Dreams of Silver and Gold

I'm a jewelry maker and novice silversmith. I'll be posting classic vintage pieces, plus some ancient and some contemporary pieces that awe and inspire me.
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Love the black and white beaded collar…

demimondejewelry:

Shop shot!  A little @swordandfern  in the background. (Taken with Instagram)
Love the black and white beaded collar…

demimondejewelry:

Shop shot! A little @swordandfern in the background. (Taken with Instagram)

So simple.
non-westernhistoricalfashion:

Earring
Place of origin: Egypt (made)
Date: 1800-1872 (made)
Materials and Techniques: Metal hoop, with coral and hammered gold beads

So simple.

non-westernhistoricalfashion:

Earring

Place of origin: Egypt (made)

Date: 1800-1872 (made)

Materials and Techniques: Metal hoop, with coral and hammered gold beads

non-westernhistoricalfashion:

Earrings
Date: 20th Century
Culture: Miao
Made At: Asia, China
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3 in. (7 x 3.2 x 7.6 cm)

non-westernhistoricalfashion:

Earrings

Date: 20th Century

Culture: Miao

Made At: Asia, China

Medium: Silver

Dimensions: Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3 in. (7 x 3.2 x 7.6 cm)

Pendant with coin of Syracuse in gold setting, also by Castellani, circa 1870. I love the very different feel and look of this pendant from the one in my previous post. (via Necklace | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

Pendant with coin of Syracuse in gold setting, also by Castellani, circa 1870. I love the very different feel and look of this pendant from the one in my previous post. (via Necklace | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

Girandole style earrings with five oval shaped coque de perle, a pearl-like stone that is cut from the Indian nautilus shell and is similar to a blister pearl. (via Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

Girandole style earrings with five oval shaped coque de perle, a pearl-like stone that is cut from the Indian nautilus shell and is similar to a blister pearl. (via Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

Demi-parure, comprising a necklace, brooch, and pair of earrings Italian (Rome), 19th century, about 1860–70 (via Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

Demi-parure, comprising a necklace, brooch, and pair of earrings Italian (Rome), 19th century, about 1860–70 (via Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)