For the love of jewelry (The Lennox Independent)
Joyce Williamson has always loved jewelry. “My mother loved jewelry,” said Joyce. “When I was a little girl I always had matching bracelets and necklaces on; so, I can blame her…or thank her…one of the two, for my love of jewelry.” us.rd.yahoo.com
L/n little nemo rare blue open foil back large pin
L/N or Little Nemo Manufacturing Company produced jewelry as early as 1922 through 1965 and this earlier pin, marked L/N 25 in a flattened diamond is one of their more unusual and harder to find pins. L/N is gaining in popularity and one to begin collecting if you already haven't. This striking pin has colorful half moon faceted blue glass that fits precisely in prong set silver tone metal. It creates the perfect accessory from the late 40's mid century look that is so popular today. The material is so fine, it looks like sculptured sterling. It is signed L/N 25 on the back. The pin measures 3 1/4" tall by 1 1/4" wide tapering at the end. It is in excellent vintage condition and guaranteed to be authentic L/N. vintagejewelryonline.com
Art Pick | Calder Jewelry (Miami Herald)
Alexander Calder carved his way into the history of sculpture with his revolutionary mobiles, but another unique contribution -- his production of one-of-a-kind jewelry -- is lesser-known. But not for much longer. The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach has organized the first museum exhibition devoted to Calder jewelry, showcasing some 100 pieces -- necklaces, rings, earrings, brooches, ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Mukilteo Jewelry Store Robbed (KIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma)
MUKILTEO, Wash. -- The owner of a jewelry store was robbed at gunpoint in Snohomish County Friday morning, reported KIRO 7 Eyewitness News. The holdup occurred at a strip mall in Mukilteo at Harbour Pointe Jewelers as the owner was preparing to enter the store. us.rd.yahoo.com