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seraglia — Sun, 15 May 2011 09:34:42 +0000

Statement earrings combining massive 1940's sky blue Swarovski cut crystals, coral glass beads and vintage 80's components suspended from 1950's pearl effect clips.

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..

Queen Helen brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:31:00 +0000

A small yet striking brooch with an air of exotic mystery, inspired by the Anglo-Burmese queen of Indian Burlesque, Helen.

* Vintage Indian silver filigree brooch with coral centre
* Swarovski bicone beads
* Japanese Delica beads
* Antique African trade bead sourced from the silk route in Morocco.
* Gunmetal findings

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.

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

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

Flamenco comb

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:33:46 +0000

A flaming mix of colours and textures:

* Czech faceted round, shell givre, heart and flower beads
* Vintage filigree beads caps
* Vintage ruby rhinestone accent
* Fine European filigree.
* Vintage 9ct gold engraved accent

Similar pieces available in a range of colours.

Captured hearts brooch

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

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

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