$100-$499

This Scandinavian vintage bracelet was handcrafted around the 1950s. It was made in silver and features detailed flowers and leaves that wrap around the entire piece. It’s a prime example of Mid-Century Modern design – sleek, structured, bold, whimsical and feminine. This bracelet is hallmarked with the silver purity content mark, ‘Sterling’. It is 7.5 inches in length and weighs 52.2 grams. The width measures 26.6 mm.  

Silver was used more due to Scandinavian influences in a post-World War II time. Pieces were now beginning to be crafted because jewelers were working from their own perspectives and ideas. They were no longer working to serve a niche like bridal jewelry or birthday gifts. With the war over, the idea of luxury came back full throttle. Jewelry was designed with texture, geometrics, and curves. 

Reinvigorate your style with this sterling silver masterpiece! 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

This lovely Victorian 3 stone ring was made in Birmingham, England and has a full set of hallmarks dating it to 1885. Two old cut, cobalt blue sapphires in leaf settings flank a star set old European cut diamond in this finely detailed traditional hand carved "gypsy" mount. In excellent condition, this lovely ring weighs 3.3 grams, bears the English hallmark for 18k gold and is currently a US size 6. It can be sized up or down several sizes but care should be taken to preserve the full set of English hallmarks. 

A Message From Victoria: 

Please note that all items listed as silver or gold are either marked (in which case there will be a photo clearly showing the mark) or have been acid tested by me to verify their metal content. Please also note that there is a size photo showing the size of all items (ring show American ring sizes, photo grid is in inches). Thanks! 

I offer layaway on all items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased on layaway are eligible for exchange only. 

I always want you to be happy with anything you purchase. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

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Used by the Druids as a symbol of everlasting life, Mistletoe was thought to aid in fertility. Being green year round, and bearing fruit at the time of the WInter Solstice led to the tradition of hanging Mistletoe in the home at Christmastime and replacing it the next year. Art Nouveau adopted the sensual and vigorous plant as one of it's repeated themes.

This exceedingly lovely French Art Nouveau belt buckle is French and bears French marks. It tests as 925 silver and was probably made around 1900 at the height of Art Nouveau. Made to be worn on a fabric belt it would be gorgeous on wide gross grain or satin ribbon to help you carve a waist out of that sweater dress or long shirt. Weighs 54.4 grams. A stunning and large buckle just waiting for a lovely waist to decorate!

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase on my lane. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

A single turquoise stone sat in a golden setting on her finger as she grabbed the steering wheel. Her gypsy soul was impulsively venturing toward the sunset, until her tank of gas ran out. On and on she drove, drinking from an old water bottle and snacking on milk duds. She never turned back, always dreaming forward to the mystery of the future. She took few items with her on these road trips, but always that ring, and her sense of curiosity.

This antique Arts& Crafts turquoise solitaire ring was handcrafted in England around 1900. It showcases a beautiful turquoise stone, cabochon cut, oval in shape, and covered in a black and brown matrix. It is set in 9 karat gold with a face the shape of a pretty flower. The stone is 9.5 x 8 x 6 mm in size. The ring is a size 5.5 and weighs 2.9 grams. The ring face measures 16.2 x 12 mm. This piece has been professionally acid tested. Please note that there is a small repair to the shank where it meets the ring, this is visible in the photo of the back of the ring, it's the lower right side of the photo.

Treat yourself right! Wear turquoise. It holds endless possibilities of style.

I offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

Ancient romans believed that moonstones were formed by drops of moonlight. They associated it with romance, femininity, and dreams. It’s the ancient Greeks who named this stone, after the ethereal silver light of the moon. Both cultures associated it with their lunar deities. I’m not one to argue, since I also think this gemstone is absolutely divine! During the Arts and Crafts era stones such as monotones, pearls, and opals were used quite often as they seemed alive with the way they shined in most any light.

These antique Arts and Crafts moonstone silver drop earrings were handcrafted in England in about 1910. They’re a gorgeous set with Art Nouveau influences, featuring two round en cabochon moonstones set in a silver leaf motif. The moonstones give off a hint of blue as well as the ethereal white color they’re known for. Overall, they weigh 4.9 grams and individually, each measures 38.3 x 12.3 mm. They have been acid tested.

For a pair of earrings they’ll surely ask you about, or that statement piece your jewelry box is missing, these are it!

