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Friendship Sweetheart Bracelet Set from Sweet Romance Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:23:00 +0000

Back in the Victorian days of romantic courtship, jewelry was commonly given as a token of affection from a man to a woman, or exchanged between two female friends or family members. "Sweetheart Bracelets" were all the fashion rage back then, and it was trendy to wear several of them together.

Sweet Romance Jewelry created this 3-Piece Set of Sweetheart Bracelets in homage to old-fashioned romance.

Just like the Victorian designs that inspired them, these Sweetheart bracelets may be worn alone or stacked together. Featuring a burnished/brushed silver metal finish, Swarovski crystals, and vintage charms.

Share them among your friends or give them as a sweetheart gift!

One bracelet has a bow and miniature locket to hold a cherished memory. The second bracelet features a vintage lapis glass oval in a floral lace setting. The third bracelet has a peridot crystal set in Victorian stars.

Back In Stock ~ Gorgeous 1950's Reproduction Crystal Corsage Bracelet By Sweet Romance Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:36:00 +0000

Back in stock is the goooorgeous 1950s Crystal "Corsage Bracelet by Sweet Romance Jewelry, so named because it sits on your wrist like a lovely corsage made of sparkly crystals.

Fabulous vintage styling in this reproduction design.

The cuff is made of five strands of crystal beads on wire that sits comfortably on the wrist. An intricate cluster of rhinestone flowers sit atop the cuff.

Pictures do not do this beautiful bracelet justice. The "corsage" style cuff bracelet from Sweet Romance comes in several motifs, and this crystal color scheme is brand new and breathtaking.

A fabulous piece for brides-to-be and anyone who has a fancy occasion coming up that requires a truly sophisticated and eye-catching piece of jewelry.

The adjustable cuff fits 7" to 8.5" wrists.

Click here for more photos of this beautiful bracelet!

New Goodies & Old Favorites from Classic Hardware!

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:03:00 +0000

Back in stock from Classic Hardware Jewelry is the totally fabulous Sparrow Story Box Necklace. This necklace features a story box pendant that contains a 3-D sparrow and a real twig encased in resin. Each pendant is handmade by craftsmen. It measures 1 1/4" high by 1" wide. A gorgeous piece of jewelry that you will treasure!

We also got the popular and affordable Sacred Heart Earrings which feature religious influenced medallions and red beads. These cute earrings dangle at about 3".

And brand new to our boutique is the Owl Pendant. His cute owl head moves! This pendant hangs from a chain that is decorated with brown beads and closes with a lobster clasp. This is one seriously cute necklace!

And finally, we also received this fab "retrolite" Strawberry Charm Bracelet. Retrolite is a modern plastic that mimics the look and feel of bakelite, the first synthetic mass-produced plastic developed in the early 1900s (also known as "polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride." Really.) This charming bracelet has five big, juicy strawberry charms and little green leaves that dangle from a stainless steel linked chain. Very cute and retro!

Beautiful Autumn Leaves Art Glass Necklace From Sweet Romance Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:03:00 +0000

Just arrived from Sweet Romance Jewelry -- Gorgeous Art Glass Autumn Leaves Necklace.

Featuring oversized, colorful glass leaf charms and amber colored glass acorns topped with bronze mounts dangling from a chain of linked circles, this necklace conjures up feelings of Autumn and the crunch of falling leaves.

Retro fifties styling makes this a bold, retro bauble befitting your snappiest cold weather fitted jackets.

Antique bronze finish with adjustable length and lobster claw clasp.

Pair it with the Squirrel's Harvest Charm Bracelet and Squirrel's Harvest Rhinestone Vintage-inspired Brooch for a gorgeous Autumn ensemble!

Sweet Romance Jewelry specializes in retro-inspired, vintage reproduction jewelry and finery for all ages. Check out our full selection of Sweet Romance Jewelry at Babygirl Boutique.

Everybody Walk The Dinosaur

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:20:00 +0000

Speaking of The Flintstones, here are a couple more cute new dinosaur necklaces from Kitsch 'n' Kouture Jewelry!

First up is Fred and Wilma's favorite mode of transportation, the Brontosaurus! Featured on a pendant, dangling from a 20" chain. Second up is the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, best known for his role as prehistoric badass in Jurassic Park, depicted in miniature in this cute dino pendant. He also hangs on a 20" pendant.

Both of these necklaces are "gunmetal" coloring, which is a matte, rich silver-tone. Both are solid (not hollow inside), and are lead and nickel free!

