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Dragon's Breath

seraglia — Sun, 15 May 2011 08:19:19 +0000

Statement earrings combining reclaimed blue pearls, 80's components and 1970's Dragon's breath art glass set clips.

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.

Galapagos Fascinator

seraglia — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:16:25 +0000

Vintage nylon net, gold plated copper brooch elements and lavish pearls and matt bronze bugle beads on a hand painted iguana pattern straw base.

Katy Carr Brooch

seraglia — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:19:40 +0000

Created for the remarkable singer songwriter Katy Carr. This brooch has been lovingly updated with flame red rhinestones, a bronze heart with Swarovski drops and given a lavish deep orange oval pendant. Live photo by Keira Vallejo Photography. More about Katy may be found at http://katycarr.com/

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

Marquise D'or Necklace

seraglia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:36:18 +0000

In November 2009 seraglia participated in the exclusive shopping and pampering event TART, at London's most fabulous small hotel 40 WiNKS. During this event we created this fabulous necklace which was snapped up by a guest on the day.

This fabulous vintage eighties rhinestone encrusted collar has been embellished with:

-Reclaimed gold plated chain tassel

- Vintage aurora borealis crystal beads and crystal rondelle

- Contemporary filigree

Please vist www.40winks.org or contact reservations@40winks.org for tickets and information.

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

Butterfly Moon necklace

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:05:19 +0000

A stunning and sensuous treasure made form

* Faceted vintage and Swarovski beads and crystals
* Fire polished and textured Japanese Delica beads
* Givre accent bead from US occupied Japan
* Carnelian, chalcedony,aquamarine, new jade, mother of pearl and rock crystal beads
* Vintage glass beads from Czechoslovakia
* Vintage coral and amber beads
* Dichroic fused glass accent bead
* Encased pendant with etched and oxidised brass over butterfly wing and hand painting on 10,000 year old mammoth ivory, with inset deco silk textile to the reverse.

Mouse hair stick

seraglia — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:13:12 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite hair pin with pendant of Swarovski crystal , vintage mother of pearl and chalcedony.

*Repeatable with variations in drop beads and colours. We can match swatches or colour references,

Bird hair stick

seraglia — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:11:37 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite hair pin with pendant of Swarovski crystal, vintage glass givre bead and amethyst

Lace in clouds hair comb

seraglia — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:09:02 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite hair pin with gathered lace fan.

Heart in the clouds hair comb

seraglia — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:06:23 +0000

Heart in the clouds hair comb

Water jet cut vulcanite hair comb with pendant of Swarovski crystal , vulcanite and reclaimed glass pearl

Deco loop hair comb

seraglia — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:04:06 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite hair comb with pendant of Swarovski crystal , topaz and deer horn

*Repeatable with variations in drop beads and colours. We can match swatches or colour references,

Twin stars hair combs

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:49:52 +0000

Pair of water jet cut vulcanite hair pins one with mother of pearl baroque and Swarovski crystal drop

Hollow star hair comb

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:46:59 +0000

Hollow star hair comb

Water jet cut vulcanite hair comb with vintage crystal and glass beads and with a vintage rhinestone rondelles.

African Star pendant hair comb

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:41:10 +0000

African Star pendant hair comb

Water jet cut vulcanite hair comb with Swarovski crystal and antique Mali wedding beads
Repeatable with variations in crystal and wedding bead drops.

Pearl fruit branch earrings

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:39:03 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite pendant earrings with mother of pearl baroque drops. Luxury vermeil on sterling silver ear wires and Swarovski crystal.

Pearl fruit branch pendant : narrow

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:36:06 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite pendant with mother of pearl baroque drops. Hang from ribbon or hemp twine.

Repeatable with slight variations in mother of pearl shapes, or other materials.

Pearl fruit branch pendant : medium

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:34:28 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite pendant with mother of pearl baroque drops. Hang from ribbon or hemp twine.

Repeatable with slight variations in mother of pearl shapes, or other materials.

Pearl fruit branch pendant : wide

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:51:02 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite pendant with mother of pearl baroque drops. Hang from ribbon or hemp twine.

