Very Breezy Jewelry

This vintage fish pendant is such a wonderful piece to collect, or gift. The idea of fish as good luck exists in many cultures but most likely has its origins in China, where the character for fish (yu 鱼) is pronounced the same as the Chinese character for surplus (yu 余), thus the connection between fish and prosperity. Also, Pisces friends, this little fish is especially perfect for you! The figural fish is beautifully articulated, so the body moves— almost like magic! I love that he has a red stone for his eye. The color of the metal is very iridescent, with tones of both gold and silver, so it works on a chain of any tone, and is easy to mix with other jewelry. Measures 34 mm total with bales; the actual fish is 27 mm long. Comes with Sterling Silver Chain! * The Vintage 14k Gold Jade...

I adore these red floral cluster earrings— they remind me of a festive poinsettia flower, but the motif and palette are truly seasonless. A variety of rich shades of red, some of them in marble stones, are offset by delicate pearl details. They fasten with a clip-on lever clasp and are extremely lightweight and comfortable; vintage clip-ons are so much more comfortable and secure to wear compared to their modern counterparts, largely due to the quality and thought that went into their hand-made construction. Measures about 27 mm diameter. The Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Fur-Trim Coat, Vintage Full-Length Tanuki Fur Coat...

This vintage Art Deco black enamel bracelet emulates the statement bracelets of the 1930s. A substantial piece, it features black enamel inlay in a geometric form, offset with crysta...

This incredible vintage Ciner necklace features pate de verre that remarkably resemble genuine rubies. Pate de verre is a jewelry process in which glass is ground down to fine particles and recombined with a binding substance, resulting in what appears to be a fine gemstone! Dozens and dozens of these "ruby" beads are strung on multiple strands, punctuated by pavé crystal rondel beads, creating a sumptuous statement. Note that even the clasp is worth displaying— it can be worn in the back or showing to the side. Circa late 1970s/early 1980s, Ciner jewelry...

These vintage 1980s Pierre Lorion & Sylvia Karels sculptural silver earrings have an incredibly cool design, full of geometric forms and varying textures. Made in France by Parisian ...

These iconic vintage Givenchy bow logo earrings appear to be a sculptural ribbon, forming a looping bow— or, perhaps an abstract flower. Either way, they are beautifully crafted and ...

This vintage fish pendant is such a wonderful piece to collect, or gift. The idea of fish as good luck exists in many cultures but most likely has its origins in China, where the character for fish (yu 鱼) is pronounced the same as the Chinese character for surplus (yu 余), thus the connection between fish and prosperity. Also, Pisces friends, this little fish is especially perfect for you! The figural fish is beautifully articulated, so the body moves— almost like magic! I love that he has a red stone for his eye. The color of the metal is very iridescent, with tones of both gold and silver, so it works on a chain of any tone, and is easy to mix with other jewelry. Measures 34 mm total with bales; the actual fish is 27 mm long. The pendant is sold individually, or a chain can be added if you need one; please contact me if you would like a chain. * The Vintage 14k Gold Jade Fish Pendant...

This vintage lavalier pendant is an incredibly special piece that will be in your collection and certainly become an heirloom. It features an...

I have a long-held fascination with Victorian hair art and mourning jewelry, and this piece is full of amazing details. In the 19th Century Europe a...

These vintage 1950s draped diamanté chandelier earrings just exude Old Hollywood Glamour. I love the way the stones are draped in strands, creating graceful movement, and sparkle wit...

This gorgeous crystal waterfall necklace was crafted from fine Czech crystal in 1950s. The crystals are beautifully faceted, in orange and a milky ivory hue, on a silver chain— the c...

There is something so magical to me about vintage and antique cameos: the way the portraits are rendered in such incredible detail seems to tell a person's mystery. This cameo is carved from genuine shell with such impressive precision, and it's set in solid 18k gold. It is both a pendant, and a brooch; the pin back is not visible when it's worn as a pendant, and I love the way the bail dangles down and disappears when it's worn as brooch, making it truly two pieces in one. It was likely made in the 1930s, but it's also possible that the cameo itself was made even earlier, and the brooch fastener was later added around the 1930s or 1940s. This cameo depicts a Spanish woman, wearing a mantilla comb...

These gorgeous vintage diamond starburst earrings feature a starburst motif (also resembling a spider web) with dozens of individual diamonds creati...

These vintage gold leaf earrings are giving perfect 90s autumnal vibes. They were made by Donna Karan's DKNY label in the early 1990s, when the designs were overseen by Donna herself...

This antique mother of pearl Gobbo charm is a powerful talisman; if you're not familiar with Gobbo charms, they are thought to offer the same protection and good luck as the ubiquito...

This piece is so special and so rare: it dates to the Victorian era, more specifically the 1860s, and was likely made in Britain. It is crafted from vulcanite and features a teardrop shape with a high relief bunch of grapes in intricate detail, surrounded by a border of carved beads, strung on a fine black ribbon, to be worn as choker. (I love it strung on the Victorian Jet Choker pictured, which is also available in my shop.) The vulcanite has this truly stunning, relatively matte finish, with a rich warm glow— it's just so unique and unlike any other material. What is vulcanite? It is made by combining the sap of the Euphorbia or Ficus trees from Malaysia, with sulphur. It was originally invented in 1843 by Thomas Hancock. His timing just happened to be spot-on: black had long been considered essential to mourning jewelry and mourning dress, but thanks to Queen Victoria's extended 40 years of grieving (for her husband, Prince Albert), from about 1860-1890, black was considered a highly fashionable color, and began to be worn outside mourning dress. During this period, vulcanite became a very fashionable material for jewelry, and it loaned objects that gothic, romantic, dramatic black cast that Victorians just loved. Victorian mourning jewelry is rife with grape motifs; for one, grapes were a symbols of Christ (as wine is the blood of Christ). On Victorian grave markers, a cluster of grapes typically means that the deceased was of mature years. Victorians are well known for using flowers and botanicals as a means of communication. Wild grapes, according to The Language of Flowers published in 1913, are symbols of Charity, a favorite Victorian theme. NOTE: The Victorian Hair Mourning...

These antique carved bone drop earrings are a rare find— I've never seen a pair quite like these. What makes them special is the intricacy of the h...

These vintage stud costume earrings have such a fun yet regal feeling, with a rainbow of cabochon glass gemstone in an ornate gold setting centering upon a faceted colorless stone, w...

I adore these vintage gold statement earrings— the zig-zag motif as well as the three-dimensional filigree details are a marriage of Etruscan and Pre-Columbian jewelry...

VERY BREEZY presents: This pendant is crafted from a genuine auger seashell, and mounted with a gold-toned metal bail. It was sourced in Italy, and I love to imagine the adventures i...

VERY BREEZY presents: The only things better than finding one of these increasingly rare diamanté jewels is find a set of them— still in their original box! This parure was made in the 1940s by jeweler Phyllis originals. The festoon style of the necklace recalls the romantic styles of the Georgian and...

VERY BREEZY presents: These vintage rose earrings depict a figural flower, sculpted with lifelike three-dimensional detail, in a rich matte-finis...

Vintage Jacky de G Gold Cluster Earrings, signed: These earrings are equal parts fun and elegant. Made by famed Parisian jeweler Jacky de G in the 1980s, they feature a brushed gold ...

Vintage Crystal Pendant Statement Earrings: How fun are these vintage statement earrings? Circa 1960s, they feature large faceted crystals, ...

The only thing cooler than this earring is the fact that there is only one of them! HOW chic?! Wear them with just a tiny little stud or gold huggie in the other ear. These earrings ...