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

The word “chrysoprase” originates from the Greek “chrysos” meaning “gold” and “prasinon” meaning “green”. The Ancient Greeks and Romans would use it to make seals, signets, and other jewelry as the color was, and still is, enthralling. Legend has it that chrysoprase was Alexander the Great’s favorite gemstone. It was known as the stone of Venus, the Roman Goddess of Love.  During the Middle Ages, chrysoprase was thought to be a magical stone that was recharged when placed outside beneath a half-moon.  

This antique Arts and Crafts silver chrysoprase drop pendant was handcrafted in England around 1910.  This elegant and detailed pendant features filigree silverwork that enhances the two oval en cabochon shamrock green chrysoprases. The larger chrysoprase measures 10.5 x 7.5 x 4.8 mm and weighs approximately 2.7 carats while the smaller chrysoprase measures 8 x 5.5 x 4.1 mm and weighs approximately 1.29 carats. Overall, this drop pendant measures 92 x 33 mm. There are no marks and it has been acid tested.

Chrysoprase is made of crystals that are so fine they are unidentifiable by the naked eye, it’s known as cryptocrystalline.

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Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

The white sun and clear sky gave way to a heat wave with a warm breeze that tickled her cheeks. She laid her bright pink towel on the sand, away from other people, and close to a sugar maple tree. Her eye-catching ring warmed her finger as the metal touched the hot air, the color of the stone matched the color of the sun-lit sea. She smiled as her eyes closed, ready to tan her winter colored legs, ready to soak up all the vitamin D she could muster. The water was only feet away and the sound of the calm waves lulled her into the sweetest of dreams. 

This antique turquoise ring is a stunning piece handcrafted during the Arts and Crafts period. It’s shield shaped and filled with beautiful detail. Swirls of silver and gold make up the shoulders of the ring while the band and setting are shiny silver. The band boasts a woven pattern of silver to fit perfectly on your finger! This piece is a size 5 and the face of it measures 19.3 mm north to south, 16 mm across and it sits 9 mm off the finger. It’s unmarked and has been professionally acid tested. The bold turquoise stone measures 14 x 10.6 mm. This piece weighs in at 5.8 grams. 

A ring for the most relaxing of days, where everything in the world seems right, especially your accessories! 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

For centuries, coral was believed to protect the wearer, from evil, from sickness, and from pain. It’s been used decoratively since classical times. During the Georgian Era, coral was typically filed smooth and strung onto a necklace. Children of means would often wear a coral necklace, given to them from a loved one, to keep them safe. Of course, coral, especially red coral – the rarest and most expensive – was also fashionable. Jane Harley, the Countess of Oxford, wore a string of red coral around her neck. It was in vogue for the rich and the powerful. And honestly, I’m not convinced it ever went out of style.

This Victorian era, antique silver coral and glass ring was handcrafted in Austro-Hungary around 1890. A beautiful oval cabochon coral sits at the center of a halo of color matched red glass, set in silver. The oval ring face measures 18.2 x 14 x 7.7 mm off the finger. This ring is a size 7.75 and it weighs 4.4 grams. In traditional Austro-Hungarian fashion, this ring is 360 degrees of style! The back of the ring face is engraved with a floral motif and the band features engraving work all the way around. There are no marks and it has been acid tested.

This is a gorgeous find! Bright in color and bold in design, it’s perfect for that finger of yours.

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

She sat on the beach without a towel to lay on, because she liked to feel the grains between her toes, while her skin tinted from the warm yellow sun. She always seemed to find her way back to the salty teal ocean where the neon coral, graceful dolphins and forest green seaweed lived. She wore rings made of her favorite things, like pearls, that grew from water.

This Victorian paste and pearl silver gilt ring was handcrafted in Austro-Hungary in 1890. A marquise shaped pearl is concentrically encircled with 15 bright round cut emeralds which are surrounded by 33 shiny cloud white seed pearls, and then encircled with 23 more gorgeous emeralds. The center pearl is 8 x 4.4 x 3.5 mm. The shank is geometrically engraved. It is approximately a size 3.75 US and weighs 4.7 grams. The ring is unmarked and has been tested to verify metal content.

This ring makes me think of that zen feeling when the waves hit the beach, and how the sun rays tan my skin.

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase on my site. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

Bernard Instone was a designer and silversmith from Birmingham, England who had a large influence in the later British Arts and Crafts movement. He was born in 1891 and passed in 1987. He was highly regarded and his works remain as sought-after collectables today. He was strongly influenced by nature, like in this floral-inspired piece. His designs can be split into two categories – pieces with enamel, and pieces without. This citrine clip belongs to the latter. He often used semi-precious stones, favoring citrines and amethysts. His work included beautiful silver displays of leaves, flowers, intricate mounts, scrolls, and foliage. 

