When Carol came to me to ask if I’d design and make a bracelet for the Veterans’ Club to give to her boss last year, it was so much fun, and so well received that I felt I had to do one even better for her since she was then the President of the Veterans’ […]
The Lady Cleans Up Nicely
June 1, 2010 by 7 Comments
I managed to find my last Sunshine Cloth (how i can loose so many I never have figured out – I just bought 10 from Sandy in October!) and do a light buff on the now grime free charms. The great thing about the cloths is that they leave the patina intact, and just touch […]
The Lady Emerges
May 31, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Bracelet story continues – first thing after seeing the condition I realized I had to do a major cleaning and get all the grime and oil off without hurting the patina. This involves water, a soft toothbrush and a mild castile soap (I use Dr Bronners although Ivory probably works just as well) It hadn’t […]
My Lady of the Locket
May 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Well about a month ago I fell in love with a bracelet, as I have been sadly all too often known to do, laughingly sent the link to an old friend. He said – ‘Just got the tax refund, you’ve never lost money on antiques, go for it’ which is not only hubris, but sadly […]
Have You All Seen Hot Diamonds?
April 17, 2010 by 2 Comments
These charms have been around for quite a few years – I bought a bracelet as vintage, and looks it, although I’m not sure they are 20 years old. But WOW!!!! New ones are being sold, and I didn’t know the name when I bought mine. Now that I do I’m addicted. The sterling with […]
