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She wore this brooch much like a man wears a watch. With confidence and a touch of charm. She was debonair in her gaze as she ordered a coffee, black, and patiently waited. She munched on a croissant drizzled in honey as she walked around the city, in her high heels and dark red lipstick, perfectly aware of how sleek a touch of black and gold can look.  

This antique Georgian brooch was handcrafted around the 1820s in 9 karat gold. This simple yet chic rectangular brooch features 10 flat cut black paste set in gold. This brooch pin weighs 2.3 grams and measures 22.4 x 19.0 mm. It has been professionally acid tested.

At nearly two centuries old this piece has proven timeless with its fashion, add a little Georgian to your outfit. 

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This antique silver bird brooch was handcrafted in 1917 in Europe. Across the open-winged bird is a banner that reads, “Ypres”, a city in Belgium known for the Battle of Ypres – a series of fights during World War I between Germany and the Allied Forces. This brooch measures 60 mm across and 17.3 mm north to south. It has been acid tested and weighs 2.7 grams.

There were hundreds of thousands of casualties in the five engagements of the Battle of Ypres, which began in 1914 and ended in 1918. It was a significant battleground, and remembering it meant commemorating a plethora of multi-nationals that were involved – including but not limited to Australians, Belgians, Canadians, Indians, Africans, and New Zealanders. There were controversial moves in the battles that have gone down in history as potentially improper, which is saying a lot as far as warfare goes. Of course, out of tragedy, there is always a silver lining. Subsequently, the town and surrounding areas were completely rebuilt and brought into the modern era with new technologies and architecture.

What better way to remember something so life altering than a badge of honor?

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Grace Darling lived in a lighthouse with her family, as her father was the keeper of the light on Longstone Island, off the Northumberland Coast. In 1838, when she was 22, she spotted the shipwreck of the Forfarshire and saw that it had split in half on a nearby low-lying rocky island. It was early in the morning, before the sun had risen, and the weather was not cooperating. Grace and her father had to row over a mile each way, on multiple trips, to rescue the nine survivors. By daybreak, the entire ship had sunk. Grace and her father became celebrities for their efforts and skills. What better way to commemorate a story like this than with a rowboat brooch? 

This antique Victorian boat brooch pin was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1881. The name, “MABEL” can be found on the front of the brooch with a boat charm dangling from below, swaying as if it’s floating on the water. It measures 59 x 26.5 mm and weighs 5.1 grams. It has been fully hallmarked and bears the lion mark for English sterling silver, the anchor mark for Birmingham, and the date letter, “g”.

Maybe Mabel was the name of a survivor? Maybe it’s just a pretty name attached to a symbolic rowboat. Either way, this precious pin belongs in your jewelry box. 

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Raymond Peynet was a French illustrator born in 1908. His most famous works were based on two characters he dubbed as ‘The Lovers’, or, ‘Les Amoureux’ in French. They were painted and drawn on vases, jewelry, prints, books, posters, and even postage stamps! Cherished by an entire culture for more than half a century, this beautiful piece of jewelry features these two beloved characters.

This darling vintage silver necklace was handcrafted in France around 1940. It’s a heart shaped piece, perfectly fitting for this romantic motif. The pendant is larger then the ones I usually see, it measures 25.4 x 22.7 mm and the chain measures 19.75 inches in length. It bears the image of two people, a man and woman who seem so in love, gazing at a precious bird sitting in his hand. It looks as thought they’re on a cloud, probably cloud nine. The back of the pendant reads, “Les amoureaux de peynet” and it also reads, “Graves non contaux”. It bears a maker’s mark and has been acid tested.

These lovers would be an adorable gift for that special someone in your life.

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The amber glow from the sun at dusk was fading as he looked at her. They were on his back porch drinking tea and lemonade, doing nothing in particular. His eyes traveled from her messy ponytail to her neck, to her collar, where he saw something metallic and interesting. It was a brooch she had affixed to her lapel. He wanted to ask her about it, but the silence was so pleasant he didn’t dare, at least not yet. She shivered as a breeze rushed by and he wrapped his warm arm around her, as a true gentleman does. As the last of the day’s light sank into the earth, the sky turned black and the stars popped out.

This antique late Victorian silver brooch was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1900. It showcases a heart, leaf, flower, and bow motif with engraved details. It measures 20.5 x 51.5 mm and it weighs 5.1 grams. This brooch pin has been fully hallmarked. It bears the anchor mark, the lion mark, the date letter, “a”, and the maker’s mark, “W.C.M”. It has been acid tested.

Every well-stocked jewelry box should have a great brooch or three; to pin to your jacket or to hold your knit scarf together. This versatile broach will be your favorite accessory.