Kitsch 'n' Kouture Is Gonna Get Stone Age On Your A**

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:30:00 +0000

Take a trip back to the time of Fred Flintstone, when triceratops were cute, cuddly creatures who did odd jobs for humans, like vacuuming, making juice, or playing records-- all while looking into the camera, shrugging pensively, and sighing, "It's a living!"

But we digress...

Kitsch 'n' Kouture has created another darling pendant with this Triceratops Dinosaur Necklace. This pendant is "gunmetal" which means it's a deeper, richer silver-tone; lead and nickel-free as always. The pendant hangs from a 20" chain.

A super cute conversation starter!

Click for more info!

Beautiful Enameled Pansy Necklace from Sweet Romance Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:16:00 +0000

From Sweet Romance Jewelry comes another darling Pansy-themed necklace. This particular style features classic, 40s styling, enameled pansies in pretty coral and turquoise colors, and is 17" long. A beautiful gift for the vintage reproduction jewelry lover in your life!

Click here for more pics and info about this darling necklace!

Designer's notes: "According to the Victorian book, 'Language of Flowers,' the message conveyed by the pansy is fond remembrance. The pansy flower is also the logo for Shelley's jewelry line for the breadth of historical jewelry, which inspires her own designs. This trio of little pansy faces is enameled in fanciful colors of turquoise, coral and blue. Each is a miniature rendering, beginning with a yellowy center, which blends into several values of petal color, just like in nature. Crystal beads of rose, citrine and aqua alternate with loop-link chain and dangle in clusters between the flowers. Pale French silver metal finish is hand-burnished."

Woolly Mammoth Pendant From Kitsch 'n' Kouture

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:07:00 +0000

Woolly Mammoths haven't roamed the Earth in 10,000 years, but you can wear this totally rad little Woolly Mammoth Necklace from Kitsch 'n' Kouture Jewelry just the same!

This pendant is solid (not hollow inside like cheapy necklaces), and hangs on a pretty silver chain.

A real conversation starter!

About Kitsch 'n' Kouture:

“killer jewelry – painless price”

The creative force behind Kitsch 'n' Kouture is Leslie Homan, owner and designer of Femme Metale "sterling silver jewelry that rocks". With over 9 years in the jewelry business, her quality and integrity speak for themselves. In March 2008, Leslie launched Kitsch ‘n’ Kouture as a means to deliver that Femme Metale feel to a broader audience. Leslie was a former model, Hollywood makeup artist and wardrobe stylist. Creativity has always been in Leslie's blood. She has been designing her own clothes and accessories since she was very young. With many high school and college jewelry classes under her belt she decided to put this knowledge and her love of fashion to work.

Leslie is continually designing fresh and tasty jewelry and accessories to adorn the world's style leaders and trend setters. All of our designs are original, we never purchase mass produced items and pass them off as our own. All Kitsch 'n' Kouture items are lead and nickel free!

Kitsch ‘n’ Kouture delivers killer style at a painless price. The whole collection has a pop culture sensibility with a big splash of whimsy. Get your Kitsch on!

Cute Pom Pom Earrings from Lucky Loo Loo, Now Available in Black and Red

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:14:00 +0000

We love the clever and quirky designs from Lucky Loo Loo, based right here in Portland! We've received many adorable creations from Lucky Loo Loo. The newest arrivals are these enameled wire pom pom earrings.

Previously available in Pink, and now Black and Red.

These cute earrings are made of enameled wires fashioned into cute, three dimensional pom pom balls that dangle from lever back closures. They are surprisingly light-weight.

You will receive many compliments bouncing around with these cute pom poms dangling from your lobes!

Modeled here by Bernie Dexter.

See more of these and other Lucky Loo Loo Jewelry designs!

Unique Diamond Grid Swarovski Crystal Earrings from Anne Koplik

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:38:00 +0000

Anne Koplik has come up with another unique and eye-catching design with these Diamond-Shaped Grid Swarovski Crystals Earrings that sparkle like mad in the light. The crystals form a gradient effect. Sophisticated and retro! Anne Koplik earrings are nickel free, as always!

Classic Hardware Scissors Necklace on Beaded Chain

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:32:00 +0000

Need a unique gift for your favorite stylist or hairdresser? The Classic Hardware Scissors necklace will be perfect!

These stainless steel scissors hang from an 18" long, jet black faceted bead chain. The hardware and lobster claw clasp are sterling silver plated. Stamped with the Classic Hardware mark.

Makes an excellent gift! Maybe even a gift to yourself!

Back in Stock! Pink Pom Pom Earrings from Lucky Loo Loo

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:49:00 +0000

These kitschy-cute earrings from Lucky Loo Loo are round "pom poms" made of pink enameled wire. They dangle from lever-back closure earrings. Very trendy and unique!

