Art Nouveau Dragonfly Brooch via 1st Dibs

This beautiful Art Nouveau Brooch just grabs you, doesn't it?

The info, provided by 1st Dibs:

late 19th century/early 20th century
Stunning Art Nouveau dragonfly pin (attributed to Eugene Feuillatre) mounted en tremblant, its wings plique-a-jour enamel and edged in rose-cut diamonds. Its head with green enamel eyes and a diamond. From Fred Leighton.

Price
$37,500

Condition*
Excellent

Measurements
height: 2.54 cm (1 in.)
depth: 6.67 cm (2.6 in.)
width/length: 11.43 cm (4.5 in.)

Specifications
Metal: Platinum, 18K Gold
Stone: Diamond
Creator: Eugene Feuillatre

Photography
provided by Linda Horn

Steampunk via Etsy

So I've been getting into steampunk lately (though really, I think I've been into it without knowing for a while - proof is here, here and here). I went hunting for some unique pieces via etsy and found these:



Cosmic Owl Head Cuff Links
Offered by CosmicFirefly
Vintage non-working watch movements looks like a mechanical Robot Owl Face. Movements are over 60 years old and are from small wristwatches that could no longer be repaired. Silver plated cuff link hardware on back.


Steampunk Brooch
Offered By edmdesigns
This is a stunning brooch made from a vintage Swiss 17 ruby jeweled watch movement. It has been mounted on a vintage art deco style wing style base. It is a very solid piece that is truly gorgeous. The watch movement measures approximately 1/2 inch in wide. The brass wing span measures approx 2 inches wide. Some signs of aging may be present (although the findings are really quite brilliant in shine - so no worries) as this piece is well over 50 years old and will only loan to its authenticity of the era.


Steampunk Lapel Pin
Offered by nouveaumotley
This gorgeous lapel pin was made using a remnant of a New York Standard pocket watch from the late 1800s.

Cuff links via Etsy

Whenever I try to search for attractive jewellery for men, it's always a struggle that leads me back to cliche pieces (like cuff links). Le sigh. Anyway - for your viewing pleasure, here are my favorite cuff links from etsy.


Available via Cuff links, the item description is as follows:
Crafted from 12 gauge shotgun shells, these kick ass silver-plated cuff links are the perfect gift. These are used (no worries, they're completely safe) and polished to shine! They measure .8" in diameter. They are incredibly unique, and very limited, get yours while they last!


Available via qacreate, the item description reads as follows:
True one of a kind cuff links hand made from vintage typewriter. Crafted from vintage typewriter keys of the 1930-40s era. The shift keys were gently polished and placed on silver plated cuff links posts. They have white lettering with a black background. The cuff links read "Margin Release" and measure approximately 3/4" across their face.


Another set from qacreate, the item description for these cool token cuff links reads as follows:
Before the current MBTA (established 1964), there was simply the MTA. These tokens are quite old and they make great cuff links. We hope that they bring back some special memories for you.

Both cuff links/tokens read "Metropolitan Transit Authority" with "One Fare" in the middle. Each cuff link measures just about 3/4 inch across.


Available via VWHjewelry, the item description reads as follows:
Diamond Series TM Sterling Silver Diamond cuff links. hand fabricated hand engraved .70"x.50"

Marionette by dafnadagan of etsy

When I was in high school, I used to draw an image very similar to this over and over again:


Found via etsy - I think I spotted it on the feature page. I can't even tell you how much I love this necklace. The attention to detail on all sides, the movement. I mean seriously - check out the back view:


I love the group shot:



It is on my list, maybe I should get it on my hubs list.

According to her shop policies, Dafna makes these beautiful pieces by hand.

Angela Cummings Silver Thumbprint Bracelet via 1stDibs

Angela Cummings Silver Thumbprint Bracelet

(Already sold, sad) - here are some of the details from the website:

US
1980s
A sterling silver bracelet. Signed Cummings. Designed with thumbprint style links.

Condition*
very good condition

Specifications
Materials/Techniques: sterling silver
Creator: Angela Cummings

Photography
provided by Camilla Dietz Bergeron, Ltd

Hinged Branch Earrings via bethpohlman on etsy

These beautiful earrings are made by beth pohlman. The creator hand-fabricates all of her sterling silver jewelry in her home studio. The item description:

These lovely guys are handmade out of sterling silver and patina'd black. They are hinged together and wiggle quite nicely as you move.

The earring itself is about 1/2"wide and 1 1/4" long and hangs 2" from the ear.




So pretty and unique, I love them!

Beautiful art deco jewellery via Ego Design

During my favorite google search, I came across the beautiful bracelet above and quickly discovered this great article on Art Deco jewellery via Ego Design. The article is en francais - and there are many other beautiful images to enjoy. It discusses a past exhibition at Les arts decoratifs...here's a bit of info from the article:

The exhibition is both a celebration of Art Deco jewellery and of the work of the jeweller and precious metalsmith Jean Després (1889-1980). 180 of this major yet little-known artist’s works, inspired by Cubism and machinery, are being shown together for the first time, alongside works by the great names of French jewellery in the 1930s: Jean Fouquet, Gérard Sandoz, Raymond Templier (all three members of the Union des Artistes Modernes), and also by architects (Robert Mallet Stevens), interior designers, (Jean Dunand) and silversmiths (Jean Puiforcat), all illustrating the formidable attraction jewellery exercised over the artists of the period.


I like the brushed elegance, the simple design. Very classic, I'd wear it everyday.


This set is stunning, it looks like disco balls (and from the 1930s, talk about being ahead of the times).