by Mary Jo
A good convention is enhanced by having a dealer room, which sff cons have always known. Romantic Times conventions are going in the same delightful direction, which is how I came to meet Renee Huff, who had traveled down from Kansas to New Orleans to set up a jewelry booth. She had a range of styles, but of course I was drawn to the antique pieces.
In particular, I was attracted to a lovely Victorian chain unlike any other I've ever seen. Renee explained that it was called a book chain because the links were shaped 
like little books, and the piece was gold over brass. The links are hollow, so the necklace is very light weight, a big plus. There was also a locket with a garnet, and I love garnets. I put it on. I took it off, I considered.(Click on the image to enlarge and you'll see the wonderful detail. For all pictures, hover your cursor over the image to see a description of the piece displayed.)
I mentioned that I hated lobster claw catches, which are always difficult for those of us with klutzy tendencies. Renee said clasps could be changed, and magnetic one are much better than they used to 
be. I put the necklace on and took it off again. Renee started changing the clasp as she explained how the necklace had been reworked, with the clasp originally part of the locket before some thumb-fingered jeweler soldered it shut. Disapproving comments were made about whoever had done that.
By the time we were finished, I had a beautiful necklace and a groveling request that 
Renee consider doing a blog on historical jewelry, since I love hearing about bling, and I suspect that many of you do also. <G>
MJP: So, let me introduce Renee Huff. (Below is her very well used work bench.) Thanks so much for visiting the Word Wenches, Renee. Could you tell us how you became a jeweler?
RH: I actually started with a history degree–I thought I was going to be the next Indiana Jones. Instead I found myself saying 'Do you want fries with that?' in three 
dead languages. So I did the re-enactment circuit with a stage combat group in the summers and went back to school for my second love–rocks. I attended the Gemological Institute of America and apprenticed as a bench jeweler right out of school to Jewelry Box Antiques. It was the perfect match–I got to use my history degree to help authenticate the age of jewelry, and had a jeweler's appreciation for the work that went into the pieces. Some of you may have seen my old boss, Jeanenne Bell, on Antiques Roadshow.
MJP: You told me some really interesting things about the gold supply in the early 19th century, and how that affected jewelry. Could you talk more about that?
RH: As anyone can guess, war is expensive, Troops must be fed, clothed, armed, transported and paid. This created a shortage of available gold and silver in many countries (Britain was over-striking foreign currency and issuing 'token' silver coins). Even if you did have gold, it wasn't safe to travel with it. Brigands and thieves flourished everywhere. What's a noble to do? One must maintain appearances after all.
To meet the demand, jewelers did several things. One was cannetille- which goldsmiths 
pulled metal into very thin strands, twisted it for stability, and made large pieces reminiscent of embroidery designs (hence the name, which is French for embroidery). Some jewelers used 'gold-fill'- thin sheets of gold, fused either by heat or chemical processes to copper or brass, which was patented in 1817.
Others used no gold at all. Alloys of copper, zinc, tin and other metals appeared on the market. Perhaps the most famous of these alternate metals was Pinchbeck. Invented by the brilliant clockmaker Christopher Pinchbeck in 1720, the formula was a closely guarded secret, known only to family. Pinchbeck so closely resembled gold that it was the standard of the day. Christopher's grandson eventually felt it necessary to put an announcement in the London Daily Post to warn the populace against being gulled by 'impostures who frequent Coffee Houses and purport to sell genuine Pinchbeck.' (Modern metallurgical analysis shows that it was 83 percent copper and 17 percent zinc, but the exact formula for fabrication has disappeared.)
MJP: Are there any other characteristics of Georgian and Regency jewelry you'd like to mention?
RH: Because of the expansion of empires, wars, and that nostalgic turn toward the past 
that was fueled by archeological finds (such as the French excavation of Pompeii), jewelry styles ranged greatly. That said–the mainstays of the period were cameos, tiaras, and parures. Napoleon ordered the creation of the 'Crown of Charlemagne' for his coronation, which was set with cameos. He gave Josephine a similar crown, as well as a parure set with 86 cameos.
The demand for cameos far exceeded supply. It simply took too long to carve stone. Shell came into popularity because it could be carved faster, but the demand was still high. A Scottish gem engraver, James Tassie, invented a glass that could mimic any color or pattern. He used that glass to mass-produce moulded cameo copies. He would later design for Wedgewood.
I should also mention Berlin Iron, which came into fashion during the early 1800's when the Prussians needed to finance the war against Napoleon. Citizens (especially t
he upper classes) were asked to turn in their valuable precious metal jewelry for the war effort. They were rewarded with iron jewelry, often inscribed with "Ich gab Gold fur Eisen" (I gave gold for iron). Created at the Gleiwitz, Horovice and Berlin Foundries, the iron was cast in molds and lacquered black. The French manufactured a 'Fer de Berlin' after Napoleon looted the molds from his march on Berlin.
I could go on and on really, but I'm going stop with what was, in my opinion, the most 
interesting thing to happen to jewelry. All those restrictive Sumptuary Laws meant to enforce the divide between classes went by the wayside. This allowed the middle class to buy whatever they could afford, in whatever colors and materials they desired, creating a new demographic and spurring industry.
MJP: Do you have any particular pieces of antique jewelry that you've found that you'd 
like to mention?
RH: I've been collecting for a very long time. From the Regency era I have a Berlin Iron cameo, a Tassie in pink glass (meant to look like coral), a pair of cannetille earrings set with pearls, and a diamond, ruby and pearl brooch shaped like a butterfly that I picked up in Germany back in the '80's while visiting the Green Vaults. Speaking of which, if you ever get the chance, you should go. It's an amazing gem of a museum in Dresden.
MJP: Renee also does custom work. Here's a picture of author Jade Lee wearing a custom necklace designed with a tigress in honor of Jade's tigress series.
Renee, thanks again for joining us today! Renee has an online Etsy shop called Jeweled Legacy where you can see the range of her wares, which include costumes and timepieces. Take a look and tell me which you like best. I'm eyeing the carved dragon pendant. I've also gone berserk looking at all the wonderful pictures on her Facebook page.
As Renee's special gift to Word Wench readers, one commenter between now and midnight Friday will receive a 20% discount on one item from her Etsy store. Look and enjoy!
Mary Jo, adding that the pictures are all from Renee's shop or Facebook page, except for the Crown of Charlemagne, which is from Wikipedia, which was taken by Martin-Guillaume Biennais. (
Note: Renee only ships within the US from her store. Sorry! mjp)
Jewelry! I am such a jewelry fiend! I read this interview twice because it was so interesting. Renee, you packed so much historical info into your interview. Pinchbeck, Berlin Iron, etc. Who knew. Fascinating!
