Raise your hand if you're a fan of cameo jewelry! I know there are lots of you out there. Cameo is a very old art form, practiced by jewelry artisans for thousands and thousands of years. Images are carved in relief, which means they stand out, in several types of material. You'll hear about shell cameo, gemstone cameos, even bakelite cameo! Most cameo jewelry features a lovely woman in … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry Spotlight: Engravable Gold Horse Pendants
The best gifts are the most personal. That's why we love engravable horse jewelry. What better way to let someone know you love and cherish them than with a piece of fine horse jewelry that can capture your feelings forever? We have many types of horse jewelry that can be engraved. Perhaps the most popular type of engravable horse jewelry is the horse bracelet. Barn bangles can be engraved … [Read more...]
Fabulous Fobs: The Roaring Horse Fob; Mother of Pearl Horse Fob
It's almost time for fall fashions. In these parts, that means watch fobs: these beautifully ornate pieces are taking center stage this season. You don't have a pocket watch? No problem! Watch fobs are finding new life as pendants: they're particularly stunning when paired with lush-colored sweaters. What makes a great watch fob? For many people, it's the ornate detailing. On this Rearing … [Read more...]
Art Deco Horse Jewelry
Art Deco: The very words evoke images of glamorous days gone by; the dawn of the Jazz age, a time when every object in our lives was deemed worthy of being made beautiful. Architects, furniture makers, artists, and especially jewelers reveled in the new design style. Unlike many artistic movements that have an underlying political or philosophical agenda, Art Deco is about beauty for beauty's … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry Reflects Your Passion and Spirit!
The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears. I was reminded of this proverb, first delivered to us from the sands of Arabia so very long ago, on a ride this weekend. There is no sensation quite equal to the thrill of riding: that effortless partnership covering miles, civilization left far behind at the trail head, the timeless rhythm of hooves, new wonders discovered with … [Read more...]