Autumn treasures
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Pearls and Treasure
August 12, 2011 – 5:53 pm|
Announcing our new star item: an antique gilt bronze 18th century enamel box featuring a rather risqué lady with a pearl earring. This museum quality treasure is a rare and precious thing. We’re pleased to say that most of our pieces are rather more affordable - many are under £75. All our previous vintage treasures are at 40% off - look for the special tickets! The discount will be shown in your basket when you add items to it. As ever, delivery is free for all UK orders over £35 |
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Risqué Rococo enamel box Museum quality bronze gilt box decorated with an elegant, rather risqué lady dressed in the height of fashion with roses in her hair. The enamel work is very fine, using stippling and wash to create this highly detailed portrait, whose colours remain clear and bright.
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Twin terriers brooch Charming Art Deco brooch with two ‘Scottie’ Scotch Terriers - popular now and a highly fashionable dog at the time. Circa 1940 £32 |
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Green agate tribal necklace Lavish tribal necklace with three green agate set ovals and hollow beads. Each heavy resin filled silver oval is bevel set and decorated with applied wire and bead decoration and gold plating. Circa 1970 £28 |
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Sapphire crystal and pearl beaded necklace Top quality three stranded necklace with sapphire aurora borealis beads and coloured glass pearls. Wired links, a beaded clasp and lavish filigree make this the talk of the town. Circa 1960 |
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Sterling trembler brooch Rare sterling silver posy brooch of gold washed flowers with aqua blue rhinestone centres. The flowers are on thin wire and tremble and move when worn. Circa 1950 £75 |
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‘Acorn’ stirrup cups A very smart set of four gold plated steel stirrup cups in a brown leather case which fastens securely with a press stud. Perfect for a picnic or hiking as well as for the field. £28 |
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Moonstone blue Judy Lee demi parure Exquisite large spray brooch with claw-set daisies of light blue navettes, edged with claw-set moonstone blue stones and with aurora borealis centres. Mathing clip earrings. I believe this style is named “Fireworks” 1950’s
Was: £145Now: £87 |
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Right Royal Summer
June 15, 2011 – 3:59 pm
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Royal demi parure
This classic brooch and earring set is based on a diamond demi parure owned by Queen Elizabeth II. The flowers feature pave set round, navette and baguette rhinestones. The set is unsigned, circa 1980.
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‘Chrysler’ deco necklace Simple yet striking Art Deco style necklace with a stepped array of baguettes on a delicate silver trace chain Circa 1950’s £28 |
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Filigree daisy bracelet
Stunning silver filigree wire work bracelet made up of lifelike daisies with gold washed centres. Top quality work, probabaly made in Spain. 1980s’s.
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Ruby deco bar brooch
Charming Art Deco bar brooch with pierced and deep carved detail and a beautiful deep fuschia pink glass ruby stone Circa 1940’s £32 |
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Honey glass pearl necklace Top quality knotted string of finely graded honey coloured glass pearls. Full ‘necklace’ length, for a really luxurious look. 1960’s £45 |
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Royal ‘Sapphire and diamond’ cocktail ring
Stunning cocktail ring in silver metal with a with claw-set sapphire blue stone surrounded by rhinestones. Inspired by the lavish Garrard engagement ring given by Prince Charles to Lady Diana in 1981, this style (now worn again by Kate Middleton ) became highly popular in the 1980’s.
Was: £35 Now: £21 |
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More sale treasures
May 10, 2011 – 10:00 am |
Moonstone blue Judy Lee demi parure
Exquisite large spray brooch with claw-set daisies of light blue navettes, edged with moonstone blue stones and with aurora borealis centres. Matching clip earrings. I believe this style is named “Fireworks” Mint condition. clips 4cm, brooch 9.5cm Clips signed 1950’s Was: £125.00 Now:
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Blue ‘Porcelain’ garland Earrings
Beautiful powder blue ‘porcelain’ hard plastic earrings with flower buds placed gently on the carved leaves and set with rhinestones 4 cm long 1970’s
Was: £45 Now: £27
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Butler & Wilson birds brooch
Beautiful Butler and Wilson brooches in the form of a pair of doves in flight. Doves pair for life, and so traditionally symbolize everlasting love, and are a lasting symbol of peace. The bodies are jewelled with pave set crystal rhinestones with rose pink eyes.
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Large Art Deco lily and daisy and rose brooch
This large and striking brooch has all the charm of the era, and combines three of the most popular flowers of the era, then often given as girls’ names. The pave set rhinestones and green glass beads on stems contrast beautifully with the gilded silver metal and oxidised brass. Though no longer in mint condition we feel this brooch has only grown more charming with age.
Was: £95 Now: £57 |
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Fresh Spring Greens!