Like Mary Jo, I hate lobster claw clasps as well as springring clasps. Thankfully, I discovered FireMountainGems.com and ordered several sizes of hook clasps, toggle clasps, jump rings, and some earring backs, too. Then I replaced all the lobster clasps on my necklaces!
It’s so wonderful to have a jeweler like you available who can fit a necklace to a customer’s specifications. Here in the Pacific NW we have street fairs, farmers markets, and special events where jewelry booths abound, and they’ve always been happy to change the clasp on any jewelry I buy from them. These jewelry booths always do a brisk business, and I can see why. How could you pass a booth sparkling with jewelry and not stop for a look?!! *g*
Jewelry! I am such a jewelry fiend! I read this interview twice because it was so interesting. Renee, you packed so much historical info into your interview. Pinchbeck, Berlin Iron, etc. Who knew. Fascinating!
Like Mary Jo, I hate lobster claw clasps as well as springring clasps. Thankfully, I discovered FireMountainGems.com and ordered several sizes of hook clasps, toggle clasps, jump rings, and some earring backs, too. Then I replaced all the lobster clasps on my necklaces!
It’s so wonderful to have a jeweler like you available who can fit a necklace to a customer’s specifications. Here in the Pacific NW we have street fairs, farmers markets, and special events where jewelry booths abound, and they’ve always been happy to change the clasp on any jewelry I buy from them. These jewelry booths always do a brisk business, and I can see why. How could you pass a booth sparkling with jewelry and not stop for a look?!! *g*
Jewelry! I am such a jewelry fiend! I read this interview twice because it was so interesting. Renee, you packed so much historical info into your interview. Pinchbeck, Berlin Iron, etc. Who knew. Fascinating!
Like Mary Jo, I hate lobster claw clasps as well as springring clasps. Thankfully, I discovered FireMountainGems.com and ordered several sizes of hook clasps, toggle clasps, jump rings, and some earring backs, too. Then I replaced all the lobster clasps on my necklaces!
It’s so wonderful to have a jeweler like you available who can fit a necklace to a customer’s specifications. Here in the Pacific NW we have street fairs, farmers markets, and special events where jewelry booths abound, and they’ve always been happy to change the clasp on any jewelry I buy from them. These jewelry booths always do a brisk business, and I can see why. How could you pass a booth sparkling with jewelry and not stop for a look?!! *g*
Jewelry! I am such a jewelry fiend! I read this interview twice because it was so interesting. Renee, you packed so much historical info into your interview. Pinchbeck, Berlin Iron, etc. Who knew. Fascinating!
Like Mary Jo, I hate lobster claw clasps as well as springring clasps. Thankfully, I discovered FireMountainGems.com and ordered several sizes of hook clasps, toggle clasps, jump rings, and some earring backs, too. Then I replaced all the lobster clasps on my necklaces!
It’s so wonderful to have a jeweler like you available who can fit a necklace to a customer’s specifications. Here in the Pacific NW we have street fairs, farmers markets, and special events where jewelry booths abound, and they’ve always been happy to change the clasp on any jewelry I buy from them. These jewelry booths always do a brisk business, and I can see why. How could you pass a booth sparkling with jewelry and not stop for a look?!! *g*
Jewelry! I am such a jewelry fiend! I read this interview twice because it was so interesting. Renee, you packed so much historical info into your interview. Pinchbeck, Berlin Iron, etc. Who knew. Fascinating!
Like Mary Jo, I hate lobster claw clasps as well as springring clasps. Thankfully, I discovered FireMountainGems.com and ordered several sizes of hook clasps, toggle clasps, jump rings, and some earring backs, too. Then I replaced all the lobster clasps on my necklaces!
It’s so wonderful to have a jeweler like you available who can fit a necklace to a customer’s specifications. Here in the Pacific NW we have street fairs, farmers markets, and special events where jewelry booths abound, and they’ve always been happy to change the clasp on any jewelry I buy from them. These jewelry booths always do a brisk business, and I can see why. How could you pass a booth sparkling with jewelry and not stop for a look?!! *g*
Oh, fluttery sigh. What more can I say, except thanks so much for visiting today, Renee. The history is fascinating and the historical bling is to die for!
Oh, fluttery sigh. What more can I say, except thanks so much for visiting today, Renee. The history is fascinating and the historical bling is to die for!
Oh, fluttery sigh. What more can I say, except thanks so much for visiting today, Renee. The history is fascinating and the historical bling is to die for!
Oh, fluttery sigh. What more can I say, except thanks so much for visiting today, Renee. The history is fascinating and the historical bling is to die for!
Oh, fluttery sigh. What more can I say, except thanks so much for visiting today, Renee. The history is fascinating and the historical bling is to die for!
This stuff is so beautiful and so tempting! I find old pieces of jewelry to be so much more interesting than new ones.
This stuff is so beautiful and so tempting! I find old pieces of jewelry to be so much more interesting than new ones.
This stuff is so beautiful and so tempting! I find old pieces of jewelry to be so much more interesting than new ones.
This stuff is so beautiful and so tempting! I find old pieces of jewelry to be so much more interesting than new ones.
This stuff is so beautiful and so tempting! I find old pieces of jewelry to be so much more interesting than new ones.
Sherrie–I certainly can’t pass a jewelry both without lust in my heart. *G* Changing clasps is a huge plus, since those loathsome lobster claws and snap rings are so common. The little magnetic clasp Renee put on my necklace has amazing holding power.
Sherrie–I certainly can’t pass a jewelry both without lust in my heart. *G* Changing clasps is a huge plus, since those loathsome lobster claws and snap rings are so common. The little magnetic clasp Renee put on my necklace has amazing holding power.
Sherrie–I certainly can’t pass a jewelry both without lust in my heart. *G* Changing clasps is a huge plus, since those loathsome lobster claws and snap rings are so common. The little magnetic clasp Renee put on my necklace has amazing holding power.
Sherrie–I certainly can’t pass a jewelry both without lust in my heart. *G* Changing clasps is a huge plus, since those loathsome lobster claws and snap rings are so common. The little magnetic clasp Renee put on my necklace has amazing holding power.
Sherrie–I certainly can’t pass a jewelry both without lust in my heart. *G* Changing clasps is a huge plus, since those loathsome lobster claws and snap rings are so common. The little magnetic clasp Renee put on my necklace has amazing holding power.
Karin, I am SO with you! A lot of modern jewelry is kind of generic and uninteresting, but an estate shop are like a siren’s song.
Karin, I am SO with you! A lot of modern jewelry is kind of generic and uninteresting, but an estate shop are like a siren’s song.
