Showing posts with label Modern Vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Modern Vintage. Show all posts

December 12, 2011

Vintage ornaments


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If you share the same fascination for all things vintage as I do, 
these treasures are dedicated to you.

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~ Vintage Pink Rose ~



Sugar is sweet, and so are you. 
Vintage Pink Rose exudes poise and charm.
Made with Czech glass beads, glass pearls, with Japanese resin rose. 
Designed with brass charms, chain, clasp and connectors. 
Necklace measures 46cm (18.1in) around.
$45


~ Bezel Rings ~


Revelling in jewelled splendour of days gone by, 
flowers and pearls adorn pleasant olden bezels.
Made with Japanese resin flowers and glass pearls. 
Designed with adjustable brass rings with 1.7cm diameters.

Cream Rose  $8  ~Made to order~
Pink Dahlia  (bezel measures 1.8cm across)  $10  ~SOLD~
Pearl Bezel  (bezel measures 2.5cm across)  $8


~ Antiqued Butterfly ~


A lovely butterfly rests alongside a coral rose and glossy crystal.
Made with Japanese resin rose, together with plated silver
 and antiqued silver charms and ring.
Adjustable ring measures 1.7cm in diameter, 
with 2.5cm wingspan for the antiqued butterfly charm.
$10
~SOLD~

*Note: Slightly askew butterfly is part of the intended design.


~ Garnet Bow ~


Cute as a button, wee brass ribbons tie in 
with dazzling garnet-red zircon solitaires.
Made with semi-precious stones of zircon and crystals, together with brass embellishments. Drop length measures 1.5cm, excluding ear hooks.
$16
~Made to order~


~ Antique Curio ~




Irresistibly quaint and all degrees of quirky, 
Antique Curio touches the heart.
Made with Czech glass beads, Austrian crystals, freshwater pearls and crystal pearls. Designed with brass and plated gold charms, chain, clasp and connectors. Bracelet measures 19.5cm (7.7in) around.
$38
~SOLD~


~ Pearl Duchess ~


Genteel and precious, doll up in archaic vogue.
Made with freshwater pearls and crystals. Designed with brass connectors 
and ear posts. Pearls measure 1cm tall by 0.8cm wide. 
Drop length measures 3cm, excluding ear posts.
$24

~ Bijou Creme ~



Understated elegance at its best, luxuriate in 
pearls and classic grandeur.
Made with glass pearls, Swarovski crystals and Japanese resin rose. 
Designed with brass charms, chain, clasp and connectors. 
Necklace measures 47cm (18.5in) around.
$42


~ Sapphire Drops ~


Enduring in its simplicity, accent any outfit 
with these splendid earrings.
Made with glass beads, together with brass connectors and ear hooks. 
Sapphire glass drop measures 1.3cm tall by 1cm wide. 
Drop length measures 3.7cm, excluding ear hooks.
$18
~Made to order~


~ Sapphire Trifle ~



Unlocked from a secret stash, bewitching snippets, 
weird and wonderful, clatter away.
Designed with Czech glass beads, resin cameo, glass and crystal pearls. 
Made with brass charms, chain, clasp and connectors. 
Bracelet measures 19.5cm (7.7in) around.
$36


~ Purple Raindrops ~


Perfect for work or play, clear purple teardrops and 
silver pearls dangle from bonny little snowflakes.
Designed with glass beads and glass pearls. Made with plated silver and antiqued silver charms and connectors. Drop length measures 2.5cm, excluding ear hooks.
$20


~ Black Petal ~


Sleek and composed, black is de rigueur.
Made with glass beads, as well as plated silver embellishments and ear hooks with crystals. Black glass drop measures 1.1cm tall and 0.8cm wide. Long ear hook measures 2.7cm tall. Drop length measures 1.8cm, excluding ear hooks.
$18
~SOLD~


~ Angel's Keepsakes ~




Fallen snowflakes, arias and serenades, 
an angel's trove these keepsakes make.
Silver filigree button measures 2.1cm across. Made with crystal and glass pearls and beads.. Designed with plated silver and antiqued silver charms, chain, clasp and connectors. Bracelet measures 18.5cm (7.3in) around.
$35

*Note: Toggle key may be fitted to original lock clasp or closed ring (see picture).




