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My antique wedding jewelry from Lang Antiques.

Happy Monday, my dears!

I hope you enjoyed seeing my wedding photos on Friday. I had fun sharing them with you – although it left me with a new respect for wedding bloggers. So much thought has to go into the order and selection of photos!

Anyway, I promised you the full details on the gorgeous antique wedding jewelry I borrowed from Lang Antiques and I intend to deliver.

Putting on my wedding earrings from Lang Antiques. Photo by Angel Kidwell.Getting to the good stuff - my wedding jewels from Lang Antiques. Photo by Angel Kidwell.Putting on the finishing touches before my wedding at the Vandiver Inn. Photography by Angel Kidwell.

I made that face for a solid 10 minutes after putting the jewels on. Freaking OUT.  In a good way. But still. All the feels.

My antique wedding jewelry from Lang Antiques! Belle Epoque necklace, Edwardian earrings. Diamonds in platinum.

We’ll start at the top and work down.

My antique wedding jewelry - Edwardian diamond earrings from Lang Antiques, circa 1915.

These are the glorious earrings that I chose to adorn my bridal ears. When I picked them, I thought they’d be a great compliment to the necklace and that they were nice and shiny. When they arrived and I saw them in person, my eyes fell out of my head. They’re spectacular.

The antique diamond earrings I wore at my wedding! These beauties are circa 1915, 3.35 carats of diamonds in platinum, and are available at Lang Antiques.These babies are Edwardian, dating to around 1915. 3.35 carat total diamond weight in gleaming platinum. The infinity motif of the design appealed to me for a wedding and the big, juicy old mine-cut pear-shape diamonds appealed to me in every possible way. With thick, dark, curly hair like mine, you can’t wear just any earrings.

How does a bride choose her antique wedding jewelry from a store in San Francisco when she lives in DC? The answer is: communication. LOTS of it. The saintly Nicole from Lang Antiques answered my every question, took photos of different jewels next to each other, even tried pieces on for me. Have I mentioned my love for this store and everyone involved in it enough times? They are the best.

Now, the necklace.

An antique French Belle Epoque diamond necklace with a 1.25 carat pear shaped diamond. Circa 1900. At Lang Antiques.I actually chose the necklace first and then earrings. I looked at a lot of options – and I mean a LOT – but I think part of me knew it was always going to be this one.

Me, looking very bridal. Photography by Angel Kidwell.

It was pretty much destined to be worn with my wedding dress.

An antique French Belle Epoque diamond necklace with a 1.25 carat pear shaped diamond. Circa 1900. From Lang Antiques.

This beautiful piece is French Belle Epoque, and circa 1900, which makes it a little older than the earrings. It is also platinum, and suspends a brightly white pear-shaped diamond. The settings are all delicately millegrained, and the central element forms a bewitching, vaguely fleur-de-lys style pattern.

It reminds me of dewdrops caught in a spiderweb in the most beautiful way possible and frozen that way.  Oh my goodness, but I miss having this beautiful thing around.

Finally – although I’ve said it before and will probably say it again – a million thanks to the fabulous Lang Antiques for the loan of my incredible antique wedding jewelry. It made a spectacular day even more wonderful.

Wedding photos by Angel Kidwell, jewelry photos on dark background by Lang Antiques’ Cole Bybee, and other photos by yours truly.

The antique diamond necklace I wore at my wedding. It's a French Belle Epoque diamond necklace with a 1.25 carat pear shaped diamond. Circa 1900. At Lang Antiques.

Treat yourself: pops of color under $140.

Today’s edition of Treat Yourself is going to be all about one of my favorite things: bright colors. And because the best brightly-colored pretties are the ones you can actually own, we’re keeping everything in today’s post under $140. Pair any of these with a sundress – maybe a blue or a yellow one? – and you’re ready for anything.

Happy Monday, my dears.

Kendra Scott Danielle Earrings, magenta.Kendra Scott Danielle Earrings, magenta ($60).

Debbie Fisher Seed Ruby necklace with Graduated ruby and garnet rondelles on a strand of red seed beads. Debbie Fisher Seed Ruby necklace with Graduated ruby and garnet rondelles on a strand of red seed beads ($95).

Kendra Scott Ann stackable rings in pink hibiscusKendra Scott Ann stackable rings in pink hibiscus ($55).

And a bonus out of the price range:

Dana Kellin hand wire wrapped green onyx and gold-fill roundel drop earrings.Dana Kellin hand wire wrapped green onyx and gold-fill roundel drop earrings ($220).

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Friday finds: camphor glass.

Happy Friday, my dears!

I was doing some Etsy browsing the other day (as one does) and I found a bumper crop of really lovely camphor glass pieces. You know how much I love camphor glass.

These beauties range in price up above $1,300, but quite a few of them are below $200: so don’t be afraid to click through if you see something you love.

Exceptional antique camphor glass and filigree necklace with diamond and unusual enamel bird detail.
This piece with the colorful bird is one of the most beautiful camphor glass pieces I’ve ever seen – I’ve never seen anything like it anywhere else. The tiny, significant addition of the colorful bird brings the whispering elegance of the camphor glass and filigree to a whole new level. This piece, I’m sad to say, is what sets the top end of the price range.

Antique camphor glass and filigree necklace from the 1920's.
I love the tiny filigree details on this camphor glass necklace: all those narrow, rectangular elements are so compelling, and the piece as a whole is such a lovely long shape.

Antique Art Deco era gold tone filigree and campgor glass necklace.
Gold filigree! My personal camphor glass collection is entirely lacking in gold filigree – it’s more unusual than the white. I think this piece is beautiful.

Antique camphor glass necklace with pearls, black onyx, and filigree details.
Speaking of camphor glass with a twist: how great is the onyx detail on this pendant? I love that chain, too, with the filigree links and pearls. Find it here.

Antique Art Deco camphor glass, three-color gold, and diamond ring with filigree and floral details.
A pretty camphor glass ring, or THE PRETTIEST camphor glass ring? With that lovely filigree and tri-color yellow/rose gold floral details, I think it’s making a strong case for the latter.

Antique Art Deco black camphor glass, filigree, and rhinstone necklace by Ostby Barton.
This unusual beauty is by the notable Ostby Barton. I didn’t realize camphor glass could be black, but that’s what the listing says this is and from the detail photos, I’m inclined to believe it. It’s such a striking juxtaposition of colors, with the light tendrils of filigree snaking across the glossy dark surface. I also adore the baguette shaped rhinestone detail above the pendant bail – deliciously geometric is that Art Deco way I love so much.

Art Deco camphor glass brooch with sapphires and a diamond.
This brooch is like a lesson in the Art Deco aesthetic, with its close, precise lines of the filigree stripes juxtaposed with the delicate floral elements and the wide, clean expanse of the camphor glass punctuated by the hexagonally-set diamond with its flanked sapphires. Delectable.

Antique Art Deco rock crystal, diamond, and white gold filigree necklace.
This necklace is actually rock crystal: the more expensive material that camphor glass was intended to mimic. I think it’s exquisite; uncomplicated and delicate, with whispers of filigree.

What do you think of the selection, my dears? Will any of you be adding a camphor glass piece to your collection after perusing this tempting buffet?

If that’s not enough, here are some more (all under $200): pretty with flowers, small and rectangular, small with a star, oval with filigree on chain, larger oval with filigree, very cool with silhouette, simple oval, cute chunky rectangle, pointy ends, and oval with chrysoprase. These get a list because their photos aren’t blogworthy, but they still look like good options.

All images and info in this post are thanks to the individual seller of each item. Please click through source links for details.

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