See more pics and buy them here.

Lucky Loo Loo can always be counted on for taking an old design and recreating it as something new and fresh. These pom pom earrings are no exception! See more Unique and girly Lucky Loo Loo Designs at Babygirl Boutique.

Spotlight on Retro Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:41:00 +0000

We at Babygirl Boutique looove Retro Jewelry and have searched high and low to put together the finest selection of vintage-inspired baubles, beads, and charms this side of the interwebs. Check out these examples of timeless designs based on retro, vintage styles.

These glass bauble-icious bead sets are top sellers at the Boutique. They are the perfect accessory for a vintage look. Here we have an Avocado Green Glass Bead Choker, Bracelet and Earrings Set, modeled by Sophia. In the second photo, Nikki Foldcrazy wears a 1950's Style Lavender Bead and Crystal Necklace and Earring Set with big, beautiful beads. For a glamorous, retro Jackie O look, Kelsey Danger wears big, White 14mm Faux Pearl Choker, Bracelet, and Earrings. These pieces are very affordable, with most sets being under $30. That's a whole lot of glamour for not a lot of dough!

Once upon a time, brooches and pins were associated with grandmas and stuffy old church ladies. But vintage costume jewelry has come back into style with a vengeance, and jewelry designers, such as those at Sweet Romance Jewelry, have created classy and bold pins for any gal or any outfit! The first photo above features an absolutely darling Vintage Reproduction Poppy Flower Pin. Lilac and amethyst aurora crystals in a 3-dimensional style make this pin very special. We recommend wrapping a delicate scarf around your shoulders and affixing it with this sweet brooch. Fans of fall will love the Squirrel's Harvest Rhinestone Brooch by Sweet Romance, which would look dashing pinned to your favorite fall scarf. The Garnet Pinwheel Brooch from Sweet Romance shown makes a big, bold statement and looks great on the lapel of a fitted jacket.

Charm bracelets are a perennial favorite. The first one featured here is the Perfume Bottle Charm Bracelet by Sweet Romance, a lovely piece that features dangling perfume bottles and atomizers made of blown glass, beads, crystals, and candy glass. Speaking of candy glass, the second bracelet shown is also from Sweet Romance, the Blue Candy Glass Hearts Charm Bracelet is made of Murano glass, bohemian, and pave heart charms. Finally, the very popular All My Love Charm Bracelet from Sweet Romance, featuring charms from many eras, from Victorian to the fifties.

This is just a small sample of the Retro Jewelry selection at Babygirl Boutique. Click on over and check it out!

Back in Stock! Classic Hardware Frida Kahlo Story Box Necklace

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:43:00 +0000

Classic Hardware Jewelry produces a fabulous selection of handmade, Frida Kahlo pieces.

One of our favorite pieces, the Frida Kahlo Story Box Necklace, just came back in stock. The story box charm hangs on a 16" silver plated chain. The shadow box holds a small picture of Frida and a sacred heart charm for a 3-dimensional effect. The artwork is sealed in resin and set in a silver plated shadow box. The necklace is handmade by Classic Hardware artists, and is stamped and trademarked on the back.

An excellent gift for Frida fans, or anyone who loves handmade, folk art-style jewelry.

We carry several other Frida Kahlo designs from Classic Hardware Jewelry, featured below. Celebrate the life and work of the renowned Mexican-born painter with handcrafted bracelets, earrings, and necklaces with coordinating images.

Our selection of Frida Kahlo Jewelry is so affordable, you can start your collection today. View our selection of Frida jewelry by clicking here!

Art Deco Drop Earrings - Classy, Retro Style

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:36:00 +0000

Classy and chic vintage-inspired Art Deco Drop Earrings. Gorgeous costume jewelry that remains faithful to the designs and styles of art deco. The crystals feature classic cuts and the dangling bead is a smoked round. These fabulous earrings dangle 1.5" from the post back for pierced ears. Brushed silver finish. Beautiful!

Anne Koplik Designs - Gypsy Boho Globe Dangle Earrings

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:45:00 +0000

We love these Bronze Gypsy Girl Globe Earrings because we think they have a Baltic or gypsy look. They are retro, kitschy, boho, and sophisticated all at the same time-- and only Anne Koplik can combine all of these influences into her jewelry pieces.

Featuring faceted blue Swarovski crystals and a bronze patina over brass. The earrings are nickel-free. Lever back earring wires closure.

Anne Koplik jewelry is made in the USA by true artisans!

