Do Over: More Than Meets the Eye
Sometimes you come across a piece of jewellery history — just a piece mind you, not the whole set. In this case I found one beautiful Mexican silver and coral cabochon screwback earring… Continue reading
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Finn Followup
Remember that auction of Scandinavian Jewellery at Waddington’s I wrote about? It’s over and it brought some pretty big sales. I don’t want to brag (I do want to brag) but the amethyst… Continue reading
Speaking of Anna Wintour
Went to see The September Issue with Jessica on Friday. I couldn’t take my eyes off Anna Wintour’s stunning necklaces. Basically she wears three collet-set, graduated rivière necklaces throughout the movie – one… Continue reading
Halloween Pt. V: Creepy Jewellery
The people of the 18th century were romantics. They didn’t go for beds strewn with rose petals or candelit dinners (probably because candle light was a necessity, not a kind of ambiance, back… Continue reading
It Came From Outer Space!
Yesterday I went a-thrifting in Leslieville with Jessica. We found too much goodness — a Liberty of London silk scarf, Victorian Pebble jewellery, a cute Uniqlo Kids winter coat — that we had… Continue reading
Witch Heart? This Heart!
Last week I wrote about the Witch Ring that I found at St. Lawrence Market. Well, on Friday I found a Witches Heart (pictured above) whilst out and about with Tiffany. What makes… Continue reading
Witch Ring? This Ring!
I was up until 2am last night, trapped in a Google rabbit hole all because I was researching this ring. Apparently it’s called a witch ring because it does a magic trick. You… Continue reading
I’ve Got Finnfeelings, I’ve Got Finnfeelings
Want the story on the rings pictured in the banner above? If you should find yourself in Helsinki after October 16, there’s a big exhibition of jewels called A Century of Finnish Jewellery… Continue reading
Where to Get Stuff Fixed
Today I am so happy! I have found my Russians! They had simply moved. So I thought I’d give them a shout out by making a list of my favourite jewellery repair peeps.… Continue reading