Repeatable with slight variations in mother of pearl shapes, or other materials.

Tiger heart

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:47:02 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite pendant with drops of Swarovski crystal, vintage glass givre, orange vaseline and crackle lucite beads on a reclaimed gold plated chain

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.

Venus necklace

seraglia — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:06:16 +0000

A striking folk inspired necklace lavished with linked pendants and beads.
Vulcan was the Roman god of fire, especially destructive fire, and craftsmanship. Venus was one of his wives.

A sense of luxury is given by the use of Swarovski crystal rondelles, reclaimed cut glass beads and vintage glass ‘pearls’

Medici brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:27:46 +0000

A cascade of textures and colours in this Renaissance inspired brooch

* Vintage givre amethyst glass bead from Japan
* Vintage gold plated chain
* Vintage glass pearls
* Czech vintage aurora coated cut glass amber beads
* Swarovski rondelles
* Amethyst faceted cushion bead
* Exquisite vintage amethyst baguette and emerald cut rhinestone set brooch fitting with beaded accents

Matching clip earrings available to order

Evelyn Nesbit

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:26:44 +0000

Evelyn Nesbit was more of a chorus girl than actual stage actress, and started as an artist model and Gibson girl. She became famous as "the girl in the red velvet swing," the subject of a notorious murder case.

A hauntingly beautiful mix of vintage carved coral and glass beadwork with modern crystal

* Vermeil antique silver brooch wired with carved red coral leaves and flowers and interspersed with Swarovski bicone beads
* Opaque red bugle beads
* Vintage glass druk beads
* Czech clear dagger beads
* Swarovski bicone beads

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

Steel Sherbert necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:19:52 +0000

Victorian shapes and textures given a very modern twist

* Vintage gold leaf and art glass beads from Japan
* Antique mother of pearl rounds
* Matte gold beads
* Black bugle beads
* Modern satin glass barrel beads
* Antique hand cut french jet beads
* Czech fire polished bronze coated beads
* Fine Victorian cut steel set filligree buckle
* Czech yellow pressed satin glass set belt buckle panel
* Georgian hand carved shell portrait cameo set in orginal gold shank
* Rolled gold covered pinchbeck accent

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

Coral rose comb

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:17:18 +0000

A flaming mix of colours and textures:

* Czech fire polished flower and finger beads
* Vintage filigree bead caps
* Vintage aurora borealis beads
* Vintage flocked rose accent
* Fine European filigree.
* Swarovski bicone beads

Sure to turn heads..

Maureen O’Sullivan brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:14:54 +0000

Maureen O’Sullivan was considered Ireland's first film star - and is best know for her portayal of Jane in six Tarzan films. Her Jungle adventures have inspired this charming brooch, with fittings to be worn as a brooch or pendant.

This charming Juliana treasure has been impressively swagged with:

* Vintage aurora borealis coated crystal beads
* Vintage emerald green glass baroque pearl
* Vintage rope chain
* Swarovski crystal rondelles
* Swarovski bicone beads
* Exquisite vintage carved jade leaf pendant

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

Maia hairpin

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:08:48 +0000

A striking folk inspired vulcanised rubber hairpin lavished with linked pendants and beads.

Vulcan was the Roman god of fire, especially destructive fire, and craftsmanship. Maia was one of his wives. The rubber used here is sourced from industrial flooring offcuts, and the design is inspired as much by car parts as it is by tribal adorments.

A sense of luxury is given by the use of Dorado coated Swarovski bicone beads and vintage reclaimed round and teardrop glass ‘pearls’

Matching earrings and pendant available.

Mata Hari brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:56:34 +0000

Mata Hari, Indonesian for "eye of the day" or the sun, was the stage name of a notorious yet talented dancer and performer. She was executed as a spy who had betrayed the allies and caused the death of thousands of soldiers during WW1. Whether she was a spy or not, she was a talented dancer and seductress.

A gem to entrance and capture the heart and mind - and to dance with.

* Antique stone set Czech filigree brooch
* Cut and faceted chalcedony rondelles
* Swarovski crystal faceted beads, rondelles and double coated bicone beads

Judy Garland Brooch

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:54:20 +0000

A stunning combination of blue jewel tones - taking you over the rainbow to where skies really are blue.

