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.
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Number One With A Bullet
A few more finds from last weekend’s thrift gold rush. Above, memories of the “Me Decade”, a 1970s #1 pendant. Below, a lawn bowling stick pin.
Midweek Modness: Bond Boyd Sterling Heiroglyph Earrings
I’m a sucker for all things Egyptian and pseudo Egyptian, like these ’70s-era sterling silver earrings. They bear the mark of a Canadian company called Bond Boyd, which was established in 1944. I… Continue reading
Art Deco Week: Rhinestone Bracelets
Two costume Art Deco bracelets, one from the Value Village, the other just arrived from eBay. I believe them both to be Rhodium plated. Rhodium is a member of the platinum metals group… Continue reading
Art Deco Week: 1922 14K White Gold Watch Chain
I found this broken watch chain Friday at an antique shop for $5. I love it when a piece is hallmarked with a date, in this case 1922. Whilst researching this baby, I… Continue reading
Fine Linen Finds: Vintage Thistle Tea Towel
Not everything I picked up at the Cabbagetown Community Yard Sale was jewellery-related. I also found this linen tea towel printed with thistles. It was designed in the 1970s by famed British designer… Continue reading
Transitional Shoes: Joe Fresh Tan Clogs
Looking over the Spring/Summer 2012 collections from New York Fashion Week, I can say with some confidence that shoes will continue to be vertiginously high, with clunky heels. Which is why I’m happy… Continue reading
Art Deco Week: Day One 18K Parallelogram Brooch
Had an epic weekend of thrifting in the east end — both at vintage shops and at The Cabbagetown Festival Community Yard Sale. The best find by far was this Art Deco brooch.… Continue reading
Elizabeth Taylor and Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence
The auction of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewellery collection was announced. The auction catalogue features over 300 pieces from her fabled jewellery box. I spent the weekend reading about and looking at pictures of her… Continue reading
Men’s Corner With Mr. Andrew: Klaxon Howl Shorts
Here is Mr. Andrew proudly displaying his new shorts from Klaxon Howl. Andrew is very happy because, even though the season is almost over, he had not accquired a set of short pants… Continue reading