Fitzcharmings Jewelry Articles
Vintage Hat Charm Bracelet
My almost finished hat theme charm bracelet has an alpine hat, summer flower hat, military hat, English police hat, pirate hat, straw hat, and a cowboy hat. I’ve got a few more to buy but it looks pretty fine so far. Check it out……
Pearl Charms For June Birthstone Girls
If you’re lucky enough to be born in June your traditional birthstone is a pearl. What woman can resist a strand of soft, smooth, lustrous and velvety pearls? Of course being a charm collector I love charms with a pearl or two set into them.
For All The Juicy Couture Charm Bracelet Collectors
This is short and “sweet”. I think this is perhaps the cutest charm I’ve EVER seen. I’ve got to have it. A Limited Edition 2011 Juicy Couture Box of Chocolate charm.
Wanda’s Vintage Puffy Heart Charms – Really!
I wanted to share with you some photos of two puffy heart charms that have my name engraved on the back. One is a US Navy Anchor repousse, and the other is an enamel finish with stars in the design. I have no idea who the “Wandas” were who first owned these, but it seems fitting that since I’m a Wanda, I should have them now.
Connemara Marble Shamrock Charms For St. Patrick’s Day
Connemara marble is a luxury marble known as “Irish Green” because it’s mined exclusively in the wild rugged Connemara Mountains of western Ireland. It’s a rare highly variegated and veined marble found in over 40 shades, from pale yellow, to various shades of green, and gray. I’m wearing these lucky charms this St. Patrick’s Day
February Birthstones – Amethyst
If February is your birth month then you’re lucky enough to have a royal purple amethyst like the one in this pendant as your birthstone. Deep purple amethyst jewels have been preferred by royalty and clergy since ancient times.
Jewelry Quote Of The Month – February 2011
“And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, […]
My Vintage Trifari Photo Keeper Pin
I have to share with you this vintage Trifari photo locket pin. It’s different from the normal photo lockets you typically find. This one is square and hangs from the pin with a rectangular link chain. The case opens up and has the teeniest old fashioned photos of a family inside.
Vintage Heart Charms For Valentines Day
Did you ever wonder how a heart came to symbolize love and Valentine’s day? There are a few theories, not all of them romantic. Here are a few legends and lore behind the heart symbol.
Pink Diamonds Are In The News
Late last year I read a few news reports online about really expensive pink diamonds and it got me interested. I never knew there was such a thing but now they seem to be selling everywhere. Seems to me like a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day so I thought I’d share. The story that get me started was “The Graff Pink”.
Nothing Says Merry Christmas Like An $11 Million Tree
As you probably know if you spend any time reading Charm Chatter I love jewelry. Mostly charm bracelets but I like all jewelry really.
Jewelry Quote of the Month – December 2010
“I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself.” ~ Mae West
Historical and Ancient Charm Meanings
People have adorned themselves with jewelry since ancient times. Throughout history jewelry represented specific values or beliefs, and wasn’t necessarily worn for decoration. Find out what some of these ancient trinkets mean.
Where Do You Buy Vintage Charms?
I get this question from customers from time to time and the answer is “from various sources”. I live in central Florida and the antiquing prospects here aren’t as robust as in the midwest or northeast United States. It’s just not easy to find nice charms at the antique fairs in my area.
Jewelry Quote of the Month – November 2010
Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude. ~ E.P. Powell
Fitzcharming’s Stuffed Pumpkin Collection
I’ve been collecting fabric stuffed pumpkins for a number of years. I have no idea why or when I started and at one time I was going to throw them all away because I thought it was a stupid collection. Now I’m glad I didn’t. I bring them out before Halloween every year and leave […]
Vintage Enamel Christmas Charm Bracelets
It’s hard to believe Christmas is less than 2 months away. Time flies when you’re having fun! It’s time to break out the Christmas charm bracelets. I’ll start wearing my favorite shabby chic vintage Christmas charm bracelet with figural charms soon after Thanksgiving. And I’ve made a new enamel Christmas bracelet from flat charms this year.
Judith Jack Marcasite Jewelry And Charm Bracelets
Judith Jack CharmMy first piece of Judith Jack jewelry was a little Santa Claus pin that I found in a clearance bin at Bloomingdales after Christmas sale. He had lots of marcasite and the prettiest jewel tone red jacket and I fell in love with it right away. I’ve worn him for years in the days leading up to Christmas and he is still my favorite pin.
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