Monday 20 June 2016
Wednesday 15 June 2016
Coro Wreath Pendant, Blue Pink Amber Rhinestone, Art Deco, 1940s Vintage Jewelry CHRISTMAS IN JULY Sale
www.etsy.com/shop/ourboudoir/Coro wreath pin
Coro Wreath Pendant, Blue Pink Amber Rhinestone, Art Deco, 1940s Vintage Jewelry CHRISTMAS IN JULY Sale
Wow! This pendant was certainly designed for presence with its highly polished finish reflecting the light. The bow is so stylish with its slim cut outs and unusually coloured rhinestones. The whole design is certainly giving a nod to Art Deco with the emphasise on geometry and colour. Even the gold setting is asserting its tone!
On the reverse of the pendant there is a hook for a chain and it is signed Coro without a copyright symbol, so an older piece.
In very good vintage condition, very slight wear to the gold tone finish
2 1/8" in height by 1 3/4" wide
On the reverse of the pendant there is a hook for a chain and it is signed Coro without a copyright symbol, so an older piece.
In very good vintage condition, very slight wear to the gold tone finish
2 1/8" in height by 1 3/4" wide
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Monday 13 June 2016
Carnelian Intaglio Ring, 18K Gold, Victorian, Reverse Carved, Vintage Jewelry CHRISTMAS IN JULY Sale
www.etsy.com/shop/OurBoudoir carnelian 18K gold ring
Here is a stunning 18K gold carnelian ring. It is a two sided ring, one side has a dainty flower carved on the carnelian with AMOI written beneath, while a bird (perhaps a Robin) is depicted on the other side carrying a heart. The carnelian stone is set on a simple polished gold band, which is hallmarked right where the band goes through the stone. The 50 is visible for 750, 18K gold. Tests as 18K gold.
The shape and design of this ring is delightful, enhanced by the contrast between the dark carnelian stone and the crispness of polished gold.
The intaglio at the centre of the carnelian is very well done. It depicts the cute bird on one side and a flower on the other. So it is a very romantic ring with loving pictural messages.
When a carving is done inwards, such as this, it is called 'intaglio' which is the opposite to 'cameo'. The methods and materials are similar, however intaglios can be used to make a raised impression in wax for sealing documents.
This is a beautiful ring that looks fabulous on. Very comfortable to wear.
In very good vintage condition,
ring size 8, 5/8" in length by 3/8" wide
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Layaway is available
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Pink Thermoset Clip Earrings, Coro, Early Design, 1940s Vintage Jewelry CHRISTMAS IN JULY Sale
www.etsy.com/shop/OurBoudoir/pink thermoset earrings
Coro earrings, Pink Thermoset Clip Earrings from the 1940s are featured here. A great example of Vintage Jewelry.
This beautiful pair of earrings will enhance many outfits - modern or vintage. They are Signed Coro in script, with no copyright symbol.
In very good vintage condition.
Approx 1" diameter
Great earrings to accessorise your wardrobe with.
$25 plus $5 postage
Please visit our Etsy shop OurBoudoir for more great vintage jewelry
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Wednesday 1 June 2016
Amethyst Cabochon Ring, 14K Gold, European Gold, Victorian Vintage Jewelry, CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE
https://www.etsy.com/listing/398507829/amethyst-cabochon-ring-14k-gold-european?ref=listing-shop-header-0
An absolutely stunning antique amethyst ring with a delightful twist to the setting. It is formed as gold unfurling petals. Cabochon gemstones are always a delight as they are rare and unusual. This would make a wonderful engagement or wedding ring. Stamped on the inside with 585 the European standard for 14K gold.
Size 7 1/2 Approximately 8mm wide stone
In very good vintage condition
Credit card payments can be made at the Paypal website
Layaway is available.
$385 plus $15 postage
Sunday 20 December 2015
Art Nouveau Lady Stick Pin or Hat Pin
$32
This is a delightful Art Nouveau stick or hat pin featuring this beautiful lady. She sits back in the metal surroundings and dominates the pin. The border of the hat pin is beautiful, with scroll work and a recess or groove separating it from the centre. It is then replicated by the inner border that smooths and echos the flourishes.
Hat pins were utilised from the mid 19th century for ladies to keep their straw hats in place. The pins then became longer and more elaborate to match changes in hairstyles and hats. The pins were used across all sectors of society and, therefore, one finds pins made from enamel, tortoise shell, ivory and other expensive materials. Equally there would be much simpler hat pins perhaps with just a black or white pin for the working girls. The pins would often be made to match buttons on outfits or to feature gemstones and could be worked in high grade gold or a gold or silver wash.
Starting a collection of hat pins is, therefore, highly rewarding as there is so much versatility to consider, while also providing a great investment for the future.
Consider my lady, she is very indicative of the Art Nouveau period. This is the image we often evoke - a beautiful lady with a bohemian lifestyle. So I imagine her original owner was attracted to her for the same reasons that we are, and probably cared about her deeply. She is in very good vintage condition for her age.
The pin measures 2 3/4" in length with the lady just over 1/4" wide.
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