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
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
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
Celluloid is an early plastic. Like many early plastics, celluloid was created as an inexpensive and sustainable alternative to ivory. So a lot of early celluloid items also imitated the work of existing… Continue reading
My biggest thrift shop score of the year (so far). I found this huge medallion for $14.99 at the Salvation Army on the weekend. It has an amazing, engine-turned and hand-engraved coat of… Continue reading
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again and again and again: Buch + Deichmann’s nylon hair accessories are the best! I found this one buried under a pile of bills on… Continue reading
This pretty plastic pin should perk us up because it is purple and it is flowers. It is also signed Pierre Cadeau. If you ever wanted to adopt a pseudonym that couldn’t be… Continue reading
Everybody who wears earrings has a lost an earring. Which means that most of us have poor, orphaned earrings sitting in our jewellery boxes. You could turn these single earrings into pendants, but… Continue reading
I’ve been working on a little Vintage Jewellery zine, which I hope to have ready in time for the February Junction Flea. One of my biggest tips is to remove your jewels before… Continue reading
This early 20th century mystery glass ornament comes from my friend Jessica’s grandmother. It is very pretty, with a fancy satin glass cab done up in an intricate weave pattern. I just wish… Continue reading
