Timeless

This art deco cross is almost 100 years old but is more contemporary than many pieces being made now.  THAT'S a classic! Available at Lang Antiques.

A New Classic

These simple earrings by Vincente Agor go with anything, any time!  That graceful sweep can accentuate every jawline- it's water and sunshine, leaves and wind, modern and timeless all at once. 


Available at Broken English.  

 

Cherry Blossoms

Andrea Lieberman Collette Flower Earrings, 18 kt gold, diamond, and opals at Broken English.


The weather knocked down the cherry blossoms this weekend; we were to canoe by them but were rained out.  This spring, I saw the blossoms mostly by night.  Fortunately, cherry blossoms glow from within as if they are calling to the moon.  These earrings preserve the blossoms' beauty, glow, and elegance past their too short week of spring.   

Could I die

Under the blossoms

In the second month

Under the full moon?

                                                    Saigyou (1118- 1190)

Last year's April blooms.

A Positive Sign

Hand-In-Hand Friendship Bracelet

How delightful that Kate Spade is purchasing its line The Royal Bazaar from Turquoise Mountain, an NGO facilitating training and marketing for Afghan jewelers.   More encouraging is that Kate Spade's friendship bracelets are simply "made in Afghanistan."   Afghanistan's inability to produce for the global market is a major handicap to its recovery and growth; to see a sign of legitimate capital flowing through businesses beyond boutique NGOs is hopeful. 

Emerald Royal Bazaar Earrings

Initially it seems odd that Afghan women do not value jewelry with precious stones-  Afghanistan has so much mineral wealth.  They want 22kt to 24 kt gold, ideally imported into Afghanistan.  Gold from outside of the country is more trustworthy, and it is easier to convert into cash in an emergency.  Ah...gold!   

Hanging On...



Art Deco cross pendant, platinum and a gazillion carats of rose and old mine cut diamonds, Lang Antiques

Have a fantastic weekend!

Plukka Is So Good, It Is Bad

After a rough day, I almost weakened!  Plukka is making some lovely, lovely things for fantastic prices, for a number of which I sigh and say, "Later."  Then I found this.


Coptic Ring- rhodium, 18 kt gold, grey diamonds

Tough, subtle, and ancient looking- I caught my breath and had to catch it again.  Nope, nope, nope- not this time of year, and the bidding is over on the 15th.  Siiigh. "Later!"

And look that this one:

Silver and rhodium Bullet Ring

 Bidding starts on 2 April for less than $200.  Plukka!

BTW:  Plukka has a number of conventionally pretty, very stylish pieces.  The site features  many different styles.

Tutaonana

The jewelry line Tutaonana references Karen Rothwell's travels through Africa, especially her emotional response to the Masais' jewels.  This gorgeous bracelet, The Salient Tribal Cuff, is made of silver and copper mokume gane, patinaed and textured. It is available on the dangerous Not Just A Label. 

That's definitely not your usual mokume gane!  What do you think?