April 6, 2011

Vintage charmed * * *


~ Dreamer's Tiers ~




Glittering in shades of grey and flashing silver, Dreamer's Tiers
exude understated sophistication. A gorgeous emerald-cut glass pendant enhances lacy filigree while quintuplet layers of
pearls and studded chains embellish luxury.
Made with glass pearls and glass beads. Emerald-cut glass pendant measures 2.3cm tall and 1.4cm wide. Designed with antiqued and plated silver chains, clasp and connectors. Necklace measures 48.5cm (19in) at its longest chain and 38cm (14.9in) at its shortest chain. Necklace comes with a 5cm (2in) extension.
$50


~ Romantic Dragonfly ~



Beautiful as a spring garden, a sweet spray of bellflowers and rose, with leaves of mother of pearl and glass complement a
dazzling dragonfly studded with crystals and pearls.
Made with Czech glass flowers and leaves, mother of pearl beads and glass pearls.
Designed with brass chain, charms, clasp and connectors.
Necklace measures 41cm (16in) around.
$40
~SOLD~

*Tip: Necklace is worn with dragonfly skewed to the side (off centre).


~ Nouveau Pearl Collar ~



A nouveau spin on ye quaint string of pearls; lush creamy pearls
are lovingly hand-wired to depict a collar. Elegant in front and
exquisite at the back: with decorative silver roses and
leaves with sweetheart clasp.
Made with glass pearls. Designed with plated silver chain, clasp, charms
and connectors. Necklace measures 42 cm (16in) around.
$38


~ Sapphire Renaissance ~




Inspired by lavish vintage earrings, ornate bezels with radiant
blue crystal cabochons are paired with deep sapphire hues
and brilliant crystal tints.
Made with crystal beads, Swarovski crystals and glass beads.
Designed with brass chain, charms, clasp and connectors.
Necklace measures approximately 41.3cm (16.1in) around.
$40
~SOLD~


~ Victoria's Princess ~



A rose in ravishing pink with a resplendent crystal diara,
an antiquated bezel with an adorable cuckoo clock.
Victoria's Princess is bedecked with old world charm.
Made with Czech glass beads, freshwater pearls and glass pearls,
and crystals. Designed with brass chain, charms, clasp and connectors.
Bracelet measures approximately 19.5cm (7.6in) around.
$37
~SOLD~


~ Little Rosie ~


Dainty and graceful, sparkle in drops of white opal and coral pink.
Made with semi-precious beads of white opal quartz, Czech fire-polished
glass beads and pearls. Designed with brass ear hooks and connectors.
Earrings measure 2.5cm (1in), excluding ear hooks.
$22


~ Butterfly Paradise ~



Subtly dramatic and effortless in style, chic black on white harmonises perfectly with a striking floral clasp and soaring butterfly.
Made with Czech glass beads, Swarovski crystals, together with glass pearls and beads. Designed with antiqued and plated silver chain, charms, clasp and connectors. Necklace measures 44.5cm (17.4in) around.
$36





April 5, 2010

Something cold, some things gold and something new


~ Frozen Flowers ~






Less is more but bold is beautiful too. There's nothing like a flamboyant statement that makeovers an outfit from plain drab to instantaneous glam. From glittering crystals to shimmering flowers,
twinkles abound.
Made with Swarovski and Austrian crystals, with plated silver rope chain, clasp and connectors. Mother of pearl flower measures 3cm by 2.8cm. Wired glass 4-petaled flower measures 2.6cm across. Necklace measures 42.5cm (16.5in) around.
$55


~ Sultry Sienna ~




Warm sepia tones crown a bejewelled centrepiece with dazzling faceted drops. A tasteful floral clasp, in addition to brass filigree flowers and leaves complete this darling necklace.
Made with crystals, glass pearls and beads. Large teardrop bead measures 2.2cm tall and 1.3cm wide. Small teardrop measures 1.6cm by 1cm.  Jewelled cameo measures 3cm across and2.5cm tall. Necklace measures approximately 47.5cm (18.5in) around.
$38


