As summer wanes and the hottest days of the year linger, we believe there’s no time like the present to take advantage of these last few weeks of slow paced living and easy-going attitude. And what better way to highlight these dog days, than by capturing the best of a lazy Sunday afternoon in dogtown […]
Edwardian 1901-1910 Garlands and bows and tassels, oh my! January 1901 marked the start of a new century and of the Edwardian period. With the succession of King Edward VII to the English throne, jewelry trends changed from large and bold, to delicate and ethereal almost overnight. Elegant, lacy, graceful designs created to simulate the […]
Art Nouveau 1890-1915 We like to think of Art Nouveau as embodying the original “boho chic” style. The Art Nouveau design movement emerged in 1890s Paris and blossomed till about 1915. Based on a return to craftsmanship vs. mass produced jewelry that became prevalent in the Victorian days (We knew we were like-minded Bohemians!) and […]
Being surrounded by so much beautiful jewelry in my daily life, I feel fortunate to treasure each and every experience of “the magical butterflies,” the sensation that comes from trying on a truly special jewel. The kind of jewel that will forever leave an impression on the mind and a longing in the heart. One […]
