Is an upscale boutique where you can expect to find pieces of distinction ranging from elegant jewelry and textiles, to home decor. Whether you are looking for that special piece for the vanity (jewelry caskets or perfumes), table accents or unusual lighting, you will find a selection that is both beautiful, unique, and above all...always of fine quality.
I look for the unique...the unusual...the elegant...the piece that you will choose to wear again and again, or place in your home as a treasured piece.
All accessories date 1850-1950.
All jewelry items shown, date approximately 1920 - 1980 and are considered vintage. The boutique consists of both major name designers...Haskell, Weiss, Kramer, Kenneth J Lane, Ciner, to name few, designers not as well known, but impeccable in design, and finally unmarked pieces that are remarkable even though not signed.
I spend a great deal of time with each of piece...researching to make sure it is accurately represented and going over it thoroughly to make sure of its condition...no damage or missing stones. You must , however, remember that these are vintage pieces that have been worn and enjoyed by their previous owner. That being the case, there might be slight wear (attesting to the fact that this was a favorite). Still, all obvious faults will be noted.
My rating scale for jewelry is as follows:
MINT - In original box, never worn.
EXCELLENT CONDITION - Shows little or no wear. No missing stones, yellowing, or chipping. Item may show slight wear on back, however. nothing that impacts from the front.
GOOD - A beautiful piece, but may have ever so slight black hazing or spotting in rhinestone, or an uneveness in the foil. On rare occasions I have purchased pieces that I find so incredibly beautiful (including my logo piece), that a little patina or slight hazing just seems to make the piece all the more "old world" and elegant. These imperfections will always be noted to the best of my ability.
All of the pieces presented on this site have been selected because they have a unique beauty. Each is a piece that can add a finishing touch to a suit, elegance to a wedding gown, or pizazz for that special night out.
I love putting a fabulous pair of earrings or bracelet with a pair of jeans! This is the 21st century, there are no rules, and individuality reigns!
Have fun!