faberge jewelry

September

I can hear
September's
leaf
following
me
down
the asphalt
surface
of my street
cartwheeling
on pins
when suddenly,
it stops --
just
to see
if I'll turn
to look.

~ author unknown

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Let's write it in the book of love!

Truly magnificent early Victorian gold love pendant with forget-me-nots and roses

(as most of the Adin pictures, this also is a non-edited true picture)

Georgian gold love pendant

Look what we found! A truly magnificent early Victorian gold love pendant with forget-me-nots and roses in the shape of a book. Inside there is a compartment where still a lock of hair is kept. On the outside of the locket on both sides we see a little bouquet of flowers, rosesand forget-me-nots and when looking close we can even recognize a little butterfly.

Antique jewelry object group: lockets and pendants

Country of origin: France

Style: Georgian

Period: ca. 1820

Source of inspiration: Mother nature (see also flower symbolism)

Theme: book

Material: 18K tri-color (red, yellow, green) gold

Technique: Granulation is a technique where the goldsmith uses very small balls (granules) of metal, which are not soldered to the piece but welded. This technique demand very high skills and precision from the maker.

Extra information: Although not certain, the light blue color used in this jewel could refer to the color of the forget-me-not flower, a popular color used among lovers.

Precious stones: eight turquoises

Birthstones: Turquoise is the birthstone (or month stone) for December.

Hallmarks: The French control mark representing an ram's head that was in use in France from about 1817.

Condition: excellent condition

Dimensions: 3.04 cm (1.20 inch) x 2.42 cm (0.95 inch)

Weight: 19.80 gram (12.73 dwt)

Reference Nº: 10165-0470

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Antiqualy yours,
The Adin team
www.adin.be

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August Design Club Challenge

I submitted these 3 tags for the August Design Club Challenge at Scrapbook Generation. I really didn't have much time to work on it like I would have liked, but I enjoyed making them just the same.

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Heavenly tranquilizer from the Garden of Adin

Heavenly tranquilizer
from the Garden of Adin

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Charming Art Deco diamond platinum pendant

Antique jewelry object group: pendants

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Art Deco

Period: ca. 1920

Material: platinum

Diamonds: One old brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of approx. 0.50 crt. and three old mine brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.22 crt.

Total diamond weight: approx. 0.72 crt.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.

Condition: excellent condition

Dimensions: height pendant 3.57 cm (1.41 inch), length necklace 33.00 cm (12.99 inch)

Weight: 3.50 gram (2.25 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09306-4275

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"The Witching Hour" Class Details

All the details are finalized and here is a 2-page view of this spooky new class by Candy Colwell. In my previous post, I sent you some snippets from the pages of this awesome 8-page book. Here are some more details . . .

Class dates: October 2, 2010 and October 9, 2010 (Springfield, MO)
Time: 9:30 AM (all day class)
Class project: "The Witching Hour" Book

8-page, 6 X 12"
Each page is filled with things like vintage photos, nostalgic postcards, pull-outs, and other spooky treasures that will make you look at the book over and over again.
Finished book can be used as a "stand-up" holiday decor piece, or simply displayed as a book to be treasured for years to come.

Seating will be limited. If you are interested, please contact Candy at ccolwell9@mchsi.com, or you can visit her blog at http://candycreates.blogspot.com/

I am taking the class, too--maybe I will see you there!

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"The Witching Hour" coming soon . . .

Just a peek at a few snippets from a new mini book class by Candy Colwell. She will be teaching the class on two dates: October 2, and October 9, 2010. Details coming in just a few days.