The newest addition to our selection of Anne Koplik Jewelry and our Retro Earrings collection.

Sweet Romance Jewelry - Mermaid Siren Art Nouveau Earrings

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:34:00 +0000

Gorgeous new Mermaid Siren earrings from Sweet Romance Jewelry, with a pearl bead drop and a pearl bead cradled in the mermaids' hands. Antique bronze patina finish and eurowire clasps. The earrings are 2.5" long and make a bold and beautiful statement.

The mythological mermaid would sometimes enchant sailors with their siren song, distracting them from their work and causing them to drown or crash their ships. A gentler, Disneyesque version of mermaids depict them as sweet creatures kind to humans. Either way, the symbol of a mermaid represents a change in fortune, and will look fabulous dangling from your ears!

Learn more about the Mermaid Siren earrings from Sweet Romance Jewelry.

View our selection of designer earrings, retro earrings, vintage-inspired earrings or take a look at the Sweet Romance selection available at Babygirl Boutique!

Retro Enameled Butterfly Necklace with Crystals from Anne Koplik Designs

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:21:00 +0000

Another darling confection from Anne Koplik Jewelry Designs. Gorgeous, large enameled butterfly necklace with embedded Swarovski Crystals and retro brushed silver finish. Beautiful! Another artisan jewelry design from Anne Koplik.

Anne Koplik Designs - Retro Jewelry - Sparrow Pin

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:36:00 +0000

From Anne Koplik Designs comes this darling piece of retro jewelry - Blue Enameled Sparrow Pin. Anne Koplik's enameling technique is a 5-stage process that took two years to develop. The bronze antique finish makes it a great gift with an heirloom quality. The pin measures 1 3/4" across and 1 1/4" high. Anne Koplik jewelry is high-quality, artisan line of designer pieces crafted with love!

Modern Day Retro from Anne Koplik Jewelry Designs

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:47:00 +0000

Anne Koplik Jewelry creates handmade, designer, retro, vintage-inspired jewelry worn by celebrities, featured in magazines, and worn on several episodes of Dancing with the Stars!

Marie Osmond was spotted on Dancing with the Stars in these Romantic Ruby Crystal Filigree Dangle Earrings.

Dainty and ladylike, Burgundy Swarovski Crystal Sparrow Bird necklace with Pearl Drop and matching Sparrow Bird Earrings.

Anne Koplik Jewelry also makes contemporary designs too. Here are 3D Rainbow Crystals Hammered Rings Necklace and matching Hammered Rings Earrings. Contemporary and ladylike at the same time!

Dainty retro earrings, Faceted Crystal Drop Lever Back Earrings in a delicate rose color and Glass Bead & Crystal Dangle Earrings in a retro pale green.

Click here to see all of the Retro Jewelry available at Babygirl Boutique!

Black Carved Floral Retrolite Link Bracelet

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:51:00 +0000

From Classic Hardware: This black carved floral link bracelet features cameos of carved retrolite-- a modern polyresin designed to mimic vintage bakelite. The cameos are placed in stainless steel settings. This bracelet is for a small wrist at only 7.5" long.

New Necklace from Classic Hardware Hits the Jackpot!

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:00:00 +0000

So cute, we just had to have it! Vintage Slot Machine Necklace with Ruby Red Glass Beads from Classic Hardware's Rockware collection. The slot machine pendant is stainless steel and hangs from a long beaded chain that measures 16". The classic trademark stamp marks the lobster claw clasp. Love it! Check it out!

Kitsch 'n' Kouture "Rock Shield Necklace"

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:48:00 +0000

Yowza! The "Rock Shield Necklace" from Kitsch 'n' Kouture makes a serious statement. It measures 4" across and hangs 18" at its longest but is adjustable.

Classic Hardware Nautical Anchor Necklace and Earrings

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:36:00 +0000

From Classic Hardware Jewelry comes Nautical Anchor Necklace and Earrings, made of "retrolite" which is a modern polyresin that emulates the look and feel of vintage bakelite.

The big anchor necklace has a star charm that dangles from the toggle clasp, plated in sterling silver.

The lever-back dangle earrings are adorned with light blue beads. Both are modeled here by Kitty Vicious!

noreply@blogger.com (Babygirl Boutique) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:54:00 +0000

What do you get when Grandma's jewelry box collides with a bedazzler? You get this Vintage Reproduction Floral Bib Rhinestone Necklace by Kitsch 'n' Kouture Jewelry. This enormous necklace features a floral garden of crystal gemstones. Lead and nickel free metal, and a lobster claw closure. This is some serious kitsch, kittens!