There’s one thing you should know about jewellery designed by celebrity stylist Gillian Steinhardt: her work is never an accessory to a look — it is the look. Her pieces have been spotted on the necks and wrists of Nicole Kidman, Alexis Bledel, and Rachel Bilson, among others, and featured in cover shoots for magazines including FASHION, In Style, and Elle. Now, she’s designing a capsule collection, exclusively for the October world premiere of Rufus Wainwright’s Hadrian at the Canadian Opera Company.

Steinhardt grew up in Toronto but soon chased her interest in fashion right to the steps of New York’s prestigious Parsons School of Design. She followed this with an education in fiber arts and art history at Montreal’s Concordia University, textile design in Mexico and Istanbul, and jewellery design back in New York. So it’s no wonder that Steinhardt’s work bears a distinctly global aesthetic. She also often counts the over-the-top glamour of the 1970s, bold geometry of the Art Deco period, and sense of history wrapped in found ancient artifacts as design inspirations, all of which add an unmistakable timeless quality. 

Steinhardt’s limited edition Hadrian collection will consist of 8 – 10 gold pieces, all made to order. Order by October 1, 2018 to wear on opening night of Hadrian (October 13, 2018).

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Hadrian Tivoli Ring

Inspired by Hadrian’s architectural legacy this stackable ring is reminiscent of the use of Greek and Egyptian motifs in his own Villa in Tivoli. 

18K gold plated bronze. Available in multiple sizes.

Price: $95 CAD/ $75 USD

Hadrian Brooch

In honour of Rufus Wainwright, whose signature jewellery piece is a brooch, this one was designed using the very common Roman motif of laurels surrounding the ancient Roman coin with the image of a young man. A garnet is set into the top of the piece to enhance the colour contrast of the gold and the antique coin.

18k gold plated bronze with oxidized silver coin and garnet.

Price: $305 CAD/ $235 USD

Hadrian Drop Earrings

These dangling earrings have a distinct personality with the antique coins featuring the face of Antinous surrounded by the golden rope bezels.  The irregular shape of freshwater pearls add a touch of brilliance and femininity.  

18K gold plated bronze with with oxidized silver coins and freshwater pearls.  The ear hooks are 18k gold plated silver 

Price: $410 CAD/ $315 USD

Hadrian Lariat Necklace

The lariat is a very contemporary style using the classical elements of the golden rope bezel surrounding the antique coin with the image of Hadrian’s wife Sabina.  

18K gold plated bronze with oxidizes silver coin

Price: $275 CAD/ $210 USD

Hadrian Pendant Necklace

Using the classic Roman laurel motif to create the bezel for the antique coin this ornate necklace, embellished with garnets, can be a beautiful statement piece.

18K gold plated bronze with oxidized silver coin and garnets.

Price: $405 CAD/ $310 USD

Hadrian Signet Ring

The signet ring is a symbol of strength, power, and belonging, which was worn in Roman times.  This one has been designed  for both men and women to wear as a bold contemporary piece.

18K gold plated bronze with oxidized silver coin available in multiple sizes

Price: $225 CAD/ $175 USD

Hadrian Hoop Earrings

Mixing the clean modern style of the hinged hoop with the decorative coin drops, these are a classic style harkening back to ancient times

18K gold plated silver hinged hoops and 18K gold plated bronze with oxidized silver coins

Price: $430 CAD/ $335 USD

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Gillian Steinhardt's Hadrian collection is on sale now at gilliansteinhardtjewelry.com.
Order by October 1, 2018 to wear on opening night of Hadrian (October 13, 2018).

Thank you for joining us for the world premiere of Rufus Wainwright and Daniel MacIvor’s Hadrian. 

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