Locket To Me
Here are a random collection of pictures I have found in lockets I have come across. Above and below are some Victorian-images. The lady’s photo above has a stamp that indicates that it… Continue reading
Category Archive: Jewellery Box
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People Who Like People Jewellery
Just a random sampling of figural jewellery that I’ve come across over the years. Above is a French Ivory (celluloid) pendant of a 1920s-era couple. Dig his dancing slippers! Below is an 18K… Continue reading
On Fakes
Because most of my finds come from thrift shops or antique markets, I do not know their provenance. Why is it so important to know where a piece came from? Documented evidence of… Continue reading
Siamese Sterling Dream
Pictured above are some recent Siam Sterling finds. I have a mini collection of these pieces, because I like the play between their delicate etchings and the heavy, gunmetal backgrounds. This “niello” or… Continue reading
Classics of Design: Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe Bangle Watch
What is the opposite of thrift? The amount of money I spent to win this watch in an eBay auction. But I have always wanted something from the iconic design house of Georg… Continue reading
More Irish: Irish Horn Rosary and Connemara Marble Bracelet
More Irishness: Another Commemara Marble souvenir piece. This time it’s a shamrock themed bracelet that I found at the St. Lawrence Market last Sunday. I also found this very old Irish Horn Rosary… Continue reading
Do Over: Mod Money Necklace
I found this necklace at the VV. I’m guessing its a 1970s-era artisan (or artisan influenced) piece because of the hard ware and the fact that it had blue ceramic cabachons set in… Continue reading
Do Over: Sterling Silver Cleaver Necklace
Sometimes you have two things that don’t quite work on their own. In this case, I had a nice, weighty vermeil necklace that at 16 inches was too tight around the neck for… Continue reading
Luck O’ The Irish
Sorry about the drive-by post today, but I’m totally swamped with paying work. Which I am lucky to have. Another thing I’m lucky to have is this Victorian-era Connemara Marble horseshoe brooch. In… Continue reading
Breakfast At Tiffany’s
I thought I’d share an unusual jewel this morning. It’s a bracelet that we beauty editors were given when Tiffany launched their perfume Trueste back in 1995. Trueste the scent is a light… Continue reading