* Swarovski crystal rondelles and double coated bicone beads
* Vintage gold tone chain and bead caps
* Vintage mirror finish beads from Czechoslovakia
* Vintage claw set rhinestone and pearl filigree brooch
* Vintage gold plated chain

Hollow victory medal

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:52:51 +0000

A medal without a dedication - it is left to the wearer to imagine or even create their own award.

Created for An Intrepid Woman - photo by tears of envy

* Antique plated brass medal fitting with antique tricolore ribbon and applied rosette
* Vintage antique finish copper blank medal

Cognac parure

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:47:15 +0000

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

* Cut and faceted beads in amethyst and fluorite
* Antique bronze polished cut glass Czech beads
* Vintage rhinestone and cabochon set filigree centre
* Swarovski aurora borealis beads

Filigree Tease

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

Small fascinator with matching burlesque pasties.

* Swarovski© vitrail leaf pendant
* Vintage glass ' pearls' from Japan
* Fine European filigree stampings
* Reclaimed two tone fabric

Opium Girl Necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:13:27 +0000

Loose yourself in this intoxicating mix:

* Swarovski bead
* Japanese satin seed beads
* Fire polished beads from Czechoslovakia
* Fine European filigree castings with wired beads applied
* Encased pendant with etched and oxidised brass over handpainting on 10,000 year old mammoth ivory, with inset deco metal textile over handpainting to the reverse.

In the centrepiece, each bead is hand-wired onto the filigree setting to create a sparkling three dimensional frame for the beautiful painting.

Cupid's Feather necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:17:36 +0000

To entice or enhance love - what better way than with a sprinkling of stars and a feather heart cut from cupid's arrow..

* Swarovski beads
* Japanese etched and gold coated seed beads
* Antique red branch coral
* Vintage glass crackle beads
* Fire polished beads from Czechoslovakia
* Fine European filigree castings with wired beads applied
* Original watercolour images set in a handmade pendant -front with gold leaf and crystals, reverse with heart cut painted feather.
* Reused vintage fabric ribbon

Berber Blessing

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:15:02 +0000

The Tuareg of Southern Morocco create amulets for protection, good fortune and love. These are given as gifts on occasions such as weddings.

The antique silver box pendant in this necklace contains such a blessing, this one for all three. It's incised front is pure silver, the back is white metal. This was purchased in Zagora.

* Vintage gold coated glass beads
* Vintage Czech barrel beads from Zagora
* Vintage amber and coral beads
* Vintage Czech fire polished beads from Marrakech
* Polished round carnelian beads
* Vintage phenolic beads

Cinnabar Charm brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:12:55 +0000

This antique Chinese carved cinnabar brooch has been enhanced with:

* Vintage mother of pearl beads
* Vintage and contemporary Czech fire polished beads
* Indian wire wrapped bead
* Contemporary oxidised filigree chain
* Faceted carnelian bead
* Vintage moonglow lucite bead
* Vintage rhinestone set accent bead

Cinnabar is a vivid coloured mineral reputed to give the wearer long life.

Fools gold necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:56:49 +0000

A delicate vintage Czech hand cut crystal is combined with the luxury of a huge fool's gold pendant and a vintage Cherry Brand aventurine givre bead from Japan, and suspended from a reclaimed vintage 1940's crepe back satin neckpeice.

Limited edition of five in this colourway, variations to order.

Wired links give the piece a wonderful fluidity and movement. Can be worn as a choker or long pendant. Matching earrings available on request.

Sarah Bernhardt brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:55:38 +0000

A treasure trove of golden shades and textures, inspired by the empassioned performances of Sarah Bernhardt "the most famous actress the world has ever known". Victor Hugo, for whom she performed, described her voice as 'golden'.

* Vintage aurora borealis faceted cut crystal beads
* Czech gold coated faceted cut crystal beads
* Vintage gold coated glass 'pearls'
* Vintage glass 'pearls'
* Double coated Swarovski crystal beads
* Aurora borealis rhinestone set rondelles

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.

