private commissions

Globetrotter pendant

seraglia — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:33:27 +0000

Vintage 9ct gold globe pendant revitalised with an antique mother of pearl bead, and vintage gold pearl with filigree.

Lady Rose

seraglia — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:58:57 +0000

A massive yet shabby vintage Sarah Coventry brooch is updated with an applied rose opal Swarovski brooch and a single vintage aurora borealis earring.

Created to be worn on a fascinator or large hat

Baltica

seraglia — Sat, 14 May 2011 13:18:31 +0000

A vintage silver pendant hook has been used to create a new statement necklace, with vintage amber, swarovski crystal and a baroque cut aquamarine suspended from modern box chain.

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/

Divine pendant

seraglia — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:33:32 +0000

Mrs Fisher

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:16:02 +0000

A charming swagged piece with fittings to be worn as a brooch or pendant. Made for a modern girl who's old fashioned at heart.

* Vintage Swarovski aurora borealis coated green crystal bead
* Vintage emerald green and white paste set pendant
* Vintage 1940's satin rouleaux ribbon
* modern filigree fittings

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

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.

Amechi brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:48:15 +0000

Perfect for the gentleman about town - an elegant way to wear his heart on his sleeve -or lapel.

* Vintage silver filigree brooch overlaid with a rhinestone set gold metal accent, and finished with a lavish heart drop
* Reclaimed Sterling silver domed drop and vintage silver plated chain

Khol

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:07:01 +0000

A traditional Moroccan Berber package of Khol for 'beauty and protecting the eyes' and a wooden applicator adorned with:

* Vintage aurora borealis faceted cut crystal beads
* Antique red coral beads
* Swarovski crystal beads
* Vintage Czech fire polished beads
* Vintage 9ct gold and jade pendant accent

Applicator may also be used as hair pin. Similar pieces can always be made to order.

Hollywood topaz necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:31:11 +0000

A dramatic and highly stylish combination of:

* 1980's smoky glass beads from a necklace that has been worn to many to 'A' list Hollywood parties
* vintage yellow aurora borealis and contemporary amber Czech beads
* A huge 21 carat smokey quartz necklace set in 14K gold.

Whoever said you can't wear 'real' and costume jewels together never saw this..

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.

Syllabub necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:31:20 +0000

* Genuine Swarovski accent beads
* Vintage deco crackle amber bicone beads
* Vintage aurora borealis cut crystal beads
* Japanese gold coated seed beads
* Fire polished beads from
* Czechoslovakia
* 1950's rolled gold vintage accent brooch from the USA

Black coral 'Krishna' necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:21:09 +0000

Using the clients own treasured enamel on silver panel, and family beads as a starting point, we then added rare vintage black coral, semi precious tourmaline in pink and green, 'black diamond' Swarovski crystals and fire polished frosted beads to create a one off heirloom necklace.

The unused beads were also restrung into a simple necklace.

This necklace was recently lost in Hastings by our client, please contact us if you see it around.