This gorgeous Edwardian era citrine and silver clip brooch was handcrafted around 1910. It was made in England by the vastly talented Bernard Instone. It features five oval faceted citrines, the center and largest of which measures 10 x 7 x 4.6 mm and weighs approximately 1.71 carats. Overall, this round clip measures 37 x 35 x 10.5 mm and it weighs 10.0 grams. An engraved insurance mark reads, “K43”. It has been acid tested.

At just 12 years of age, Instone won a scholarship to the Birmingham School of Jewellery where he studied under Arthur Gaskin, learned silversmithing, jewelry, and excelled at everything he did. After school, he went on to work with Paul Cooper, he studied in Berlin with Emil Lettre, and by 1913 he was teaching at Vittoria Street.

In 1920, he set up his own works called Langstone Silver Works. He also created pieces for other jewelers such as Sibyl Dunlop using her hallmark. Instone typically didn’t sign his own work but his pieces are easily recognizable. Liberty was finally able to work with him by the 1940s after putting in 25 years of convincing him. 

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

Are you looking for the perfect little bauble for the mother-to-be? Look no further! This wonderful Charles Horner brooch would be the perfect gift for the expecting mom! 

This sterling silver pin has ‘Baby’ in cobalt blue enamel, written in a lovely font. The pin was made by famed English silversmith Charles Horner and bears his mark on the reverse in addition to the marks for ‘Sterling Silver’. The brooch measures 29 mm across and 8.4 mm north to south, it weighs 2.4 grams. 


I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 


I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

The idea of the heart shape being linked to the concept of love developed in the 15th century. The shape itself dates back further and has been identified in paintings, texts, and other media. However, it probably wasn’t the heart that these artists were conceptualizing. This shape stemmed from the shape of fig leaves, pears, and ivy leaves, which were traditionally associated with fidelity.

This wonderful antique Art Nouveau enamel and silver pendant was handcrafted in Chester, England, in 1910 by famed silver smith Charles Horner. It features brilliant blue and bits of green enamel set on a silver heart motif. This pendant weighs 3.0 grams and measures 42 x 18.6 x 2 mm. It has been fully hallmarked. It bears the date letter, “N”, the wheat sheaves mark for Chester, the lion passant for England, and a maker’s mark that reads, “C.H.”.

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

His hand began to cramp after writing so intently for so long. His palm slid further and further down the page, slightly smudging the graphite as he wrote. He didn’t stop writing, even when the café lamps dimmed, signifying closing time. The barista didn’t seem to mind his presence as she swept around him, gently setting stools onto tables so she could mop away the dust of the day. She refilled his coffee cup with the leftover dark roast but he was so intent on his notebook he didn’t notice. When the town clock sounded at midnight he finally looked up. The barista was finishing her work, paying him no mind. He looked at his table-scattered pages and dispersed detritus. He gathered his belongings and left a generous tip before slipping out the door into the night air, contemplating his leftover thoughts he had still to write. 

This sleek Edwardian pencil was crafted by Asprey, circa 1910, in London, on Bond Street. It’s signed ‘E.B.’ and is also marked with ‘9CT.’ indicating it was made in 9 karat gold and is engraved with, ‘ASPREY’. Asprey was founded in 1781 and immediately began to thrive as a luxury textile company. In 1851, Queen Victoria awarded the company with a gold medal-the highest non-military award possible in England. Asprey held a Royal Warrant during the design and making of this pencil. This pencil measures 103.7 mm from north to south when opened and extended. When closed, it measures 52.5 x 8.9 x 8.9 mm. It weighs 12.6 grams. It comes in it’s original Asprey box. 

Want to surprise a new graduate with a good luck charm? Need a creative gift for your husband’s next birthday? I have the perfect idea for you! 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be delighted with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

Are you looking for the love of your life? Well, I’m afraid that I can’t help with that. On the other hand, if you’ve already found the love of your life, I can certainly help you to put a ring on her lovely finger!

This antique Edwardian platinum wedding band is somewhat worn, but still shows the remnants of beautiful floral engraving. It is a size 8.75 US and is 2.5 mm wide and 1.2 mm thick. It is marked ‘platinum’ on the inside of the band and weighs 2.3 grams.