Karin, I am SO with you! A lot of modern jewelry is kind of generic and uninteresting, but an estate shop are like a siren’s song.
Karin, I am SO with you! A lot of modern jewelry is kind of generic and uninteresting, but an estate shop are like a siren’s song.
Karin, I am SO with you! A lot of modern jewelry is kind of generic and uninteresting, but an estate shop are like a siren’s song.
Rene has shared beautiful things and I am in awe. Lots of pretty stuff – thank you.
Rene has shared beautiful things and I am in awe. Lots of pretty stuff – thank you.
Rene has shared beautiful things and I am in awe. Lots of pretty stuff – thank you.
Rene has shared beautiful things and I am in awe. Lots of pretty stuff – thank you.
Rene has shared beautiful things and I am in awe. Lots of pretty stuff – thank you.
What an interesting topic! Thanks so much for sharing, Renee! I look forward to browsing your shop and Facebook pages.
What an interesting topic! Thanks so much for sharing, Renee! I look forward to browsing your shop and Facebook pages.
What an interesting topic! Thanks so much for sharing, Renee! I look forward to browsing your shop and Facebook pages.
What an interesting topic! Thanks so much for sharing, Renee! I look forward to browsing your shop and Facebook pages.
What an interesting topic! Thanks so much for sharing, Renee! I look forward to browsing your shop and Facebook pages.
You might want to warn non-US readers, before they head over to the Etsy shop and fall in love with something, that it “Only ships to United States from Kansas, United States.”
You might want to warn non-US readers, before they head over to the Etsy shop and fall in love with something, that it “Only ships to United States from Kansas, United States.”
You might want to warn non-US readers, before they head over to the Etsy shop and fall in love with something, that it “Only ships to United States from Kansas, United States.”
You might want to warn non-US readers, before they head over to the Etsy shop and fall in love with something, that it “Only ships to United States from Kansas, United States.”
You might want to warn non-US readers, before they head over to the Etsy shop and fall in love with something, that it “Only ships to United States from Kansas, United States.”
Good point, Laura. I’ll do that right now.
MJP
Good point, Laura. I’ll do that right now.
MJP
Good point, Laura. I’ll do that right now.
MJP
Good point, Laura. I’ll do that right now.
MJP
Good point, Laura. I’ll do that right now.
MJP
I loved this post. Jewelry has always been my thing–not shoes–jewelry. I live in a small condo, and I don’t need stuff. So I treat myself often. I fell in love with lots of items in the Etsy shop. Lots of variety–rings, pins, necklaces, and earrings.
The other reason I loved the interview was because I have an embroidery necklace from Egypt–a lovely flower surrounding a carved depiction of the three pyramids. I wondered when I bought it about the origins of the delicate embroidery. Was it Egyptian? Or was it an adoption of a European style that would sell well to tourists like me?
I loved this post. Jewelry has always been my thing–not shoes–jewelry. I live in a small condo, and I don’t need stuff. So I treat myself often. I fell in love with lots of items in the Etsy shop. Lots of variety–rings, pins, necklaces, and earrings.
The other reason I loved the interview was because I have an embroidery necklace from Egypt–a lovely flower surrounding a carved depiction of the three pyramids. I wondered when I bought it about the origins of the delicate embroidery. Was it Egyptian? Or was it an adoption of a European style that would sell well to tourists like me?
I loved this post. Jewelry has always been my thing–not shoes–jewelry. I live in a small condo, and I don’t need stuff. So I treat myself often. I fell in love with lots of items in the Etsy shop. Lots of variety–rings, pins, necklaces, and earrings.
The other reason I loved the interview was because I have an embroidery necklace from Egypt–a lovely flower surrounding a carved depiction of the three pyramids. I wondered when I bought it about the origins of the delicate embroidery. Was it Egyptian? Or was it an adoption of a European style that would sell well to tourists like me?
I loved this post. Jewelry has always been my thing–not shoes–jewelry. I live in a small condo, and I don’t need stuff. So I treat myself often. I fell in love with lots of items in the Etsy shop. Lots of variety–rings, pins, necklaces, and earrings.
The other reason I loved the interview was because I have an embroidery necklace from Egypt–a lovely flower surrounding a carved depiction of the three pyramids. I wondered when I bought it about the origins of the delicate embroidery. Was it Egyptian? Or was it an adoption of a European style that would sell well to tourists like me?
I loved this post. Jewelry has always been my thing–not shoes–jewelry. I live in a small condo, and I don’t need stuff. So I treat myself often. I fell in love with lots of items in the Etsy shop. Lots of variety–rings, pins, necklaces, and earrings.
The other reason I loved the interview was because I have an embroidery necklace from Egypt–a lovely flower surrounding a carved depiction of the three pyramids. I wondered when I bought it about the origins of the delicate embroidery. Was it Egyptian? Or was it an adoption of a European style that would sell well to tourists like me?
Thank you all for your comments! As Mary Jo can attest, I am something of a babbler when it comes to jewelry and history. For me part of the appeal is the stories- I look at an old piece of jewelry and try to figure out when and where it was made, what kind of person wore it- what did they do, what was the significance to them of the piece. Take Fer de Berlin for instance. How ballsy was Napoleon- taking a new form of jewelry meant to help pay for his enemies’ armies and turning it into a French Fashion. It must have been very demoralizing for the Prussians. Or Pinchbeck- I wonder how many attempts were made to steal the formula. Corporate espionage is hardly a modern invention after all.
Renee
ps. I am looking into international shipping. When I signed up with Etsy their limits on insurance and shipping rates were not advantageous to seller or buyer. I have been told recently that that has changed. I will let you know what I find out.
Thank you all for your comments! As Mary Jo can attest, I am something of a babbler when it comes to jewelry and history. For me part of the appeal is the stories- I look at an old piece of jewelry and try to figure out when and where it was made, what kind of person wore it- what did they do, what was the significance to them of the piece. Take Fer de Berlin for instance. How ballsy was Napoleon- taking a new form of jewelry meant to help pay for his enemies’ armies and turning it into a French Fashion. It must have been very demoralizing for the Prussians. Or Pinchbeck- I wonder how many attempts were made to steal the formula. Corporate espionage is hardly a modern invention after all.
Renee
ps. I am looking into international shipping. When I signed up with Etsy their limits on insurance and shipping rates were not advantageous to seller or buyer. I have been told recently that that has changed. I will let you know what I find out.
