A Druzy Gem

I just get kind of goose-pimply with the combination of rough, rough gemstones, and old, dark metal.  This is an amazing chunk of druzy amethyst quartz.

 

Hanging from it is an old (1897) Royal Jubilee Medal celebrating Queen Victoria's 60 years on the throne.

The once shiny medal has darkened to an amazing black patina. 

 Now, at Age Before Beauty.

Deck your lobes...

Deck your lobes with lovely earwear. 

Fa la la la la, la la la laaaaaa,

I'm making some pretty blingy bits for your ears. All are sterling wire wrapped and boast sterling findings. 

Old religious medals, antique beads,

 fabulous Victorian buttons, creamy mother of pearl, 

 Edwardian purse clips, 

and lots of fun and festivity to boot.

I'll be at the Craft and Fancy Show this Saturday. 

And for all of you who also would like sparkling ear bling for the holidays, please check my etsy shop, Age Before Beauty.

Deck your lobes, and your neck,... who cares about the halls?

Unexpected

A very antique bit of Victorian trim.

On one side of the trim is soft, soft fur--- On the other side, a tintype. A dapper dude in a dashing chapeau.

Hand carved mother of pearl buttons, chunks of autumn-hued gemstones, and sparkly rhinestone beads.

A sweet celluloid puppy dog at the very end. 

All so lovely,

so unusual,

so unexpected.

Age Before Beauty.