Category Archive: Uncategorized

In the Stacks: Blond on Blond Bangles

I spend too many hours looking at street style look books. A lot of street style bloggers are attracted to accessories — especially stacks and stacks of bracelets and bangles. So I though… Continue reading

October Birthstones: Opal and Pink Tourmaline

A look at October’s birthstones, Opal and Pink Tourmaline.

Sneak Peek: Solange Hearts Lancome

Emma Watson in a preview of jewelry designer Solange Azaguray-Partridge’s collaboration with Lancome.

Nancy Riche 1944 – 2011

Thoughts on the death of Nancy Riche

Art Deco Week: Rings and Things

Here are some Art Deco rings that I have owned — or continue to own (clockwise from top left): Silver and pale amethyst and marcasite ring; sterling and marcasite double heart ring; sterling… 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.

Lazy Monday: Happy Labour Day!

Here is a picture of a stack of silver bangles. Tomorrow I will get off my lazy ol’ butt, and write up some real posts.

My Summer Vacation: Trailer Times

The second half of summer holidays was to my parent’s trailer outside of Southampton, ON. I went with my sister Bobbi and nieces Madison and Sydney. It was overcast the first day, so… Continue reading

My Summer Vacation: Escape To New York Part 1

As previously mentioned, I was on vacation last week. For the first part of the week I was in New York City with my niece Sarah. Here are some of my holiday snaps.… Continue reading

Mining For Gold

Once I met a guy who went from yard sale to yard sale looking for gold and silver. He said he was a goldsmith, and that buying old jewellery to melt down was… Continue reading

  • Still Good