Friday, November 5, 2010

Better than diamonds




I knew this locket was special when I bought it last weekend, but I didn't realize it was quite so old or quite so valuable. I just about broke a sweat when I saw a larger version of the locket for sale here. I'll take little Victorian lockets like this over diamonds and pearls any day. I love the little dove craning her neck and the bright, bright blue enamel.
Posted by Jean Jean Vintage at 2:05 PM
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7 comments:

The Church of Vintage said...

Gasp! I think I need to paint that color on one of my walls and the bird motif if I can swing the skill. Diamonds are definitely not as inspiring as that beautiful and dear piece.

November 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Wildfell Hall Vintage said...

those blue beauties are about that much in vintage jewelry stores here in NYC, so gosh darn gorgeous! may you find many more in your adventures!

November 5, 2010 at 3:36 PM
Zohar said...

I pretty much love anything enamel but this is quite delightful! I love the detailing :) Great find!

November 5, 2010 at 4:10 PM
redmenace said...

Oh my goodness! That is quite a find. Good job! I miss thrifting so much, but I can thrift through your shop whenever I get the hankering. You truly have the best eye and taste! xo

November 5, 2010 at 4:46 PM
lauren said...

a beautiful score to say the least.

November 6, 2010 at 7:13 PM
Wild Tea Party said...

Don't you love those moments? What a sweet locket.

November 7, 2010 at 2:36 AM
Melissa Righero said...

I DID break a sweat....my gosh!

November 7, 2010 at 9:07 PM

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