Vintage Vogues of Christmases Past

In a time long ago, in a place far far away, fashion magazines weren't all about celebrities and the latest actress du jour.  As David posted about today, Vogue back in the day, had beautifully illustrated cover art.

Regard

How fabulous is this illustration?

I can't read the date but I'm guessing the early 1920's

And here's another cover one with the Brancusi like beauty.

1920's also I suppose.

In addition to to illustration Vintage Vogue had clever constructions

such as this cover art from 1940.

I love how the title was formed with pieces of Retro Jewelry.

And note the classic Retro ruby and diamond bracelet, it reminds me of this beautiful bracelet.

Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18K circa 1940

Ah, crunch time is on for another few days and then the Christmas break.

I can't wait.

Also, I've been enjoying all the blogs with gorgeous Xmas decoration

Here's one that I recommend mynottinghill.

Jewelry Biz - We Get Quoted...Sometimes

Just to let you know that occasionally someone does take our opinion seriously...

as this is the second article in Rapaport where we've been quoted.

Sorry, but we can't let you know what we actually said...because you have to have an account

with the top secret 'to the trade only' Diamonds.net.

We just want to know when the Wall Street Journal is going to call us for a quote....

We are patiently waiting.....

St Patrick's Day Treat

I thought that I'd be spending St. Patrick's Day chasing down a rainbow and finding a pot of gold, but it's 85 degrees in Beverly Hills, no rainbows in sight and I'm not delving into the Irish Whiskey...yet.
But almost as good as finding a pot of gold is the fact that Beladora.com estate jewelry was featured in 7 pages of fashion editorial shots in the April issue of Elle Magazine.

Here's a really cool period piece, a French Retro Bracelet in Rose Gold

and here is the big sculptural gold bracelet that I posted about two days ago. It looks so much better being worn than in a photograph.

I'll post more photos when I get them.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone!

Erin Go Bragh

Wild About Retro

OK, not that you asked but I thought I'd tell you anyway, what I wore to the Neiman's event.
Since it was sponsored by the very elegant ladies of the Friends of Virginia Robinson Garden's
I just had to wear a little jewelry.
Usually I wear garden themed jewelry to these kind of events, little flower, butterfly or bee brooches.

But this time I went a little more bold. On the lapel of my Chanel jacket I wore this 1940s Retro bow brooch with gigantic citrine in yellow and rose gold. It isn't on Beladora yet because I love it so much that am contemplating keeping it for myself.

And this classic 1940s Retro tank tread bracelet.

Cool aren't they?