Now comes the moment when I get to use the phrase “demi-parure” because I have the matching pin, which you can see here. As you can learn in my Costume Jewelry Glossary, demi-parure is two pieces of jewelry meant to be worn together. In contrast, a full parure has at least three matching pieces, and […]
Lion Door Knockers
Piece #20 of 100: These two-inch door knockers are signed Kenneth Lane. On the clip of the earring, the “Kenneth” is above the “Lane” with a copyright symbol between them, which means these are from 1960s or 1970s. Kenneth Jay Lane later made a similar pair of earrings (a bit smaller) with rhinestone eyes for […]
Navy Florentine Brooch
Piece #8 of 100: Over the last year, friends and family have inquired about Mom’s health (she’s fine, considering) and what’s new with me? Well, I answer, I’m going to blog about Mom’s jewelry. You mean you are going to sell it? No, I’m not going to sell it, I’m going to write about it. […]