Tahiti necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:49:14 +0000

The wild romance and charms of the South Seas are brought to mind by this impressive heirloom necklace

* Huge blistered pearl cut and carved mother of pearl pendant
* Victorian blacklip pearl carved and shaped clasp
* Vintage deco glass simulated pearls on original chain
* Reclaimed chrome plated chain
* Carved leaf and barrel bone beads

Matching earrings available on request.

Toltec necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:46:52 +0000

Ancient South America inspires this mix of

* Victorian French jet cut glass beads
* Czech pressed glass beads
* Vintage pendant fitting with a 1930's gilded deco cabochon

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

Borgia brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:37:41 +0000

Inspired by the rich decorative and decadent designs of the Italian Renaissance. Patronage by grand families such as the Borgias led to the new designs using materials that were previously the preserve of royalty or bishops. Influences and gems came from all over the new trading routes.

This piece uses:

* Vintage 'peking glass' floral centre
* Czech faceted fire polished beads
* Rose quartz and moonstone gemstone beads
* Filigree bead tassels accents
* Rough tumbled Baltic amber beads

Homecoming dream necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:28:00 +0000

Many precious and semi precious stones are reputed to have healing powers. Many of our pieces contain such stones, and we are always delighted to accept commissions with a specific purpose.

Bohemian parure

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:25:34 +0000

These stones have been combined with

* Swarovski double fire polished beads
* Fine cultured pearls
* Indian garnet seed beads
* Vintage Czechoslovakian garnet cluster
* Antique Venetian Sommerso beads with encased rose and gold swirls
* Fine European filigree castings and stampings

Peace warrior necklace

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:42:27 +0000

Humanity's inability to resolve it's differences peacefully has moved seraglia to create this rare and spectacular necklace.

Of especial concern is the continued and projected use of nuclear weapons, whether as missile warheads or as depleted uranium in conventional weaponry.

It is hoped that this necklace will help spread the message, and also raise funds for the continuing work of CND.

"All warfare is based on deception"
Sun-Tzu Chinese general & military strategist (~400 BC)

This necklace has been crafted from:

* Fire opal faceted Swarovski beads and crystals

Wild rose necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:40:40 +0000

Strikingly demure on the outside this charming pendant has a saucy secret..

* Genuine vintage Swarovski crystal rondelles
* Vintage rose quartz beads
* Decorated brass beads
* Vintage fire polished beads from Czechoslovakia
* Fine European filigree pendant with vintage needlepoint centre
* Hand-coloured centre piece
* Vintage brass chain

Baltic princess parure

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:37:01 +0000

Seraglia has searched all over the world to find the right elements to create this unique masterpiece:

* vintage glass 'tortoiseshell' beads
* Indian baroque amber beads
* vintage faceted amber and black fire polished beads
* 1950's vintage "Warner" accent piece from the USA
* Fine European filigree castings

The accent piece has been hand-wired onto the filigree setting to create a sparkling three dimensional focal point.

The chain and pendants are made of wired links, and give the piece a wonderful fluidity and movement.

Prairie princess parure

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:35:48 +0000

* Genuine Swarovski beads
* Seed pearls from Japan,
* Vintage baroque mother of pearl beads
* Fire polished beads from Czechoslovakia
* 1950's vintage accent piece from the USA
* Vintage enamelled leaves
* Fine European filigree castings
* Original watercolour images set in a handmade pendant

The matching earrings have vintage-style screw fittings, but can be converted to pierced ears on request.

Wildheart ivy necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:34:02 +0000

A bohemian necklace inspired by the spirits of the forest.

* Genuine Swarovski beads
* vintage aged brass globe beads
* Baroque aventurine and fluorite nugget beads
* Large baroque faceted Mexican opal nugget beads
* Faceted glass 'moonstone quartz' beads
* Czechoslovakian pearlised glass flower beads
* Czechoslovakian 1920's vintage accent piece
* Large chrysophase accent bead

Honey parure

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:27:43 +0000

Seraglia has searched all over the world to find the right elements to create this unique series of pieces:

* Swarovski beads
* Faceted seed beads from India,