Found Treasure

Posted by Kerstin

There is a well-heeled auction house here in New York called Doyle New York that recently held their estate jewelry sale.

I wasn’t able to attend -- not a huge loss, as the prices were a tad out of reach -- but I loved flipping through the glossy, thick catalog they sent me. The book was filled with tortoise and gold hair combs, platinum and diamond cases, and emerald-incrusted insect brooches to name just a few of the stunning pieces.

A fancy Doyle clip

It started me thinking about a link my friend recently sent me: Carole Tanenbaum -- a vintage jewelry site for those times when I need a hit of the sparkling and refined.

A springy Bakelite bracelet

Surprisingly, I ended up liking the Bakelite and wood sections best. Check it out whether you are in the market to buy or just wander (like me).

Comments

[Betsy]

It's bakelite all the way for me too. I love looking at a big pile of bakelite bracelets--the colors are amazing. Unfortunately, I too can just wander in the bakelite world--maybe someday I will have some of my own!