Archive for October, 2008Star buttons - Schiaparelli?Friday, October 31st, 2008Three striking late deco buttons in red marbled satin catalin plastic moulded into fabulous faceted star shapes.These very large buttons are reputed to have come from a couture Schiaparelli jacket. Elsa Schiaparelli was a design maverick who brought wit and sharp tailoring to all her garments, and her attention to ... Lucite top filigree box purseTuesday, October 28th, 2008[caption id="attachment_19" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="Lucite top filigree box purse"][/caption] Perfect for the upcoming party season - it's a real conversation starter and one of our favourite items. Just the right size to carry all you need for an evening out, and surprisingly sturdy too. RhinestonesSunday, October 26th, 2008[caption id="attachment_14" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Wiess demi Parure"][/caption] Rhinestones, diamantes, or paste are diamond simulants used in costumes, contume jewellery and increasingy for home decoration. Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine, hand cut and set with silver or coloured foil behind to give colour and sparkle. In 1775, George Frederic ... |