Do Over: Mexican Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
This bracelet was missing a stone. It just so happened that I had a single turquoise earring that was missing its mate. The turquoise from the earring has matrix and the other stones… Continue reading
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Midweek Modness: Studio Sterling Necklace
I got this pendant in an auction lot last year. I don’t know its provenance. It isn’t signed so the artist is unknown. The cabochon is glass. It’s just a very cool necklace.
Deco Day!
Getting caught up on photographing some jewel finds. Here’s a bunch of art deco pieces that I thought I’d share. Nothing too fancy, just fun. Pictured above, a celluloid and rhinestone brooch that… Continue reading
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Manpower Pendants
Like any luxury brand, Tiffany & Co. has a profitable sideline doing corporate work. My brother-in-law has all kinds of promotional keychains made by the venerable jewellery house. One common commission was making… Continue reading
Souvenirs: The Niagara Falls Collection
I’m obsessed with Niagara Falls. I love the thunderous awesomeness of this natural wonder. I love the fact that man has harnessed its power to create electricity. And what can I say, I… Continue reading
April Fool: Some Old Finds That I Got Wrong
Did a little more research on some recent finds (informally, I visited some dealers) and just wanted to provide an update: The brooch pictured above is a real pink topaz, but alas, not… Continue reading
Souvenirs: “Grand Place” Enamel Brussels Brooch
I have been to the Grand Place in Brussels. I spent a wonderful summer evening out in the open air, drinking Stella Artois. The weather was perfect, the sun didn’t set until like… Continue reading
Three Ring Circus
I got three new rings today. These purchases were guided by two very different style icons. The first is Patti Smith. I just finished reading her book Just Kids. In several passages she… Continue reading
Souvenirs: Memories of Italy Micromosaic and Marcasite Brooches
Italy is an extremely popular tourist destination, and handcrafted jewellery is a popular souvenir. If you visited Italy in the 1930s, you would have probably purchased a pretty mosaic pin. And if you… Continue reading
Souvenirs: Paris Brass Flower Basket and Sacre-Coeur Brooches
If you went to Paris in the 1930s, you might have bumped into Gertrude Stein and bought these little souvenir pins.