vintage couture

Brilliante

seraglia — Sun, 15 May 2011 15:24:00 +0000

A stunning rhinestone set brroch is given a new setting amongst rich coloured vintage pearl and cut glass beads, matt gold chain, and finished with a lavish vintage pearl drop.

Fruits interdits

seraglia — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:16:35 +0000

Asymetric lavalier necklace with glowing red beads and clusters of rhinestones on vintage Trifari brushed goldtone panels. Beads from the 20's to the present day to tempt the senses.

Gaia parure

seraglia — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:16:08 +0000

Art Deco mirrored leaf cabochons, large hand cut uranium glass beads and a massive lead crystal pendant have been combined to create a striking yet romantic parure. Modern Swarovski rondelles and swing pendants add to the allure.

Heiress earrings

seraglia — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:14:39 +0000

Many of us have vintage clip earrings, given to us by older relatives and friends, but we often don't wear them. Though pretty, they are too quirky or old fashioned to wear with many looks, so they languish in jewellery boxes or drawers.

By taking your pair of small but exquisite clips and adding vintage beads and lavish Swarovski drops, we create lavish evening or occasion earrings that you will not be able to wait to wear.

The pair illustrated are comprised of:

1940's rhinestone set clip earrings
Bronze coated fire polished Czech beads

Golden Years Necklace

seraglia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:32:47 +0000

A fresh and vibrant necklace, whose elements span nearly a century of design. The front fastening makes this an ideal choice for wearing in the evening with a low cut dress.

- Coro part floral brooch set with yellow, amber gold and white rhinestones

-Vintage eighties disc pendants and reclaimed gold plated chain

- Edwardian library chain

- Vintage aurora borealis crystal beads and crystal rondelle

- Contemporary filigree panels

Belle Chat Collar

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:34:18 +0000

Victorian rolled gold etched bracelet opened out to create a collar set with pendants of vintage rondelles, rose quartz , metal bead and finished with contemporary Indian dancing bells. We suggest that you thread a ribbon through the two large jump rings, and tie a pretty bow to cascade down. May also be worn as a headband.

Coco Gold Necklace

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:28:41 +0000

Single Chanel earring remade with mother of pearl, matt gold chain, and lavish rhinestone set black glass drops.

Black Diamond Parure

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:20:41 +0000

Vintage rhinestone studded broken necklace and earrings revived with Victorian and 20th century cut glass beads and modern gunmetal fittings.

Marguerite earrings

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:25:45 +0000

Bold vintage Czech filigree earrings given a modern yet romantic twist

* Vintage aurora borealis coated crystal beads
* Vintage pearl beads
* Gold coated seed beads from Japan
* Swarovski marguerite beads
* Swarovski dorado bicone beads

Re-rings

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:22:08 +0000

Extravagant thrift! A single or broken earring is carefully wired onto a contemporary filigree ring to create a stunning new peice of jewellery.

Some are beaded with colourful glass and textured plastic, others are like the ones shown below, classic diamante and stone set rounds that catch the light and are real attention getters. We're also experimenting with layering elements and using dangles and moving or trembling parts.

Fleur de lys necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:18:28 +0000

Deep blues contrast with rich golds and flashes of red and magenta

* Vintage givre blue glass beads from Japan
* Matte gold beads
* Black bugle beads
* Modern satin glass barrel beads
* Antique hand cut french jet beads
* Czech fire polished cut glass rondelles
* Czech fire polished cut glass givre 'rhinestone' beads
* Fine Victorian enamelled pressed glass sash pin
* Czech pressed glass pendant beads
* Vintage bead caps
* Vintage gold filigree and stone set clasp.
* Swarovski crystal rondelles

Athame Necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:12:49 +0000

In Wiccan Magic the athame, or ritual blade, is the tool of the Mind. It corresponds with Air, East, dawn, springtime, and the planet Mercury and should not be used to cut physical objects.

It's used to cut ritual space and time apart from the ordinary - so use this to create your own magic, wherever you are..

* Czech matte givre beads
* Czech fire polished rondelles
* Turquoise disks
* African malachite bicone and round beads
* Vintage aurora borealis coated Czech beads
* Antique hand cut french jet beads

Bristol blue lavalier

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:11:34 +0000

Stunning early 20th century blue paste set panels and signed Czech pendant given a shot of the new

* Czech matte givre beads
* Czech fire polished crackle beads
* Indian gunmetal glazed seed beads
* Lapiz Lazuli rondelles
* Vintage aurora borealis coated Czech beads
* Antique matte oval beads
* Art Deco chromed bead caps
* Fine European filligree
* Vintage grey glass pearls
* Vintage cut Swarovski beads
* Swarovski bicone beads

Matching earrings on request

Buccaneers' secret brooch

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:03:19 +0000

Pirates' plunder - for the brave and the bold.

