Archive for May, 2010
My Vintage Enamel Charm Springtime Bracelet
No fun facts or interesting tid bits on the world of charm collecting today. Just a photo of my spring time sterling silver and enamel charm bracelet. This one was inspired by my friend Sandy but of course I didn’t copy her directly. I did buy the yellow enamel daffodil from her Ruby Lane shop […]
May Birthstones – Emerald
The beautiful green emerald is a traditional birthstone for the month of May. Appropriately so with green being the color of springtime and nature. Emeralds are a form of the mineral beryl which is durable and rare making it a favorite to use in jewelry.
Rembrandt Twelve Days of Christmas Charms
I have some favorite new charms. They are made by the Rembrandt Charm Company, which offers a wide selection of sterling silver, gold-plated, and solid yellow or white gold charms. I even created a Rembrandt Charm Squidoo Lens about these little beauties.
Vintage Charms as Graduation Gifts
Vintage Graduation CharmCharm bracelets are a traditional gift for a young woman graduating from high school or college. It’s a nice way to commemorate such a special event with a keepsake that she can wear on any occasion.
They’re easy to come by now days on internet and sites. Why not consider a vintage charm bracelet for your loved one’s graduation?
Jewelry Quote of the Month – May 2010
I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within. ~ Titus Maccius Plautus
Charm Chatter Gets Friendly Link Juice
Last night when I got home from work I had a nice surprise awaiting me. My friend Sally K from Diary of a Dishie sent me an email letting me know that Charm Chatter had been mentioned in a feature article about Charm Beads on the Auction Bytes Collectors Corner website. Okay to be honest […]
“Mid-Century Plastic Jewelry” – A Book Review
Mid Century Plastic Jewelry“Mid Century Plastic Jewelry” is a soft cover book published by Schiffer in 2005. The author, Susan Maxine Klein, and photographer, Jori Klein, have done a remarkable job of packing the book with details of the evolution of plastic costume jewelry from its beginnings in the early 20th century to the present time. As the interest in costume jewelry grows I expect this book to be a staple in any collectors’ library.
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