Falling in Love with Costume Jewelry... Again...

Many of us who adore fine jewelry give little credit to anything else in the jewel realm. I'm now feeling guilty. After a recent trip to Manhattan and gazing in wonder of the prices costume jewelers are demanding for a piece of faux ... finery ... I had to rethink my prejudices and/or snobbery. I am now appreciating my vintage costume accessories with new admiration. Reevaluation is the beginning of my 2020 mantra. Seeing something taken for granted in a new light; vintage #costumejewelry specifically.

Across the isle of NYC in most any finer boutique, department store or virtual shop you wind up in or wander into, an average piece of costume jewelry runs about $250.00 and some of those price-point pieces were on sale! I don't know about you but I've lived and collected new and old (vintage) since the late 1970's and nothing is better made than older items, most older items that is. My quest this year for my #EtsyShop #MaisonettedeMadness will be for good vintage costume jewelry at affordable prices. 

#DesignerVintage #JewelryShopping #VintageJewelry #CostumeJewelry #QualityVintage

#ORIENTAL #CHINESE-EXPORT #VINTAGE #ASIAN #JEWELRY #HOT HOT HOT

The Fine Art of Antique, Estate & Vintage Asian a la Orient Jewelry: Fine Jade Cabochons set in 585 14k Yellow Gold Omega back pierced earrings. Delicious color, look on the ear and presence from a far. 

Vintage Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Fish Pendant. More about this style of Oriental Jewelry: "Ancient fish symbol, carp or Koi of China 1st, then Japan, symbolize perseverance & endurance, 1000's of years later after the story, tale or legend of the magical Koi swam up a waterfall, through the dragon gate were then & only then, it was magically transformed into dragons themselves."

Jade, or Jadeite to be precise, has long been revered by Asians as symbol of good luck, good health & the ability or power to resist or ward-off evil spirits. Vintage or Estate Round Disc of genuine Jade. Was formerly in or on a piece of jewelry, or so I am told. Green & White Jade.

Vintage Pressed Glass with Overlay Insect Cicada Bug & Shell on Reverse Side, Glass Snuff Bottle with stopper. Red overlay on Clear & frosted glass foundation. The insect or bug depending on your interpretation could be a cicada, fly or winged insect of your choosing. The reverse side which I initially thought a shell, could be a fish or cabbage style leaf. SOLD

Chinese Celadon Pale Green Hand Carved Jade Pendant Charm Necklace/ 14 Karat 14k Gold Bale

Vintage Clear Rock Crystal also known as Quartz Gemstone Chinese Round Disc or Donut Shaped Pendant or Meditation Healing Stone on a new to you black silk cord [unworn]. The history & mystery of stone discs in China dates back to 5,000 BC when large disc stones were placed on the bodies of Aristocrats and/or High Ranking Scholars. During these times Jade discs where used in these ceremonies, this does not eliminate other precious stones from ceremonial use or significance, today this older and or quartz material is knowing for its healing qualities.

Chinese Export Jade Green ADVENTURINE 10 MM Bead Necklace/ Stamped "Silver" Clasp/ Traditional Asian Mid Century Jewelry/10mm Knotted 19 IN

Chinese Export Fine Silver Filigree Lace Like Metal Articulated FISH KOI Locket Charm Pendant/ Turquoise Eyes, Whimsical Asian Jewelry. 

Chinese Export Fine Silver & Enamel Filigree Band Ring/ Rare Asian Jewelry/ S925 Silver/ Filigree Lace Like Metalwork/ Enamel Flowers Leaves/ Asian Wedding Themed Jewelry. Marry me, Yes! 

Auspicious Mystical Beast Head "Chinese or Asian Oriental Export Style" as per stamps, perhaps a Bat with well detailed artisan craftsmanship granulation of 900 or 90% Silver Beast Figural small pin. The piece is highlighted by an opal gemstone sliver and black stone eyes. 

More Jade colored Jewelry at Maisonette de Madness on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaisonettedeMadness/search?search_query=jade&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search 

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MAISONETTE de MADNESS OOAK & LIMITED EDITION JEWELS

♥♥♥STERLING SILVER, GOLD GILT, NATURAL GEMSTONES & BIG GLAMOUR! ♥♥♥           BETTER IMAGES OF OUR JUICY JEWELS GETTING READY TO DEBUT!