* Antique 9ct gold safety pin brooch
* Reclaimed gold plated chain
* 18ct gold curb chain
* Faceted and shaped Russian jet, aventurine, rutilated quartz and beads
* Swarovski crystal rondelles and faceted and double coated bicone beads
* Vintage cultured pearl, satin glass and and faceted lead crystal beads
* Japanese Delica seed beeds
* Carved aventurine leaf

Matching earrings on request

Curacao pearl brooch

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:00:34 +0000

A sparkling mix of tropical ocean colours

* Vintage chrome plated aurora borealis and blue rhinestone brooch
* Faceted and shaped Russian jet, aventurine, rutilated quartz and beads
* Vintage crystal rondelles
* Swarovski 'opal' bicone beads
* Vintage aurora borealis faceted crystal beads
* Japanese Delica seed beeds
* Carved mother of pearl leaf

Matching earrings on request

Social butterfly brooch

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:51:33 +0000

A rhinestone set butterfly brooch had lost it's lower wings. seraglia have cleverly replaced them with shimmering vintage aurora borealis crystal beads, and opal Swarovski beads.

Daisy Island brooch

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:50:28 +0000

Bright and breezy, with a rare larimar bead from the Dominican Republic to bring light to your day

* Vintage opaque and sky blue rhinestone set brooch by Wiess
* Antiqued gunmetal findings
* Swarovski aurora borealis beads
* Charming carved mother of pearl leaf bead
* Delica beads from Japan

Jet Stream parure

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:49:31 +0000

The biggest luxury today is not diamonds, a rare champagne or a 24 hour concierge service -its being able to emit carbon without limit.

We think fossil fuels are far too useful to burn - after all, where would we be without our lucite, and nylons, and aspirin..

Jet, being fossil coal, can't be burnt, so you can wear this necklace knowing that it's carbon is securely locked away..

* Glossy tumbled champagne citrine beads
* Antique Czech hand cut glass beads
* Vintage moonglow lucite beads
* Mirror polished Russian jet
* Carved lava beads

Amazon queen parure

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:42:56 +0000

Semi-precious and vintage beads combined to inspire love and to charm all around.

* Cut and faceted beads in gem citrine, carnelian, chalcedony and fluorite
* Large Canadian jade pendant
* Vintage aurora borealis glass beads
* Freshwater pearls
* Antique mother of pearl pendant
* Emerald givre heart and fire polished beads from Czechoslovakia
* Swarovski beads and rondelles
* Vintage gold plated moon and star pendant
* Vintage lucite panelled brooch
* Vintage rhinestone set filigree centre

Tzarina brooch

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:37:54 +0000

A touch of Imperial Russia reflected in emerald and lavish goldtone.

* Cut and faceted chalcedony rondelles
* Swarovski crystal rondelles
* Faceted chalcedony focal bead
* Vintage goldtone chain and beadcaps
* Goldtone filigree beadcaps
* Vintage cabochon set filigree Sarah Coventry brooch
* 1940's givre glass Cherry Brand bead from Japan

Matching earrings on request

Violet's Prize brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:35:25 +0000

Award yourself this lavish prize!

* Vintage filigree brooch studded with violet and purple rhinestones
* Swarovski double aurora borealis beads
* Gilt and tapestry floss tassel

Dashing Dagger

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:09:00 +0000

Feisty and flamboyant with a touch of romance

* Antique mother of pearl beads
* Vintage aurora borealis cut crystal beads
* Contemporary Chinese cultured freshwater pearls
* Vintage fine silver chain
* Vintage silver plate dagger brooch

Matching earrings available on request.

Nautilus

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:54:29 +0000

A dramatic and highly stylish combination of:

China Peach

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:53:00 +0000

An elegant and striking oriental inspired mix of colours and textures:

* Japanese vintage peach givre beads
* Vintage rhinestone rondelles
* Indian red bugle beads

Blue Danube

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:51:44 +0000

An exotic inspired pendant studded with vivid blue is sure to please.

* Antique Czech cast filigree pendant set with foiled and unfoiled sapphire blue crystal stones.

Haskell in Tibet necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:45:48 +0000

Lets take a journey - from mid 20th century America, to the farthest reaches of ancient Tibet..

* Japanese 1940's Cherry Brand beads with aventurine glass sparkle
* Wire wrapped beads from India
* Vintage unsigned Miriam Haskell clasp, pendant, accents and beads, circa 1950
* Vintage and modern rhinestone rondelles
* Vintage deco pale green beads
* Vintage brass bead caps
* Vintage hand cut aurora borealis crystal beads
* Japanese seed beads

Coventry necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:43:56 +0000

A charming mix of honey and amber tones with a little of a stained glass window and touch of the Renaissance.

* Japanese seed beads
* Fire polished beads from Czechoslovakia and India
* Vintage 1950's Sarah Coventry brooch mounted on filigree back
* Vintage tortoiseshell glass shaped and textured beads
* Vintage jonquil hand cut aurora borealis crystal beads

The Sarah Coventry brooch used as a centerpiece is featured in the book "Collectible Costume Jewellery"

Matching earrings available on request

Constantinople Earrings

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:38:39 +0000

The Ottoman empire took inspiration from all the great designs of Europe and mixed them with their own traditions.

We sure that even the Emperor himself would have been pleased to see these, especially adorning his Queen.

* Swarovski crystal beads
* Japanese matte and fire polished beads
* Vintage Czech glass 'amber' beads
* Vintage Czech glass star shaped spangles
* Fine European filigree fittings

Captured hearts brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:43:47 +0000

1940's design was greatly influenced by the oriental and the exotic.

Victorian filigree parure

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:51:24 +0000

Victorian pendants and beads combined with modern Swarovski crystals in an extravagant golden setting.

* Genuine Swarovski beads
* Vintage French jet cut round fire polished beads