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Steller Story Series: A Charmed Life: Book 14: Firenze in Silver

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I have been photographing—and re-photographing my collection and designs; so this is a multi-faceted project: one project, the collecting, then the designing, begat another; the photography and presentation. Here is a link to the on-line presentation on Steller. If you are so inclined, download the Steller app. It is lovely the way the pages “turn.” The view is especially impressive on a large screen, as on a tablet. Feel free to comment!   Steller Link: Book 14    

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Steller Story Series: A Charmed Life: Book 13: ROMA in Silver

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  I have been photographing—and re-photographing my collection and designs; so this is a multi-faceted project: one project, the collecting, then the designing, begat another; the photography and presentation. Here is a link to the on-line presentation on Steller. If you are so inclined, download the Steller app. It is lovely the way the pages “turn.” The view is especially impressive on a large screen, as on a tablet. Feel free to comment!   Steller Link: Book 13  

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Steller Story Series: A Charmed Life: Book 12: Italy in Silver

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  I have been photographing—and re-photographing my collection and designs; so this is a multi-faceted project: one project, the collecting, then the designing, begat another; the photography and presentation. Here is a link to the on-line presentation on Steller. If you are so inclined, download the Steller app. It is lovely the way the pages “turn.” The view is especially impressive on a large screen, as on a tablet. Feel free to comment!   Steller Link: Book 12  

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Steller Story Series: A Charmed Life: Book 11: My Italy: Enamel Shields

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  I have been photographing—and re-photographing my collection and designs; so this is a multi-faceted project: one project, the collecting, then the designing, begat another; the photography and presentation. Here is a link to the on-line presentation on Steller. If you are so inclined, download the Steller app. It is lovely the way the pages “turn.” The view is especially impressive on a large screen, as on a tablet. Feel free to comment!   Steller Link: Book 11    

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199. CreARTive Sunday: Italy: Vintage & Antique Travel Bracelets (my work)

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After collecting charms for just a bit my consciousness was awakened to travel charms. I made most of my purchases through ebay where one can find sellers from all over the world. I joined a group of charm collectors on ebay who collect vintage charms. The group is run by the most knowledgable and brilliant woman, Joan Munkasci. (Joan is the daughter of the late Martin Munkasci, the world famous fashion photographer.) We would post our creations and “ooh and ahhh” over each other’s collections; Joan’s collections awakened me to travel charms. I have purchased a number of charms from … Continue reading →

211. CreARTive Sunday: Peruzzi Jewelry: Italy

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Peruzzi — Boston c.1930 — 1981 Mark: Peruzzi Boston Founded in Boston by Gino Peruzzi in the early 1930’s, Sold to Aldo Fioravanti in 1945. Went out of business in 1982. Info from “Amazing Gems”. As usual. please click on the photos. I used to shop in a little store that had the most wonderful vintage and antique pieces. I enjoyed the wonder of the place so much that I worked there part time for several years on Saturdays and sometimes after teaching. I loved being around all the cool stuff. While a customer I fell in love with a … Continue reading →

216. CreARTive Sunday: 4/27/08: Vintage Italian Etruscan-style charms and Irma: Part 1

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It Started with a Bracelet dedicated to Irma S. Lewis, who taught me more than I’ll ever realize. Note: The jewelry discussed here is referred to as “Etruscan.” In the Victorian period there was a classic revival of ancient styles. This story is about the Etruscan-style jewelry produced in Italy in the 40’s possibly through the 60’s and may have been made by the Peruzzi company mentioned in the previous CreARTive Sunday blog. Years ago, when I lived in a co-op apartment building in Flushing, Queens, I had a neighbor who was old enough to be my grandmother. Irma was … Continue reading →

224.CreARTive Sunday: 5/3/08: part 2 Etruscan-style Treasures

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Something so simple can bring people together…   This is the second CreARTive Sunday post in a series. As usual, you can click to enlarge.   The series begins here: Part 1.  Now you know the story of why I became impassioned with these charms, you know about my friend Irma. And now, I’ll tell you about my friend, Cynthia. I met her when I returned to work after I had my son. She was a teacher in one of the schools I was assigned to.  As I greeted her, I saw that she had an “Irma Bracelet.”  The universe … Continue reading →

232. CreARTive Sunday: 5/11/08: Part 3: Etruscan-style treasures

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This is the 3rd of a series. As usual you can click to enlarge. Previous posts are here: First Second     The bracelet above was purchased on ebay. It’s got a wonderful chain and some great stones. The view of underside with stones and details. Coral. citrine, chrysophrase, possibly onyx.              Handmade antique silver chain with Etruscan stations; I sometimes wear it with another necklace My “Irma” ring with a Tiger-eye Etruscan-style “poison” ring from Mexico. The lid opens to hold a secret.     A collection from ebay with the charms separate from the … Continue reading →