James Tassie Gem Engraver; Intaglios and Cameos from the Georgian Era
The blue and white cameos found in Wedgwood porcelain are beloved in the world of antiques. The cobalt blue of a Wedgwood piece seems to glow, whil...
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Customize Kirsten's Corners Signature Chains
Sometimes what strikes me most about a piece of antique jewelry is the way it might lend itself to a more modern feel. A few months back, I came ac...
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Birthstones, Planetary Gems, which stones do you align with?
The practice of using gemstones to represent each individual month dates back to ancient times. The first pairing of gems with the twelve calendar ...
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The Holiday Traditions of Jewelry
Jewelry has an important place in holiday traditions. One of the reasons we wear jewelry is to connect us with our loved ones and remind us of sign...
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Gold Rush Jewelry and the Gold Nugget
Gold Nugget Jewelry and Gold Rush Era Jewelry beautifully display gold in its natural, unaltered state. The free form dimensions, buttery gold, and...
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Vinaigrettes
A vinaigrette is a small portable decorative box that would hold a scent behind a grille. These personalized hinged boxes could fit in your hand or...
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What are Quizzing Glasses?
The quizzing glass pendant, is a portable magnifying glass piece, usually made from a bevelled magnifying glass piece set into ornate metal work.
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Chains and Variations
Necklaces are one of the first type of body adornment created by humans. There is a long history of neck adornments, the first ones being made ou...
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Hooked on Charms
A perfect slender 14K yellow gold shepherd's hook; a signature piece from Kirsten's Corner made to carry a favorite charm or collection. The two b...
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Our Signature Shepherd's Hooks
A little story about the shepherd's hooks we design and love at Kirsten's Corner....
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