Maisonette de Madness's Bespoke Sterling, Gold & Gemstone Collection Spring 2013

 Introducing Maisonette de Madness's Debut Collection 2013 of Precious Metal & Gemstone Jewelry!!!

 Each can be acquired by special order & an approximate 2 week delivery date, Chalcedony, Lemon Citrine & Labradorite Elongated Teardrop Faceted Fine Gemstones, Accented with Diamond-Like Pave-Set White Sapphires! Divine & Delicious! All Set in Oxidized Sterling Silver & a Wash of High Karat Gold, perfection!

 Similar jewels can be seen at Bergdorf Goodman & Manhattan's own Blue Tree Boutique on the Upper East Side! Be ahead of the Fashion Curve wearing exquisite drippy Gems.   

 Please Contact Suzanne @ Wyzmom@comcast.net or call 410.960.9075.  Do see our collection of One of a Kind Vintage, Antique & Estate Jewelry at our Shop on Esty ~ Maisonette de Madness and Thank you!

Our Collection Ranges from: $125.00 to $375.00.
We are also putting the finish touches on our One of a Kind Collection 2013 of Fossilized Mammoth, Horn, Antique Tribal, Coral, Turquoise, Malachite, Ebony, Ivory and Various Other Unique Bead Necklaces & Earring Line.

NYC SHOPPING MARCH 2013

OTTE BOUTIQUE, NEW YORK // 4 MANHATTAN LOCATIONS

"Inspiration is necessary for visual persons or those of us who thrive on "The New" of life, the unexplored, the splash of that unexpected reinvention of what we have already seem a million and one times before. I love an idea with new Light added or a twist that brings the old into our Modern today! This is Fashion, This is Design, This is Architecture, This is Art or the Artist ~ Reinvention!" Suzanne 
I really enjoyed Otte, a newish boutique I had never entered before, I walked straight back to the sale items, still extremely or rather expensive, but when they said, "we are having a great sale, an extra 40 off mark downs", the real shopping began!

If you want what is Hot in the: New, Chic, Young, Designer World, OTTE if for you. With ALL of the Hottest Styles in one petite boutique & Friendly Staff [not haughty] at least at the 3rd Avenue Boutique location. What I experienced were 3 very helpful, fun & young boutique assistants who attended to my every need. Flirt with Fabulous Fashion at Otte. 

Tucson Gem & Mineral Show 2013

The Arizona Desert is a Place to find many things: Natural & Raw, Man-made or Enhanced.  I went for inspiration of my art, passion & now business ~ Maisonette de Madness.  I currently offer Antique, Estate, Vintage, Fine & Costume Jewelry.  Many items are OOAK aka Once of a Kind. The trip to Tucson's Gem & Mineral Show or as they call it, "The World's Greatest Treasure Hunt" was to source new materials to design my own line of Jewelry consisting of Bead Necklaces & Antique-Estate Inspired New Jewelry.  All pieces will be either One of a Kind or in a very Limited Edition, meaning next year I will have entirely new items to offer.  My inspiration this 2013 Season includes but is not limited to: Fossilized Mammoth Ivory Beads, Horn, Coral [branch & bead], Native American USA Turquoise, Labradorite, Malachite, Lapis, Antique African Beads, Fossil Beads, Ebony & Ivory.  Of course along the way I found all sort of interesting  OOAK treasures of the Vintage & Estate Sort, which are slowly being listed on my Shop Site.  

Keep any eye out as I will be selling items newer in nature from my blog here or my soon to be Website: http://www.MaisonettedeMadness.Com/...

Perhaps this new collection or Forgotten Vintage will inspire something new in you today.  Suzanne

Our Vast & Intriguing Offerings at Maisonette de Madness:

We offer a wide variety of Antiquities, Estate, Rare & Vintage: Jewelry, Folk Art, Accessories, Clothing & Home Decor.  Visit us at Maisonette de Madness on ETSY: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaisonettedeMadness?ref=si_shop