Art Deco Coro Duette
I have read a lot about Coro Duettes for a long time. Introduced in the 1930s, these practical pieces of costume jewellery were designed to be convertible so you could stretch your bijoux… Continue reading
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Vintage 1988 Makeup Ads
The festive season is fast approaching and if you want to go for an over-the-top look, you can try using these 1988 makeups ads for inspiration. Take this YSL as for example:, what… Continue reading
Recent Accquistions
Sometimes when I get a bag of broken jewellery from the Value Village, there’s actually loads of good pieces — both in good repair and condition. For example, the two elephant brooches, silver… Continue reading
Halloween Countdown: Spooky Scary Werewolf and Witch Masks
When I was a kid, store bought costumes we highly flammable numbers composed of a plastic garment that tied up in the back and some sort of flimsy plastic mask that obstructed one’s… Continue reading
Fixies
Finally had a chance to do some jewellery repairs. I like to give old jewels new life. The top bracelet is a Damascene Toledoware mother of pearl panel bracelet from Spain. It was… Continue reading
Beauty is Embarrassing is Amazing
Went to see Beauty is Embarrassing — the documentary about artist Wayne White — a few weeks back now. It’s such as inspiring movie. White is best known for creating and voicing many… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Silvertone Organic Cuff Bracelet
Don’t know nuthin’ ’bout this bracelet except that it’s got a cool shape. I picked it up because it reminded me of the shape of an Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Bone cuff. But… Continue reading
Beauty in the Ruins: Zuni Fox Fetish Necklace
I found this delightful Zuni Fetish necklace in a bag of broken jewellery from the Value Village. It’s missing two little foxes, many of the little beasties have lost their tails and the… Continue reading
Solange Azagury-Partridge for H&M Red Rhinestone Ring
Long time readers will know of my Solange Azagury-Partridge obsession. If you don’t, you can read about here, here and here. Well, I found another piece from Azagury-Partridge’s 2005 collection for H&M at… Continue reading
I Am the Queen of All Media!
Morning announcements! Just wanted to let everybody know about my tremendous online presence. Please visit my Tumblr, Old Jewels, where I work on my photography skills. Or peruse my Pinterest boards to see… Continue reading