I've been feeling crummy all weekend and cranky as a result - so in an effort to cheer myself up and hopefully provide some interesting content to you, I'm going to show you something that pretty much always makes me happy. Readers, these are some of my favourite rings:
I bought this arty one from an antique dealer. I think it's 1970s. There was a pendant too but I didn't have enough money! Oh well. I love how the rock/stone looks like a yummy piece of caramel toffee or something. Good thing it's entwined in goldish wire or I may try to pop it into my mouth!
Ditto for this Sarah Coventry ring - it just looks like candy, doesn't it? It has an opalescent quality to it but it's costume all the way. I think the look or technique is called foiling.
This flower one is Sarah Coventry too - the top glass piece is a bit off kilter but I love it nevertheless.
You can see how the 'jewels' are tiered to look like the layers of a petal. So sweet. Sarah Coventry, btw, is collectible but not expensive to buy. Each of these rings were $15 or under.
Not sure if this one is vintage but I thrifted it for a couple of bucks a few years back and I really think it's pretty - it reminds me of something semi-Medieval or Tudor or something! The filigre does look rather regal, actually, like it is twisting into crowns. There are five amber-hued stones around one side and five gold-toned balls on the other.
This sterling silver one isn't vintage but I thrifted it for a few dollars and I love the big ball on top set with all the tiny blue and clear glass pieces. It reminds me of the 'millennium ball' pendant I bought by Carolee just before the year 2000. And gee, doesn't this look like an engagement ring or something??
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