Bliss St. and Indigo Heirlooms

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.

The ladies of the forties had office jobs, advertising, copy work, writing and yes even secretaries. With the jobs came the fashion. Office chic. In the forties that meant chokers, button earrings and those nipped waist suits ( skirts of course)
This necklace screams take me to the office. Or make me look like I am that chic woman. With deep mauve pink and Burgundy enamel this necklace measures 15in. Since it is a choker get the string out and measure!!!

This is a marriage of two pieces. The serpentine bracelet is marked made in germany and is pre WW2 the jade Charm is L.S. Peterson Co jewelry gold filled 1943-1948. This forties marriage is striking and comfortable to wear.

The Jade charm is nephrite, a less expensive variety of jade but real jade. It measures 5/8in (just over 1/2in) by 3/4 of an inch. The bracelet measures 7 in