May 9, 2011 – 11:19 am
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Ornate oriental Jade parure
Antique finish bracelet set with lucious moulded floral panels of peking “jade” with matching brooch and clip earrings. A ring that is a very near match is also included.
Was: £95.00 Now: £57.00 |
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Victorian emerald bracelet
Stunning late Victorian unfoiled green paste bracelet in a simple yet elegant brass setting. Each glass tone is hand set with a millgrain bevel. New synthetic dyes developed during the late 19th century popularised surprisingly bright colours - typified by this rare bracelet. Coloured paste from this era is is extremely rare and highly collected.
Was: £155 Now: £93
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Edwardian emerald and paste bracelet
Remarkable sculptural paste bracelet with rich filligree metalwork and domed sections studded with claw set green and clear hand cut stones. Elegant push fastening. Was: £195 Now: £117
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Jonquil green Warner brooch
Classic signed Warner wreath brooch lavished with claw-set jonquil green stones.
Price: £45 Now: £27
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We’re off to the seaside!
July 5, 2010 – 1:52 pm
Welcome to our July newsletter, bringing you new vintage and eco jewelery treasures and suggestions as to how to wear them.
Now the warmer weather is here it’s time to head to the coast. Whether you’re a bathing beauty looking for beach-proof vintage, or just dipping your toes in the water after a day on a pleasure boat, we’ve a few ideas for you below. We’ll be listing many more beach proof treasures over the next few weeks..
As a newsletter reader, quoting “seaside” as you order will save you 15% on new and current treasures plus our seasonal sale
Delivery is free for all UK orders over £35, though heavier items such as bags and accessories will carry a further charge.
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Pierre Bex sun and swallows brooch
Deco style brooch in cloisonne, finished with deep blue, dark red, white cream opaque enamel and beautifully textured amber glass for the sun. The great outdoors and English summers were a popular theme in Art Deco design, and this striking brooch of swallows flying across the sun and a puff of cloud captures this perfeclty. . |
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Pearl and shell swirl earrings Beautifully crafted earrings designed with a combination of leaf detail carved plastic and a seashell adorned with faux pearls and rhinestones. 3 cm clips,mint condition 1980’s |
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On Aura Tout Vu Necklace This French couture team are reknowned for their avant garde and facinating designs and are a favourite of Lady GaGa and This eyecatching necklace from one of their first collections is a real find. 1990’s
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Deco Anchor brooch This wonderful nautical themed brooch is elegant and timeless. 3 cm long, 1930s Price: £48
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Blue ‘Porcelain’ garland Earrings 4 cm long 1970’s Price: £45
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Mock marcasite galleon brooch Price: £34 |
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Silver and lucite mermaid necklace Embossed detailing on pendant and bail , rope chain. Perfect mint condition. Unsigned, possibly Trifari. 1970’s
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Summer Birds
June 16, 2010 – 1:32 pm
Welcome to our June newsletter, bringing you new vintage and eco jewelery treasures and suggestions as to how to wear them.
June is a traditional month for weddings - and whether you are the blushing bride or stylish guest we have a wonderful selection of timeless peices for you to wear or give. Deco clip earrings make wonderful keepsake presents for bridesmaids of all ages.
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Butler & Wilson birds brooch Beautiful Butler and Wilson brooches in the form of a pair of doves in flight. Doves pair for life, and so traditionally symbolize everlasting love, and are a lasting symbol of peace. The bodies are jewelled with pave set crystal rhinestones with rose pink eyes.
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Pave heart drop earrings Stunning rhinestone heart shaped earrings, with screw back fastening. Pave set stones which catch the light beautifully. Late 1940’s early 1950’s |
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Deco pearl hat pins Striking set of three wood and papier mache pearl hat pins with filigree fittings. Circa 1940, very good condition, lovley patina to fittings. Price: £85.00 |
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Blue & Green Venetian necklace 1900’s Price: £235 |
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Miriam Haskell festoon necklace Wonderful triple stranded necklace full of charm and romance, but not for the faint hearted. An impressive and dramatic mix of baroque glass pearls and aurora borealis crystal beads in a stunning filigree setting. Unsigned, yet the setting and baroque pearls are so very typical of Miriam Haskell, that we are sure that this is one of hers. Price: £225 |
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Aqua satin art glass demi parure Both are unsigned but the brooch is most likely Juliana. Price: £95
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Spring
March 12, 2010 – 12:54 pm
Celebrate the new season with style
Welcome to our March newsletter, bringing you new vintage and eco jewelery treasures and suggestions as to how to wear them.
Though its still cold, the weather is brightening. Many of us are spring cleaning, clearing out the old, and making way for, well, the old and precious.
Over the past year, we’ve been running our monlthy draw, and asking for your favourite era of jewellery as a tiebreaker. The period that still features most highly is Art Deco, We’ve chosen this month to add some spectacular Art Deco and early 20th century peices, and hope that you will enjoy their timeless beauty.