Thank you all for your comments! As Mary Jo can attest, I am something of a babbler when it comes to jewelry and history. For me part of the appeal is the stories- I look at an old piece of jewelry and try to figure out when and where it was made, what kind of person wore it- what did they do, what was the significance to them of the piece. Take Fer de Berlin for instance. How ballsy was Napoleon- taking a new form of jewelry meant to help pay for his enemies’ armies and turning it into a French Fashion. It must have been very demoralizing for the Prussians. Or Pinchbeck- I wonder how many attempts were made to steal the formula. Corporate espionage is hardly a modern invention after all.
Renee
ps. I am looking into international shipping. When I signed up with Etsy their limits on insurance and shipping rates were not advantageous to seller or buyer. I have been told recently that that has changed. I will let you know what I find out.
Thank you all for your comments! As Mary Jo can attest, I am something of a babbler when it comes to jewelry and history. For me part of the appeal is the stories- I look at an old piece of jewelry and try to figure out when and where it was made, what kind of person wore it- what did they do, what was the significance to them of the piece. Take Fer de Berlin for instance. How ballsy was Napoleon- taking a new form of jewelry meant to help pay for his enemies’ armies and turning it into a French Fashion. It must have been very demoralizing for the Prussians. Or Pinchbeck- I wonder how many attempts were made to steal the formula. Corporate espionage is hardly a modern invention after all.
Renee
ps. I am looking into international shipping. When I signed up with Etsy their limits on insurance and shipping rates were not advantageous to seller or buyer. I have been told recently that that has changed. I will let you know what I find out.
Thank you all for your comments! As Mary Jo can attest, I am something of a babbler when it comes to jewelry and history. For me part of the appeal is the stories- I look at an old piece of jewelry and try to figure out when and where it was made, what kind of person wore it- what did they do, what was the significance to them of the piece. Take Fer de Berlin for instance. How ballsy was Napoleon- taking a new form of jewelry meant to help pay for his enemies’ armies and turning it into a French Fashion. It must have been very demoralizing for the Prussians. Or Pinchbeck- I wonder how many attempts were made to steal the formula. Corporate espionage is hardly a modern invention after all.
Renee
ps. I am looking into international shipping. When I signed up with Etsy their limits on insurance and shipping rates were not advantageous to seller or buyer. I have been told recently that that has changed. I will let you know what I find out.
Intriguing.
Intriguing.
Intriguing.
Intriguing.
Intriguing.
I’d have to see it to be sure, but the work was likely done in Turkey. They have several old-school goldsmiths that supply the Egyptian markets. Their work is exquisite, and they have a particular fondness for cannetille.
Renee
I’d have to see it to be sure, but the work was likely done in Turkey. They have several old-school goldsmiths that supply the Egyptian markets. Their work is exquisite, and they have a particular fondness for cannetille.
Renee
I’d have to see it to be sure, but the work was likely done in Turkey. They have several old-school goldsmiths that supply the Egyptian markets. Their work is exquisite, and they have a particular fondness for cannetille.
Renee
I’d have to see it to be sure, but the work was likely done in Turkey. They have several old-school goldsmiths that supply the Egyptian markets. Their work is exquisite, and they have a particular fondness for cannetille.
Renee
I’d have to see it to be sure, but the work was likely done in Turkey. They have several old-school goldsmiths that supply the Egyptian markets. Their work is exquisite, and they have a particular fondness for cannetille.
Renee
Great stuff! I am particularly intrigued by the iron jewelry, which I’d never heard of before. I’m going to check out all the links. So glad I dropped in!
Great stuff! I am particularly intrigued by the iron jewelry, which I’d never heard of before. I’m going to check out all the links. So glad I dropped in!
Great stuff! I am particularly intrigued by the iron jewelry, which I’d never heard of before. I’m going to check out all the links. So glad I dropped in!
Great stuff! I am particularly intrigued by the iron jewelry, which I’d never heard of before. I’m going to check out all the links. So glad I dropped in!
Great stuff! I am particularly intrigued by the iron jewelry, which I’d never heard of before. I’m going to check out all the links. So glad I dropped in!
Another big jewelry fan (or should I say a big fan of jewelry?). This was a really interesting post and interview – thank you both Mary Jo and Renee!
Renee, your work is exquisite!
Another big jewelry fan (or should I say a big fan of jewelry?). This was a really interesting post and interview – thank you both Mary Jo and Renee!
Renee, your work is exquisite!
Another big jewelry fan (or should I say a big fan of jewelry?). This was a really interesting post and interview – thank you both Mary Jo and Renee!
Renee, your work is exquisite!
Another big jewelry fan (or should I say a big fan of jewelry?). This was a really interesting post and interview – thank you both Mary Jo and Renee!
Renee, your work is exquisite!
Another big jewelry fan (or should I say a big fan of jewelry?). This was a really interesting post and interview – thank you both Mary Jo and Renee!
Renee, your work is exquisite!
This is an awesome post- thanks for sharing!
This is an awesome post- thanks for sharing!
This is an awesome post- thanks for sharing!
This is an awesome post- thanks for sharing!
This is an awesome post- thanks for sharing!
What a great interview!! I love jewelry, but seldom wear much of it. Tweeted.
What a great interview!! I love jewelry, but seldom wear much of it. Tweeted.
What a great interview!! I love jewelry, but seldom wear much of it. Tweeted.
What a great interview!! I love jewelry, but seldom wear much of it. Tweeted.
What a great interview!! I love jewelry, but seldom wear much of it. Tweeted.
I especially loved the description of the Pinchbeck jewelry and I Googled it to find out more information. It looks as though the family had a good run of more than 100 years before the jewelry line fell to the popularity of 9K gold and electro-gilding. What a great idea for a mystery story if someone in the family had lost the formula for fabrication and a search ensued to recover it!
I especially loved the description of the Pinchbeck jewelry and I Googled it to find out more information. It looks as though the family had a good run of more than 100 years before the jewelry line fell to the popularity of 9K gold and electro-gilding. What a great idea for a mystery story if someone in the family had lost the formula for fabrication and a search ensued to recover it!
I especially loved the description of the Pinchbeck jewelry and I Googled it to find out more information. It looks as though the family had a good run of more than 100 years before the jewelry line fell to the popularity of 9K gold and electro-gilding. What a great idea for a mystery story if someone in the family had lost the formula for fabrication and a search ensued to recover it!
I especially loved the description of the Pinchbeck jewelry and I Googled it to find out more information. It looks as though the family had a good run of more than 100 years before the jewelry line fell to the popularity of 9K gold and electro-gilding. What a great idea for a mystery story if someone in the family had lost the formula for fabrication and a search ensued to recover it!
I especially loved the description of the Pinchbeck jewelry and I Googled it to find out more information. It looks as though the family had a good run of more than 100 years before the jewelry line fell to the popularity of 9K gold and electro-gilding. What a great idea for a mystery story if someone in the family had lost the formula for fabrication and a search ensued to recover it!
