Feeling crafty tonight. I found this Kirpan pendant at the Value Village tonight (along with a Los Castillo Taxco jewellery pouch — too bad I can’t afford any Los Castillo jewellery) My first… Continue reading
Admit it. When you think of “Mod” the first thing that pops into your mind is plastic fantastic baubles like the cheap chic bib necklace pictured above. This baby is marked “Made in… Continue reading
I had a show out in the East End last week and passed by two antique shops. In the first one, I found this somewhat shabby, but still pretty rolled gold watch fob… Continue reading
Here are some lucky talismans I have found over the years. This tiny bumble bee pin was probably attached to a larger pin by a chain. Superstition has it that if a bee… Continue reading
This is a stick pin I got back in the summer. I’ve been researching what the heck kind of fish it is supposed to be with no luck. It’s hard to make out… Continue reading
To celebrate the day, here’s a collage of some vintage and retro sentimental jewelry finds (Clockwise from top left): A silver and diamond chip ring; a Victorian revival locket bracelet; A Victorian token… Continue reading
I am going through a massive possessions audit (because I have a massive amount of possesions. I took four bags full of clothes, shoes and purses to the Goodwill on Saturday. I listed… Continue reading
Check out this old-timey Sterling Medic Alert bracelet. My guess is that it’s from the ’40s. I shall have it engraved on the reverse with my medical condition “mutant” (and also asthmatic). P.S.… Continue reading
Charm number 4 has arrived. It’s another building from Chi-town—Marina City! I have been enamoured of the “Corn Cobs” (you can read about their history here) since I first saw them in 1987.
Went to The St. Lawrence Market yesterday. Found some pretty baubles. Clockwise from top right: A costume jewelry ring that reminds me of 1980s-era Bulgari; Yet another B+D seagull pin (if you are… Continue reading
