Tales of Woe Part 1
The last couple times I have gone to jewellery auctions at Waddingtons, I have been outbid by a guy I call Captain Sweatpants who bids on every single lot until he runs out… Continue reading
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Lost and Found: Floor Ring
Mr. Justin found this cool triangle ring. It’s probably from Claire’s or Ardene or one of those mall jewellery shops, but I dig its geometric style. He showed it to me and I… Continue reading
Midweek Modernism: Silver and Amber Earrings
Sexy sterling and amber biomorphic earrings
Fixies: Huge Openback Rhinestone Bracelet
So last week I got a bag of broken jewels containing the humungous turquoise glass, bow-shaped fur clip I wrote about last week. While there was absolutely nothing wrong with the clip, the… Continue reading
Happy Lunar New Year!
As a member of the John Hardy Klub, each year I receive a special birthday gifty. This year, my prezzie arrived early — just in time to celebrate the start of the Year… Continue reading
Thrifted 1930s French Turquoise Glass Fur Clip
This enormous fur clip is fabulous find from a bag of craft jewellery — and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. I reckon the folks at the Value Village couldn’t figure out… Continue reading
Do Over: Hello Gorget!
I found this cool Gorget — aka a piece of armour worn to protect the neck — for $5 at Abraham’s on Queen Street West last week. It appears to made of hand… Continue reading
Fix It Week: Reshaping a Tortoise Shell Bracelet
I have a few Tortoise Shell jewellery pieces. The real stuff, from before it was banned in 1973.Like most organic materials, tortoise shell can shrink with age or by being stored in a… Continue reading
Fix It Week: Connemara Marble Necklace
A lot of Celtic jewellery is set with stones. In Scotland, they call it pebble jewellery and it it adorned with native agates. In Ireland, Connemara marble is the favoured rock.This pretty green… Continue reading
Fix It Week: Turquoise Bangle and Plastic Cuff
As mentioned last week, my January goal was to get caught up on repair projects. Some have been more successful than others. Here is a turquoise mosaic bangle that I like. Except that… Continue reading