It’s Party Season…listen to the sound of popping corks all around the country as Spring has sprung, footy winds up and a long, lazy Summer beckons.
What do you do with all those leftover French Champagne corks and cages? One Toowoomba businesswoman has come up with the ideal answer – Wearable Memories!
Kiron Barui crafts exquisite jewellery from the finest quality sterling silver and raw materials using the ‘plaque de muselet’ (cap) from the top of a Champagne bottle; inviting you to capture and wear your own special Champagne memories.
"Chances are you remember your very first bottle of Champagne; sharing a special moment while creating a cherished memory,” she explains. "Whether it was a romantic proposal, engagement, wedding, anniversary, special birthday, the birth of a child, new job, successful business deal, or simply catching up with dear friends and loved ones.
"These memories bring you joy every time you recall them. Now you can cherish your memories forever with my Champagne-inspired jewellery range.”
Kiron has always collected the caps from Champagne bottles, writing the date, location and company on the reverse to commemorate her own memory.
"I believe that happy times go hand in hand with popping a bottle of bubbles and ‘pop’ I refer to as…’the sound of happiness.’ As I became more involved in the atmosphere of the event, I would place the Champagne cage with the cap on my finger.”
This became a little dangerous by the end of the evening, but it inspired Kiron to create a ring to hold the caps; from there she developed the signature Champagne locket, which allows the wearer to interchange their caps to match an outfit or special occasion.
Bespoke pieces are individually designed and created for clients by hand selecting the highest quality and most beautiful freshwater pearls and semi-precious stones; perfect for that special bottle that has been popped and the memory is kept forever with your special individualised jewellery piece.
Nothing sparkles like the Riviera and Kiron’s first choice for her jewellery line is Champagne Royal Riviera, originating from Epernay in France and proudly celebrating Monte Carlo and the French Riviera.
Predominantly Pinot Noir and aged on lees, this wine is very playful on the palate, with mellow tannins enabling an elegant mousse to open to its full potential, creating fullness in the cheeks.
The balance of grape varieties in this Champagne allows for effortless food pairing with most dishes – from caviar to cupcakes.
The heart and soul of Wearing Memories is that there is magic in every bottle that is never forgotten and Kiron always loves to wear what she is drinking; from cocktail rings to fob necklaces with lockets and bracelets.
To check out the jewellery range, click here. Remember…there is only one thing better than a glass of Champagne – a bottle!
