Do Over: Amethyst Bracelets
I was cleaning up my jewellery drawer when I came across these two amethyst bracelets that I made about four and five years ago. The one on top is a marriage between a… Continue reading
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Crystal Ball and Serious Coin
More random thrift shop finds. Neither of these pieces have great monetary value or a rich design history, but they both amuse me. First is the rock crystal pendant which hangs from a… Continue reading
Silver Belles
More and sundry November thrift shop finds.Today, it’s some (I think) Deco-era rings. The etched and woven ring isn’t marked but I feel that is old and silver. The black onyx and marcasite… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Do Over Darveau Necklace
I’ve been hanging onto this single plated pewter earring by Canadian modernist designer Jean-Claude Darveau for a long time now. I guess I was hoping to come across its mate one day. I… Continue reading
Do Over: Silver Cameo Ring
As you know, I love to buy bags of broken jewellery at the thrift shops. They are an inexpensive way to get findings for making your own jewellery or crafts, it’s good to… Continue reading
Spooky Skull Beads and Spider Brooch
It’s was good times for thrifting in November. Halloween is the busiest time of year for thrift shops, bigger than Christmas. And like January is the best time to get deals in most… Continue reading
Inlaid Bone, Shell and Coral Necklace
Just a thrifted 1980s flower necklace. The pendant is made up of inlaid shells. The beads are bone and coral. It looks like the kind of piece you would pick up on a… Continue reading
Modweek! Abstract Earrings
I have a lot of single earrings that I hang on to, hoping to one day find their missing half. When it comes to one-of-a-kind, artist made pieces like the ones pictured above,… Continue reading
Modweek Midweek Modness: Figgjo Flint
Visited the Goodwill on my way to a show last Friday. There was lots of cool, 1960s tablewares including this cup and bowl marked Figgjo Norway. This company was founded in 1941 by… Continue reading
Modweek! Green Glass Rafael of Canada Copper Ring
Last week was a good week for cheap, Eames-era arrivals. I won this ring on eBay for $4 (plus $8 shipping and handling). It was not listed as a Rafael Alfandary piece, but… Continue reading