Sunday, 1 February 2009

Swell silver

Happy Sunday, one and all!

Did you have a lovely weekend?

Mine has been pretty good! I actually have lots to blog about (Look magazine's fashion swap, PLUS I need to complete the personal style questions the wonderful and brilliant Couture Carrie tagged me to do), but I'm going to dedicate this post to the jewellery I made today.

Both of these necklaces share similar parts and have a similar look and feel. They're slightly different to my other pieces, as I wanted to make some necklaces that are really easy to wear and will go with everything. I'd love to know what you think, so your honesty and your words would be greatly appreciated!



Dear Diane...this necklace is made from a vintage sterling silver locket, hung from a vintage do-dad with vintage faux pearl on vintage silver plated chain. Very lightly inscribed is the name 'Diane', and it has space for two photos inside. I like to think it's pretty special!





Shielded...never fear - I'll protect you! This necklace is made from vintage do-dads, hung on vintage chain with vintage faux pearls. It's very ornate, but I like to think it's still simple and wearable. What are your thoughts?

ALSO, I was so so pleased to hear that the brilliant Maria of Style Kingdom loved the necklace she bought from me! She was even kind enough to blog about and it post photos:

The rest of the photos can be seen here. Please take the time to have a look because Maria's blog is brilliant and she is a much better photographer than me!

I really enjoy gift wrapping all of my jewellery. In fact, it's quite worrying how much I enjoy curling ribbon...


Help me?

Thanks for reading. Will you be my valentine?

Much love,

Frankie
Swell Vintage

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26 comments:

  1. Anonymous1 February 2009 at 22:14

    Gorgeous pieces! I do particularly like 'Shielded' - it's exactly the sort of thing I would wear if I got the chance to be away from the mud and birdies :D

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  2. Jen (MahaloFashion)1 February 2009 at 23:00

    all those pieces are gorgeous!

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  3. Marian1 February 2009 at 23:46

    beautifu pieces! very timeless Frankie honey!did you have a good wiknd dear ?
    x
    marian

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  4. Rebecca, A Clothes Horse2 February 2009 at 03:18

    Pretty necklaces.
    Ugh! Is Valentine's Day coming already?

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  5. m.j.2 February 2009 at 04:39

    adore!! you are so talented.. i'm totally going to buy my wedding jewellery from you... whenever THAT happens! xo

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  6. Baybay Mama2 February 2009 at 16:31

    I must admit during christmas, I get kind of wrapping happy. It really has to be perfect. I love your pieces...once again, I am completely impressed

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  7. Alicia @ boylerpf3 February 2009 at 13:37

    I love the way you used the vintage pieces...especially the marcasite and locket. Swell VINTAGE!

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  8. Fayoona3 February 2009 at 21:21

    i reeeally want to go to that Look Fashion thingy, but of course it's in London. and I am in Cork, Ireland. Do some swapping on my behalf yeah? cool. Awesome.

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  9. Janet4 February 2009 at 00:35

    Silver! Yeah! I love them ;)

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  10. SOS!4 February 2009 at 01:27

    Ooh the fashion swap..did you go?? The pieces are lovely as usual..

    I'll be your valentine :D
    xx-LJ from SOS!

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  11. Samantha Memoire4 February 2009 at 06:54

    darling, your blog layout is amazing.
    and all your pieces are just fantastic. ;]

    i am surely, a fan.

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  12. L.I.N4 February 2009 at 16:11

    beautiful pieces.

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  13. Couture Carrie4 February 2009 at 16:46

    I WILL be your valentine, Frankie!

    And I looove these new pieces, especially the second necklace - divine!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  14. Maria4 February 2009 at 17:31

    You go, Frankie! I think those two pieces are great. Quiet elegance, yet still ornate.

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  15. Marian4 February 2009 at 23:54

    hey honey hows your week progessing?
    hope your keeping warm and toasty.
    muah x
    Marian

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  16. ?6 February 2009 at 04:35

    Thank you for the lovely comment! And I LOVE your pieces! My mother has a Bday coming up soon and these necklaces would be just her style!

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  17. anna wadham6 February 2009 at 14:28

    lovely jewellery, just had a look at your Etsy site. I have the exact same 'Diana' locket! really like the way you have customised it :)

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  18. Kate6 February 2009 at 19:03

    Tag! Open the 6th picture folder on your computer, open the 6th photo and blog it. Write something about it. Then tag 6 more people to do the same.. details on my blog!
    kate x

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  19. Terence Sambo6 February 2009 at 21:46

    awesome... :oD

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  20. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 16:02

    Beautiful Beautiful!!! I missed checking out your site while I was away!!!

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  21. AlixRose8 February 2009 at 03:25

    I love your locket creations. I have a special place for lockets in my heart. I have two that I adore as of now but I am always on the look out. I would love to buy any of yours but I am on a budget.. it sucks.

    By the way, your Saturday dreams of the weekend being 5 days, is something I can get behind. Wouldn't that be wonderful.

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  22. Anonymous8 February 2009 at 03:50

    wow! i have HAVE to write a post about these pieces! lovely!

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  23. Jen (MahaloFashion)8 February 2009 at 05:08

    post again soon xx

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  24. Couture Carrie12 February 2009 at 16:47

    P.S. Yes of course I WILL be your Valentine, F - will you be mine?

    xoxox,
    CC

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  25. Reena Rai14 February 2009 at 11:38

    Gorgeous, very beautiful. Hope you have a great Valentines day, let me know how the haircut goes :)

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  26. Couture Carrie18 February 2009 at 18:31

    P.S. I love gift wrapping too! And thanks for your ever-so-sweet comments, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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