lookbook winter twenty twelve
Tatum with little brother Jonathan, 1987.
Lovetatum™ Jewelry was established in the summer of 2006. However, I have been designing and making jewelry since I can remember. I began selling to the local high-end boutiques in my hometown of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, and later developed my jewelry in to a full-time business. I found that there is a high demand for my unique style of jewelry. It expresses my point of view as a young artist who is ahead of the trends, while the sheer quality appeals to a wide range of clientele. Based in La Jolla, California, I draw my inspiration from international beach life, translating it into any and every occasion. I use a combination of corals from the Caribbean, briolettes from India and China, and hand-carved stone pendants from Hong Kong and Bali, to name a few.
My unique pieces are handmade with sterling silver, 24kt electro-formed gold and adorned with semi-precious stones and pearls from all over the world. To me, it is important that my jewelry express something personal and individual. Every man and woman who wears Lovetatum™ should feel that his/her piece is special. My philosophy has always been to inspire creativity and promote positive energy in the world, and I will continue to reach and enrich… Love, Tatum Lenahan Owner/Jewelry Designer
page 1
Real gems preserved in 24kt gold? The beauty of this process is that each piece of jewelry is made from a real stone so each one is unique. No two are alike. The process is called electroforming. We take a hand-picked real stone and hand paint the surface with a copper-based paint. Once the natural surface is coated with the copper metal we are able to dip the base into a solution of 24kt gold or other specialized metal finishes such as Silver, Pink Copper, Iridescent Copper, Black, Cobalt Blue on Black, Rainbow Iridescent Copper, Antique Copper, Antique Silver, Antique Brass, Antique Gold and Green Copper Patina. The result is a beautiful stone that is preserved in pure 24kt gold or other finishes. Each stone is a unique handcrafted piece of wearable art. They go hand-in-hand with our gold overlay chains, which are manufactured to produce the finest alternative to solid 14kt jewelry.
page 2
24kt electro-formed gold cuff collection
Ask and you shall receive‌ I have designed several variations of cuffs with unique stone selections including Lavender Amethyst, Apopylite, Astrophylite and Uvarovite. All of the adjustable cuffs are one of a kind and vary in size & shape. Beautifully elegant, our new cuff collection is timeless. OPPOSITE PAGE 1-Stone 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Apopylite/Golden Nugget Adjustable Cuff (#01-CU)
page 3
4
page 4
OPPOSITE PAGE 1-Stone 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Amethyst Rosette Adjustable Cuff (#02-CU)
page 5
page 6
page 7
OPPOSITE PAGE 1-Stone 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Lovetatum Lavender Amethyst Adjustable Heart Cuff (#03-CU)
ABOvE LEfT 1-Stone 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Apopylite Crystal Adjustable Cuff (#04-CU) ABOvE RIGHT 1-Stone 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Lavender Amethyst Adjustable Cuff (#05-CU)
page 8
AT LEfT 4-Stone 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Sherbert/Bubblegum Agate Adjustable Cuff (#06-CU)
AT RIGHT 4-Stone 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Sherbert Agate Adjustable Cuff (#07-CU)
page 9
AT LEfT 3-Stone 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Drusy Tanzanite Adjustable Cuff (#08-CU)
AT RIGHT 1-Stone 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Drusy Egg-Shaped Agate Adjustable Cuff (#09-CU)
page 10
uvarovite collection During my travels throughout Ireland this summer, I was inspired by everything GREEN. The lush and abundant emerald greenery with flicks of white sheep dispersed throughout the mountain tops of Ardara, Carrick and Kilcar and the deep blue tones of open ocean water on the cliffs of Slieve League and Glencolumbkille Glen Bay. I decided to incorporate the beauty and rarity of Ireland into my Uvarovite Collection. Uvarovite is a member of the garnet family and has mountainous, emerald-like crystals that grow on top of the stone. found in the Kola Peninsula of the Ural Mountains in Siberia, Russia, Uvarovite can only be mined for three months out of the year, when the snow melts from the mountain tops and the hidden gems are exposed. I fell in love with Ireland and hope I’ve translated that love into this collection.
OPPOSITE PAGE TOP L-R Assorted Uvarovite Adjustable Rings (stone shapes, sizes, crystals vary) (#10-R thru #12-R) 2ND ROW L-R Assorted Uvarovite Adjustable Rings (stone shapes, sizes, crystals vary) (#13-R thru #14-R) BOTTOM RIGHT Assorted Uvarovite Chain Necklaces with Gold Overlay 18" Chain (#15-C)
page 11
page 12
ABOvE LEfT Medium-White Christmas Drusy Adjustable Ring (#16-R) ABOvE CENTER 24kt Electro-formed Gold, White Apopylite Drusy Adjustable Cuff (#17-CU) ABOvE RIGHT Large-White Christmas Drusy Adjustable Ring (#18-R) BELOW LEfT Clear Quartz Crystals with Rutilated Quartz Dangle Earrings (Gold Overlay Earring Hooks) (#19-E) BELOW RIGHT Donut Drusy Chain Necklace. 24" Gold Overlay Chain (#20-C)
page 13
drusy collection A bed of tightly packed crystals is the common growth habitat particular to quartz. When the bed has a very fine crystalline structure similar to sugar or salt crystals, it is known as drusy. Indulge this season with a little sugar and spice and everything nice.
page 14
OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE fROM TOP LEfT Medium Red Drusy Stud Earrings (#21-E); Small Gold Drusy Stud Earrings (#22-E); Small Silver Drusy Stud Earrings (#23-E); Small Blue Drusy Stud Earrings (#24-E) All stud earrings made with gold overlay backing.
page 15
page 16
ruby collection Ruby is the universal gemstone of love. This richly intense burgundy-colored stone from India and Thailand has become one of my favorite stones with which to design. Simply understated, it lends a subtle pop of color to any outfit. Remember you don’t need a mistletoe this winter, all you need is love.
OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE fROM TOP LEfT 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Ruby Pear-shaped Adjustable Ring (#25-R); 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Ruby Teardrop-shaped Earrings (Gold Overlay Earring Hooks) (#26-E); 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Ruby Nugget Chain Necklace. Gold Overlay 18" Chain (#27-C); 24kt Electro-formed Gold, Ruby vintage Nugget Adjustable Ring (#28-R)
page 17
page 18
4944 Cass Street Unit #1007 San Diego, CA, 92109 619.997.4096 visit us online at www.lovetatum.com and please friend us at “LOvE TATUM”
page 19