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7.7.09

Weekly Favorites ~ Jewelry


Small little boxes are arriving here weekly, filled to the brim with sparkling, glittering little treasures. Our Jewelry is here! Some will be "ooh'd" and "ahhh'd" over privately here in the office, then put away until fall. Some are for sale right now, since we have had so many emails and calls asking for more....more and more jewelry! We girls just love to adorn ourselves with sparkling pretty things, don't we? Here are a few of our favorites:


I love the French Gold Fleur de Lis Aqua Charm Bracelet, the Aqua Swarovski Crystals on this make it so very pretty. What's great about this piece is that the charm can unfasten, so that you can wear it on a necklace, too!


This Salvation Bracelet is made with Vintage Religious Medals and Charms, paired with hand~faceted semi~precious Stones...each one a reminder of our relationship with God, and His promises. The semi~precious stones are Citrine, Onyx, Red Jade, Crystal, Jade and Chalcedony. Comes with the explanation of what each stone represents.


There are several beautiful longer length Necklaces, made with old Paris Workshop Molds. Like this beauty above, a French Charms Necklace, with a cushion ~cut Antique Silver Swarovski Crystal center stage! A stunning combination of a little Angel's wing set with petite crystals, a "Qui" Charm and a "rough cut" clear Crystal make this necklace a beauty. Chain measures 39~1/2", it has a toggle closure so that you could double it to make a shorter necklace, too.




Feeling lucky? Or maybe you need some luck! This gorgeous French Gold Necklace with lots of Charms is just right...features a Fleur de Lis Charm, pretty engravable Shield Charm, a lucky Four Leaf Clover set with a Swarovski Crystal, and a few faceted Beads for fun. Long 38" Necklace closes with a Toggle, can be worn doubled for variety.




The French Gold Crown Necklace has a cushion ~cut Antique Silver Swarovski Crystal center stage, and a stunning combination of an ornate Gold Crown Charm, Gold "Qui" Charm and a "rough cut" clear Crystal ~ all to make this necklace a beauty. Chain measures 39~1/2", it can also be doubled to make a shorter necklace for variety


This is our best seller...these are flying. And no wonder, how exquisitely glamorous, this is the perfect necklace to wear to the Paris Opera, or out to dinner for a special date night. Large center piece measures 1~1/2" x 1~1/2", and has lots of hand set Swarovski Crystals to catch and flirt with the light. Two sparkling circles and tiny faceted Crystals add even more glitz.



Our friend Cathy Penton's Charms are always so special. She hand makes each one for us, and pours so much care and love in each one. There are a few charms still available, we have been spacing them out on the website so that we can enjoy them longer.



Each one is a miniature work of art, she is a wonderful artist. You can visit darling Cathy at her blog.





We are hoarding most of our One~of~a~Kind Jewels for Fall and Holiday, but a few have escaped. Made with antique & vintage parts, our Vintage Elements™ line of Jewelry is a great favorite. One of my all~time favorites, the Royal Red & Rhinestone Necklace is just gorgeous. Regal Red Vintage faceted Rosary Bead Chain is interspersed with Labradorites, sparkling Rhinestone Rondelles, and Vintage Art Deco Rhinestone Connectors. The centerpiece is a large Rhinestone Red Heart. Necklace measures 28" long. Wonderful for every day, or pair it with a stunning dress for a special occasion. {Not your Mother's kind of Jewelry!}




Gorgeous Antique Saint Medal with age and patina is the stunning centerpiece of this beautiful Necklace. Double Fresh~Water Pearls and rough~cut Green Garnets are attached to the Vintage Chain. This is a beautiful Necklace, measures 26~1/2" long, you could attach the closure further up the chain should you wish a shorter chain.




For those of you who adore Marie Antoinette, this is the necklace you have been waiting for! This one~of~a~kind design, using antique and vintage finds, semi precious stones and Sterling chain is fabulous. The Victorian Belt Buckle with Rhinestones cradles the Pink Cameo just perfectly.



If I was going to be a Cowgirl...it would have to be a Victorian one! You know, wearing my White long dress, with Cowboy Boots, and a whole lot of jewelry with Turquoise. I wouldn't ride side saddle like ladies should. But I would act like a lady, and still drink my Earl Grey every afternoon. A Victorian Cowgirl.

This necklace is made from an antique, cut steel Victorian Shoe Buckle, with a vintage Drawer Pull too! Bronzed Chain interspersed with a piece of Turquoise on one side, a length of old Rosary Chain on the other. Perfect for riding the range, or lunch with your friends.



Evocative of traveling in style years ago, from the Victorian era to the glamorous 1920's, our The Ritz Necklace combines a stunning Sterling Luggage Tag, with vintage Book Chain, Sterling Links, Vintage Rhinestone Shoe Buckles, lustrous Grey Pearls and a length of Vintage Glass Pearls.



What kind of jewelry do you love? Are you making your own like so many are? Who is your favorite Jewelry Designer?

{ps. I hope you don't mind, since so many of our customers read my blog, I do have to put some product news on here once in a while, since they write and ask for that! }

23 comments:

Lori said...

Lidy, i am not much of a jewelry wearer...but i can appreciate the beauty of all of the pieces you showed today...they are all gorgeous!!!

LiLi M. said...

I love this!

Nuit said...

WOW! these pieces are gorgeous! can't stop staring at the details!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

The first and third pieces are my favorites! Fall, you say? : )

June said...

These pieces are sooo beautiful. And of course, the charms made by Cathy. I bet that is so much fun, being able to unwrap all this pretty stuff.
Smiles,
June

Blondie's Journal said...

You have some beautiful jewelry there, Lidy. I still treasure the gorgeous silver heart necklace I bought from your shop so long ago. I get a lot of compliments on it!!

xoxo
Jane

Tracey The AVON Lady said...

I really love the first one!

TattingChic said...

Those are fabulous jewelry finds!

One of my favorite jewelry designers is Chopard. Don't judge my entire taste based on that, though! I love the things you have here with the fleur-di-lis and the bling! Those are also things that I love! :)

FrenchGardenHouse said...

Chopard is beautiful! Pricey but to die for.

Kat said...

So much "eye candy"...love them all! It would be hard to choose my favorite for sure.

Hugs!
Kat

Kimberly ~ My Petite Corner said...

Ooooooh. These jewelry pieces just sparkle! Love the French Gold Crown Necklace....

You have a lovely blog....I just came across it recently.....

~Kimberly~

SherrysRoseCottage said...

Your jewelry is absolutely gorgeous, Lidy! I can't decide which I like the most!
Hugs,Sherry

Tutti Chic said...

lidy~What LOVELY LOVELY pieces! Each one is prettier than the next! Truly gorgeous~all of them! xoxo chris

Elyse said...

ooh and ah for sure!

:)

MichCherie said...

This really seems like the summer for necklaces! Each piece holds such character and charm :) Beautiful :)

Stacey Steimle said...

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeanneoli said...

Oh my goodness...look at all the pretties!!!

Mary said...

Really beautiful pieces Lidy - like longer chains that can be doubled, also toggle clasps are my favorite. Perhaps I need to start my Christmas wish list!!

Don't forget to let me know when the shipment of cafe au lait bowls arrives - thanks!

Gina2424 said...

Congrats-just saw your feature in Tara Frey's book!

Lana said...

Oh Lidy ~ what lovely jewelry! I think the red one in the Vintage Elements section is my favorite. Making jewelry from found objects and vintage pieces is so much fun!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

These are absolutely stunning! Merci! Anita

Christchurch Jobs said...

They are all adorable! I can't decide which one i like the most.

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