When April steps aside for May,
Like diamonds all the rain-drops glisten;
Fresh violets open every day;
To some new bird each hour we listen.
~ Lucy Larcom
A Royal Wedding with an antique ring...
A Royal Wedding with an antique ring...
(Click the picture to get to this engagement and/or anniversary ring)
 |
(Click the picture to get to this engagement and/or anniversary ring)
After seeing Kate and William's wedding celebration we could not resist to present you this sapphire diamonds cluster ring, known as a Lady Di ring. William proposed Kate with his parents engagement ring (an oval blue sapphire ring with diamonds), something that has been undoubtedly hugely emotional. Although the ring here is "just a tad" smaller than its royal compeer the ring has tremendous allure and just waiting for its princess to wear.
P.s. Perhaps you know someone who might be interested in receiving our mails? Forward them this mail so they can subscribe themselves at: our subscription page
Tutorial: Embossed Leaves by Jerri Kay
Jerri Kay is featuring a really cool tutorial on her blog A Touch of Grace for making the embossed leaves (above). You won't believe what she embossed them with--really cool!
Tutorial: Gardenia Flowers by Natasha Naranjo Aguirre
This past week, Natasha shared a tutorial on making these beautiful flowers on her blog. Please visit the following link for step-by-step directions: My Moments of Tranquility by Natasha Naranjo Aguirre.
Every artist . . .
Every artist dips his brush in his own soul,
and paints his own nature into his pictures.
~Henry Ward Beecher
and paints his own nature into his pictures.
~Henry Ward Beecher
Easter Blessings by Debbie Burks
I was at The Persimmon Tree (209 North Second) in Ozark, MO recently and found these lovely Easter tags by Debbie Burks. I love her work, and look forward to seeing her latest creations each time I go. If you have never visited The Persimmon Tree, you are in for a treat when you do --it is filled with reasonably priced beautiful items -- and a very friendly staff..
A Joyous Easter Morn
'Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees
Filled all the air with fragrance and with joy.
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A tribute to French symbolic jewelry: a phoenix arising from the ashes
A tribute to French symbolic jewelry
A phoenix arising from the ashes
(Click the picture to see this antique French brooch)
A phoenix arising from the ashes
 |
(Click the picture to see this antique French brooch)
One of the reasons French antique jewelry is world-wide appreciated is the use of symbolism, giving the jewelry a deeper meaning. A nice example we show here. What we first thought to be a griffin turns out to be a phoenix, just based on the other symbol attributes in the brooch.
We recognize a circle (set with rose cut diamonds) with flames representing the Sun or Fire, symbols of creation and destruction. The phoenix has long been a symbol of rebirth, immortality, and renewal. The floral pattern breaking through the circle depicts the nest of aromatic branches and incense which the phoenix uses to set set himself on fire. From the ashes of that fire arises a new phoenix ...
This brooch could symbolize a transition from an old to a new era in one's life.
We recognize a circle (set with rose cut diamonds) with flames representing the Sun or Fire, symbols of creation and destruction. The phoenix has long been a symbol of rebirth, immortality, and renewal. The floral pattern breaking through the circle depicts the nest of aromatic branches and incense which the phoenix uses to set set himself on fire. From the ashes of that fire arises a new phoenix ...
This brooch could symbolize a transition from an old to a new era in one's life.
P.s. Perhaps you know someone who might be interested in receiving our mails? Forward them this mail so they can subscribe themselves at: our subscription page
Art Share
I wanted to pass on this gorgeous "We Were Born With Wings" fabric journal that Tammy is sharing on her website today. Check it out at http://www.tammytutterow.com/
Precious white dew berries not to pass over in The Garden of Adin
Precious white dew berries
too good to pass over in The Garden of Adin
too good to pass over in The Garden of Adin
 |
(Click the picture to get to these charming fifties earrings)
Why are these berries different from all other berries?
... and when the Gardener's followers saw it, they said to one another, what are these, because they did not know what it was and where it came from, and the Gardener said to them, These are earrings that are meant to be worn.
P.s. Perhaps you know someone who might be interested in receiving our mails? Forward them this mail so they can subscribe themselves at: our subscription page
Coming soon . . .
Tammy Tutterow will be in Springfield Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th teaching classes at Scrapbook Generation.
Friday, April 29th 6:00 PM: Home Sweet Home Canvas Class.
The class features a fun vintage style collage on a 8x10 stretched box canvas. It features products from Pink Paislee's Hometown Summer collection, Wendy Vecchi's Art Parts, and some fun uses for Tim Holtz's new Distress Stains!
Saturday, April 30th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Made from Scratch Binder Class.
This class is a follow up to her popular Made From Scratch class that she taught at Scrapbook Generation last year! If you loved that class and all of the options it gave you fro making your own books, you are going to love this one too! It features the beautiful Butterfly Garden collection by Pink Paislee and Art Parts by Wendy Vecchi and Stamper's Anonymous as well as plenty of Tim Holtz goodies and Sticky Back Canvas by Claudine Hellmuth! I really love the way it turned out! It is packed with pockets, tags, and pretty little bits of this and that.
