FEATURED: Marcasite Brooch

What is Marcasite?

Here is Wikipedia's Answer: 

"The mineral marcasite, sometimes called white iron pyrite, 

is iron sulfide (FeS₂) with orthorhombic crystal structure. (different from pyrite.)"

However, marcasite is not typically used in jewelry.  Here is wiki on the matter:

"Marcasite jewelry is jewelry made from pyrite (fool's gold), not, as the name suggests, from marcasite.[1] Pyrite is similar to marcasite, but more stable and less brittle. Marcasite jewellery has been made since the time of the Ancient Greeks.[2] It was particularly popular in the eighteenth century, the Victorian eraand with Art Nouveau jewellery designers.[2][3] It is frequently made by setting small pieces of pyrite into silver.[3] Cheaper costume jewelry is made by glueing pieces of pyrite rather than setting.[2] A similar-looking type of jewellery can be made from small pieces of cut steel.[1][2]"

MY STYLE: Maxi Dress, Platform Sandals, Vintage Emeralds, Vendome, & Curls

Worthington Maxi Dress from JC Penny

Vintage Emerald Ring - L'Amour D'Antique

Vendome Necklace 

Platform Sandals from Aldo 

Target for the cardigan :)

Maxi dresses, curls, weave purses with nice jewelry!

FEATURED: Marcel Boucher Brouch Set

"Wikipedia  states that "Marcel Boucher (1898–1965) was a French jeweller. In the early 1920s, he moved to New York City where he developed a passion for jewellery design, studying under Pierre Cartier as an apprentice.^[1] By the 1930s, he was working for Mazer Brothers. However, in 1937 he decided to establish his own company, which he called Marcel Boucher and Cie."

Illusion Jewels states "  Mark:   LeC      with number   -- short for "Le Couturier" rare mark for high end line of Canadian made Marcel Boucher jewelry. Photos and information courtesy Sheryl Hamilton from research of Terri DeLany."


Both the brooch and earrings has the LeC marking. :)

MY STYLE: Orange is the new black paired with multi-colored accessories

Jessica London Orange Shift Dress  because orange might be the new black.

Light colored cardigan from Old Navy or Urban Planet

Vintage bubble brooch with glass beads from L'Amour D'Antique

Pale blue Polis Purse (Could only find it on light box, not sure about this site.)

And of course Nine West peep toe pumps - mulit colored in all their beauty

FEATURED: Vintage Glass Aurora Borealis beads, 1940s-1950s, Prong set Beauty

This gorgeous beauty is so unique with aurora borealis glass beads and such a lovely setting. The scroll design on the band setting is pretty and delicate.

For more pictures view here.

MY STYLE - Pink Cardigan, Black Leggings, & Pink Vintage Leaf Necklace

Pink Cardigan, Black Leggings, Black Tank Top, & this totally awesome pink necklace!

Vintage Pink Leaf Necklace - L'Amour D'Antique

Leggings & Tank Top - Target

Tank Top - Amazon!

FEATURED: Vintage Pink Calcite Necklace

Here are a few pictures of the pink calcite necklace, most likely island jewelry. Hand carved! 

1970s circa I believe.  I have a white one exactly like it! 

View more pictures here.

MY STYLE: Dancing the Night away in Blue Rhinestones

I don't know who designed or sells this dress, but it is gorgeous! 

The blue rhinstone necklace is from the L'Amour D'Antique shop. 

The shoes are from overstock, bright rhinestones and silver strappy heels.

Blue Rhinestone Vintage Necklace

FEATURED: The Royal Scots

Wikipedia has so many interesting details to say about the Royal Scots, I enjoyed reading these and thought perhaps you might also.  For more pictures view here.

"The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment), once known as the Royal Regiment of Foot, was the oldest, and therefore most senior, infantryregiment of the line in the British Army, having been raised in 1633 during the reign of Charles I of Scotland. The regiment existed until 2006, when it amalgamated with the King's Own Scottish Borderers to become the Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion of the newly formed Royal Regiment of Scotland. ....

Nicknames[edit]

Their nickname as Pontius Pilate's bodyguard, originated from a 17th-century boasting contest with the French Regiment of Picardy, who boasted that prior to the Resurrection Christ's tomb was guarded by the French regiment. Both claims are, of course, baseless.

The Royal Scots were also known as "First of foot, right of the line and the pride of the British army". The 9th (Territorial) Battalion (later after amalgamation with the 7th Battalion, known as the 7th/9th Battalion) was known as "The Dandy Ninth", being the only kilted battalion of this lowland regiment which was originally formed from highlanders who emigrated to the Edinburgh area.

The 9th were originally one of the Queen's Edinburgh Rifles volunteer battalions. The 2nd Battalion was sardonically referred to as "The First to Foot It" during the Battle of Hong Kong.^[50]"