Ella, a drawback of being a writer is that we don’t get out much, so we lack occasions to wear jewelry. I suspect that is why one sees so much great jewelry at romance writers’ conferences. It’s our chance to wear our bright/shinies!
Ella, a drawback of being a writer is that we don’t get out much, so we lack occasions to wear jewelry. I suspect that is why one sees so much great jewelry at romance writers’ conferences. It’s our chance to wear our bright/shinies!
Ella, a drawback of being a writer is that we don’t get out much, so we lack occasions to wear jewelry. I suspect that is why one sees so much great jewelry at romance writers’ conferences. It’s our chance to wear our bright/shinies!
Ella, a drawback of being a writer is that we don’t get out much, so we lack occasions to wear jewelry. I suspect that is why one sees so much great jewelry at romance writers’ conferences. It’s our chance to wear our bright/shinies!
Ella, a drawback of being a writer is that we don’t get out much, so we lack occasions to wear jewelry. I suspect that is why one sees so much great jewelry at romance writers’ conferences. It’s our chance to wear our bright/shinies!
MJ–
SO true! Mystery. Industrial espionage as the formula is stolen. Very, very tempting. *G*
MJ–
SO true! Mystery. Industrial espionage as the formula is stolen. Very, very tempting. *G*
MJ–
SO true! Mystery. Industrial espionage as the formula is stolen. Very, very tempting. *G*
MJ–
SO true! Mystery. Industrial espionage as the formula is stolen. Very, very tempting. *G*
MJ–
SO true! Mystery. Industrial espionage as the formula is stolen. Very, very tempting. *G*
If you have a US-based friend, have the purchase shipped to him/her and then DHL to your location.
If you have a US-based friend, have the purchase shipped to him/her and then DHL to your location.
If you have a US-based friend, have the purchase shipped to him/her and then DHL to your location.
If you have a US-based friend, have the purchase shipped to him/her and then DHL to your location.
If you have a US-based friend, have the purchase shipped to him/her and then DHL to your location.
During my One Piece of Junk Per Day campaign, I gathered several necklaces that were broken, and by luck met a woman who said her disabled sister had taken up bead restringing. Her price was reasonable, and I figured “Well, they are useless as is anyway,” met her at the library, and gave her all of them. When she returned them to me, I mentioned that I would probably donate them to Hospice, and she pointed out two that I should keep. One was Victorian, and one was Venetian glass. She had replaced the screw clasp on the Venetian necklet with a magnetic clasp, and I happily wear it now. One modern crystal rope is now shorter than it was because of beads lost when it broke, and she told me somebody had “fixed” it before I bought it by stringing it on sewing thread! I am starting to look for a reliable dealer in antique and vintage (50s) costume jewelry because it is time to pass some of this hoard on to another hoarder.
During my One Piece of Junk Per Day campaign, I gathered several necklaces that were broken, and by luck met a woman who said her disabled sister had taken up bead restringing. Her price was reasonable, and I figured “Well, they are useless as is anyway,” met her at the library, and gave her all of them. When she returned them to me, I mentioned that I would probably donate them to Hospice, and she pointed out two that I should keep. One was Victorian, and one was Venetian glass. She had replaced the screw clasp on the Venetian necklet with a magnetic clasp, and I happily wear it now. One modern crystal rope is now shorter than it was because of beads lost when it broke, and she told me somebody had “fixed” it before I bought it by stringing it on sewing thread! I am starting to look for a reliable dealer in antique and vintage (50s) costume jewelry because it is time to pass some of this hoard on to another hoarder.
During my One Piece of Junk Per Day campaign, I gathered several necklaces that were broken, and by luck met a woman who said her disabled sister had taken up bead restringing. Her price was reasonable, and I figured “Well, they are useless as is anyway,” met her at the library, and gave her all of them. When she returned them to me, I mentioned that I would probably donate them to Hospice, and she pointed out two that I should keep. One was Victorian, and one was Venetian glass. She had replaced the screw clasp on the Venetian necklet with a magnetic clasp, and I happily wear it now. One modern crystal rope is now shorter than it was because of beads lost when it broke, and she told me somebody had “fixed” it before I bought it by stringing it on sewing thread! I am starting to look for a reliable dealer in antique and vintage (50s) costume jewelry because it is time to pass some of this hoard on to another hoarder.
During my One Piece of Junk Per Day campaign, I gathered several necklaces that were broken, and by luck met a woman who said her disabled sister had taken up bead restringing. Her price was reasonable, and I figured “Well, they are useless as is anyway,” met her at the library, and gave her all of them. When she returned them to me, I mentioned that I would probably donate them to Hospice, and she pointed out two that I should keep. One was Victorian, and one was Venetian glass. She had replaced the screw clasp on the Venetian necklet with a magnetic clasp, and I happily wear it now. One modern crystal rope is now shorter than it was because of beads lost when it broke, and she told me somebody had “fixed” it before I bought it by stringing it on sewing thread! I am starting to look for a reliable dealer in antique and vintage (50s) costume jewelry because it is time to pass some of this hoard on to another hoarder.
During my One Piece of Junk Per Day campaign, I gathered several necklaces that were broken, and by luck met a woman who said her disabled sister had taken up bead restringing. Her price was reasonable, and I figured “Well, they are useless as is anyway,” met her at the library, and gave her all of them. When she returned them to me, I mentioned that I would probably donate them to Hospice, and she pointed out two that I should keep. One was Victorian, and one was Venetian glass. She had replaced the screw clasp on the Venetian necklet with a magnetic clasp, and I happily wear it now. One modern crystal rope is now shorter than it was because of beads lost when it broke, and she told me somebody had “fixed” it before I bought it by stringing it on sewing thread! I am starting to look for a reliable dealer in antique and vintage (50s) costume jewelry because it is time to pass some of this hoard on to another hoarder.
Artemisia–
It sounds like you were halfway launched to a career as a vintage jeweler! How very nice of the woman and her sister to let you know which necklaces were worth keeping. The Victorians did some really neat pieces, and Venetian glass is gorgeous.
Twinkle, twinkle, little bling…
Artemisia–
It sounds like you were halfway launched to a career as a vintage jeweler! How very nice of the woman and her sister to let you know which necklaces were worth keeping. The Victorians did some really neat pieces, and Venetian glass is gorgeous.
Twinkle, twinkle, little bling…
Artemisia–
It sounds like you were halfway launched to a career as a vintage jeweler! How very nice of the woman and her sister to let you know which necklaces were worth keeping. The Victorians did some really neat pieces, and Venetian glass is gorgeous.