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My romantic side swoons over pendants like these. The lady whose lover gifted her this locket was a lucky woman. Her husband would have left for the Great War, unsure of his return, around 1914. Upon his leaving he would have given his love this locket with a picture of him, so she would never be truly without him. This sentimental piece was known as sweetheart locket, or a wartime locket. It was a simple token of fidelity, a memento to last forever.  

This fabulous antique English silver enamel pendant was handcrafted around 1917. It features the cap badge of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, which is a motif of a ship’s wheel with a muzzle-loading gun, a red enameled crown and the Latin phrase, “UBIQUE QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT” atop blue enamel. This English military motto translates as, “Everywhere - that right and glory lead.” It also indicates sacred duty. This pendant is locket backed and lined in pink fabric. It measures 39 x 27 mm and weighs 5.1 grams. It bears the silver fineness mark, “STERLING”.

The Royal Regiment of Artillery is the artillery arm of the British Army. It’s been active since 1716 and they are commonly called, “Gunners”.

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You could give it to her as the sun is setting in May, while the flowers are closing to go to sleep, as you sit on the back porch. You could give it to her on her birthday, hide it inside her usual morning coffee mug, making sure she doesn’t pour coffee over it first. You could give it to her for Christmas, leave it in her stocking, wait for her to find it, and anticipate that wide-eyed look and delightful smile. Any which way you choose, it’ll be spectacular, and not just because of the ring, but because it’s you and her.

This vintage American ring was handcrafted in the 1930’s. It showcases a hexagonal ring face with a sparkly old European cut diamond at the center. This stone measures 1.5 mm in diameter. The ring face measures 5.3 x 5 x 2.7 mm off the finger and the band width is 1.7 mm at the back. This ring was originally intended for a child as it’s a size 4. Of course, this means that it’s the perfect size for a midi ring! This ring weighs .9 grams. It has been acid tested at 10 karat white gold and 18 karat white gold at the top.

Be the romantic you know you are. This ring will help.

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Racket sports date back centuries but tennis began in England on the lawns of well-to-do ladies’. Middle-class Victorian ladies held highly regulated lives during the mid-1800s. They weren’t allowed to pick flowers in parks or to attend public meetings. They were, however, allowed a few leisure activities and one of the most popular was tennis. It began as a casual sport, with patting a ball back and forth on a well-tended lawn. Once the men got involved, the game became more competitive with score-keeping. Official rules for tennis were finalized in 1874. Tennis was a game of mental and physical strength, but it was also considered a moral and exciting sport for the Victorians.

This antique Victorian niello tennis racket brooch was handcrafted around 1880. It measures 51.4 x 18.6 x 6.5 mm and weighs 3.2 grams. It’s a charming pin with a tennis ball in the center of the racket head. It bears the silver fineness mark, “800”.

Beat the competition with this charming racket brooch pinned to your collar!

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We were on holiday in Cornwall and took a weekend trip to Edinburgh. It was sunny, we visited Edinburgh Castle, hiked to Authur’s Seat and had afternoon tea at the Palm Court, slept in fluffy beds at the Balmoral Hotel. We strolled antique stores, where I bought this ring, that’s when I decided I was never leaving.

This vintage silver wire work band was handcrafted around 1970.  It is a size 9.5-9.75 and could not be re-sized; it weighs 14.5 grams. The ring face measures 4 mm off the finger and the band width is 9.2 mm all the way around. It bears no marks and has been acid tested.

This unique piece is quite dangerous. Like Edinburgh itself, once you put it on, you won’t want to take it off.

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I was on a boat in the Mediterranean, some might even call it a yacht, the sky was cliché blue and the company was witty and full of wine. He came over to me.

Victoria, that necklace, it’s divine.

It’s vintage.

Always shaking things up, aren’t we?

Obviously.

He wandered over to the captain to chat about seafaring and the weather. I went to edge of the deck. The water was more perfectly cliché than the sky. What a delightful day.

This vintage Norman Grant silver enamel necklace was handcrafted around 1980 in Scotland. It showcases a blue enameled flower set in silver on a 15.5-inch chain. The pendant measures 29.4 x 24.4 mm. This piece weighs 3.6 grams. The chain is marked, “STERLING” and the pendant is marked, “SILVER”.

Loving pieces like this is in my blood. It’s reminiscent of the Arts & Crafts movement and no matter where I am I love to wear Norman Grant. Now it’s your chance.

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This ring is for romantic nights in Barcelona with sweet red wine on a white terrazzo terrace. It’s for golden sunsets in the distance with a handsome man, with a smile as wide as the mountainous horizon. It’s for chatting with strangers, shopping at the Mercado de La Boqueria, and smelling those brilliantly orange gazanias in the gardens of Laribal.  

