{nine quiet months}

It has been around nine months since I last wrote a post on here. I should rename this blog:: 

The Dustiest Blog in the Universe.

Today I'm working on a holiday shop update and thought I'd share something (while dusting off the blog). I have these two amazing Gatsby sister necklaces that were planning on swishing into the shop over the weekend. Here they are:

That is, until I did this....

They look amazing together! I may have to hang on to these pretties for a few more days. 

In other news, there is a sale happening in the shop today through the eighth of November. Enjoy fifteen percent off any order over twenty dollars. Coupon code and details can be found in the shop announcement! 

Feliz Dia de los Muertos!!!

{twilight seclusion}

 Victorian mourning jewelry is so beautiful and so sentimental. Each piece is handcrafted with care - oftentimes commissioned by the person in mourning. I was sifting through my jewelry box and decided to share a small portion of my favorite pieces!

 Included in this small collection are carved cameos  - crafted out of different substances such as vulcanite, bog oak and Vauxhall glass. 

There was so much thought and consideration to symbolic details in these jewels.

"Those who wish to show themselves strict observers of etiquette keep their houses in twilight seclusion and sombre with mourning for a year or more, allowing the piano to remain closed for the same time." 

{welcome}

Welcome to my latest project! I was so inspired by the beautiful Annette of Patchwork Chair Love Story that I decided it was time to start my own blog.


I have found that it is somewhat difficult to find information on antique jewelry online. There are certain topics that I would love to share my knowledge on and I thought here would be the perfect place!  I specialize in antique jewelry dating from 1830 through 1930. If you have any questions or topics you are curious about, please send me a note!


I will also be offering previews for shop sales, special coupons, contests and promotions! 

Gorgeous Victorian Swallow Die-Cut - compliments of The Graphics Fairy