Retro Jewelry Facts, Fashions, & Trends: January 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Carved Retrolite Jewelry from Classic Hardware Jewelry

"Retrolite" is a material created by the clever monkeys at Classic Hardware, designed to mimic the look and feel of Bakelite. These gorgeous necklaces feature Retrolite carvings on 18"-long glass beaded chains with lobster claw clasps.

The Carved Heart necklace is back in stock in both Jade Green and Deep Red. This necklace makes a big, beautiful, bold statement in classic vintage style.

The Carved Red Rose flower necklace is a new addition to our Classic Hardware selection and it is gorgeous!

Lisa Petrucci Kitty Cat Artwork Jewelry from Classic Hardware

Back in stock! Darling Bandanna Kitty Oval Cameo Earrings and Bandanna Kitty Oval Locket Necklace, both from Classic Hardware Jewelry and featuring artwork by Lisa Petrucci. The locket is a real, functioning locket that you can stick a picture of your favorite person (or kitty) inside.

We love Classic Hardware to begin with, but add Lisa Petrucci kitty cat artwork, and we're over the moon!

(I, your humble Babygirl Boutique blogger, have quite a collection of kitty jewelry and Classic Hardware takes up a fair amount of space in my jewelry box!)

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Beautiful Floral Disc Necklace

A beautiful Silver Floral Disc Necklace is adorned with fuchsia crystals and hand enamel. Delicate round Swarovski crystal elements encircle the pendant for a dazzling finish.

Amazing Dragon Pendant Necklace

This darling Dragon Pendant Necklace features burgundy crystals and enameled flowers. Made with Swarovski elements. From Anne Koplik Designs.

Black Enamel and Crystal Butterfly Necklace

A fabulously fashionable Butterfly Necklace with black enameling, clear crystals, and an antique silver finish. A very fun and feminine necklace for any butterfly jewelry lover! From Anne Koplik designs.

Sophisticated "Golden Shadow" Faceted Crystal Necklace

This dazzling "Golden Shadow" Art Deco-Inspired Faceted Crystal Necklace features a large, square-cut, faceted champagne crystal framed in an antique bronze finish pendant with small, round champagne crystals with Swarovski elements. Very opulent!

Unique Snake Charmer Silhouette Cameo Necklace

This Snake Charmer Necklace is inspired by antique jewelry and features a snake charmer silhouette in an oval cameo framed in a silver and enamel frame with Swarovski elements and embellishments. Very cool conversation-starter!

Crystal Chandelier Earrings as Seen on "Dancing with the Stars"

Well... if you had to dance with David Arquette, you might make a face kinda like Kym Johnson in the photo below, from season 13 of DWTS. But you would look fabulous in these Glamorous Crystal Ballroom Chandelier Earrings made with Swarovski elements with an antique silver finish.

Fifties-Inspired Bib Necklace and Rhinestone Earrings Set from ABS Schwartz

This beautiful, heirloom-quality jewelry set features a Stunning Vintage-Reproduction Layered Bib Necklace and matching Rhinestone Earrings. This regal necklace fastens with a lobster claw clasp and features an extender for variable lengths, 24" at its longest.

Celestial Man in the Moon Charm Necklace and Earrings

Another Anne Koplik design! This cute collection features a Charm Necklace and Earrings with Man in the Moon charms and stars embellished with clear crystals. An antique bronze gold finish adds to the charm of this cute set, sold separately.

Charming Charm Necklaces from Anne Koplik Jewelry

Our love affair with Anne Koplik Jewelry continues with these retro, vintage-inspired whimsical charm necklaces, featuring heart motifs.

Charm Necklace with Hearts and Flowers

This darling charm necklace features many charms, including hearts, cupids, keys, moons, stars, flowers, and lots more. Made from lead- and nickel-free metals, Swarovski elements, and Anne Koplik's unique enameling. An absolutely darling piece!

Colorful Hearts Charm Necklace

This colorful charm necklace features a big bronze and enamel heart charm dangling from a crystal flower. Over a dozen smaller, whimsical charms decorate the gold chain, including hearts, locks, flowers, cupid, key, and money bag.

Colorful Pastel Hearts Charm Necklace

A very dainty and feminine necklace featuring clear pastel heart charms in and crystals in springtime colors with alternating bronze and enamel heart charms. Very romantic! See the matching Earrings below!

New Valentine's Day Jewelry Necklaces, Rings, and Earrings

More fabulous Anne Koplik Designs! These beautiful Valentine's Day heart jewelry designs have coordinating pieces (sold separately), that you can mix and match for all sorts of darling, romantic looks. Featuring lead and nickel-free metals, red, pink, and clear Swarovski crystals and Swarovski elements, and high-quality, American craftsmanship.

Click here to browse our full Valentine's Day Heart Jewelry Collection, or click on the pics below for more info!

Fabulous New Anne Koplik Jewelry Deco & Crystal Brooches / Pins

We've just received a huge shipment of new Anne Koplik Jewelry designs, including these dazzling and unique, vintage-inspired brooches / pins, featuring Swarovski elements, and metals that are always lead and nickel free. Anne Koplik jewelry is made in the USA.

Silver and Sapphire Blue Crystal Beetle Brooch Pin

Uniquely-designed silver winged beetle / scarab pin with sapphire blue crystals and emameling.

Large Multi Colored Crystal Beetle Brooch Pin

This fabulous winged beetle / scarab features multi-colored crystals across its colorful enameled wings.

Small Multi Crystal Butterfly Brooch Pin with Caribbean Blue Teardrop

A darling butterfly pin decorated with multi-colored crystals and green and brown enameling. The faceted Caribbean blue tear drop crystal dangles to add movement.

Large Silver and Black Enamel Crystal Bird Brooch Pin

This silver pin is intricately adorned with crystals and beautiful black enameling, featuring two silver birds.

Silver and Crystals Art Deco Brooch Pin

A gorgeous, intricate, Art Deco-inspired silver pin adorned with metallic, light gold and white opal crystals.

Silver and Crystal Snowflake Brooch Pin

A perfect accessory for the winter season! Turn any outfit into a winter wonderland with this elegant silver snowflake pin encrusted with clear crystals.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Divine Carved Glass & Crystal Art Deco Necklace from Anne Koplik

Absolutely gorgeous Carved Red Glass & Red Crystals Necklace from Anne Koplik. This stunning necklace is adjustable from 16 - 18 inches and fastens with a lobster claw clasp. Make a real statement with this fabulous addition to your jewelry box!

Anne Koplik jewelry is always lead and nickel free.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Tons of New Anne Koplik Vintage-Inspired Art Deco-Style Jewelry!

We love Anne Koplik Jewelry designs! Featuring artisans devoted to handcrafting beautiful, sophisticated, vintage-inspired jewelry pieces for modern women. These designs are based on classic and demure Art Deco period costume jewelry. Many of the styles feature Swarovski elements.

Anne Koplik designs are frequently featured on Dancing with the Stars! Most of the styles below are available in both post back or lever back. Just click on the pics for more details!