Twinkle, twinkle, little bling…
Artemisia–
It sounds like you were halfway launched to a career as a vintage jeweler! How very nice of the woman and her sister to let you know which necklaces were worth keeping. The Victorians did some really neat pieces, and Venetian glass is gorgeous.
Twinkle, twinkle, little bling…
Artemisia–
It sounds like you were halfway launched to a career as a vintage jeweler! How very nice of the woman and her sister to let you know which necklaces were worth keeping. The Victorians did some really neat pieces, and Venetian glass is gorgeous.
Twinkle, twinkle, little bling…
My Dad was a watchmaker and jeweller so this was a great reminder. The picture of the work bench brought back wonderful memories as I must have looked at Dad’s work bench everyday from babyhood to when he retired. I have lots of jewellery but hardly ever wear it – rings bother me, necklaces irritate me, and bracelets dig into my wrist. However, that has never stopped me buying things I see and fall in love with. Sometimes I feel like Scrooge and just look at it!!
My Dad was a watchmaker and jeweller so this was a great reminder. The picture of the work bench brought back wonderful memories as I must have looked at Dad’s work bench everyday from babyhood to when he retired. I have lots of jewellery but hardly ever wear it – rings bother me, necklaces irritate me, and bracelets dig into my wrist. However, that has never stopped me buying things I see and fall in love with. Sometimes I feel like Scrooge and just look at it!!
My Dad was a watchmaker and jeweller so this was a great reminder. The picture of the work bench brought back wonderful memories as I must have looked at Dad’s work bench everyday from babyhood to when he retired. I have lots of jewellery but hardly ever wear it – rings bother me, necklaces irritate me, and bracelets dig into my wrist. However, that has never stopped me buying things I see and fall in love with. Sometimes I feel like Scrooge and just look at it!!
My Dad was a watchmaker and jeweller so this was a great reminder. The picture of the work bench brought back wonderful memories as I must have looked at Dad’s work bench everyday from babyhood to when he retired. I have lots of jewellery but hardly ever wear it – rings bother me, necklaces irritate me, and bracelets dig into my wrist. However, that has never stopped me buying things I see and fall in love with. Sometimes I feel like Scrooge and just look at it!!
My Dad was a watchmaker and jeweller so this was a great reminder. The picture of the work bench brought back wonderful memories as I must have looked at Dad’s work bench everyday from babyhood to when he retired. I have lots of jewellery but hardly ever wear it – rings bother me, necklaces irritate me, and bracelets dig into my wrist. However, that has never stopped me buying things I see and fall in love with. Sometimes I feel like Scrooge and just look at it!!
Jenny–
How neat that your father was a watchmaker!
As for buying jewelry you seldom waear–not Scrooge, but a dragon with her hoard!
Jenny–
How neat that your father was a watchmaker!
As for buying jewelry you seldom waear–not Scrooge, but a dragon with her hoard!
Jenny–
How neat that your father was a watchmaker!
As for buying jewelry you seldom waear–not Scrooge, but a dragon with her hoard!
Jenny–
How neat that your father was a watchmaker!
As for buying jewelry you seldom waear–not Scrooge, but a dragon with her hoard!
Jenny–
How neat that your father was a watchmaker!
As for buying jewelry you seldom waear–not Scrooge, but a dragon with her hoard!
If you were collecting stamps, no one would expect you to use them. The same applies to jewelry (and fabric, which is another of my weaknesses). Although I like the dragon with her hoard imagery…
Renee
If you were collecting stamps, no one would expect you to use them. The same applies to jewelry (and fabric, which is another of my weaknesses). Although I like the dragon with her hoard imagery…
Renee
If you were collecting stamps, no one would expect you to use them. The same applies to jewelry (and fabric, which is another of my weaknesses). Although I like the dragon with her hoard imagery…
Renee
If you were collecting stamps, no one would expect you to use them. The same applies to jewelry (and fabric, which is another of my weaknesses). Although I like the dragon with her hoard imagery…
Renee
If you were collecting stamps, no one would expect you to use them. The same applies to jewelry (and fabric, which is another of my weaknesses). Although I like the dragon with her hoard imagery…
Renee
I might be able to help, or at least point you toward a source, depending on where you are located. You can also list it online for yourself. Ruby Lane and Etsy are easy to navigate (maybe too easy, I’m always finding things I didn’t know I needed).
Renee
I might be able to help, or at least point you toward a source, depending on where you are located. You can also list it online for yourself. Ruby Lane and Etsy are easy to navigate (maybe too easy, I’m always finding things I didn’t know I needed).
Renee
I might be able to help, or at least point you toward a source, depending on where you are located. You can also list it online for yourself. Ruby Lane and Etsy are easy to navigate (maybe too easy, I’m always finding things I didn’t know I needed).
Renee
I might be able to help, or at least point you toward a source, depending on where you are located. You can also list it online for yourself. Ruby Lane and Etsy are easy to navigate (maybe too easy, I’m always finding things I didn’t know I needed).
Renee
I might be able to help, or at least point you toward a source, depending on where you are located. You can also list it online for yourself. Ruby Lane and Etsy are easy to navigate (maybe too easy, I’m always finding things I didn’t know I needed).
Renee
The dragon gloating happily on the jewelry hoard fits a lot of writers since we do tend to like bright shinies, and we don’t get out often enough to wear all the fun stuff appropriately. But we look great at conferences!
The dragon gloating happily on the jewelry hoard fits a lot of writers since we do tend to like bright shinies, and we don’t get out often enough to wear all the fun stuff appropriately. But we look great at conferences!
The dragon gloating happily on the jewelry hoard fits a lot of writers since we do tend to like bright shinies, and we don’t get out often enough to wear all the fun stuff appropriately. But we look great at conferences!
The dragon gloating happily on the jewelry hoard fits a lot of writers since we do tend to like bright shinies, and we don’t get out often enough to wear all the fun stuff appropriately. But we look great at conferences!
The dragon gloating happily on the jewelry hoard fits a lot of writers since we do tend to like bright shinies, and we don’t get out often enough to wear all the fun stuff appropriately. But we look great at conferences!
If a lobster clasp and its jump ring are large enough my nearly-blind fingers can manage them. I am quite fond of toggle clasps, especially some of the more whimsical ones I’ve seen. Those are usually much easier, providing they are of a reasonable size, for arthritic hands as well.
I have been finding too many earring wires of late want to either poke my neck or allow the earring to slip out un-noticed. I have a jeweller, Angela Jones-Parker of http://www.angelwearcreations.com and https://www.etsy.com/shop/AngelwearCreations, who shows up at SF cons primarily, who has taken those earrings and (more skillfully than I) changed the hooks in my collection of good earrings out to the European, or leverback, style. She’s also coupled two pairs of earrings into a single pair, tempted me with gorgeous stones and gems, turned strands of beads into an elaborate necklace, and done a whole mess of repairs.
