Showing posts with label Vintage and Antique Jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vintage and Antique Jewelry. Show all posts
Grandma's Jewelry Box - See Any Treasure Here?
Do you have Grandma's jewelry box in your attic collecting dust? Or are you at a garage sale and see a bag of 'old broken jewelry,' but just aren't sure if it's worth anything? A friend brought this box in from her attic for me to take a peek. Read on to see what I found.
Amber: The Perfect Jewel for Fall
Amber is rich honey, golden sunshine and russet leaves all rolled into one - the perfect 'stone' for fall! Naturally occurring, amber is fossilized resin from ancient conifer trees. Resin isn't tree sap, but rather, the substance trees will create to protect themselves, heal wounds and in some cases, repel and/or attract insects. As the resin fell to the forest floor, insects, leaf matter and other organisms would settle and, over time, the substance would harden and eventually become fossilized under pressure.
I purchased this beautiful Baltic amber ring, made in Latvia of 800 silver, and was drawn to the beauty not only of the jewel but of the artisan's crafting of the setting. It is a stunning piece of jewelry and looks wonderful with other fall colors as assembled here. This ring is available at VintageCravens here.
I purchased this beautiful Baltic amber ring, made in Latvia of 800 silver, and was drawn to the beauty not only of the jewel but of the artisan's crafting of the setting. It is a stunning piece of jewelry and looks wonderful with other fall colors as assembled here. This ring is available at VintageCravens here.
Outfit: Add Casual Elegance to a Dressy Dress
I am a big proponent of adding basics to my wardrobe that are high quality and offer many years of wear simply by updating a few key accessories. This beautiful navy heather blue dress by Talbots is a perfect example of such a piece. While it is stunning on its own for office wear with a few pieces of minimalist jewelry and pumps, it can work equally as well in a casual setting. Here is not one way, but two to take this classic beauty out for casual Friday, Saturday brunch with friends, or a Sunday afternoon stroll through town this fall!
Talbots Mixed Rib Jersey Sweater Dress
talbots.com
talbots.com
Ankle booties
thefryecompany.com
thefryecompany.com
Handbag
etsy.com
etsy.com
Ring
etsy.com
etsy.com
Ring
etsy.com
etsy.com
Scarve
etsy.com
etsy.com
Outfit: Accent with Tiny Brooches
We love tiny things and miniature brooches are the perfect way to stud a collar, handbag or belt. Geek-chic is one of our favorite trends and the mini brooch adds a bit of sparkle to your intellectual styles!
Vest
anthropologie.com
anthropologie.com
Ankle booties
etsy.com
etsy.com
Tote bag
etsy.com
etsy.com
Brooch
etsy.com
etsy.com
Miu Miu 03OV Eyeglasses
ezcontactsusa.com
ezcontactsusa.com
Five Ways, One Brooch!
Today we are fortunate to live in a time of plenty, but it wasn't so long ago people found innovative ways to make multiple uses of a single object. To carry on the tradition, here are five fun ways to style a beautiful antique brooch! My original blog post on VintageCravens.com is available here.
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