Midweek Modness: Another de Passillé-Sylvestre Enamel Pendant
A 1970s modernist pendant by Quebec enamallists de Passillé-Sylvestre.
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October Birthstones: Opal and Pink Tourmaline
A look at October’s birthstones, Opal and Pink Tourmaline.
Mystery Jewel: Blue Paste Bangle Bracelet
Another mystery jewel: Don’t know what it’s made of, don’t know when it was made. The clues: The blue paste stones are bezel set with an open back setting and the scrolled flourishes… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Askel Holmsen Enamel Earrings
Fall reminds me of leaves which reminds me of this pair of green enamel clip on earrings by Askel Holmsen was my first Scandinavian designer find. Actually that’s not true. I found a… Continue reading
Sidewalk Find: Laurel Burch Dragonfly Earrings
I found these Laurel Burch earrings in a “Free” box on the sidewalk when I was coming home from doing my laundry on Saturday. Burch got started making jewelry out of metal she… Continue reading
Autumn Colours: Vintage Lucite Cab Brooch
Welcome to fall! Here’s a pretty no-name brooch I’ve had for a while. I don’t know how old it is — it could even be one of those Banana Republic vintage-look pieces that… Continue reading
Paris Je T’Aime
Paris Fashion Week has begun so here’s two bracelets from my mini collection of vintage Parisienne bijoux to celebrate. I wish I was in Paris right now.
Do Over: Crystal Charm Necklace
If you want to make your own jewellery, the first thing you should buy is a good pair of needle nose pliers. Maybe two pairs in case you are prone to misplacing things.… Continue reading
Do Over: Silver Tiger’s Eye Pendant
The very first bag of broken jewellery that I ever got was at the old Goodwill at Sherbourne and Richmond. This was about seven-and-a-half years ago. Technically, it was a mason jar full… Continue reading
Art Deco Week: Birks Sterling Rhinestone Lavalier Necklace
Here’s a nice piece, signed Birks Sterling. It is displayed with a Birks box and jewellery bag of the same era that I found in a “free” box on my street.