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

The Paignton Regatta is an annual event spanning 170 years. It takes place in early August, and has become quite the affair – with concerts, firework displays, and even a dog show. The small seaside town of Paignton was a fishing village and was even mentioned in the Doomsday Book of AD 1086, a survey taken by order of King William the Conqueror. The engraving on the back of this silver and paste pendant indicates that it was likely given to the winner of the competition. It reads, “REGATTA EDIE BERT PAIGNTON 1904”. Edie Burt could have won at tennis, or sailing, or even rowing! In any case, this pendant was well deserved and worth a pretty penny.

This antique Edwardian silver and paste pendant was handcrafted in 1904, in England. A bow sits at the top of an oval drop, framed with glittering paste on a weaving silver motif. The back of this pendant bears the engraving. Overall, this piece measures 51 x 23.3 x 6 mm and weighs 9.3 grams.

Keepsakes like these don’t come around very often. It’s a reward for a job well done and honestly, you deserve it!

I offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

Typically, she’d sugar coat how bad his cooking really was, but burned steak with an unknown green mush on the side was her limit. It was late, and after confessing to him her true feelings about his lack of skill, she also confessed that she knew a place. Twenty minutes later they pulled up to an old red barn with a sign out front that read, “Marty’s Place”. She walked around to the back and walked right in through the kitchen. Smells of barbecue and bacon filled the air and a live bluegrass band could be heard from the other room. After meeting Marty and his entire family, and finding out they had grown up living next door to his wife, he found her dancing on the hardwood floor, her bangle catching the light, her eyes as bright as morning. 

This antique English silver bangle was handcrafted circa 1880. The silversmith used a piercing technique to create the delicious fruit baskets surrounded by graceful angels, thick vines, and detailed leaves that are featured all around this bangle. This piece measures 62.0 x 52.2 x 7.8 mm and would fit a wrist of up to 7 inches. It weighs 27.6 grams. This piece is unmarked and has been acid tested. 

For a dinner date that takes you anywhere, this bangle is perfection! 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

Introducing – the everywhere earring. They’re like that anywhere leather bag and those anywhere white sneakers. They’re that little spring in your step you didn’t realize you needed. These earrings are more than an impulse, they’re a decision, and a great one at that.

The stars of this show are a pair of teardrop shaped smooth, sleek, black jet dangling from a silver flower-like setting. Together, these earrings weigh 10.0 grams. Each earring measures 55 x 10.5 mm and together they weigh 10 grams. There are no marks and they have been acid tested. The earrings were made in England around 1890-1900 and have new tops and wires.

Jet, a dark brown - black coal formed from fossilized wood from the Jurassic Period, has been used for thousands of years to craft all types of jewelry as well as personal objects. The blackness of its color made it popular for mourning jewelry during the Victorian era.  

Founded in 1863, the company of Martini & Rossi was, and still is, known for making Vermouth. The Italian company also produced Asti and Prosecco wines. 

I found this wonderful pendant while shopping in London and was a bit surprised to turn it over and see the Martini logo, it was clearly made by the company for a promotion, gift or recognition of some sort. The front features an Art Nouveau design of a nude woman holding a crown made from Laurel and Oak leaves. The pendant is signed J. A. Hom on the front and otherwise unmarked; it measures 44 mm top to bottom and 33.3 mm across and is 4 mm thick. We’ve acid tested it and it shows as just below sterling silver. Weighs 15.7 grams. 

I am guessing that this pendant was created around 1910, but that’s really a bit of a guess. European in origin. 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

Friction matches were invented in the 1830s. On occasion, these sulfur-tipped matches would combust, due to the heat of friction, without any warning. Vesta cases, or matchboxes, were meant to prevent this explosion from happening by keeping the matches dry and safe. The idea of a vesta case stemmed from the snuffbox, and typically had a rectangular shape, with a flip-top lid, and a serrated edge at the base used to strike the match. Some pieces were built more extravagantly and held cigar cutters or a place for sovereigns.

Victorians made the vessels for these short matches into a fashion statement. These small containers were designed for status and became a normal part of the dress code. Men were the ones who typically carried them around, at the end of a Double Albert chain, or in the pocket of a waistcoat. Cases with semi-clad women weren’t uncommon, but they were hidden inside pockets until offered to another gentleman who needed a light. The designs on vestas varied wildly as advertising on them was quite popular. Logos, crests, sport scenes, and precious jewels donned these cases.

This antique Art Nouveau silver vesta was handcrafted around 1890. It bears a repousse floral motif on both sides. This rectangular vessel opens toward the top and closes tightly. It measures 47.5 x 34 x 10 mm and weighs 16.4 grams. It has been acid tested and bears no marks.

