Posts Tagged ‘Vintage’

Bling Fancy: Vintage Engagement Rings

December 6, 2008

As the holiday season sets in for this year, I thought that I would post something that matches the glittery, sparkling tone of the season… I’m talking about diamonds, of course!

And, as far as diamonds go – I have a penchant for vintage jewelry.  So, here are some fantastic engagement rings from decades past:



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From the Marlene Harris Collection, a beautiful .76 carat diamond ring from 1940. ($3,600)



Also from the Marlene Harris Collection, a .27 carat diamond ring from 1935. ($1,000)


Marlene Harris Collection from 1930, in gold with a pretty inset design. ($300)


Cha, cha, cha… a breathtakingly huge Colombian emerald (4.44 carats!) in between 1.3 carat diamonds, from 1940. Kentshire Antique & Vintage Jewelry, priced over $50,000 (must contact for exact price.)



Another emerald & diamond creation from Kentshire, circa 1900. Priced between $10-20,000 (must contact for exact price.)

Lovely Bird

November 15, 2008

♥ New bird designs that perfectly fit various wedding styles…

Invitation Set by Hello Lucky:

Invites by Wedding Paper Divas:

Cake Accessory found at Dress Up Your Wedding:

“Something Old” piece that could be sewn to show, or placed secretly underneath your dress, on slips, etc… antique glass button found at the Marlene Harris Collection:

Etsy Find: Vintage Wedding Dress…

September 27, 2008

Another fantastic Etsy find for those vintage darlings out there that can wear a size small…

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You can find it here!

Vintage Wedding Gifts: The Jet-Set Couple…

August 16, 2008

A while back i promised a series of posts surrounding vintage wedding gifts, and other various vintage items pertaining to weddings… well, I have failed!  Here is the latest…

Wedding Gift for: The Traveling Husband and Bride

We all know this couple-  they could never spend their honeymoon wasting away on the beach everyday!  Instead, they decide to hike through Europe, drive across the U.S. – regardless, they are the couple that inevitably alawys finds adventure!  For you, they make great dinner guests, becuase great adventure means great stories over dinner!

These vintage gifts should make any kitsch-loving couple happy throughout their travels!

Note: You can link to each of these items for sale, by clicking the item’s photo below…

The lady loves red... and she prefers to travel that way as well.  (Vintage red luggage set, $75 from GetReadySetGo)
The lady loves red… and she prefers to travel that way as well. Vintage red luggage set, $75 from GetReadySetGo
Plus, a traincase to match... (Vintage Red Carried Traincase, $24 at Modish Vintage)
Plus, a traincase to match… Vintage Red Carried Traincase, $24 at Modish Vintage
A little vanity for the husband, too... ($13 from Im With the Old Vintage)
A little “vanity” for the husband, too… Men’s Vintage Shaving Kit, $13 from I’m With the Old Vintage
1940 Common Sense Booklet for Travelers ($6 from BooDillys)
1940 “Common Sense” Booklet for Travelers, $6 from BooDilly’s
For those little emergencies!  (Vintage Sewing Kit, $6 from Vintage, Etc)
For those little emergencies! Vintage Sewing Kit, $6 from Vintage, Etc
The amazing robin blue color on the numbers!
There is always a plane to be caught – don’t sleep in! Vintage travel alarm clock, $22 from JessJamesJakeNote: The amazing robin blue color on the numbers!
To match those fantastic digits, some custom couples stationary to keep in contact while on the road!  (Custom stationary design, $25 from Silhouette Blue)
To match those fantastic digits, some custom “couples” stationary to keep in contact while on the road! Custom stationary design, $25 from Silhouette Blue

♥  Well, regardless of the lucky couple to receive such fancy gifts… we do know one thing: vintage leathery browns added wtih the cherry red and robin’s egg blue makes for one FAN-TASTIC vintage color palette!

(It also just so happens, that it matches those 7-Eleven Slurpees that will surely accompany any road adverntures!)

Cheers!

She always wore pearls…

August 1, 2008

Why not pearls?  Some very famous brides decided to:

Queen Elizabeth in royal pearls...

Queen Elizabeth in royal pearls...

Gloria Vanderbilt - she was only 17!

Gloria Vanderbilt - she was only 17!

Jackie Kennedy - they became a signature...

Jackie Kennedy - they became a signature...

So, again I ask… why not? I think that they are fantastic!

Well, if you are in the mood for pearl – here are some options around the bend…

Gorgeous Vintage Pearl Bracelet

Gorgeous Vintage Pearl Bracelet - $28

Vintage Pearl Ring... Oh la la!

Vintage Pearl Ring... Oh la la! - $42

A pretty little victorian necklace...

From "birdzNbeez" on Etsy: A pretty little Victorian necklace... - $24

Pretty vitntage dangly leaves with pearl...

From "serendipity2wenty2" on Etsy: Pretty vintage leaves with pearl... - $26

Gorgeous, gorgeous, goreous ring...

By "beyondtherockz" on Etsy: Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous ring... - $395

Made by moi for wedding bliss!

By "GaGaVida" on Etsy: Made by moi for wedding bliss! - $40

Another pair by me!  Wedding pearls fantastic!

By "GaGaVida" on Etsy: Another pair by me! Wedding pearls fantastic! - $25