My Art DECO Birthday Present

[lumpkin]

It goes on my ADMIT IT (I''m pea green with envy) list! What a wonderful birthday gift! Wear it with gusto.

 

[risingsun]

It''s just exquisite!! Happy Birthday To You

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Happy birthday!!!! My goodness what an amazing brooch.

Very beautiful in every way.

Lisa

 

[Beacon]

Truly breathtaking!! I particularly love the photo where the colors are swirling behind the piece and you can see them in the background. It is absolutely lovely. Congratulations and have a fabulous bday!

 

[joflier]

Oh wow!!! That is just amazing!!! What a lovely piece!

Happy birthday

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Wow Skippy, that is one of the most beautiful pieces that I have ever seen! Happy Birthday to you!

 

[ulualoha]

Date: 12/15/2007 8:34:09 AM
Author:Skippy123
Tomorrow I am officially a year old.

This little treasure belonged to my hubby''s dearest Aunt from the UK.

up close (ops, sorry it is so BIG)

Skippy that is absolutely breathtaking! Happy birthday and congrats! I have missed saying hi to you on here! Oh yeah, since I am still learning...what does OEC mean? Sending you many wishes for a wonderful birthday!

Hugs,
ulualoha

 

[Skippy123]

Thank you all so much and the warm Birthday wishes

Lorelei, I was slobbering too when I saw it in person; I saw a pic before I received it but in real life I was drooling. Thank you!

Kellyfish, thank you; I hope to wear it sooner than later!

Stephanie, thank you! I can't wait to wear it!

Rainydaze, ahhh, thank you; I will enjoy it!

Gwendolyn, thanks; Lady said she thought it should be in the royal jewels too. You too made me happy about that. hehee Thanks a buch sweetie!

Michelle aka catmom, thank you. I too feel that is such a dear treasure; my hubby loved his aunt so much so I feel lucky to have this piece. I want to wear it soon!

Lyra, thank you!!!

Eva, It is about 2 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches (approx the size of an ipod nano) so I maybe I could see what it looks like on a necklace but I think it would be a bit big. I might try it in my hair sometime. thank you!

Coatimundi, thank you, you are very sweet!!! I love the precious pup!!!

Maisie, I feel so happy to know you are close to where the brooch came from; hubby and I wish we knew more about the brooch! Thank you!!!

Lisa/Kaleigh, thank you! You are so sweet and have a lovely heart; I think sometime just for you I will take a pic of me wearing it!!! Thank you!

UCLABelle, thank you dear!!

Poshpepper, thank you; I hope to wear it soon too! Love the cake!

Dani, thanks sweetie!! I am very thrilled; I to sneek peeks at it from time to time. hehee

MoonWater, thank you; I do love it!

DeeJay, I knew I had to come back and post pics because you asked for them in the Rocky Talk. hehee Thank you!

Portia, thank you; I also love art deco. It was such a neat era; thanks!!

Zoe, thank you lots!!!

Widget, I love that it is a family heirloom too! It is amazing on the underside; I agree, thank you!!! Widget I love your new Leon!!

 

[jewelerman]

SKIPPY,
congrats on your gift!Its beautiful...please wear it often and enjoy!Happy Birthday!(could i suggest that before you wear it to bring it to your jeweler to check the piece for loose stones or cracks so you dont have any unpleasant surprises.)

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 12/16/2007 6:05:52 PM
Author: jewelerman
SKIPPY,
congrats on your gift!Its beautiful...please wear it often and enjoy!Happy Birthday!(could i suggest that before you wear it to bring it to your jeweler to check the piece for loose stones or cracks so you dont have any unpleasant surprises.)

Jewelerman, I had it appraised and the setting is secure but thanks for thinking of me and suggesting that!!! You are so sweet!!!
Skip in NM!

 

[Skippy123]

Sera, thank you! I love your new POH's; can't wait to see what setting you come up with.

Lauren, you beautiful woman; thank you! I am excited to have this special heirloom!

Green, heheee; I don't know about your request.

When I do wear it I will post a pic. hehe Thank you!!! I love your new braclet, yum!

Kcoursolle, thank you; I can't wait to see your new ring!

777_LDY, thank you; you are so sweet! I will post a pic when I do get to wear it

Jypsie, thanks dear!

Ellen, yeah, keep rubbing the white dress in Missy

hehee Thank you dear friend!!!

Linda, thank you; you are always so sweet and cheerful! You make me smile!

DMBsgirl, thank you; okay, help me think up what outfits to wear it with.

hehee I do love it.

Tulip, thanks dear!

FacetFire, Happy Birthday my bday twin!!!!! I remember your gorgeous tiffany ring last year! Hope you are having a fab day; thank you!!