Now, on to Pinchbeck–I never bothered to look this up, and I really appreciate the info about its origins. I adore Bohemian/Czec garnet jewellery, but the metal used in it is basically goldwashed pot metal. I had a fragile butterfly brooch of my grandmothers that Angela wouldn’t repair–but I think she didn’t know about Victorian and later Bohemian garnet jewellery’s metal. I was able by way of a saved search on eBay to get another one of the exact design, but I’d still like to get the other one repaired by someone who understands that genre of jewellery.
I never saw the dragon in question, so which of you bought it?
I really appreciate what you are able to do with two different (on the surface) skill sets. Your Ghawazee coats are gorgeously made, but as a non-stripe non-brown person, I will only admire them. I have one or two Sari brocade coat & pantaloons sets, and I love the look but hate the heat when I have to dance in them. I have a purple cotton Ghawazee dress and two of a shimmery translucent mesh-like material. Our tribal-style belly dance troupe is House of Inanna http://inannaraqs.com/index.htm. I’m the one with the grey hair, in colors I would never have chosen to wear, on the front page.
If a lobster clasp and its jump ring are large enough my nearly-blind fingers can manage them. I am quite fond of toggle clasps, especially some of the more whimsical ones I’ve seen. Those are usually much easier, providing they are of a reasonable size, for arthritic hands as well.
I have been finding too many earring wires of late want to either poke my neck or allow the earring to slip out un-noticed. I have a jeweller, Angela Jones-Parker of http://www.angelwearcreations.com and https://www.etsy.com/shop/AngelwearCreations, who shows up at SF cons primarily, who has taken those earrings and (more skillfully than I) changed the hooks in my collection of good earrings out to the European, or leverback, style. She’s also coupled two pairs of earrings into a single pair, tempted me with gorgeous stones and gems, turned strands of beads into an elaborate necklace, and done a whole mess of repairs.
Now, on to Pinchbeck–I never bothered to look this up, and I really appreciate the info about its origins. I adore Bohemian/Czec garnet jewellery, but the metal used in it is basically goldwashed pot metal. I had a fragile butterfly brooch of my grandmothers that Angela wouldn’t repair–but I think she didn’t know about Victorian and later Bohemian garnet jewellery’s metal. I was able by way of a saved search on eBay to get another one of the exact design, but I’d still like to get the other one repaired by someone who understands that genre of jewellery.
I never saw the dragon in question, so which of you bought it?
I really appreciate what you are able to do with two different (on the surface) skill sets. Your Ghawazee coats are gorgeously made, but as a non-stripe non-brown person, I will only admire them. I have one or two Sari brocade coat & pantaloons sets, and I love the look but hate the heat when I have to dance in them. I have a purple cotton Ghawazee dress and two of a shimmery translucent mesh-like material. Our tribal-style belly dance troupe is House of Inanna http://inannaraqs.com/index.htm. I’m the one with the grey hair, in colors I would never have chosen to wear, on the front page.
If a lobster clasp and its jump ring are large enough my nearly-blind fingers can manage them. I am quite fond of toggle clasps, especially some of the more whimsical ones I’ve seen. Those are usually much easier, providing they are of a reasonable size, for arthritic hands as well.
I have been finding too many earring wires of late want to either poke my neck or allow the earring to slip out un-noticed. I have a jeweller, Angela Jones-Parker of http://www.angelwearcreations.com and https://www.etsy.com/shop/AngelwearCreations, who shows up at SF cons primarily, who has taken those earrings and (more skillfully than I) changed the hooks in my collection of good earrings out to the European, or leverback, style. She’s also coupled two pairs of earrings into a single pair, tempted me with gorgeous stones and gems, turned strands of beads into an elaborate necklace, and done a whole mess of repairs.
Now, on to Pinchbeck–I never bothered to look this up, and I really appreciate the info about its origins. I adore Bohemian/Czec garnet jewellery, but the metal used in it is basically goldwashed pot metal. I had a fragile butterfly brooch of my grandmothers that Angela wouldn’t repair–but I think she didn’t know about Victorian and later Bohemian garnet jewellery’s metal. I was able by way of a saved search on eBay to get another one of the exact design, but I’d still like to get the other one repaired by someone who understands that genre of jewellery.
I never saw the dragon in question, so which of you bought it?
I really appreciate what you are able to do with two different (on the surface) skill sets. Your Ghawazee coats are gorgeously made, but as a non-stripe non-brown person, I will only admire them. I have one or two Sari brocade coat & pantaloons sets, and I love the look but hate the heat when I have to dance in them. I have a purple cotton Ghawazee dress and two of a shimmery translucent mesh-like material. Our tribal-style belly dance troupe is House of Inanna http://inannaraqs.com/index.htm. I’m the one with the grey hair, in colors I would never have chosen to wear, on the front page.
If a lobster clasp and its jump ring are large enough my nearly-blind fingers can manage them. I am quite fond of toggle clasps, especially some of the more whimsical ones I’ve seen. Those are usually much easier, providing they are of a reasonable size, for arthritic hands as well.
I have been finding too many earring wires of late want to either poke my neck or allow the earring to slip out un-noticed. I have a jeweller, Angela Jones-Parker of http://www.angelwearcreations.com and https://www.etsy.com/shop/AngelwearCreations, who shows up at SF cons primarily, who has taken those earrings and (more skillfully than I) changed the hooks in my collection of good earrings out to the European, or leverback, style. She’s also coupled two pairs of earrings into a single pair, tempted me with gorgeous stones and gems, turned strands of beads into an elaborate necklace, and done a whole mess of repairs.
Now, on to Pinchbeck–I never bothered to look this up, and I really appreciate the info about its origins. I adore Bohemian/Czec garnet jewellery, but the metal used in it is basically goldwashed pot metal. I had a fragile butterfly brooch of my grandmothers that Angela wouldn’t repair–but I think she didn’t know about Victorian and later Bohemian garnet jewellery’s metal. I was able by way of a saved search on eBay to get another one of the exact design, but I’d still like to get the other one repaired by someone who understands that genre of jewellery.
I never saw the dragon in question, so which of you bought it?
I really appreciate what you are able to do with two different (on the surface) skill sets. Your Ghawazee coats are gorgeously made, but as a non-stripe non-brown person, I will only admire them. I have one or two Sari brocade coat & pantaloons sets, and I love the look but hate the heat when I have to dance in them. I have a purple cotton Ghawazee dress and two of a shimmery translucent mesh-like material. Our tribal-style belly dance troupe is House of Inanna http://inannaraqs.com/index.htm. I’m the one with the grey hair, in colors I would never have chosen to wear, on the front page.
