October Birthstones: Opal and Pink Tourmaline
A look at October’s birthstones, Opal and Pink Tourmaline.
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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
Runway Review: Milan Ready to Wear Spring Summer 2012
Op art designs, door knocker earrings, bright colours. Cut outs and appliqués. And lot of leather. A mad mix of eras. That pretty much sums up Milan Fashion Week for me. Okay, okay.… Continue reading
Runway Review: London Ready to Wear Spring Summer 2012
Despite the Brits producing top design talent. London Fashion Week doesn’t have the same cachet as New York, Milan and Paris. The most noteworthy collection from of Merry Old England was Burberry Prorsum.… Continue reading
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
Having A Ball: Baume & Mercier Pendant Watch
I got this pretty package in the mail Tuesday. It’s a Baume & Mercier enamel pendant watch from the 1940s. I won it on eBay. I paid too much for it (though it… 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