Art Deco Georgian reproduction

How insanely beautiful is this ring?!  And the fact that it is an actual antique that is also a reproduction is fascinating!  This ring, made in the 1930s, is styled to look like a ring from the 1700s.  Sadly, this beauty has already sold, but it is breathtaking to look at even on the screen!

dragonfly

Talk about a roundabout way to be inspired, but here goes... the other day, my daughter wanted us to apply fake tattoos to her arms and ours.  I asked her to pick out one for mommy and she picked a dragonfly.  Not an insect I normally gravitate towards, but for a week I had to look at this dragonfly tattoo on my forearm, and actually started to really like it.  I started looking up dragonflies and of course, I started to fall in love with Art Nouveau jewelry featuring this beautiful insect.  Now I am hooked!  (And am even considering adding one to my sleeve tattoo design, whenever that ends up happening!)

abstract

So beautiful!  The abstract design created by the weaving of gold chains through holes in the oxidized silver circle is stunning.  I truly think I will never get tired of gold and oxidized silver!  LOVE!

Bijoux I love you

IN LOVE.  That is all.

antique modern

Ugh, there are no words to describe how much I love this Art Nouveau ring!  Somehow this ring encompasses just as much of a modern sensibility as it does the beautiful qualities of an antique piece!

Barnes ignited collection

A few weeks ago, my coworkers and I visited the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia.  I don't think I could love a museum more!  I won't go into too much detail and history about the museum (you can get all that information here), but beyond the stunning works of art, I was captivated by the way all of the art was curated and displayed along with metal objects, like skeleton keys, hinges, and escutcheons (a decorative plate to cover a functioning item).  I have always loved skeleton keys but this trip has ignited a desire to start an antique escutcheon collection along with my keys to display as wall decor!  Here are some beautiful ones I have found on ebay...

A Victorian brass escutcheon salvaged from a remodeling project. A small piece at only 1 1/2" high but with beautiful ornate detail!

A beautiful, rare Victorian keyhole cover with swing plate!

An Art Deco plate with a beautiful aged patina!

THE one

I found it!  THE one!  After a long search for just THE right locket, this is the one I purchased... an Edwardian gold fill locket.  I am so excited about the repousse on the front of this locket and the hint of a floral design.  (Thank you MiladyLinden for being an accommodating etsy seller!)