Musings
Wishbone necklace
I remember being so excited to break the wishbone with one of my brothers when I was a young girl, but I never guessed at its long and fascinating history!...
Wishbone necklace
I remember being so excited to break the wishbone with one of my brothers when I was a young girl, but I never guessed at its long and fascinating history!...
Which Piece of Jewelry Would Bridgerton's Penel...
Are you as excited as I am for the new season of Bridgerton? I'm especially looking forward to charming and clever Penelope's transformation, which I've noticed in the promo material that's been...
Which Piece of Jewelry Would Bridgerton's Penel...
Are you as excited as I am for the new season of Bridgerton? I'm especially looking forward to charming and clever Penelope's transformation, which I've noticed in the promo material that's been...
Who are Weiss, Coro, and Whiting & Davis?
Did you know that not all costume jewelry is created equal? One way to determine a quality piece is to look for a maker's mark stamped or engraved on the back of...
Who are Weiss, Coro, and Whiting & Davis?
Did you know that not all costume jewelry is created equal? One way to determine a quality piece is to look for a maker's mark stamped or engraved on the back of...
Same Pearls, Same Pattern, But Different Lengths?
Why is this? Each one of these necklaces is made using a petite antique button circa 1890-1930. They all have the same number of pearls for the chain, and...
Same Pearls, Same Pattern, But Different Lengths?
Why is this? Each one of these necklaces is made using a petite antique button circa 1890-1930. They all have the same number of pearls for the chain, and...
What to Wear to the Ballet
What is my favorite gift? An experience! And for the last several years my dear husband has given me just that - tickets to the ballet for either Christmas or my...
What to Wear to the Ballet
What is my favorite gift? An experience! And for the last several years my dear husband has given me just that - tickets to the ballet for either Christmas or my...
Which Necklace Would A Gilded Age’s Bertha Russ...
Did you enjoy Season 2 of The Gilded Age as much as I did? I loved every minute of every episode - the plot, the characters, the locations, the costumes! And though...
Which Necklace Would A Gilded Age’s Bertha Russ...
Did you enjoy Season 2 of The Gilded Age as much as I did? I loved every minute of every episode - the plot, the characters, the locations, the costumes! And though...