Christmas came early for me, well it was forced to be early since California and Tennessee are ridiculously far a part. The tiny blue and gold plate was purchased while antiquing in Nashville last week. My boyfriend got me the 14k white gold stacker ring with tiny diamonds–he picked… Read More
As I often peruse eBay for antique jewelry that catches my interest–I came across the above pendant. For some reason it struck a chord with me and needed to be in my jewelry box. I was disappointed to find out that the portrait is encased in… Read More
{photos taken in California, necklaces all antique from Walton’s Antique Jewelry in Franklin, TN bracelet: 14k roma link necklace wrapped as a bracelet from Jewelry Television rings: 14k yellow gold 0.60 carat pear cut champagne diamond ring… Read More
After my trip to California, I arrived home with a lot of new, little goodies. The sad part is almost always when I purchase a ring, it needs to be sized before I can wear it--that means I have to part with the new jewels for a week. Just when I was about to get excited to wear them! More about those soon. Luckily one of the rings that I picked up was actually my size. It is the bottom band in the stack--the 5 diamond, slightly curved band ring. These types of rings often get overlooked or stereotyped as "anniversary bands" or "wedding bands." I hardly see them as so. They are great for stacking, like seen how I did in the photo. I was only playing around with different ring combinations, and when came up with this it became my new favorite. Do you like it? [14k yellow gold chocolate & white diamond swirl ring from Ross-Simons purchased in 2004] [18k yellow gold slightly curved diamond band ring from Empire Antiques, San Diego] [14k white gold sapphire eternity band from DoverJewelry] [14k yellow gold textured band from QVC] Read More
I was running a few last minute errands before heading to California last week. Stopped by Walton's Antique & Estate Jewelry to get a few rings cleaned, trying hard not to look at the jewelry in the glass cases. I had a plan to keep my eyes above the glass, but failed miserably. Not only did I peek, but I also accidently saw a sign that advertised a small section to be 40% off. And I had to open my mouth and state--"Wow, you guys never have sales?!" Which was only then affirmed and made things that much more appealing. Not sure what happened next, however I found myself driving home with this little guy around my neck! Aye, forbidden fruit and temptation have won yet again! [top photo: Victorian 14k yellow gold serpent pendant converted from a stick pin, nestled on top chunk of amethyst and herkimer diamond] [bottom photo: special thanks to my dad for letting me use his vintage Planet of the Apes doll as a model] Walton's Antique & Estate Jewelry ♦ 410 Main St. Franklin, TN ♦ (615) 790-0244 Read More
Hearts are an incredibly popular motif in jewelry, mainly because hearts symbolize love. And I do love hearts! My family knows that well, seeing as the only kind of Christmas ornaments I own are all hearts! (And I get made fun of for having a Valentine's Day Christmas tree). I wouldn't say it is my favorite jewelry motif, but for some reason I have amassed a nice little collection. They are seen here resting on a mother-of-pearl seashell dish purchased at a boutique in Laguna Beach. Most of my heart charms are either 18k or 14k yellow gold. A few are from Italy given to me by my grandparents on their frequent trips. The puffed heart that has been dented pretty badly was worn for months straight, dangling from a bracelet. I think the dent gives it character, I like it even more than "pre-dent" heart. Love the heart-key charm, I like to wear it on a gold chain with the heart furthest to the left. Read More
