GIFTS / BIRTHDAY  / CHRISTMAS 

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Vintage 1990s AURORA BOREALIS, Designer Brooch

This stunning Aurora Borealis rhinestone quirky cat brooch captures the whimsical elegance of a feline silhouette bathed in ethereal light with a swinging tail.  Featuring high quality Northern Lights sparkling rhinestones with a specialised AB coating, this brooch reflects a mesmerising spectrum of iridescent colours - shifting from soft pinks and blues to shimmering gold, as it catches the light. The Aurora Borealis finish mimics the natural wonder of the Northern Lights

Product description 

Date : Circa 1990s 

Material : Specialised coating on silver metal, Northern Lights rhinestones and swinging tail

Brand : Aurora Borealis 

Stamped : None

Sourced : Bristol

Size : 2 inches

Condition  : Excellent 

Price £27

Description  : Vintage Aurora Borealis rhinestone cat brooch,  the shimmering Northern Lights rhinestone colours really rock this beautiful piece. AB at her best

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Vintage Petra Doring, Cabouchon,  Designer Brooch, 1990s 

£40

Cabouchon 1990s Custome jewellery golfing brooch

The brand achieved significant status in the early 1990s, worn by high- status celebrities Princess Diana, Claudia Schiffer and Jerry Hall

However,  the company hit the buffers in March 1998, going into receivership with substantial debts

Product description 

Date : Circa 1990s 

Materials : 9ct Gold - plate and enamel 

Brand : Cabouchon, Petra Doring

Brand Stamped : None

Founder : Petra Doring, 1991, West London 

Style : Costume Jewellery Golfing brooch 

Size : 1 3/4 inch

Sourced : Knightsbridge, London

Condition : Mint in box

Price : £37

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Description : Cabouchon,  owned by Petra Doring in the 1990s,  West London.  Her clients were the stars of the 90s, Princess Diana,  Claudia Schiffer, Jerry Hall. 

Her star shone bright and reached dizzy heights, but ultimately crashed back down to earth just a few years later, buried under staggering debt 

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Cabouchon,  9ct gold plate, golfing brooch

Vintage 1990s Pave Rhinestone Duck Brooch

Date : Circa 1990s 

Style : Collectable costume jewellery duck brooch, with white rhinestones and one orange rhinestone. Gold tone and pave styled to catch the light. Extremely pretty vintage piece

Material : Gold tone, white rhinestones with 1 orange rhinestone 

Sourced : Dorset

Size :  1 inch

Condition : Very Good

Price : £27

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Vintage Western Germany Folding Glove/Purse Hanger, 1950s 

Date : Circa 1950s

Brand :  None

Stamped : Western Germany 

Material : Silver colour metal, Chrome or nickel . Clear acrylic 

Size : 1 inch

Style : Folding Purse/gloves/umbrella Holder, handbag hook. Designed to keep the ladies accessories off of the floor in a restaurant or cafe.

Description : In the 50s and 60s, West Germany became a power house for high quality costume jewellery and purse holders, enamel and acrylic work with sturdy mechanism. This very pretty flora daisy and cornflower design,  reverse painted itaglio has a little wear,  but is mechanically perfect

Condition : Very Good, the mechanism still works perfectly. There is a small mark on the yellow part of the daisy, which you can see in our video of this piece on our Facebook page.

Price £37

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Vintage 1943 Sweetheart Brooch 

Made from salvaged aircraft windshields, a piece of Spitfire or Hawker Hurricane...

Authentic 1943 SweetHeart Brooch

Celebrate the enduring bond of the home front with this 1943 WWII Sweetheart brooch. 

These tokens were more than just jewellery; they were symbols of love and pride, worn by wives, mothers, and girlfriends while their loved ones served in the 'Craftsmen Corps' 

Created in the classic diamond shape and made from clear lucite, or plexiglass  (salvaged aircraft windshields) How fascinating and unique is that, you could own this little piece of history that was salvaged from the windshield of a Spitfire! Or Hawker Hurricane. it even has its original safety pin on the back.

In the center lies the crest of the REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) 

A fine piece of history which shows an authentic patina,  that tells the story of its journey through the war.

Product Description 

Date : Circa 1943

Material  : Clear plexiglass (salvaged from the windshields of aircraft) with brass crest of the REME 

Hallmarks : None 

Style : Sweetheart Brooch 

Size : 1 ¾ inches

Sourced :  Passed down the family from Great Grandmother 

Patina :  The brass crest has a lovely golden natural patina that can only be acquired through the passage of time

Details : Authentic 1943,  clear plexiglass (salvaged from the windshields of aircraft) diamond shaped Sweetheart Brooch, with its original safety pin still intact. Brass Crest of the REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers)

Condition : Very Good

Price : £87

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2015 Enchanting & Elegant Pearls

Enchanting and elegant vintage pearls

Pearls are one of the oldest known gems. Treasured for over 4,000 years and used as a status of wealth

Indulge yourself in this classic luster of hand - selected natural freshwater stringed pearl necklace and matching bracelet,  with 925 sterling silver clasp

St Nicholas Market 

Sourced in Bristols famous St Nicholas Market over two decades ago, the pearl set has developed a beautiful,  creamy depth that only the passage of time can provide.

