A small white dial is attached to the front of a Blue Morpho Butterfly wing, which has several coats of resin upon it. The resin protects the wing but also allows the scales of the wing to reflect the light in a fantastic way. This has a […]
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Hampton Dial with Brass Aluminum and Opal
An antique pocket watch dial from the Hampton Watch Company has a brass rectangle attached to the bottom and middle of it. There is an aluminum circle with a single opal in the center. This has a silver-plated bail and chain.
Lapis Oval with Watch Movement
A small ladies watch movement has been attached to the front, center of a Lapis Lazuli oval. The watch movement has some gold-colored metal which I think plays well with the dark blue tones of the Lapis gemstone. This has a silver-plated bail on the back as […]
Watch Plate Pieces
Tow small watch plate pieces have been arranged to create a small pendant. The curved one on the back side has a serial number on it, but no company name, so I cannot place a production date. The piece towards the front has fancy engraving and the […]
Antique Watch Bridge on Lapis Lazuli
This antique gold-colored watch bridge piece, reminds me of the shape of a snake. It is fitting because the image of having a snake with anything Egyptian, goes hand in hand. This watch piece has been attached to this long piece of Egyptian Lapis Lazuli and is […]
Antique Watch Piece on Lapis Lazuli
A long bead made of Lapis Lazuli has a silver colored piece attached to the top. The metal piece if from the movement of an antique pocket watch. In the center area of the metal piece, are 3 gemstones that are most likely man-made rubies that were […]
Elgin Watch Dial with Crystals on Antique Bead
An antique yellow-colored stone bead is used as a backdrop for an Elgin National Watch Company dial. The porcelain coated copper dial has two Swarovski crystals attached to it. It has a silver-plated bail on the back and chain.
1700’s Watch Bridge with Topaz and Crystals
A watch bridge piece from a 1700’s watch movement, sits on a piece of brass. There are two purple Swarovski crystals placed on each end and a large topaz in the center. This has a silver-plated bail and a silver-plated chain.
1870’s Dollar Watch Plate with Large Topaz and Crystals
In the 1870’s, there was a push by watch manufacturers to produce a pocket watch for every buyer. Before that, watches were an expensive item. Watch companies started to produce what they would call “The Dollar Watch”. A dollar in 1870 had as much buying power as […]
Caravelle Watch with Butterfly Wing and Tigereyes
Caravelle is a brand under the Bulova name and think of it as the lesser priced name. It is still made with the same precision as Bulova, except with lesser expensive materials. This watch is from the 1960’s and has a resin coated butterfly wing attached to […]
17th Century Watch Piece with Malachite
This pendant was made from watch movement cover piece from a pocket watch movement, possibly made in the 1600’s. During this time, watches were only made for the wealthy and the watch movement itself was frequently covered with metal filigree and engravings. This piece is one such […]
Parts on a Cicada Wing
Tiny watch gears and wheels are on a Cicada wing with a clear coat of resin on top of that. This hangs with a silver-plated bail and a chain.
Antiquarian Couture 