November Birthstone: Citrine
Welcome to November. If you were born this month, your birthstone is citrine. To wish you a happy November, here is a picture of one of my favouritest rings.
Tag Archive: Art Deco Jewelry
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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.
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
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
Jewels That Jingle Jangle Dangle
Because I am going through Fringe Festival withdrawal, I thought it was appropriate to share some fringey favourites. Above is a celluloid necklace which I sold in a moment of needing cash fast.… Continue reading
Mystery Jewel: Vintage Blue Glass Cross Pendant
I found this pendant at the Value Village on Friday. It was so bright and shiny that I picked it up immediately. Then I spent a lot of time hemming and hawing about… Continue reading
More Things I Found At the Market
I have the day off today, so I’m going to be very lazy and just post pictures of the rest of the things I got at the St. Lawrence Market last weekend. While… Continue reading
Things I Found At the Market
Here’s something that I overheard this weekend: When the weather is crappy, some dealers take a pass on the outdoor antique markets like Aberfoyle and set up at the St. Lawrence Market instead.… Continue reading