Peachy Keen Richard Wyman Resin Bangle
A note about jewels that I find. I usully pick up a piece because I think it’s pretty. Sometimes I am looking for a specific example from a certain era. And I do… Continue reading
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Midweek Modness: Gervais Enamel Pendant
Québec was a hotbed of modernist design in the 1970s. While lesser known than his contemporaries de Passillé-Sylvestre, Robert Gervais was an enamellist who also favoured bold, colourful abstracted figural designs. Unfortunately, that’s… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Sten & Laine Rock Crystal Pendant
On my Monday amblings, I also picked up a Sten & Laine sterling silver rock crystal pendant. I’ve written about these Finnish designers before, but to recap, the Sten & Laine workshop was… Continue reading
Heart of Gold: Edwardian Fob Locket
Went out today for my first vintage hunt since the Fringe ended. I spent an hour perusing the back racks of jewellery at Gadabout, where I found this pretty heart shaped locket. It’s… Continue reading
Etched Victorian Hinged Bangles
The past two weeks have been crazy busy (more on that tomorrow). This week I have to catch up with mundane activities like meetings, work and laundry. Plus it’s like a million degrees… Continue reading
Fraternizing With the Jewellery: Odd Fellows, Etc.
Always coming across strange symbols and such on jewellry. A few years back, I used to wear a huge ring with three linked ovals on it. A friend, Craig Wallace, mentioned that it… Continue reading
Spare Some Coin Jewellery
In some circles jewellery is seen as portable wealth. Nomadic peoples, such as the Romany, had to carry their assets with them. Brits are fond of sovereign rings, which feature a gold coin… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Enamel Dove Brooch
Dig this crazy enamel dove pin. Doesn’t it convey a feeling of fun and peace? I wish I still had it because it’s a super stressful week, what with Gravestone Posse the Fringe,… Continue reading
Happy 75th Anniversary Lucite!
The plastic known as Lucite celebrates it’s 75th birthday this year. This clear thermoplastic (meaning it can be shaped) is also known as Perspex, Plexiglass or Acrylic Glass. One of the first jewelleries… Continue reading
Retro Gilt Egyptian Coral and Lapis Pendant Brooch
I cannot resist ancient Egyptian-themed jewellery. I am not alone. I have owned pieces from Victorian to contemporary times that were made all over the world. When I bought this pendant/brooch, I could… Continue reading