~ Red Sateen ~






Blazing with vivid crimson, creamy white and glossy black, this spirited edition exudes a flair for the dramatic. A bewitching butterfly dances over a fair, carved shell blossom,
as sinuous wisps swing from a curvy plume.
Made with Swarovski crystals, Czech glass, glass pearls and shell beads. Brass butterfly measures 2.6cm by 2.7cm. Clear and crimson glass drops measure 1.6cm by 1.2cm each. Black faceted teardrop measures 2.2cm tall and 1.3cm wide. Necklace measures approximately 46cm (18in) around,
with a 13cm (5in) drop length.
$55
~SOLD~

January 6, 2010

Modern vintage


If personal tastes were anything to go by, then these necklaces will (undoubtedly) be ensconced in my treasure chest. Unique, quirky and asymmetrical, these spirited editions will spice up any outfit.

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~ Turquoise Butterfly ~




A beautiful glass butterfly of a light sky blue, glinting crystals and
glass pearls complement a blue howlite stone bead.
Plated antiqued silver, bright silver and pewter, clasp, chain and connectors.
Howlite bead measures 2cm tall and 1.5cm wide.
Necklace measures 46cm (18in) around. One of a kind.
$52

*Note: Slight resistance may be encountered with a pristine box clasp when detaching.
Firmly but gently, ease V-shaped tab from its opening.


~ Romantic Rose ~




Worn at a long, romantic length or wrapped twice round, this gorgeous necklace creates a dramatic statement. Bedecked with a rose pink glass drop and opalescent butterfly, multi-coloured quartz crystals and
glass flowers enhance its sweet appeal.
Pink glass drop measures 4cm tall and 2.3cm wide. Butterfly glass bead measures 3cm by 2.2cm. Necklace measures approximately 82cm (32in) around.
One of a kind.
$75


~ Rose Quartz Drops ~


Genuine rose-quartz ear bobs fashioned with lacy beadcaps and lavender Swarovski crystals exude a quaint style.
Rose quartz beads measure 1.8cm in diameter. Antiqued silver, silver-plated earrings measure about 6.5cm in length (excluding ear hoops).
$22


~ Violet Royale ~
necklace & earrings




Vivacious and charming, shades of violet and mauve
breathe life to an inspired necklace of flora.
Designed with brass charms, chain, clasp and connectors.
Glass pear-shaped beads measure 1.6cm tall and 1cm wide.
Necklace measures 41cm (16in) around.
$50
~SOLD~



Glittering mauve teardrops trimmed with blue Swarovski
crystals for an old-fashioned feel.
Made with brass connectors and ear hooks.
Mauve glass drops measure 1.6cm tall and 1cm wide.
Earrings measure 5cm in length (excluding leverback clasps).
$20
~SOLD~


~ Turquoise Teardrop ~






Centred around a lovely, turquoise blue howlite teardrop,
glass pearls and faceted glass beads are paired with
quartz crystals for a lively touch.
Made with glass pearls and beads, with Swarovski and genuine quartz crystals.
Howlite teardrop measures 2cm tall and 1.5cm wide.
Brass necklace measures 51cm (20in) around.
$52

*Note: Slight resistance may be encountered with a pristine box clasp when detaching.
Firmly but gently, ease V-shaped tab from its opening.


~ Bohemian Black ~




An iridescent mother of pearl flower steals the limelight with dazzling diamantes. Glistening glass pearls, as well as opalescent and jet beads accentuate antiqued silver blossoms and branches.
Made with mother of pearl leaves, Czech glass beads and Swarovski crystals.
Carved mother of pearl flower measures 3.8cm by 3.5cm.
 Jet teardrop measures 2.2cm tall and 1.3cm wide.
Necklace measures approximately 46cm (18in) around. One of a kind.
$65
~SOLD~