The weeks are passing by so quickly–everyday it gets darker a bit earlier, and a littler cooler than it was before. Brooches are not a top pick for many jewelry collectors and they were never my favorite. It was only until my first purchase of this Victorian brooch with enameling that I became an overnight fan. I like the immense versatility of brooches–you can seriously pin them anywhere you’d like. So far I’ve used mine on button up shirts, to close a cardigan, pinned to a suede headband, and on purses (like above). I’ve seen tiny Victorian bar pins that I think are so beautiful, I am on the hunt!
Do any of you have bar pins? Any bar pin collectors out there?
My Pick of the Week:
The Fulvia ring from Wendy Brandes’ Jewelry Collection. This ring is done in 18k yellow gold with an exquisite 6.5 carat green tourmaline. Anyone who would wear this ring would put me under a spell–I wouldn’t be able to take my eyes off of it! I love the architectural design of the ring, it goes so well with the tourmaline’s cut and color. Price: $5000
My eBay Pick of the Week:
I’ve had my eye on necklaces of this style: sort of like a bib but not that drastic. This one is from eBay seller: doverjewelry whom I’ve purchased from before, very reputable. The necklace is done in 14k rose gold with a single buttercup set diamond. Love the filigree work (sidenote: you can have a fun time typing in keyword: filigree into eBay). Only thing, I wish the necklace length were a bit longer. Wonder who the lucky high bidder will be?!
lulu September 20, 2009 at 11:11 pm:
Thanks for brooching this subject(corny pun intended). I love them too! I think some people avoid them for fear of looking like granma. But there are so many ways to wear it youthfully, like you stated above. They are great because you can personalize an item like your lovely clutch above. The headband idea is especially chic.
gemgossip September 21, 2009 at 12:15 am:
If you have any special brooches you love, feel free to snap a picture and send them…I would love to share them on Gem Gossip!
lulu September 21, 2009 at 1:40 am:
Thanks but my brooches are not vintage lol. They are from stores like gap and newport. But when I get a fine piece I will be sure to send a pic your way!
WendyB September 21, 2009 at 2:07 am:
Thanks for including me!
belle de ville September 21, 2009 at 3:54 am:
I like to convert Victorian and Edwardian bar brooches into pendants. They are very pretty when worn that way.
Also, that’s an awesome ring by Wendy B.
gemgossip September 22, 2009 at 2:16 am:
I saw some of the converted bar pins on Beladora’s website…hopefully I’ll get to see those in person when I come visit?!?
gemgossip September 22, 2009 at 2:16 am:
Of course!! Love your jewelry!
gemgossip September 22, 2009 at 2:19 am:
Ok! My moment where I realized I would only buy real gold was when I had a ton of fake jewelry, like from Guess, Gap, The Limited, etc, and one day found it all tarnishy and turning my fingers green. From that day on, I figured, for all the money I had spent on the fake stuff, I could have purchased one realllly nice piece of real gold jewelry that would last a lifetime (and then some). The rest is history!
pandora charms October 16, 2009 at 9:44 pm:
I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts.
You have a great Blog!!! I just added you to my Google News Reader.
Look forward to reading more from you in the future.
Next month I will married, can you tell me where I can get a good diamond ring , at a good price?
Keep up the good work.
gemgossip October 16, 2009 at 11:46 pm:
Thanks so much! Congrats on your wedding–a great place to look would be Beladora.com, or newyorkestatejewelry.com
Julie Pye October 13, 2011 at 10:29 am:
Beautiful jewelley !!!