If you are interested in either classes, please call Scrapbook Generation at 417-886-0440, or visit their website at http://www.scrapbookgeneration.com/ or their blog at http://www.scrapbookgeneration.blogspot.com/
reade more...
Friday, April 29th 6:00 PM: Home Sweet Home Canvas Class.
The class features a fun vintage style collage on a 8x10 stretched box canvas. It features products from Pink Paislee's Hometown Summer collection, Wendy Vecchi's Art Parts, and some fun uses for Tim Holtz's new Distress Stains!
This class is a follow up to her popular Made From Scratch class that she taught at Scrapbook Generation last year! If you loved that class and all of the options it gave you fro making your own books, you are going to love this one too! It features the beautiful Butterfly Garden collection by Pink Paislee and Art Parts by Wendy Vecchi and Stamper's Anonymous as well as plenty of Tim Holtz goodies and Sticky Back Canvas by Claudine Hellmuth! I really love the way it turned out! It is packed with pockets, tags, and pretty little bits of this and that.
If you are interested in either classes, please call Scrapbook Generation at 417-886-0440, or visit their website at http://www.scrapbookgeneration.com/ or their blog at http://www.scrapbookgeneration.blogspot.com/
Get your kicks at Adin 26!
Get your kicks at Adin 26!
Celebrating 26 years of Adin
with our 26th spring discount week
Celebrating 26 years of Adin
with our 26th spring discount week
 |
(Click the picture to get to our complete collection of antique historic jewelry)
Just this week !!!
5% cash-back on all your purchases! (*)
5% cash-back on all your purchases! (*)
In sincere appreciation for making Adin your antique jewelry destination we gladly offer you
5% cash back on your entire Adin purchase made between April 10 and April 17, 2011. (*)
5% cash back on your entire Adin purchase made between April 10 and April 17, 2011. (*)
P.s. Perhaps you know someone who might be interested in receiving our mails? Forward them this mail so they can subscribe themselves at: our subscription page
See our:
jewelry with movies
latest acquisitions
complete inventory
free antique jewelry wallpapers for your desktop
or read our explanations on:
extensive antique jewelry glossary
antique jewelry style overview
(*) Offer is only valid for purchases made between April 10th and April 17th, 2011. Not combinable with special orders, transfers, previously purchased merchandise or lay-aways. The discount will be refunded once the 14-days-no-question-asked-return-policy has not been used.
Religious discoveries in The Garden of Adin
Religious discoveries
in The Garden of Adin
in The Garden of Adin
We would like to explain a little bit about the variations in our collection of antique French provincial jewelry. Most of these are inspired by religion, which is not so unexpected given the might of the church in the last centuries. Every province of France had a different type of dress code with specific jewelry for each one. The quality of our collection is truly museum-worthy and yet eminently wearable. Just imagine wearing a piece of jewelry that has seen two or even three turns of centuries.
Croix Boulonnaise
Circa 1770
Circa 1770
 |
Click on the picture to get to this antique cross.
This type of cross is part of the adornment of wealthy married women along the coast between Boulogne and Dunkirk in France. They are recognised by the shell motifs that evoke pilgrimage to Saint Jacques de Compostelle. The filigree work harks back to it's distant Spanish origin.
- - -
Croix Normande
Circa 1819-1830
Croix Normande
Circa 1819-1830
 |
Click on the picture to get to this antique cross.
This cross pendant is both a religious symbol and a tool for regional identification. Together with a specific costume it denotes social status too. Size and abundance of materials that compose it reflect the wealth of its wearer.
- - -
Croix Viroles
Circa 1750-1790
Croix Viroles
Circa 1750-1790
 |
Click on the picture to get to this antique cross.
This cross belongs to the rare group of French Provincial gold cross pendants that were made at the end of the 18th Century (around 1790). It was bought and worn by wealthy provincial French women. These jewels rarely contained diamonds which were mostly used by jewellers for the nobility. This very cross from our collection is depicted in the famous book "Georgian Jewellery 1714-1830" page 152.
- - -
Croix Badinne
Circa 1838-1850
Croix Badinne
Circa 1838-1850
 |
Click on the picture to get to this antique cross.
This cross was the most typical and traditional cross made in Roussillon in France. Usually tied around the neck with a silk or velvet ribbon. The shape of this jewel was developed by Catalan goldsmiths in the late 17th Century. It was worn in the Empire and Restoration periods, and depicted on the portrait of Elizabeth Campagnac.
- - -
Today, French regional crosses are very rare unlike the variety that existed in the old days. Most of these crosses are now kept in musea or in private collections.
- - -
P.s. Perhaps you know someone who might be interested in receiving our mails? Forward them this mail so they can subscribe themselves at: our subscription page