GIFTS FOR THE BRIDE-TO-BE

Clockwise from top left: 1950's embroidered hankerchief €30, 1950's ivory cut-out lace gloves €80, Elaborate vintage headpiece with veil €180, Garter €40, Vintage brocade coin purses €20 each, 1960's ivory gloves with gold and blue beading €55, 1950s embroidered handkerchief €30.

 From left: 1970's rhinestone swirl and earl ring €95, Art deco style domed rhinestone and pearl cocktail ring €110 

From left to right: 1950's baguette tassel drop necklace €170, 1950's stacked baguette cut rhinestone necklace €180, 1950's rhinestone teardrop necklace €140, 1950's elaborate rhinestone necklace €150

Give her something she can treasure on her wedding day.

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Sparkling Vintage Jewels - The Perfect Christmas Gift!

By now you're probably starting to think about what to get your loved ones for Christmas.
We've got some fabulous ideas for the ladies in your life; from Mums, besties, bridesmaids or your other half.
Above are some of our gorgeous vintage necklace and earring sets from the 1960's. These make a very special, and unique gift that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Give something they will treasure and keep forever!
We have a huge collection of beautiful accessories and jewellery starting from €25.
Get in touch to make an appointment to shop for your nearest and dearest (and maybe yourself!).

If you can't make it into us and spot something on our social media we're happy to ship!
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Statement earrings - How Will You Wear Your's?

Wear them like an iconic celebrity 

 Audrey Hepburn

 Elizabeth Taylor

Grace Kelly

As the finishing touch to evening wear

Frances Howard, 1925 

Harper's Bazaar, 1955

Extra large and out of the ordinary

 Suzy Parker in the 1950's

Harpers Bazaar, 1966

With a touch of luxury with designer pieces

Elsa Schiaparelli, jewelry

Rock them like they did in the swinging 60's!

 David Webb, photo Bert Stern, 1966

 Donna Mitchell by David Montgomery, 1966

With some fancy headwear

 1950s Fashion

 Lucy Doraine, 1920s

 l’Oficiel de la Mode 1969, photo by Roland Bianchini

 Like the lady you are

 Helen Williams, 1960s

 Jean Shrimpton

Walking your dog, obvs...

1950's Fashion

With very little else!

Photo by Roland Bianchini. L´Officiel 1972

Space age 1960's!

We have a huge collection of vintage earrings in all styles for pierced and non-pierced ears. Your only difficulty will be choosing which ones to make your own!!!

Get in touch to make your appointment to peruse our jewellery collection at your leisure.

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Spotlight on Vintage: Trifari Jewellery

If you collect vintage jewellery then you'll most likely have heard of the label Trifari. It's one of the most coveted designers of costume jewellery available.

Trifari was established in 1910 and after several reicarnations it's popularity really exploded in the 1930's after Alfred Phillipe was appointed as the head designer.

He had designed for many fine jewellery houses such as Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels and he brought his knowledge and craftmanship to the world of costume jewellery. 

Trifari's diamante and rhinestone jewellery was hugely desired because of it's resemblance to diamonds and fine jewels.

You can see some of the stunning examples of Trifari's jewels in the 1940's and 50's adverts below. Even the colour tones of these advertisements ooze a refined sophistication!

We currently have these impossibly elegant 1960's Trifari earrings in stock. They really would go with anything!

€60

Spotlight On Vintage: 1960's Cadoro Necklace

"Cadoro" late 60's ivory beaded necklace with gold pressed, scroll leaves, decorated with mint green and baby blue ceramic flowers.

This is an incredible statement necklace from a great collectible vintage designer. It's a very wearable piece in pastel shades with a touch of golden glamour.

Based in New York, Cadoro was founded two friends Steven Brody and Daniel Stoenescu in 1954. Their jewellery was sold in luxury stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Apparently their motto was "Famous jewelry for the rich and famous!".

Cadoro became known for their inventive jewellery which was handcrafted using traditional crystals, gold and silver toned metals, beautiful rhinestones and glass crystals from all over the world, seed pearls and stones from the ocean. They were determined to use only the finest sources for their pieces.

Cador's customers included Wallis Simpson (The Duchess of Windsor) and Barbara Streisand. The company closed in 1987 and some of their collection are preserved in New York's Metropolitan Museum and The Museum of Modern Art.

This label is highly prized by vintage collectors as the jewellery was produced in limited numbers and is quite rare and unusual.

We're absolutely delighted to stock this piece of vintage design history as I don't think we'll come across another!

Our fabulous Cadoro necklace is €290.