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Large Art Deco lily and daisy and rose brooch This large and striking brooch has all the charm of the era, and combines three of the most popular flowers of the era, then often given as girls’ names. The pave set rhinestones and green glass beads on stems contrast beautifully with the gilded silver metal and oxidised brass. Though no longer in mint condition we feel this brooch has only grown more charming with age. |
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Art Deco circle belt buckle Highly evocative mock belt buckle studded with rhinestones. Garlands of pave set stones surround this peice which clearly show the transtion between Edwardian romance and Deco modernism. Unsigned and unmarked. In perfect mint condition, with back bar that allows for easy mounting on a belt or sash. 7cm square. circa 1920
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Art Deco ‘Mother’ brooch Radiant aqua and sapphire blue rhinestones adorn this simple yet stylish Deco era brass brooch. Central enamel ‘Mother’ in charming script. Simple C clasp 4cm across, charming vintage condition, most stones original, patination to metal. 1920’s Price: £38.00 |
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Hand crafted Ruskin brooch Though unsigned, the ceramic cabochon is of the correct date and shade. Near mint condition, with minor marks to the silver moslty from manufacture - like many Arts and Crarts pieces, this was made by a skilled amateur. Unhallmarked, and therefore sold as white metal. 6cm across 1900’s Price: £235 |
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Celluloid Cameo Brooch Circa 1905, probably French. Very good condition overall, some scratches to the cameo on her collar and hair. 4.5 cm, C clasp. Price: £55
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Femme Fatale
February 5, 2010 – 12:39 pm
Bewilder and bewitch using the beauty of nature
Welcome to our February newsletter, bringing you new vintage and eco jewelery treasures and suggestions as to how to wear them.
As our thoughts turn to love this weekend, and with spring around the corner what better time to inspire yourself and attract love than by adorning yourself with exotic blooms and creatures.
Pinned to pearl necklaces, ribbon chokers or clustered on a spring coat, they are sure to draw admiring glances. You might also like to indulge yourself or your loved one in accessories inspired by nature.
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“Femme Fatale” orchid demi parure
Unique sculptural brooch and clip earrings in the form of exotic orchids with hand painted and microbeaded detail. A rare and extremly striking set in vivid pinks and luscious greens fading into cream. 1950’s
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Norwegian Solje Brooch
Traditional Scandanavian brooch in sterling silver with gold plated discs and drops designed to catch the sun. Originally made for the traditional Norwegian costume (bunads), it looks delightful wherever worn.
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Wiess Beetle Brooch
Beautiful ladybug shaped brooch set with aurora borealis rhinestones and a large baroque pearl body. Charming, and long held to encourage luck in love. Signed Wiess, circa 1965 Price: £42.00 |
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Celluloid tiger stripe mantilla comb
Highly detailed moulded and carved comb in tiger stripe celluloid with a lyre and foliage design. Traditionally worn with a lace mantilla, this elegant Spanish comb is also an elegant way to finish an updo or support a garland of real or silk flowers. Circa 1890’s Price: £48 |
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Warm regards
glamourkitten
Faerie’s tale
November 5, 2009 – 11:59 am 
Parties call for dramatic and luxurious accessories - and what better way to update your look than with a statement necklace or exclusive scene stealing earrings?
For those of you who were not able to come along to TART in November:
The next sumptous day of luxury shopping and pampering takes place at London’s most fabulous small hotel, 40 WiNKS on the on the 12th of December. Please contact them for tickets and details of future events.
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seraglia couture: Heiress earrings
By taking your pair of small but exquisite vintage clips and adding wired vintage beads and lavish Swarovski drops, seraglia have created a lavish pair of evening or occasion earrings that you will not be able to wait to wear. Shown actual size. Unique contemporary couture - exclusively available to purchase online via glamourkitten To commission a similar pair in your choice of colours please contact us with your order before the 10th December
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Couture diamonds and pearls brooch Fabulous couture quailty brooch set with a black cut glass cabochon and lavishly encrusted with baguette, navette and round rhinestones and textured drop pearls. An unsigned masterpeice. Very good condition, some clouding to stones. Price: £165.00 |
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Disney Couture Bambi necklace
Bright gold tone iconic Bambi pendant with studded resin panels, bright gold chain and rhinestone heart. Modern hook and bead fastening. This was the standout top of the range necklace from the relaunched Disney Couture collection. Perfect mint condition, with tags, 2006 - a future vintage classic!! |
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Buch & Diechmann graphic pink earrings
Striking graphic button earrings in pink matt plastic with large demi lune pendants with glossy raised tribal decoration. Price: £75.00 |
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Warm regards
glamourkitten x