Vintage Jewelry: Just A Little Bit of Sparkle

I love that these vintage choker necklaces from the 1950s have just a hint of sparkle with tiny rhinestones or painted enamel. They're the perfect accompaniment to a cute vintage day dress or even to dress up a plain white tee and jeans.


View more @ Adorevintage: Vintage Costume Jewelry

FOR THE BRIDE: Beauitful Adornment - An Heirloom Piece

I am a lover of all things vintage and antique. I love the character and charm of this flapper necklace. What a lovely piece. Available at Eleanora's Old World Opulence.

Person to Know: Miriam Haskell

American jewelry designer who created beautiful costume jewelry pieces from the 1920s through the 1950s. Miriam Haskell jewelry is highly sought after by collectors and vintage aficionados alike.



Celebrities such as Lucille Ball, Joan Crawford, and the Duchess of Windsor have all worn her jewelry. In the 1950s, her brother suggested she start regularly signing her jewelry pieces. Prior to that, most of Miriam Haskell's designs are unsigned, therefore even harder to identify!


During the second world war, she had her designs crafted from natural materials and plastics and designed patriotic jewelry pieces. However, after World War II, Miriam's health took a toll leading to the loss of her company to her brothers in the 1950s.


I have to note that Miriam wasn't the actual designer for her jewelry designs, maybe in the beginning, but that credit should really belong to the jewelry designer she hired named Frank Hess (who designed pieces up until the 1960s).

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For more on Miriam Haskell please read An Interview With Miriam Haskell Costume Jewelry Colelctor & Author Sheila Pamfiloff.

For authenticating & dating vintage Miriam Haskell Jewelry, please read Authenticating Miriam Haskell Jewelry.

Image Credits: Morning Glory Antiques

Vintage Flair: When You Don't Want A Diamond

Even though I am totally modern, I love vintage and love antique jewelry just as much. Not all brides want diamonds. So if you are looking for something different and very unique, this tourmaline ring might be what you seek. Available at Exquis Findings.

Beautiful Adornment: Jewelry To Make Others Drool by Kay Adams

I know that your dress is supposed to be the centerpiece of your wedding day outfit. But you can always add a little drama with an amazing piece of jewelry. Kay Adams quite possibly has that extra special necklace just for you. Hand-crafted from genuine vintage items, each piece of jewelry is truly one-of-a-kind. Every necklace has its own personality, mystique, and untold history. Make a little bit of your own history with one of these gorgeous necklaces. See what's still available for purchase here.

The Finishing Touches: Sneak Peek At New Vintage Accessories & Costume Jewelry

This week at Adorevintage we're bringing you lots of pretty little extras to top off your ensembles. Be sure to check out { the shop } to see more images and to call first dibs!

Preview of the Vintage Shop Updates: Pretty Little Frocks & Pretty Little Baubles

Lovely vintage we're listing throughout the week! Click on the thumbnails to view the product images and more details! There are so many more pretty vintage wares that will be photographed this week, so be sure to visit the shop to see more previews!

BTW, have you noticed my newest doll? (And by doll, I mean dress form) She is a Vintage Wolf Dress Form, a vintage size 10 but has the measurements of a modern day size 2/4. An early birthday gift to yours truly from my honey bunches of oats. I spent nearly 3 months hunting for just the right one and we finally found her waiting patiently in an antique shop (next to a Victorian dress form!) I named her Beatrice. My other dress form, a modern day size 0/00, is named Eloise. Just some Adore Vintage FYI. *hehe*

Vintage du Jour: Antique Jade and Filigree Drop Earrings

Romantic antique drop earrings, appears to be Victorian. I love the jade color of these earrings!

Where to buy: Red Lilly Vintage
Price: $34.00

Pretty Little Sneak Peek at "DAUPHINE DARLING" jewelry line!

Inspired by fashion and art of the 18th century and the Victorian era, "Dauphine Darling" is a new jewelry line that will soon be available at { AdoreVintage }. The jewelry line consists of all new pieces but will always have that romantic old world aesthetic.

{ click to visit Dauphine Darling at AdoreVintage }

Stock will be very limited in quantity as { AdoreVintage } will only be carrying 1-3 pieces of each style. All the prices will be budget friendly ranging from $16-$64 (earrings to more elaborate necklaces). I hope you liked the preview images and just as excited as I am for the new jewelry line!

Celebrities Wearing Vintage Diamonds & Jewelry at the 2010 Oscars

I don't think I spotted any vintage gowns at the Oscars this year, but there were plenty of vintage diamonds on the red carpet.


1.} British actress Carey Mulligan, the Best Actress nominee wore a stunning pair of 19th century cascading diamond earrings from Fred Leighton.
2.} Presenter Elizabeth Banks also wore a vintage Fred Leighton - an understated diamond headband.
3.} Julianne Moore wore 2 diamond and platinum Bulgari (circa 1930) - from their historical archives collection.


4.} Vera Farmiga wore a pair of 1920s diamond clip earrings vintage Fred Leighton and a 1960's diamond cluster cocktail ring.
5.} Sarah Jessica Parker wore 19th century diamond cluster earrings.
6.} Maggie Gyllenhaal's bracelet is a Fred Leighton 1940's diamond cluster statement bracelet.


7.} Charlize Theron wearing a vintage marquise diamond wave bracelet by Harry Winston.
8.} Jennifer Lopez wore vintage Cartier diamond clip earrings circa 1934.
9.} Meryl Streep wore a magnificent Fred Leighton Art Deco diamond and oynx bracelet teamed with a silver purse.

Sources: Diamonds Take Center Stage as The Academy Awards Ushers in the Next Generation of Hollywood Royalty.

Image credits: Picapp.com & Wireimage.com