Genuine vintage pearls have a soft, natural radiance and unique organic shapes.

Perfect for a bride or mother of the bride,  milestone gift or elevating your daily wardrobe.

Product description 

Date : Circa 2015

Material : Freshwater pearls and 925 sterling silver clasps

Hallmarks : 925 clasps

Style : Classic freshwater string pearl set necklace and bracelet 

Size : Necklace 18 inches, bracelet 7 inches

Condition  : Very Good 

Price £57

Sourced : Corn Street / St Nicholas Market,  Bristol 

Patina : The Freshwater pearls have a beautiful natural luster, creamy patina, and the 925 sterling silver clasps have a natural patina in keeping with its age

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Summer Jewellery 

Vintage 2006 Natural Amethyst Bracelet 

Natural Amethyst Gemstone Bracelet 

Amethyst dates back thousands of years, treasured alongside diamonds and rubies by Royalty and Clergy

Ancient Greeks and Romans believed amethyst prevented them from getting drunk

Used in jewellery since 2000 BC. The Ancient Egyptians used it in jewellery for its beauty,  and it was one of the twelve stones in the old testiment, representing the twelve tribes of Israel

Handmade in Bristols iconic Corn Street over 20 years ago

It was especially chosen for its violet, lilac, lavender and deep purple hues

The stones are on an elastic bracelet 

Complete your summer look with this exquisite amethyst gemstone bracelet 

Amethyst is the birthstone for February

Condition  : Excellent 

Price : £32

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Vintage 2006 Natural Baltic Amber Bracelet

Natural Baltic Amber Gemstone Bracelet 

Amber has been treasured since the Neolithic era. Highly prized by the Romans, Egyptians and Greek . Traded as 'Northern Gold' it originated from the Baltic forests 40 - 60 million years ago

A fossilised resin that flowed from trees, trapping insects, flora and fauna during prehistoric times

It is often washed to shore , if you are lucky you might stumble upon a piece at the beach 

Handmade in Bristols iconic Corn Street over 20 years ago

Especially chosen for its gorgeous golden honey tones

The amber is on an elastic bracelet 

Complete your summer look with this beautiful amber bracelet, the burnt orange hues will even compliment your summer tan

Condition  : Excellent 

Price £47

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Vintage 2006 Dark Green Jade Bracelet 

Natural dark green Jade Bracelet 

Jade has been treasured for over 7,000 years, in Neolithic China jade was the stone from heaven and used as a symbol of power, virtue and immortality and as a sacred , high-valued gemstone for the Maya and Aztecs .Today jade remains popular for its beauty

Sourced over 20 years ago in Bristols iconic Corn Street 

Especially chosen for its brilliant tones of peridot AB and emerald green 

The gemstones are on an elastic bracelet 

Complete your summer look with this stunning natural jade gemstone bracelet 

Condition  : Excellent 

Price £37

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Vintage 2006 Light Green Jade Bracelet

Natural Light green Jade Bracelet 

Jade has been treasured for over 7,000 years, in Neolithic China jade was the stone from heaven and used as a symbol of power, virtue and immortality and as a sacred , high-valued gemstone for the Maya and Aztecs .Today jade remains popular for its beauty

Sourced over 20 years ago in Bristols iconic Corn Street 

Especially chosen for its brilliant hues of beautiful light yellow to medium green

The gemstones are on an elastic bracelet 

Complete your summer look with this stunning natural jade gemstone bracelet 

Condition  : Excellent 

Price £52

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Vintage 2006 Jasper and Agate Necklace 

Natural Jasper and Agate Gemstone Necklace

Jasper dates back to the prehistoric times, where it was used by ancient civilisations for protection. The ancient Egyptians favoured jasper for making amulets

Agate has been treasured for thousands of years. Originally found in Sicily in 350 BC. It was cherished for its beauty and believed to offer protection to its wearer.

Handmade in Bristols iconic Corn Street over 20 years ago

Especially chosen for its beautiful hues of olive, jade, emerald, dove grey, teal blue, oyster, chocolate,  honey and specs of scarlet

The jasper and agate are on an elastic necklace

Complete your summer look with this exquisite jasper and agate necklace 

Condition  : Excellent 

Price £47

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Vintage 2006 Tigers Eye Gemstone Bracelet 

Natural Tigers Eye Gemstone Bracelet 

Tiger's Eye is prized for its golden-brown lines. Used by the ancient Egyptians for divine vision in statues and carried by Roman soldiers for protection and courage

Its modern history was shaped by its discovery in South Africa in the 1800s 

Especially selected for its deep tones of coffee, chocolate,  honey, burnt orange and caramel 

The stones are on an elastic bracelet

Handmade in Bristols iconic Corn Street 20 years ago

Complete your summer look with this stunning natural Tiger's Eye bracelet

Condition  : Excellent

Price £47

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