Bliss St. and Indigo Heirlooms

a 20 and 24 inch double strand faux pearl necklace with a glass cameo clasp. The necklace unclasps to leave the glass cameo as a stand alone pin. The pin itself has a German made glass cameo surrounded by small rhinestones

This double strand of pearls came to me in a Majorica case. I do not see any marks clasp or pin. Because of that I do not feel comfortable calling them Majorica pearls. I will however pass along the case to whoever wants to add this to their collection. This is a quality strand.

Size: 24in long
Metal: base
Circa: late 1950′s
Marked:none
Origin: glass cameo German, pearls unknown. .

This vintage post 1955 Monet pin is full is one of the best examples of Monet ribbon pins. Done in a cream enamel this vintage signed pin measures 1 3/4-in by 1-in.

Ribbons have been a symbol of love since the beginning of ribbons. Gifts of tokens of love. Given to women from men and taken out of their hair and given to men. Tied to locks of hair as love tokens. In 1917 ribbons and the military was tied together in song. “Around her Neck she wore a yellow ribbon” In the 40′s during WW2 the song made a comeback with a much different beat of course. The Military even sang it as a cadence.

In the 1970′s “Tie a yellow ribbon”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tSEFUiC1hk

became a hit and later a symbol for American hostages held in Iran.

Since then Remember Ribbons have turned into Awareness ribbons for various causes. Isn’t it good to remember it all started with love.

Butterfly a symbol of transformation, growth and the soul. This filigree is sterling and gold plated. Can you imagine twisting, weaving all those tiny wires? If you are interested in a work of art this will bring a smile to your face.

Origin: Portugal
Size: 2 3/8in by 2 1/8in or 6cm by 5.5cm
Metal: Sterling, gold plated
Circa: 1950′s
Marked: Topazio q925 Portugal

Condition: Small bend to pin back (as expected with a vintage pin) there is some slight wear on the plating on the pin-back, and tips of the antennae. other wise beautiful condition.