Kay, thank you; it does make it special belonging to someone so dear to my hubby! I do have the perfect black dress to wear it with; I will post pics when that happens. Thanks again!

Joolskie, thanks sweetie!

Miranda, thank you! You are so sweet; I am glad to see you, many thanks!!

Tacori, I love the new pics of precious Tessa! Thank you and I too am glad hubby bought it for me and it wasn't sold!!

Katebar dear, thank you; I appreciate your sweet compliment!!

DiamondSeeker, thank you; you are always so sweet!

Demelza, thank you so much! I love your new wedding ring; it is so beautiful!

Charger, thanks sweetie!

HeartingDiamonds, hehee so are we trading years? Thank you!!!

DiamanteBlu, thanks sweetie!!!

Diamondsrock, thank you; I agree it is a treasure.

Thumbelina, ahhh, thank you!!

Sweet Mrs. Salvo, thank you!!

SanDiegoL, ahhh, thank you sweetie!

Gothgirl, happy anniversary, how many years? Thank you so much!!!

 

[KimberlyH]

Oh my goodness gracious, that is absolutely fabulous! Any chance we''ll be seeing wrist shots? I''m trying to picture it, and failing.

 

[NeverEndingUpgrade]

SWEET!

 

[Skippy123]

Lumpkin sweetie, thank you so much! I love the new ring settings in WG!!!!

Risingsun, thank you sweetie!

LisaRN, thank you; I appreciate the compliment!

Beacon, thank you!! I had a lot of fun taking pictures!!! I love your stone; I heard it is lovely!

Joflier, thank you so much dear!

Diamond Dana, thank you sweetie; I love how you are always cheering on everyone in SMTR!

Ulualoha, thank you; I missed you too! Glad to see you and your beautiful sapphire!!

Kimi, thank you so much friend! I love your beautiful antique ring! The brooch is the size of an Ipod Nano if that helps, approx 2 1/2 inches x 1 1/2 inches. I will try to take some pics sometime.

NeverEndingUpgrade, thank you dear!


Thank you all for you sweet words and compliments

 

[CrownJewel]

Skippy!! I am so late to your thread! HAPPY BIRTHDAY a million times! Your birthday present is blingalicious! Wow I would try to wear that EVERY DAY. Even to the gym. And in the shower. It''s so dreeeeeaaaaaamy!!!

 

[Deelight]

Happy Birthday Skippy

WOW that is just breathtaking what a stunning piece of art. It is like a expertly done tapestry looks beautiful on both sides

 

[Libster]

SKIPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What an incredible piece and a family piece to boot!!

Happy belated Birthday

Thanks for sharing pics with us and enjoy that beauty......

 

[AmberGretchen]

WOW. I think I''m rendered speechless

What an AMAZING GORGEOUS BEAUTIFUL UNIQUE piece!!!! Enjoy it and wear it in good health, its truly SPECTACULAR!!

 

[debhew]

Wow! Stunning to say the least - enjoy!!!

 

[vespergirl]

Happy birthday Skippy! That is just gorgeous! I love diamonds and sapphires together. I have always loved yoru ring, and now you have that beautiful new heirloom piece as well!

 

[Gypsy]

I''m with Lady A and Gwendolyn... that belongs in the Royal Jewels thread! SO STUNNING!!!

And it couldn''t have gone to a sweeter person!!! Happy Birthday Skippy!

 

[omieluv]

Happy Birthday!! What a beautiful treasure and how wonderful that it has been passed down through the family...ENJOY!!

 

[Sassee]

Wow! Such a gorgeous piece! The workmanship is divine

The brooch is just gorgeous. You are very lucky to have received such a magnificent item of jewellery! The diamonds and sapphires are spectacular!!

 

[Skippy123]

Thank you CrownJewel, Deelight, Libster, AmberGretchen, Debhew, Gypsy, Vespergirl, Omieluv, and Sassee!!!! You all made my day; with your sweet compliments!

 

[marcy]

Skippy, that is amazing! It is so pretty. What a special and unique treasure for you. I can''t wait to hear when you get to wear it somewhere. It does look like the royal jewels.

 

[Gemma12]

I''m so late to this thread-but I just had to say, that is a work of ART! Happy birthday-hope you had a lovely day!

 

[sevens one]

Oh Skippy- what a lovely brooch.

That''s such a treasured gift.

 

[mara54]

Happy Birthday! That bracelet is absolutely beautiful. I would love to own something like that. Your right your husband's Aunt does have lovely taste.

 

[Cachette]

Happy belated Birthday!!

I adore your heirloom! It has such character and refined beauty. It truly is stunning and I hope you have many occasions to wear it.

Cachette

 

[Pieface]

Another late comer but WOW WOW WOW! That really is spectacular skippy you must be over the moon to get such a great treasure and all the family history involved.

Enjoy it in the best of health!