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Three Rexes Jewelry

lilah wild — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:55:01 +0000

Medieval-inspired baubles modernized into chic bits of gemstoned silver. Twisted Celtic drops like tiny daggers, intricate nouveau-style arrowheads, sparkling crosses, studded hearts, rugged little delicacies that can be customized somewhat with the stone of your choice. Of special note are the engagement and wedding rings, where Moorish bands and amethyst diamonds offer goth-industrial glamour to dark brides and grooms making the most of a small budget.

Catbird

lilah wild — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:09:44 +0000

A well-curated shop of jewelry that traipses through city streets and enchanted woods and mid-century dressing tables, lots of good understated strangeness in here: a necklace where a 14k gold dagger pokes into a solid silver anatomical heart, silver talons or witch hands or melting hearts to protrude through the ears, tree trunk rings complete with carved lovers’ hearts, name necklaces bathed in elegant curlicues. They also have an entire section devoted to wedding bands.

Natasha Salkey

lilah wild — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:04:21 +0000

Handmade jewels hybridized from metal and gemstones. Among silver honeycombs, small waterfalls of chain, and quartz-beaded “full moons,” the Bonne Chance collection renders the rockabilly card suit in rivety discs and dangling charms. Commissions welcome.

The World Closet

lilah wild — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:35:43 +0000

Bohemian style that mixes kurta and kimono flair into flowery little day dresses and broomstick skirts. Lots of Papillon, lots of embroidery and sequins. The jewelry throws Swarovski crystals into falls of gemstones and beads, and the aromatherapy page features soy candles that melt into massage oil.

Chrononaut Mercantile

lilah wild — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:18:00 +0000

Clothing, accessories, and jewelry from worlds long ago and/or far away. Fairy clusters of gemstones and pearls, medieval capelets and cloaks, pirate coats and vests, steampunk jackets and goggles. The actionwear looks crafted for performance, not just show – the outerwear drops fancy brocades in favor of seawater-surviving canvas, and the swashbuckling bags follow suit with elegant durability. Thanks Miko!

Something Else Studio

lilah wild — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:10:44 +0000

Medieval accessorization in the form of one-of-a-kind dainty little purses whipped up out of tapestries, crystals, and little found bits, frequently crafted with back pockets for cellphone storage. Flowers are clustered together for garlands and roundels, and there are tiaras, circlets, and crowns for twinklier headpieces. The jewelry is full of gemstones and pagan symbolism, the stationery is all fantasy-warrior-witchy chicks, and commissions are welcome, especially for bridal goodies.

Garden Party Collection/CostumeJewel.com

lilah wild — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:29:24 +0000

All kinds of costume and estate jewelry from the Victorian era up through the 60’s, meticulously organized by designer, era, and material. Bakelite bangles, flamboyant brooches, Czech glass necklaces, charm bracelets loaded with clacking beads, showgirl earrings, rhinestone dress clips, and some glamorous miscellanea of flapper bags and celluloid hair combs. There’s also a “wearable wounded” section for still-lovely items in need of a little TLC. Thanks, Miko!

Jannis Erotic Jewellery

lilah wild — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:25:10 +0000

While the name kindles images of intimate adornment, this site looks like a sci-fi villain’s treasure chest. Necklaces that wrap around the back, menacing pointed chokers, demonic codpieces, “alien lockets,” daggers and axes, bold chunks of gemstone, much of it made with secret compartments and hidden doors. Even glasses can be reworked for a subtle bit of futuristic style. And they do deliver on the erotic front – these are nipple shields ready for battle.

Courtney Gray Arts

lilah wild — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:40:26 +0000

An engagement ring jeweler who also has a flair for darker ornamentation. Tribal and tentacled designs pop up in her Adornments sections, where gemstones are cradled in silver tendrils, and dramatic neckpieces evoke dancing flames. The bridal sparkles play with complementary pieces, most notably in the wedding set where raised and recessed locks are made to fit into each other. Custom extremely welcome and encouraged.

Magpie Creations

lilah wild — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:15:00 +0000

Kanzashi! Intricately folded flowers of hand-dyed silk, plum blossoms and chrysanthemums and even sunflowers perched on clips, combs, headbands, hair prongs, and brooches. Obi belts feature size-adjustable corset lacing and big fat bows and kimono blouses are on the way. The rest of the catalog tips fae/bellydance with filigree wings and ornate headdresses, dichroic glass twinkles and winterberry branches sculpted from wire. Custom welcome.

Father Panik Industries

lilah wild — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:21:00 +0000

A catalog full of skulls, brass knuckles, and Brooklyn pride. The tees/longsleevers/hoodies are stark compositions of black and red, remixing antiheros or morbid coats of arms, while crows flap about on yoga pants and tote bags. Rockabilly rosaries not only mix glittering glass beads with shiny little guns, but thoughtfully offer the option of dual lengths and interchangeable pendants in case the day is shaping up to be more machine gun than cross of thorns. And this is the place if you’ve ever wanted to scream HELL YEAH from your fingers.

The Oriental Magpie

lilah wild — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:28:00 +0000

An online consignment shop run by the owner of Ji Ji Kiki, once again showing off an eye for the cute with a roster of teenytiny indie brands working in jewelry, accessories, home decor, and paper goods. Carousel necklaces, orange slice rings, cat-shaped lavender sachets, comic book envelopes, hair flowers, linen purses, an overall gathering of, to borrow from one of the featured brands, dainty pretty things. Artists and designers are welcome to come sell their stuff.

Lunarra Star

lilah wild — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:21:00 +0000

Twinkling things made of of teacups and fairytales. Much of the jewelry is pictorial – a whole section is devoted to Alice in Wonderland – mixed up with cameos and lockets and sterling charms and bottles of sparkly dust, occasionally detouring into the rainbow arrangements of chakra pieces.