring!!!

    do you both know of any good thrift/vintage places around atlanta? thanks!!!

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  17. UnknownFebruary 10, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    I will have to check out this Evolve of which you speak... and maybe even get accesorized with some nakedness! I love it when you guys post about local things for me to blow my cash on :~)

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  18. RachaelFebruary 10, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Man, that ring is great, but I really like your flower pot! Is that one of the little sea urchin things from Heliotrope?

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  19. Sharon February 10, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Hi there-very unique and unusual, great choice!

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  20. AngelaFebruary 10, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    very unique piece.

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  21. KayFebruary 10, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    I know what you mean, he seems a little self-important to me.

    The ring is really special, good choice.

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    I love that ring! It's definitely unique, I haven't seen anything quite like it!

    p.s. love your blog too!

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  23. AndyFebruary 10, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Hey there! Thank you for finding us here at http://www.handmadegalleriesla.com/ Lou and one of our sales associates, Larz, go way back. Lou visits twice a year from his home in Bali and so we have one of the largest selections of his work. You ring is truly breathtaking! If you are ever in LA, please check us out. Thank you once again for linking us. We are reciprocating asap.
    Andy

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  24. ediotFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    wow. thats a unique and really cool ring! like it loads

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  25. greenjeansFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    cool ring. plus if you ever punched someone it would leave a great imprint! not that you'd ever punch someone...

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  26. paanieFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    worthy of an archeological dig. great find!

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  27. Devin DwyerFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    I'm so impressed with your photography. These are beautiful, simple shots.

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  28. Annie SpandexFebruary 11, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    OMG I love it

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    A true treasure

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  30. {Tara}February 12, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    This look so ancient, like something you'd find on an archaeological dig in Greece! Gorgeous and unique!

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  31. Inspire the StarlingFebruary 13, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    What a stunning ring! Can I have one??? haha.

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  32. Montreal Fashion MindsFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Super cool ring!

    ~ Montreal Fashion Minds ~

    http://montrealfashionminds.blogspot.com

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  33. LFFebruary 14, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    love your new unique ring!

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    GREAT PIECE!!

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  35. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    I have few pieces of Lou Zeldis and Pamela Love as well as many many other high end top shelf designer sterling silver jewelry for men and women... check www.SilverAnarchy.com

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