If a lobster clasp and its jump ring are large enough my nearly-blind fingers can manage them. I am quite fond of toggle clasps, especially some of the more whimsical ones I’ve seen. Those are usually much easier, providing they are of a reasonable size, for arthritic hands as well.
I have been finding too many earring wires of late want to either poke my neck or allow the earring to slip out un-noticed. I have a jeweller, Angela Jones-Parker of http://www.angelwearcreations.com and https://www.etsy.com/shop/AngelwearCreations, who shows up at SF cons primarily, who has taken those earrings and (more skillfully than I) changed the hooks in my collection of good earrings out to the European, or leverback, style. She’s also coupled two pairs of earrings into a single pair, tempted me with gorgeous stones and gems, turned strands of beads into an elaborate necklace, and done a whole mess of repairs.
Now, on to Pinchbeck–I never bothered to look this up, and I really appreciate the info about its origins. I adore Bohemian/Czec garnet jewellery, but the metal used in it is basically goldwashed pot metal. I had a fragile butterfly brooch of my grandmothers that Angela wouldn’t repair–but I think she didn’t know about Victorian and later Bohemian garnet jewellery’s metal. I was able by way of a saved search on eBay to get another one of the exact design, but I’d still like to get the other one repaired by someone who understands that genre of jewellery.
I never saw the dragon in question, so which of you bought it?
I really appreciate what you are able to do with two different (on the surface) skill sets. Your Ghawazee coats are gorgeously made, but as a non-stripe non-brown person, I will only admire them. I have one or two Sari brocade coat & pantaloons sets, and I love the look but hate the heat when I have to dance in them. I have a purple cotton Ghawazee dress and two of a shimmery translucent mesh-like material. Our tribal-style belly dance troupe is House of Inanna http://inannaraqs.com/index.htm. I’m the one with the grey hair, in colors I would never have chosen to wear, on the front page.
Hi, Marina–)
Like you, I could probably manage a lobster claw in a pinch, but I MUCH prefer toggles, and the very small magnetic clasp that Renee put on my necklace works a fair treat.
I have similar problems with earring wires also. Your jeweler sounds like a gem. (Pun not intended. Well, maybe a little intended.
Maybe Renee can help with the fragile butterfly since she is an antique jewelry expert. Then you can have a pair of them!
Hi, Marina–)
Like you, I could probably manage a lobster claw in a pinch, but I MUCH prefer toggles, and the very small magnetic clasp that Renee put on my necklace works a fair treat.
I have similar problems with earring wires also. Your jeweler sounds like a gem. (Pun not intended. Well, maybe a little intended.
Maybe Renee can help with the fragile butterfly since she is an antique jewelry expert. Then you can have a pair of them!
Hi, Marina–)
Like you, I could probably manage a lobster claw in a pinch, but I MUCH prefer toggles, and the very small magnetic clasp that Renee put on my necklace works a fair treat.
I have similar problems with earring wires also. Your jeweler sounds like a gem. (Pun not intended. Well, maybe a little intended.
Maybe Renee can help with the fragile butterfly since she is an antique jewelry expert. Then you can have a pair of them!
Hi, Marina–)
Like you, I could probably manage a lobster claw in a pinch, but I MUCH prefer toggles, and the very small magnetic clasp that Renee put on my necklace works a fair treat.
I have similar problems with earring wires also. Your jeweler sounds like a gem. (Pun not intended. Well, maybe a little intended.
Maybe Renee can help with the fragile butterfly since she is an antique jewelry expert. Then you can have a pair of them!
Hi, Marina–)
Like you, I could probably manage a lobster claw in a pinch, but I MUCH prefer toggles, and the very small magnetic clasp that Renee put on my necklace works a fair treat.
I have similar problems with earring wires also. Your jeweler sounds like a gem. (Pun not intended. Well, maybe a little intended.
Maybe Renee can help with the fragile butterfly since she is an antique jewelry expert. Then you can have a pair of them!
I think it’s great that you dance too! This is an excellent blog, I’ve met so many interesting people.
Sorry to be so tardy with my reply (tree+lightning= no power). I would love to restore your butterfly brooch. You can ship it to the shop, I believe the address is on the Facebook page and the Etsy store. Just give me a heads-up when you put it in the post.
Sewing is just another 3-dimensional design opportunity. I didn’t appreciate it until I started doing re-enactments. I really like the Ghawazee design. I guess I should get off my butt and make some in solid colors.
Renee
I think it’s great that you dance too! This is an excellent blog, I’ve met so many interesting people.
Sorry to be so tardy with my reply (tree+lightning= no power). I would love to restore your butterfly brooch. You can ship it to the shop, I believe the address is on the Facebook page and the Etsy store. Just give me a heads-up when you put it in the post.
Sewing is just another 3-dimensional design opportunity. I didn’t appreciate it until I started doing re-enactments. I really like the Ghawazee design. I guess I should get off my butt and make some in solid colors.
Renee
I think it’s great that you dance too! This is an excellent blog, I’ve met so many interesting people.
Sorry to be so tardy with my reply (tree+lightning= no power). I would love to restore your butterfly brooch. You can ship it to the shop, I believe the address is on the Facebook page and the Etsy store. Just give me a heads-up when you put it in the post.
Sewing is just another 3-dimensional design opportunity. I didn’t appreciate it until I started doing re-enactments. I really like the Ghawazee design. I guess I should get off my butt and make some in solid colors.
Renee
I think it’s great that you dance too! This is an excellent blog, I’ve met so many interesting people.
Sorry to be so tardy with my reply (tree+lightning= no power). I would love to restore your butterfly brooch. You can ship it to the shop, I believe the address is on the Facebook page and the Etsy store. Just give me a heads-up when you put it in the post.
Sewing is just another 3-dimensional design opportunity. I didn’t appreciate it until I started doing re-enactments. I really like the Ghawazee design. I guess I should get off my butt and make some in solid colors.
Renee
I think it’s great that you dance too! This is an excellent blog, I’ve met so many interesting people.
Sorry to be so tardy with my reply (tree+lightning= no power). I would love to restore your butterfly brooch. You can ship it to the shop, I believe the address is on the Facebook page and the Etsy store. Just give me a heads-up when you put it in the post.
Sewing is just another 3-dimensional design opportunity. I didn’t appreciate it until I started doing re-enactments. I really like the Ghawazee design. I guess I should get off my butt and make some in solid colors.
Renee