Most people of the Victorian and Edwardian eras carried a vesta made of tin, gunmetal, or brass. The upper class walked around with cases of silver and gold, much like this one. Matches weren’t just used to like a cigarette, they were useful for stoves, lanterns, pipes, fireplaces. They came in different sizes and the smaller matches were carried around while the larger ones were kept at home in a larger vesta case known as ‘tabletop matchsafes’.

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

This sublime enamel pendant was made in England during the Arts and Crafts movement right around the turn of the century, c.1900. It's hand hammered, blue-green enamel double drop motif bears all of the typical organic influence of the period, suspended gracefully from a hand wrought double chain hanger. In excellent condition, this wonderful pendant weighs 6.0 grams, measures 2 and 1/4 inches by 1 and 1/8 inches and though unmarked, tests as sterling silver. This sublime pendant would make a perfect gift or a very special treat for anyone who loves Arts and Crafts design and craftsmanship, enamel jewelry or just one of a kind antique works of wearable art!

A Message From Victoria:

Please note that all items listed as silver or gold are either marked (in which case there will be a photo clearly showing the mark) or have been acid tested by me to verify their metal content. Please also note that there is a size photo showing the size of all items (ring show American ring sizes, photo grid is in inches). Thanks!

I offer layaway on all items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased on layaway are eligible for exchange only.

I always want you to be happy with anything you purchase. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

Thanks! Enjoy these Fabulous Finds at Great Prices! 

I’m mostly a jewelry girl, but I do come across the occasional object that I find irresistible and feel compelled to bring home. Even though it is inscribed with “Buffalo, Wyo”, I found this wonderfully cheeky souvenir spoon in London. It was likely brought home by some Victorian who was on a tour of the American continent back in the 1880s. 

The silver spoon is made in the shape of a buffalo, playing off the name of this historic town that is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains. The handle is crafted in polished and faceted moss agate, most likely Wind River moss agate, mined in Wyoming. 

The spoon is 155 mm (6.25 inches) long and 43 mm (1.75 inches) wide and weighs 17.2 grams. The spoon is marked ‘silver’ on the back and tests as sterling. Hand crafted around 1880-1900. 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

She wore it on an Italian terrace framed in by a clay roof with yellow-orange walls. She wore it while she held a glass of red wine fermented from the grapes she could see lining the hills around her, all the way to the horizon. She wore it while she slow danced with the handsome man who had given it to her, as the sun set into the Tuscan hills, turning everything around them pink and gold.

This antique sterling silver swiss lapis ring was handcrafted around 1910 in Europe. The swiss lapis stone is a bright deep blue color that has been oval en cabochon cut. It sits at the center of a grape motif setting which makes up the shoulders. The swiss lapis, which is dyed agate, measures 14 x 15 x 8 mm. This ring is a size 8 and weighs 3.8 grams. The ring face measures 16.6 x 16.2 x 10 mm off the finger while the band width is 3.1 mm. It has been hallmarked, “STERLING”.

Rings can mean so many things, varying with each wearer in sentimentality. What will this ring mean to you?

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

Never miss an eyelash when applying mascara with this darling mirror pendant. Ensure your mulberry lipstick is applied to perfection and your rouge is blended in seamlessly. You’ll never be caught with spinach in your teeth or a smudge on your nose. You could even catch a glimpse of that notable man behind you before you turn around and introduce yourself with a flawless grin. 

This Victorian silver enameled mirror pendant was handcrafted in Birmingham, England, 1897. This mesmerizing enamel technique is called ‘engine turned’; the pattern is engraved into the silver before the enamel is put over top, giving it this wonderful shimmering effect. In this case, your eyes capture swirls of blue color, ranging from a vivid deep blue to a bright shining cyan. This charming mirror can (and should) be worn as a pendant. It may be small but the mirror is specially made to be a bit concave so you can see your entire face. My, oh my, did those Victorian ladies know how to get things done?! It is fully hallmarked with an Anchor, meaning it was crafted in Birmingham, a Lion Passant, meaning English Sterling Silver, and the letter year code, ‘M’ which means it was made in 1897. It weighs 33.4 grams and measures 3 ¼ x 1 ¾ inches. 

No room in your bag for a mirror? Don’t want to clutter your vanity with a handheld? Need a little something special in your jewelry box? Why not give the Victorian lifestyle of mirror pendants a try? 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!