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Skeleton Key Necklace from Urban Heirlooms

Leslie — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:00:50 +0000

I love that it’s sitting atop an open book of quotes.

Round Hole Square Peg Vintage Deco Key Necklace, $25
Urban Heirlooms

Nifty Greek Bracelet by Mollie Dash

Leslie — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:00:13 +0000

Mollie Dash has a lovely website and blog. I love that the website’s home page incorporates not just images of her jewelry, but also architectural details — a shadowed chandelier, letters on the facade of a building — that speak to her aesthetic.

Here’s one of my favorite pieces currently for sale.

Greek Bracelet, $55
Mollie Dash

I also really got a kick out of this secret glimpse into her jewelry box. (Reminded me of Posy’s trays of “lovelies.”)

Design*Sponge has a sneak peek of Mollie’s apartment, too.

New Etsy Faves: KariBeth, Lustre, Glitteryblue

Leslie — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:00:51 +0000

I could spend hours poring over Etsy. Who am I kidding? I do.

Here are three new favorites I recently discovered. Each bring a unique perspective to vintage materials.

KariBeth
Aside from taking the most incredible product shots — works of art themselves — her jewelry is lovely. It was impossible to pick one piece to show off. Bookmark her blog, or sign up for updates, to peek at new items as they appear.

Vintage Rhinestone Daisy Necklace, $58
KariBeth

Lustre
In her words, “sweet trinkets.” I couldn’t agree more. The lucky cat makes me smile. So does her take on the acorn. (I might like it better than Kenneth Jay Lane’s!)

Maneki Neko Charm Necklace, $29
Lustre

Glitteryblue
Her earrings make me wish my ears were still pierced. Everything is so thoughtfully selected and put together. Sigh.

Fabulous Pink Cab Drops Limited Edition Earrings, $12
Glitteryblue

Karina Matias’ Bonfim Bangles

Leslie — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:00:59 +0000

Like the Worry Dolls barettes you wore in elementary school! But for your wrist, by way of Brazil, and much cuter.

“Bon Fim” means “Good Ending”. Bonfim refers to the colorful ribbons from the state Bahia in the North of Brazil. Locals believe that the ribbons attract good luck and ward off misfortune. Brazilian people believe that “Senhor do Bonfim” cures diseases and fulfill desires.

Bonfim Bangles, $8 (thin) and $14 (thick)
Karina Matias at Stars + Infinite Darkness

If the bangles aren’t your thing, what about the keychain? Gah, how to pick…

Senhor do Bonfim Keychain, $36
Karina Matias at Stars + Infinite Darkness

Bonus Brazilian link: Curumin.
Bonus Brazilian link #2: Gilberto.

The Inspiration for Bauble & Chain: dejarnette new orleans

Leslie — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:00:00 +0000

A couple of months ago, dejarnette new orleans offfered readers of Decor8 a generous 20% discount. Though I am a Louisiana native and lived in New Orleans not so long ago — and worked in the jewelry industry, no less — I had not heard of Katherine or her work.

It was love at first sight.

Within half an hour I had purchased these two gorgeous necklaces:

Love Note Necklace, $52
dejarnette new orleans

Heart of Hearts Necklace, $48
dejarnette new orleans

I can’t describe how happy I feel when I wear them.

I started Bauble & Chain because I experienced, for the first time in a very long time, what makes jewelry so special. It doesn’t have to be expensive, or bestowed upon you, or universally regarded as beautiful. Whether it’s a necklace, or a ring, or a bracelet, all that matters is that you love to wear it. I hope one of the pieces of jewelry I write about will connect a happy jewelry-maker with another happy jewelry-wearer.

Thank you, Katherine!

(P.S., told you I was a sucker for hearts.)

Perfect Gift — Pendant that Comes in its Own Box

Leslie — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:00:57 +0000

I absolutely love these pendants from Littleputbook’s Etsy shop:

The pendant is made from a scrabble tile, printed papers and findings and comes on an 18 inch Organza ribbon necklace with sterling silver lobster claw closure.

Tiny Blossoms, a Washi necklace Pendant in a slide top box, $11(!)
Littleputbooks

Reminds me of those slide-top lip glosses from the early 80s. But with jewelry inside!

For Your Inner Gretchen Wilson

Leslie — Sat, 19 May 2007 00:12:14 +0000

Well, I had to start somewhere.

These babies were featured on the home page of Etsy this evening. Perfect for a date with Jim Edmonds. Wranglers optional.

If my ears were still pierced, I’d be all over them. The grape soda ones are cute, too.

I almost wish you couldn’t see the word “Bud” — I wonder if I’d be able to place the design otherwise. You don’t really appreciate the can’s color scheme, retro-laurel wreaths and script font when you’re busy shotgunning. Not that I would, uh, know anything about that.

dangling buds, $14.00
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