Vintage Jewelry – What is it?
There is a lot of confusion about the term "Vintage Jewelry" or "Vintage Jewellery". Let me try to clarify this issue for you once and for all and give you…
Olaf Skogfoors
Olaf Skoogfors was born in Sweden in 1930. Early in his childhood, he moved to the United States with his family, settling in Philadelphia, PA. His father was a mechanical…
Van Cleef & Arpels Solar System Planetarium Wrist Watch
Many who are new to watch collecting ask me what a complication is. Complications have been around for centuries when renowned watch makers of Europe would try to "out create"…
Wild! Estate Jewelry as unique as you are.
A walk down memory lane... some of our past acquisitions in vintage Primitive, Studio and Ethnic Jewelry. Hope you will enjoy!
Alexander McQueen’s Last Show – Watch it
If you love Avant Garde fashion you heard of Alexander McQueen. He was one of the most brilliant minds of our new century. His collections are truly art to wear and…
What is Art?
Art is that which moves you in any internal direction, be it emotional or intellectual, preferably both.This is Art, ephemeral, ever changing, moving, powerful as life itself. Ksenyia Simonova is…
Vivienne Westwood on Shopping, Individuality and Survival
If there was ever a real connection between rock and fashion, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren (of Sex Pistols fame) are the living proof of that. Their little shop "World's…
Record Breaking Appraisal at Antiques Roadshow
If you like Antiques and Collectibles you probably enjoy watching the Antiques Roadshow on PBS. The thrill of the hunt becomes ever more alluring with each great find. Just this…
How to Wear a Lariat Necklace
Lariat is one of the most versatile style of necklace. Generally speaking is a long strand, chain or rope with adorned ends and no clasp. There are several ways to…
Madeleine Albright’s Brooches ~ Speaking in Jewels
A few weeks back I watched Mme Secretary Albright interview on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart where she mentioned her language of brooches and the upcoming book about her…