Category Archives: Facets

“En Tremblent” Antique Pin

Posted on May 15, 2013 by jan

In spite of all the prim and proper societal rules imposed upon them, even Victorian women craved a touch of feminine seduction in their jewelry pieces. Discover how en tremblent antique pins like this one allowed them to subtly achieve … Continue reading →

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Victorian Swag and Floral Antique Necklace

Posted on July 11, 2012 by jan

Discover the connections our Victorian swag and floral antique necklace shares with recent 2012 Kentucky Derby winner, I’ll Have Another. Horseshoes, like the one you’ll find peeking out of this necklace’s floral swag, have long been a symbol of good … Continue reading →

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Carnelian Cameo Antique Ring

Posted on June 24, 2012 by jan

The spirit of an ancient warrior will protect you with this carnelian cameo antique ring. Learn why the ancient Egyptians deemed the gemstones in it so valuable that they painstakingly hid them where they wouldn’t be found for millennia. Archaeologists … Continue reading →

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