This antique Austro-Hungarian aquamarine ring was handcrafted around 1890. It features a large faceted dark blue aquamarine colored paste gem at the center of a chunky silver gilt floral motif. This ring is a size 7.25 and it weighs 9.5 grams. It bears the silver fineness mark, “925” indicating sterling silver. The ring face measures 23 x 19 x 9.7 mm. 

This stunner is a beautiful statement ring, all dressed up and ready to go to your next cocktail party!

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There is a Christian legend that takes place in the 3rd century in a town called Silene, in Libya. A young princess was waiting alone, outside of town, to be sacrificed to a dragon. This dragon was a ferocious creature covered in green scales and threatening to destroy the town if they didn’t deliver food in the form of humans and sheep. St. George happened to be riding along on his horse that day and spotted the princess. He asked her what she was doing all by herself. As the princess explained her predicament, she told him to run away before the dragon appeared, otherwise they would both be eaten. St. George refused, and as the dragon came into view, he wounded the beast in the name of Jesus Christ. The two of them drug the meek dragon into the town and the residents looked on in curiosity and fear. In the name of God, St. George took his sword and killed the beast. The townspeople, thankful and impressed, were then baptized in the name of God. The King was so grateful he set up a church called Our Lady and Saint George, and within the church sprung up a fountain of water that miraculously healed the sick.

This Victorian silver ring was handcrafted in England around 1890. It features the image of St. George heroically slaying the dragon. The ring face measures 17.6 mm north to south, 13 mm across, and 2 mm off the finger. The band width narrows to 1.4 mm at the back. This ring bears no marks and has been acid tested. It’s a size 6.25 and it weighs 2.4 grams.

Most of what we know of St. George is myth, although he is the Patron Saint of England. His legend embodies the ideas of honor and gallantry that many Brits hold dear.

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A classic pair of Silver earrings just like these would have been ‘de rigueur’ day-wear for the Victorian lady. Silver bangles, collars, lockets, brooches and earrings were produced in every imaginable design for the burgeoning middle classes of Victorian England. Nicer (read, more expensive) versions were done with gold accents in yellow and rose and the very best were crafted in all gold.

This beautiful handcrafted pair of earrings were made around 1890, they showcase a fern leaf design in gold wash at the center of an elaborately embellished circle of silver. This pair of earrings is unmarked but have been tested as sterling. The earrings measure 30 mm from the top of the wires and 16 mm across, together they weigh 2.1 grams.

These wonderful earrings are as stylish and relevant today as they were the day they were made!

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I love the French word for pig, it’s cochon, pronounced ‘cu-chon’, such a cute word for such a cute little critter. In some cultures pigs are considered extremely good luck. Looking for a bit of luck? Why not give this happy piggy a ride-along and see if yours improves?!

Hand crafted in 9 karat gold, this little piggy charm has a rosy glow. He is marked with ‘9ct’, for 9 karat gold. This diminutive guy measures 18.8 mm from nose to tail and 15.2 mm from top to bottom, including the jump ring, and weighs .8 grams. This little piggy isn’t antique, just vintage, probably from about 1950, and most certainly English in origin.

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Birds of paradise are known for their exotic dances, their brilliant colors, and their swanky struts. They’re designed to shimmy among the leaves of the tropical forests in New Guinea. Among the bold colored florals and the bright greens of the leaves, one can find the most dazzling creatures in the birds of paradise. They show off their feathers and dance as though they’re the only ones in the room.

This Danish vintage silver pendant was handcrafted around 1920. It features a pierced bird of paradise motif. This rectangular pendant measures 63 x 39.5 mm and it weighs 10.5 grams. It bears the silver fineness mark, “830S” and the maker’s mark, “S-S”.

This nature-inspired pendant will inspire you to show off your dance moves like you’re in a dance club in Prague, even if you’re just in your living room : )

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She was reading her book beneath a willow tree while squirrels chased each other around above her blonde head. She was perfectly content on campus with her novels and notebooks and pencils and graphite. That was until she saw a boy with beautiful green eyes and a freckle on his left cheek. He came over to her for small talk about The Bronte sisters. She noticed his smooth voice and use of vocabulary and she hasn’t stopped absentmindedly playing with her bracelet and smiling ever since.

This vintage sterling silver statement piece was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1982. An oval agate stone lies in the center of this chunky cuff, measuring 40 x 30 mm. The cuff itself measures 50.7 mm (2 inches) wide and 1.2 mm thick. This stunning piece has a maker’s mark that reads ‘MS’. It’s fully marked with the silver purity mark ‘925’, meaning sterling silver, the letter year code ‘H’ for 1982, and it contains the symbol for Birmingham. This piece weighs in at 95.0 grams. The size of this bracelet is adjustable.

A darling piece for a darling woman! You know I like statement piece, I found this one just 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 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!