Jewelry collector and historian Deanna Farneti Cera has chosen to share some of her extensive collection of vintage fashion jewelry with the world, in partnership with Yoox .
There are some spectacular pieces available for sale, from designers such as Kenneth Jay Lane, Arnold Scaasi and even Karl Lagerfeld.   Deanna Farneti Cera has also just released a new book “Coppola e Toppo Fashion Jewels” detailing the work of jewelry designer, Lyda Coppola and her line of fashion jewelry, Coppola e Toppo.
Here are a few little sneak peeks from the sale:

Coppola Toppo necklace in weft mounted half-crystal beads in graduating blue-transparent
color for …read more

Still looking for that perfect something old to add to your wedding? Today I have some vintage-inspired wedding pieces from Galit Rondin that would be the perfect touch for a bride, bridesmaids and or/mother-of-the-bride.
Check out this vintage inspired necklace. I love the details, and the combination of elements that are included. It looks like a timeless piece you would be able to keep and pass down for your own daughter’s wedding. Maybe start a new tradition?
I’m also a fan of this beautiful, inspired by nature, rose cuff.

Galit is an up and coming New York accessories designer. Some of Galit’s vintage …read more

Some days call for very plain, simple jewelry…
And some days call for ornate, elegant and feminine pieces of jewelry!
If you’re having one of those days, I’d like to suggest the richly detailed jewelry from 1ofmykind Jewels.  The jewelry designer, Jody McGill uses a combination of antiqued brass filigree, glass, crystal and semi-precious stones – and even some unusual materials like watch parts.  The result is very wearable, modern jewelry that feels like it could have been found in your great, great-grandmother’s jewelry chest.
Take a look and see what I mean…

“Filigree Vines – Woodland Nymph Labradorite Necklace” is made with vintage …read more

Wow I just fell in love.  I was snooping around on flashsale websites to see if I could find any affordable jewelry to spice up my Fall basics, and I stumbled upon this AMAZING jewelry collection from new designers Marquis & Camus.  Their unique and completely covetable jewelry is on sale on ideeli for just one more day so you need to check it out now!
Marquis & Camus was started by recent Parsons School of Design alum Sarah Kang.  She loves to mix old with new by incorporating found and vintage pieces into her modern pieces.  The jewelry really says …read more

Lucite is one of the older forms of plastic – and if you hunt carefully, you can find some great vintage jewelry and accessories made from it!
Lucite was used to mold beads, ornaments and all kinds of jewelry-making supplies from.  Check out these great vintage necklaces from the 40s through the 60s:

This two strand necklace has lucite paillettes in different colors from pale yellow to deep amber.

Go for something whimsical with lucite fruit!

Or are flowers more to your taste?  These lucite flowers are finished off with faux pearls.
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Manic Trout is celebrating the first day of spring with a one day sale!
You can save 20% off their entire collection of jewelry by using the code “Spring09” at the checkout.
That means you can save 20% on the vintage Lucite “Aleta” earrings:

Or 20% off the chunky “Barbara Bling” cocktail ring:

And even 20% off the pretty “Sabine” necklace, made from a vintage brass locket, lucite rose and Amazonite bead:

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Check out this amazing sculptural chandelier – it’s made from thousands of old necklaces!

Here’s a little closer view:

Each light fixture is a one-of-a-kind work made from old, used necklaces from second hand shops.  The necklaces are draped, attached and strung to create each chandelier.
Designed by Floto + Warner, the chandeliers come in two sizes – the medium is approximately 32 inches tall by 9 inches wide.  If you need a big statement, the large one is 36 inches long and 12 inches wide.
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Joshua, one of b5’s newest bloggers just posted a fantastic idea for re-working vintage jewelry.  I think everyone has some old piece of jewelry lurking around somewhere that needs a facelift
Go check it out here!