Wednesday, 7 October 2015

Gemstones: Amethyst the Cure for Drunkenness


The Ancient Greeks believed this stone to be the all time cure for drunkenness! 
It was basically a good luck charm, supposed to protect one from becoming drunk. 
Amethyst literally means "not intoxicated" in Greek. 
An Amethyst is purple quartz.

Monday, 5 October 2015

Brass Flower Necklace, 1970s, Riveted with faux pearls, vintage necklace, vintage brass, adjustable length


Newly Listed! 35.00 USD, by LAmourDAntique via Etsy http://ift.tt/1QUM8Qg

Sterling Silver Vintage Brooch, Mint Condition, Still in Box, 1950s, Foresters, Lady's Brooch, Made in Canada, Simpsons Department Store


Newly Listed! 30.00 USD, by LAmourDAntique via Etsy http://ift.tt/1OieF4K

Black Hill Silver Ring Box, Vintage Ring Box, Collectible


Newly Listed! 20.00 USD, by LAmourDAntique via Etsy http://ift.tt/1OhEUbo

My Style : Blue Cocktail Dress, Silver Dancing Shoes, and A a Sparkling Fun Vintage Ring

Tuesday, 1 September 2015

Featured! Vintage Watch Excellent for Steampunk Accessories!



Worn Brass, Almost distressed.  Perfect for Steampunk! 
Buy it now on Etsy 
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/203095818/1950s-smith-empire-ladies-wristwatch
1950's collectible!

Saturday, 1 August 2015

The Florentine Diamond - Missing Since

The Florentine Diamond

The Florentine Diamond was reported a stunning yellow diamond.  It was reported to have weighed 137.27 carats. 
It has always been a mystery to me, because no one knows for sure who it belonged to.  Most say it belonged to the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold. 
Rumor has it that during World War I, Charles the first of Austria smuggled it with him in exile, but it was then apparently stolen.  
Many say it was taken to the United States, and then cut and resold. 
But did it? 
Could it have been? 
Are yellow diamonds that popular in smaller cuts? 

Still a mystery!