WEC: Thoughts about Jewelry

Black jewelry, often represents death and morning, but not always. Sometimes it's simply a striking color against silver and gold metal. Hope you enjoy this collection of black pieces from my Colors in Costume Jewelry series. Silver Bracelet from Mexico with Onyx and Obsidian Trifari Earrings Unsigned Pin Hickok Cuff Links Flexible Bracelet Kate Spade Bracelet Ring Antique Pin Silver Bracelet from Mexico Czech Glass Cameo Pin Unsigned Necklace Unsigned Bracelet Opro Bracelet Anne Klein Necklace Les Bernard Pin Unsigned Necklace Kenneth Jay Lane Bracelet Antique Pin Unsigned Bracelet and Earrings Be sure to visit World of Eccentricity & Charm...

At first glance, music may seem an unlikely topic for costume jewelry, but there are lots of pieces available with the theme. This post is full of many such examples. THE COMPOSERS             Antique Locket with Pages of Composers' Photos THE SCORE Copper Pin by Renoir    Cuff Links, pair on right by Pioneer Unsigned Brooch Silver Charm THE INSTRUMENTSDRUMS AND PERCUSSION Unsigned Pin from the Collection of Peggy Perry Silver Charm Wooden Pin From the Collection of Peggy Perry Silver and Horn Charm of Fob Pins From the Collection of Peggy Perry Unsigned Pin From the...

Rune Tennesmed was a 20th century Swedish design who worked primarily in pewter. In fact the name Tennesmed translates to pewtersmith. His birth name of Rune Carlsson was changed to reflect his profession and became the name of his company. Tennesmed's mid-century work is my favorite and pieces can be found on the secondary market. They are not as flashy as rhinestone pieces, so they are often in the back of the display case, but they are out there to be found. Rune Tennesmed, the company, is still producing jewelry and giftware and is run by the third generation.  MENAGERIE GARDEN GEOMETRY...

Continuing my series on Colors in Costume Jewelry, today I'm sharing photos of greens. Everything from lime green to rich emerald green. Green - the color of nature and fertility. Hope you enjoy the photos.  Unsigned Pin Weiss Earrings LaRei Bracelet and Earrings Unsigned Pin Floral Pendant Necklace Monet Pin and Earrings Copper and Enamel Necklace Bakelite Bracelet and Complimentary Earrings Unsigned Necklace Copper and Enamel Necklace and Earrings by Matisse Renoir  Bracelet, Pin and Earrings by Larry Vrba Glass Earrings Pin by Marius Hammer Lisner Set Trifari Pin Unsigned Pin Miriam Haskell Necklace Unsigned Pin and Earrings Set Pearl...

Last week I shared a slew of dog jewelry photos. Today is devoted to kitty cats. Like dogs, cats are a popular motif in both fine and costume jewelry. And like last week's dog blog, there are quite a few photos to see, so let's get to it! Cat Themed Charm Bracelets Gold Pin with Rubies Silver and Enamel Pin and Earrings by Margot de Taxco Avon Pin 18k Gold Locket Sterling Silver Pin by Beau Gold Pin by Charles Horner Pin by Carolee 800 Silver German Charm Silver Cat Charm Gold Locket with Diamond       Charm and 2 Pins,...

Considering how few women love frogs, they seem to be a popular motif in costume jewelry. There are over 5,000 species of frogs in the world and it wouldn't surprise me if there were at least that many frog designs in jewelry. Following are some photos of jewelry frogs with a slew of frog facts along the way. Unsigned Pin Set Bakelite Dress Clip FROG FACT:  Wondering about frog taxonomy? Here's the breakdown -  Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Amphibia Order: Anura (Salientia) Unsigned Pins Silver and Plique a Jour Pendant    Boucher Pins FROG FACT:  The Golden Poison Frog of the Colombian...

Colors in Costume Jewelry Series A collection of light blue costume jewelry with tones ranging from sky blue to light aqua.   Unsigned Pin Trifari Pin Necklace and Bracelet by Nettie Rosenstein Unsigned Pin Pin and Earrings by Miriam Haskell Unsigned Pin Stanley Hagler Pin Unsigned Necklace Georg Jensen Cuff Links Unsigned Bracelet Unsigned Necklace Coro Necklace Unsigned Bracelet Unsigned Bracelet and Earrings Silver  Pin by David Andersen Coro Pin Swarovski Earrings Jomaz Bracelet Pin from Austria Necklace, Bracelet and Pin by Mazer Lisner Pin Unsigned Pin Pin by Weiss Unsigned Silver Earrings Unsigned Pin Schreiner Pin Unsigned Pin Weiss...

I am a dog person. Today's costume jewelry post is about Man's Best Friend. I have sisters; we grew up in the same house, but my sisters are cat people. I don't get it. But for them, I'll tackle kitty cat jewelry next week.    Howard watching me work and Violet sleeping in the dirty clothes basket Vintage figural dog jewelry is very easily found in the secondary marketplace. Dogs (and any animals really) are a great place for a beginner to start. Every price range is out there and you can get a lot for a small amount of money....

A Visual Dictionary of Jewelry Clasps CLASP: A small device, typically metal, to hold jewelry pieces securely closed when being worn. Vintage Clasp Samples Card BOX CLASPS Box Clasps aka Tab Insert Clasps aka Tongue and Groove Clasps         Decorative box clasps can add so much to a necklace, especially if your hair is short or in an up-do.                    Hattie Carnegie necklace, the clasp is a focal point    Hattie Carnegie    Miriam Haskell, the clasp is a focal point at the front of the necklace    Miriam Haskell...

White, the color of purity and innocence. It represents cleanliness and plays a role in most of the world's religions. And it's prominent in costume jewelry. Hope you enjoy these photos of white jewelry. Schreiner Pin Hattie Carnegie Pin Jomaz Pin Unsigned Necklace Necklace, Bracelet, Pin and Earrings by Coro David Andersen Pin Unsigned Bracelet Original by Robert Necklace and Earrings Kramer Bracelet Trifari Earrings Trifari Bracelet Tostrup Pin BSK Pin  Trifari Pin and Earrings Kramer Necklace and Earrings Trifari Pin and Earrings Meka Pin and Earrings  Trifari Pin Trifari Pin Lisner Pin and Earrings Albert Scharning Pin If you...