Two of My Favorite Estate Buys

[JewelFreak]

Yesterday I got inspired to take photos of some stones waiting for setting till the gold bubble pops -- including the 2 tiny beautiful rectangular indicolites I bought recently from Ed Bristol, which will be side stones with my green cushion from him last year. Pics didn't come out well but I also threw in a couple of things I love, both from an estate jeweler in Conn. about 10 yrs ago. I'll never part with either one.

Bracelet is 18K rose gold, probably from the 50s. It is heavy -- wish I had a gram scale out of curiosity. Hand-braided, according to a jeweler friend. Though it doesn't have gems, I think it's my favorite piece of jewelry I own. 20 mm wide.




This little fellow charms me. He's 14K, with a roughed-up surface to make him sparkle, & emerald eyes. About 2 1/2" long.

 

[VRBeauty]

Wow, wow, wow! Great finds both, although I'm especially in love with the bracelet.

You do know that you can get a little kitchen scale for less than $15, right? It won't be all that precise - it'll round to the nearest gram - but you'll at least have some idea (and it can come in handy in the kitchen too - or if you're a knitter, in the craft room ).

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Those are amazing pieces. I love the bracelet - very well made, very wearable and stunning

 

[iLander]

Wow! Those are gorgeous pieces JF!

Love the elegance of the bracelet and the whimsy of Mr Lizard.

 

[manderz]

Wow, wow, wow! Great finds both, although I'm especially in love with the bracelet.

You do know that you can get a little kitchen scale for less than $15, right? It won't be all that precise - it'll round to the nearest gram - but you'll at least have some idea (and it can come in handy in the kitchen too - or if you're a knitter, in the craft room ).

Agree, I've even seen some very precise ones on amazon for that price I've been tempted to order one myself.

 

[centralsquare]

Lovely

 

[artdecogirl]

oh my! I can see why you love them The bracelet is lovely and what a statement piece, I bet that gets the compliments! And your little buddy is adorable!

 

[jewelerman]

bracelet is very elegant !

 

[LGK]

I love that lizard and the bracelet looks lovely on you. Very cool, good share!

 

[April20]

Both pieces are wonderful, but I especially love the lizard. I have such a soft spot for quirky pj Ed like that!

And I third the idea of a kitchen scale to get gram weight. Target makes a nice digital one that is not very expensive.

 

[iheartscience]

Wow-your bracelet is stunning and I love the lizard, too! Thanks for sharing!

 

[missy]

Gorgeous pieces!!

 

[Amys Bling]

Wow- love that bracelet!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Ohhh nice loot!

cheers--Sharon

 

[Lottie]

Love the lizard - what a great piece.

 

[Imdanny]

Beautiful pieces, Laurie!

I've been looking at estate places and auctions. Fun!

 

[Anastasia]

Beautiful! I especially love the bracelet. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Sparklee]

The lizard is adorable!!