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
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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.
My Geode Must Be Acknowleged
To quote Martin Prince: “KABOOM! That’s the sound of the thunderous volcanic explosion that gives birth to the magnificent geode.” The rock nerd in me must state that, for the record, geodes can… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta Gold Ring
Just eye candy today — a golden ring by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland.
I Wonder Where The Birdies Is? Victorian Aesthetic Era Sterling Dove Bar Pin
Picked up this wee bar pin at the St. Lawrence Antique Market last Sunday for two bucks. It has assay marks, but I can’t quite make them out. Next week, I’m going to… Continue reading
Spring Has Sprung
Spring is officially here! To herald this event, I’m sharing this picture of one of my favourite brooches. It’s a handmade, enamelled depiction of a geranium (which also happens to be one of… Continue reading
Bunnies are the New Owl
My birthday bunny has finally arrived. I’ve long been a fan of Canadian-born, Bali-based jewellery designer John Hardy. Even though he’s retired, the company has done well by his legacy. Which is why… Continue reading
What We Can Learn From Broken Things
Here is a very old seal ring that I got in a bag of broken jewellery at the Value Village (same bag as the Gucci watch). It has many battle scars: it’s shank… Continue reading
Boehmer Bros. Berlin 14K Seed Pearl Star Stick Pin
As some of you know, I am a third generation Kitchenerite. In my Grandmother‘s youth, Kitchener was known as Berlin. I am not sentimental about the place, but I still found myself on… Continue reading