With the coming of the warm season, as flowers bloom and yard becomes greener, the trend in jewelry has been takeing a similar turn. Organic style is all the rage. Jewelry made from natural materials like wood, bamboo, feathers, shells, and snakeskin is a big hit. Also comes the return of natural stones as opposed […]
Did you think that link bracelets weren’t a top pick anymore? Well, you couldn’t be more wrong! Just look at the chunky link bracelets seen in the March 2007 Vogue for this coming spring and summer fashion trends. Big chunky link bracelets are awesome. We believe these bracelets are a fad that will never go out […]
Once again, we see copper as the big thing this season. A few weeks ago, we recently posted two color wheels that show the color tones that go well together. Click here to see that post: Color Wheels. Here you can see a variety of copper/bronze tones that work nicely together, as well as silver/black tones […]
We have recently noticed a HUGE comback of chunky plastic jewelry. We have a lot of jewelry in two of our stores that have many plastic pieces, including awesome lucite, and unique bakelite items. Below are a few images we found that are similar to items we have or have had in the past.
Below we see […]
With vintage trends being so popular in the last several years, we have acquired a variety of accessories besides jewelry. These accessories include vintage hats, purses, hat stick pins, and shoe clips. In a recent article in April’s issue of Glamour, we discovered that having your own style is the way to go! Try wearing vintage […]
Check out the March issue of Elle magazine showing off copper as a top pick this coming season! Last week we showed you two color wheels of bronze, copper, silver, and gold tones. This magazine confirms our color visions for the spring!
Check out our copper collection at AJ Raefields and 24/7Jewelry!
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Fantastic find of the week! Cloisart salesmans samples and old store stock. In 1976 King Tut made his 1st US Exhibit causing Tutmania! Exuberance for all things Egyptian inspired the “Tutmania” Line by Cloisart (Cloisart was centered in Providence RI and was well known for their fantastic enamel work. These were found just in time! […]
What a coincidence Jewel Collect’s DOW this week is Pennino! I just acquired this fantastic estate piece. It is just ENORMOUS! BEAUTIFUL! HEAVY! This piece is in wonderful shape no damage to vermeil. HUGE About 3″ x 3 1/2″
(You can click to see larger photos here)
Just look at the construction on it
The mark
To auction next week […]
I found this fantastic Lilly of the Valley piece in an estate we recently acquired. The little flowers all dangle within the piece! Has anyone ever seen it before? Such a delight. I would think it a Coro design. Let us know what you think!
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One of the most unusual trends in jewelry lately has been the use of fruit. Everything from fruit watches to earrings and necklaces are being produced by some of the fashion worlds top designers. One in particular is Marc Jacobs. His popular collection of fruit shaped watch-pendants can be seen here, and are favorites among […]