Thursday, July 11, 2013

A New Video! Cupids Charm Vintage Jewelry #6

Just popping in to share a new video of my most recent designs from this past month.  Enjoy! ~ xoxo Joy

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Studio Update!



Things are so very busy these days in the studio!   Slowly but surely, I am adding more jewels to the website, so please stay tuned….. 
 
 

I feel so blessed by my wonderful customers who come by and make a purchase from me.  I LOVE what I do and your faith and support in my little business helps to keep me going and allows me to continue making these special jewels. 
Do you follow me on Facebook?  I find that I am using Facebook more and more because it is simple and fast to update everything in one place.  With over 2,200 + followers on my Facebook page, I can reach more of my customers there than I can here on my blog. 


 

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Merci mon amies!  ~ xoxo Joy

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Monday, May 6, 2013

Antique Watch Fob Jewelry


From as early as the 16th century until World War I, when the wrist watch became popular, one would carry their timepiece on chains or ribbon, tucked into a pocket or attached to a belt or chatelaine.  Marie Antoinette even had a pocket watch that was attached to a blue silk ribbon which was intertwined with diamonds…oooh to see that long lost piece of history!

Watch chains were weighted and dressed up with charms called “fobs” and they could be merely decorative or functional.  Many were designed to be used to stamp wax seals with the wearer’s personal monogram or family crest. 
 
 
 
I love working with these bits of history and most of the pieces in my collection date to Victorian times.  Combined and connected together, they form a beautiful and wearable way to carry a piece history with you as you go about your day.  What interesting stories these pieces from the past could tell! 
My newest designs have been listed on my website today and if you share my passion for true antique jewelry, please come see these treasures HERE.    Merci mon amies  ~  xoxo Joy
 
 
 
 
 

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Sneak Peek.....

....just one of the many antique Victorian watch fob charm necklaces coming to the website soon!


Thursday, April 18, 2013

An Edwardian Jewel...

Just listed this stunning necklace on the website.  Hard to find antique Edwardian era (circa 1900) silver and paste double-sided locket.  She is in beautiful condition with her original hand painted photo still inside.



I have no idea how she ended up in the London England antique shop I purchased her from, but she now resides in a Florida jewelry studio until she travels to her next owner, who I hope will find her as special as I do.  xoxo ~ Joy