Posts Tagged ‘bracelet’
Vintage Swarovski Signed Bracelet
We've discussed Swarovski in general, now let's talk a little about vintage Swarovski signed bracelets.
I've not seen many Swarovski bracelets, signed with the swan mark, so while they are out there, they are rather rare. I;m not sure if it's because they didn't make a whole lot in the vintage time frame, or that collectors are hoarding them! (Maybe a little of both?)
In any case, don't expect an inexpensive price for a Swarovski bracelet in good to excellent condition. But you should expect to see the gorgeous sparkle of genuine Swarovski crystals, argueably the best crystals in the world.
Something to look for: Swarovski has made vintage jewelry with prong-set stones and with the glued-in stones. While Swarovski craftsmanship is very good, if the stones are glued-in, realize that you may have to inspect the stones once you receive your jewelry and make sure none are loose.
The upside? Most vintage Swarovski crystals are still readily available, so even if there is a stone missing, it very likely can be matched.
So, onward to the vintage Swarovski signed bracelets!
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US $119.00
Vendome Bracelets
Vendome bracelets seem to gather the light, then reflect it back as thousands of tiny sparkles. And althought Vendome earrings and necklaces are easier to come by, the bracelets are small pieces of art.
A Little About Vendome
Like you probably read in the post on Coro and Vendome, Vendome was an upscale version of the Coro costume jewelry line. It began in 1953 and continued on through the late 1970s.
Vendome jewelry in general is characterized by lots of crystal glitz. The designs, while not complicated in their use of crystal beads, were ageless in their looks.
Which means that Vendome jewelry is just as wearable today as when it was made.
Buying Vendome Bracelets
As with all online costume jewelry purchases, the thing you want most is close-up photos of the piece. As well as at least one that shows it in all its glory!
While Vendome generally made what I call the "larger sizes" (7" to 7.5"), keep in mind that some of that space was taken up by the clusters of crystals. Keep that in mind if you're looking at a bracelet with more than 2 strands of crystals.
That being said, enjoy viewing the Vendome bracelets. And if you'd like more, here's a link to .
As always, click the links for more information and larger photos.
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Green and Gold Bracelet
Are you looking for a green and gold bracelet? It's wonderful at Christmas, what with two of the most popular colors around the holidays. Just add some red accents ane voila!
But when you think about it, green and gold are appropriate about any time of year. In the depths of Winter, a jewel-tone emerald color is perfect for the chilly weather.
Come Spring, peridot green is the color of the blossoming new earth. The hue is the young green of new leaves, while the gold is the return of the bright sunshine.
And Summer! A green with more of an aqua hue, the color of a tropical sea. The bright summer sun glints off the waves, looking like golden coins, lost by the mermaids.
When the cooler weather of Autumn comes the olive colors so appropriate to the season. Think of a deep olivine green, which coordinates beautifully with the gold.
So it doesn't matter the time of year; green and gold is appropriate anytime and anywhere. So enjoy!
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