The Most Beautiful Ring In The World
This Edwardian rock crystal and (maybe) sapphire 14K white gold ring is now officially the most beautiful piece of jewellery I have. I have searched the internet over and have not found its… Continue reading
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Find Of The Month: Edwardian 10K Seed Pearl Bar Pin
I found so many fabulous things in June that it was very hard to come up with just one Find of the Month. But this pretty little bar pin wins because: 1. I… Continue reading
My Oldest Bijou: Georgian Pearl and Paste Ring
I am by no means an accredited antique jewellery appraiser, but my research leads me to believe that the ring pictured above is from the late Georgian (1714 and 1830) or Regency period.… Continue reading
For King and Empire: More Canada Day Finds
My Brother-in-law just met the Queen! And speaking of royalty, here’s a First World War love token with a Canadian forces emblem. It’s inscribed “United we stand for King and empire.” The locket… Continue reading
Mid Century Modnesday: Russian Amber Ring
I found this lovely ring a couple of weeks ago at one of the Scarborough Value Villages. It looks very Scandinavian but has post 1958 Russian hallmarks. Unfortunately the amber is quite badly… Continue reading
Even More Value Village Finds!
It was a great weekend for vintage finds. And I haven’t even started taking pictures of Saturday’s garage sale booty yet! Here is the last of my discoveries from last Friday’s trip to… Continue reading
I Learn Something New Everyday
Part of the fun of finding cool vintage stuff is researching it. On Friday, I picked up this pretty panel bracelet, stamped with a Japanese-style scene of cranes in front of Mt. Fuji.… Continue reading
Golden Years
Gold prices hit an all-time high last Friday, breaking the $1250 US/a troy ounce barrier. Which is making it harder to find fancy jewels at places like the Value Village or Goodwill. Unless… Continue reading
What Yard Sale Finds Are Supposed to Be Like
Check out this necklace I got at the Trinity Bellwoods Yard Sale. Total cost: Twenty five cents. You heard me.
The Ugly Tooth
Sorry about the delay in posting. I spent the morning at the dentist getting fitted for a new crown. Then, because of my achey mouth, I took a nap. Then I had some… Continue reading