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If you are a fan of vintage then now is a great time to look for quality pieces as the market is buoyant, and with a little bit of background research you can find some great vintage necklaces, earrings, bracelets, or brooches to add to your collection. There are pieces to suit every style and taste, and you can find a wide variety of choice in terms..
On 11/09/2018
Lisner Lisner jewellery has only become popular with collectors over recent years, as the focus has been on bigger names. However the company's skilfull an attractive designs together with relatively low prices have led to a resurgence in their popularity with collectors. Lisner Company Beginnings The company was established in New York in 1904 where it made..
On 15/05/2018
Elsa Schiaparelli Elsa Schiaparelli was born in Rome in 1890 to wealthy family. She was rebellious from an early age and once attended a ball wrapped simply in a length of fabric that unwound as the night went on, bringing shame and scandal to her family. She married William de Wendt and had a daughter, however the marriage did not last leaving her a single mothe..
Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube Born in 1927 Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube studied at the National College of Craft and Design in Stockholm, before opening her studio in 1951.During a trip to Paris in 1956, she was interested by the early artifacts on display at the Musee de L'Homme. She then designed jewellery with Egyptian amulets. Torun decided to remain and&..
On 09/05/2018
The Influence of the Bauhaus At the Bauhaus a German design school in existence from 1919 onwards, the application of modernist principles to smaller scale design took place. Under the management of it director Walter Gropius it's stong influence on the art and design world continued even after the school was shut by the Nazi's in 1933. The Bauhaus ethos of "f..
Marcel Boucher Marcel Boucher was born in 1898. He was a French jewellery designer who produced some of the most flamboyant work in the 1940's. He trained at Cartier in Paris before moving to New York int he 1920's. In 1937 he set up his own business, Marcel Boucher et Cie. His business partner Arthur Halberstadt worked as the front of house person in the shop, while Boucher de..
Sweden and Traditionalist Design Conservative tastes prevailed in Sweden in the first two decades of the 20th century. Innovation was not welcomed. Georg Jensen was admired but from a distance. The Art Nouveau and Art Deco influences from Europe were not explored until Wiwen Nilsson came onto the scene. The traditionalist design ethos in Sweden was evident at the Paris Expo in 1900..
On 08/05/2018
Different types of Brooches and Pins A wide variety of different types of brooches can be found when looking for vintage brooches to collect or wear. Here are some of the key designer names and styles to look out for. VIntage rhinestone brooches from Modern Vintage Style Modern Vintage Style has a variety of rhinestone, flower, pearl and old gold and silver brooches..
On 18/12/2017
ROSE QUARTZ GEMSTONE PROPERTIES Rose quartz can be a beautiful gemstone and is often used in jewellery. The colours can range from pale pink to a deep peachy pink colour. Most rose quartz is quite included or cloudy and has a transulcent appearance. Clear "gemmy"material is limited and can be more expensive, especially the deeper colours. The lower grade material is more brittle..
On 07/12/2017
SCANDINAVIAN MODERNISM Although the 1950's was the decade of design glitz , it had the opposite effect in Scandinavia where a new design esthetic emerged which had a great impact on all areas of design including jewellery. Silver was the preferred metal of choice as Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark had centuries old tradition of silversmithing, and silver was malleable and easy to ..
On 09/11/2017