Thursday, January 28, 2010

Valentine's Jewelry - Cute Heart Necklace Pendants From Kitsch 'n' Kouture



For a more affordable alternative to Femme Metale's sterling silver collection, check out Kitsch 'n' Kouture-- an off-shoot brand of Femme Metale which employs the same stylish design sensibilities but with less expensive materials.

Seen here is the Tattoo Love Heart necklace with an enameled heart with "love" banner and pink roses.

Also pictured is the Girlie Cat Skull necklace featuring Mitch O'Connell's notorious cat skull with a cute pink bow.

Both hang on 18" long chains and fasten with lobster claw closures. Kitsch 'n' Kouture metals are lead and nickel free.

Great gift ideas for Valentine's day for those on a budget!

Valentine's Day Jewelry - New Designer Styles from Femme Metale Jewelry



Two new necklaces from Femme Metale designer jewelry.

The "Shot to the Heart" necklace features a heart with an arrow through it, and two dangling heart charms on either side of a tiny hand throwin' up the metal horns. Rawk! Solid sterling silver through and through. Silver link chain closes with a toggle clasp. A great gift to make Valentine's day rock!

Second pictured is the "Faith, Hope, & Love" necklace. Inspired by retro tattoo designs, this pendant incorporates images of a sacred heart, doves, and a cross. This piece is very large and makes a serious statement. Solid sterling silver with a toggle clasp.

Femme Metale Jewelry pieces ain't cheap, but they are gorgeous, designer solid sterling silver designs that will last forever and are worth every last penny.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Big Heart Lock & Key Necklace by Classic Hardware



New arrival! This is the Classic Hardware Jewelry big black lock heart and key necklace! It comes on a glass beaded rosary-style chain that measures 36" long and closes with toggle clasp. The big, dimensional heart is made of "retrolite" material and measures 2.5" tall and 2" wide. The ornate skeleton key charm is made of stainless steel. Love, love, love it!

Monday, January 11, 2010

Classic Hardware Jewelry ~ Dangling Heart Charms Necklace


New from Classic Hardware Jewelry, this heart charm necklace from Classic Hardware features two cute tattoo artwork hearts encased in scratch-resistant resin hanging from a 16" chain with a toggle clasp. Super fun rockabilly necklace! A great gift for Valentine's Day, too.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Lil' Hoot Owl Earrings from Classic Hardware



The new Hoot Owl Earrings from Classic Hardware Jewelry are the perfect accompaniment to the new Owl Pendant Necklace!

A cute little stainless steel owl dangles from a stainless steel leverback wire earring with a cocoa brown faceted accent bead and a small heart detail.

The metal is plated in sterling silver for sensitive ears and is lead- and nickel-free.

Classic Hardware Jewelry pieces are handmade in the USA by artisans and craftsmen.

Classic Hardware Jewelry and Accessories -- created by Karyn Cantor -- where the retro style of your favorite costume jewelry provides adornment for every taste... from rockabilly to rock 'n roll, from steampunk to hillbilly, from gypsy to goth... fun and functional Accessories with Class and Sass!

View all of our Classic Hardware items here!

Friday, January 1, 2010

Frida Kahlo Artware Cameo Bracelet by Classic Hardware



Back in stock is the Frida Kahlo Artware Bracelet by Classic Hardware.

A gorgeous sepia tone image of Frida Kahlo is set in the stainless steel frames and sealed with a scratch free epoxy resin.

The cameos are linked together on a stainless steel chain and closes with a toggle clasp stamped with the Classic Hardware trademark.

It's not always easy finding good, high-quality Frida Kahlo collectible jewelry, but Classic Hardware's workmanship is top notch. All the items are handmade by craftsmen in the USA and are truly stunning and unique.

The Frida Kahlo collection from Classic Hardware features several items that make excellent gifts for Frida buffs! You can see more of our Frida Kahlo jewelry selection by clicking here.

Classic Hardware Tried & True Cameo Bracelet



A very unique and eye-catching piece of vintage-inspired jewelry!

From Classic Hardware comes the "Tried and True" Bracelet which features five artware cameos of vintage rockabilly, tattoo-inspired images, sealed with scratch resistant epoxy resin, in stainless steel frame settings.

The cameo charms are linked on a stainless steel chain that closes with a toggle clasp, stamped with the Classic Hardware trademark.

The charms include a Day of the Dead skull, sparrow, lucky horseshoe, flaming sacred heart, and a cluster of cherries and are done in the style of retro tattoo art.

This bracelet would fit up to a 7 1/2" wrist.

All the metal parts are lead- and nickel-free, plated in sterling silver.

Classic Hardware is handmade in the USA!

Click here for more information about the Classic Hardware Tried & True Cameo Bracelet!

Big, Chunky, Funky Nautical Anchor Earrings From Classic Hardware

Ahoy, darlings!

Make a serious statement with this big, bold, chunky red retrolite anchor earrings from Classic Hardware Jewelry.

These earrings are 2 1/2" tall and dangle from stainless steel lever back earring wires with little heart decorations.

These kitschy cool earrings make a bold rockabilly statement.

Retrolite is a plastic resin material created by Classic Hardware Jewelry designed to mimic the look and feel of retro, collectible Bakelite material.

Classic Hardware jewelry has been styled for various TV shows including Bones, Ugly Betty, Sex in the City, Friends, Nip Tuck, News Radio, Caroline in the City and American Idol.

Classic Hardware has also prominently appeared in feature films Nurse Betty & Sunshine Cleaning Company. Celebrities who wear Classic Hardware include Paris Hilton, Eva Mendez, Madonna, Mandy Moore, Carmen Electra, Christina Aguilera, Hillary Duff, Illeana Douglas, Kat Von D, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Anna Sui and singers Chris Isaak, Lucinda Williams, Neko Case, Exene of X and Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go's.

Luscious Strawberry Bracelet from Classic Hardware



From Classic Hardware Jewelry comes this luscious retrolite strawberry bracelet.

The carved retrolite strawberry charms with green leaves dangle from a stainless steel link bracelet that is nice and weighty. It closes with a toggle clasp that features the Classic Hardware trademark stamped into the metal.

The "retrolite" material created by Classic Hardware pays homage to the vintage collectible Bakelite material of early plastic jewelry pieces. It is designed to mimic the look and feel of retro costume jewelry. The metal parts of the bracelet are plated in sterling silver.

Click here to read more about this kitschy cute bracelet.

Don't forget that you can also find matching Strawberry dangle earrings here!

Black Retrolite Cameo Link Bracelet from Classic Hardware



Back in stock from Classic Hardware is this chunky, funky, fun bracelet featuring four carved floral retrolite cameos linked together on a stainless steel chain.

The vintage inspired black oval polyresin cameos are in stainless steel settings. The bracelet fastens with a toggle clasp.

We love Classic Hardware and the adorable retrolite material that mimics the look and feel of vintage bakelite.

The Classic Hardware trademark is stamped on the clasp.

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