Midweek Modness: Hopea
My friend Jessica sent me a link to a new, Toronto-based online jewellery shop called Hopea. Founded by Cosima Friesen, the store celebrates Canadian and Scandinavian pieces from the 1960s and 70s. The… Continue reading
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Victorian 9ct Gold Graduated Watch Chain
At the Waddington’s Jewellery Auction last Wednesday, I had my sights set on some dainty rings and a big ol’ lot of watches. It was the last lot of the evening, so luckily… Continue reading
Do Over: Jade Heart Pendant with Gold Heart Appliqué
Remember that green stone Kia Ora pendant my friend Jessica found at the St. Lawrence Market a couple of months back (pictured above)? Well I was at the Market two Sundays ago and… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Guy Vidal Dove Pendant
I can’t believe I haven’t shared a Guy Vidal piece on the blog before. Vidal, along with Robert Larin, is one of the big names in Canadian modernist jewellery. This isn’t the most… Continue reading
The Little Rings in Life
A look a little rings.
Remembrance Day
For Remembrance Day, some pieces from my collection with military provenence.
My Aunt’s Charm Bracelet
I inherited my Aunt Nancy’s charm bracelet. Every little dangle tells a story about her life — places she’d been (charms from Alberta, Manitoba and Kitchener-Waterloo) and achievements (a graduation cap, a 747).… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Erika Hult de Corral Mixed Metal Pendant
Here’s a pendant that I used to own. It’s marked “Ric” which is the signature of Erika Hult de Corral. De Corral studied at the Parsons School of Design in Paris then moved… Continue reading
My Solange Azagury-Partridge Collection
My Solange Azagury-Partridge for H&M Caged Ring jewellery collection
Loulou de la Falaise 1948 – 2011
A look at the style of fashion icon Loulou de la Falaise.