What I Would Wear to the Oscars
If I was walking the red carpet, these would be the jewels I’d choose.
Category Archive: Jewellery Box
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Midweek Modness: California Pottery Elzac Style Copper and Ceramic Brooch
This brooch, while unmarked, is definitely in the same style as Elzac. Due to rationing of materials during World War II, young artists in California started making jewellery out of more unusual materials… Continue reading
Tales of Woe Part 2
In which my eyes fail me.
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
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