Three Art Deco Bakelite and Enamel Bracelets

January 26, 2017

As promised far too long ago within the first section of my Chains of Evidence post, here are the Art …

A Mystery Jewelry Maker Update for the New Year

January 1, 2017

Launching into 2017 with an update on my 1930s mystery jewelry maker, including four newfound designs and several new colorways. …

November 13, 2016

Despite my several years (and still ongoing) research of the 1930s ‘mystery jewelry maker’, I am super-picky about the examples …

August 7, 2016

When attempting to identify unsigned vintage necklaces, the chain can be a useful tool. Not only can certain chain styles …

June 24, 2016

The fourth popular motif in Victorian era Essex crystal jewelry was the nautical theme, particularly that of pennants which denoted …

June 17, 2016

Having spent some time among the animals and birds, why don’t we stroll through an Essex crystal flower garden? …

June 11, 2016

Birds were another favorite subject for reverse carved Essex crystal jewelry. The Victorian pieces in particular portrayed game birds, hunting …

June 5, 2016

How the time flies – is it really months since I last posted any new 1930s “mystery jewelry maker” discoveries?? …