Collection Week: Tortoiseshell Jewellery
Tortoise shell (made from the Hawksbill turtle) was popular in the olden days before plastic because it could be easily carved and shaped. It was used to make everything from hair combs to… Continue reading
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Collection Week: Ivory
I have a large collection of ivory jewellery. Mostly pieces that I have found at thrift shops and antique stores. I am of mixed emotions when it comes to ivory — I would… Continue reading
A Hasty Post About Some Stuff That I Bought
Yesterday I decided to take a wee break to enjoy the springlike temperatures. What started out as a brisk walk turned into a shopping spree. Since I spent too much money on stuff,… Continue reading
Best Things In Life: Edwardian Citrine Lavalier Necklace
This is one of my prettiest possessions — a 9k gold Lavalier pendant. A lavalier or lavaliere is a pendant with a dangling stone that hangs from a necklace. The style was first… Continue reading
The Devil’s Workshop is Moving (and a Do Over)
The Devil’s Workshop, a fine local silversmithing studio, is moving into their new digs at 890 Queen Street West today. Not only do they sell lots of cool jewels, they also teach classes… Continue reading
Find of the Month: Eveta Puku Finland Dress
When you think Finnish fashion, you probably think Marimekko, which got its start when a young couple started a textile concern, and hired local artists to create prints for their fabrics. To show… Continue reading
Oh, The Places I’ve Been
It’s my birthday today, and what better way to reflect upon my many, many achievements than by putting up a picture of a bracelet with charms of the many attractions and places I… Continue reading
Do Over: Earring to Pendant Conversion
Here is one of my earliest do overs. I had a pair of oversized concho earrings set with 1.5 carat amethysts. But one of the earrings was broken. So I took them to… Continue reading
Stone Cold
I have a cold. If you believe in the healing properties of gemstones (as I do), then you should stock up some red stones to help clear up the old head. Today I… Continue reading
Best Things In Life: Rose Gold Greek Key Earrings
I was in K-W, helping my parents move. We went to the Value Village to drop off some fabric scraps and linens. Of course, I asked if I could go in and take… Continue reading