What you see above, is one of the first ever pieces of jewelry that was designed by Antiquarian Couture. What many jewelry brands never do, is show you the beginning. This typically isn’t shown because it reveals that their brand has made mistakes and may […]
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Antique 1896 Elgin Watch Cicada
An antique watch movement, made by the Elgin National Watch Company, was produced in 1896. There is a thin coating of resin over the movement. A cicada wing is attached to the side and a coat of resin is over that as well. This hangs […]
Watch Movement with Cicada Wing and Malachite Pendant
An antique watch movement has a cicada wing attached to one side and a large circle of malachite on the other side. There is a coat of resin over the cicada wing and a silver plated bail on the back.
Antique Watch Crystals Butterfly Wing Pendant
This antique watch movement has a coat of resin, two Purple Swarovski crystals and a butterfly wing attached to the side. The butterfly wing has a coat of resin on it. This has a silver plated bail on the back.
Antique Watch AB Crystals Cicada Wing Pendant
An antique ladies watch movement is attached to the top of a cicada wing. The wing has a coat of resin over it as well as ten AB crystals. This has a silver plated bail on the back.
Antique Watch Blue Swarovski on Cicada Wing Pendant
An antique watch movement sits under a thin coat of resin and is attached to a cicada wing. A coat of resin is over the wing and there are eight blue Swarovski crystals on top. This has a silver plated bail on the back.
Antique Plate Copper Wing and Malachite Pendant
An antique watch movement plate has a copper wing attached to the side with a coat of resin brushed lightly over it. A large piece of malachite sits on the other side. This has a silver plated bail on the back.
Sky Blue Topaz Antique Watch Wing Pendant
An antique watch movement plate has a large metal wing on it and a large sky-blue topaz. This has a silver plated bail on the back.
Metal Watch Face with Cross and Gold Wings
A metal watch face sits with a bronze, metal cross on top. Lining the center of the cross, are Swarovski crystals and resin. There are two gold-colored, metal wings at the top. This hangs with a braided leather chord.
Metal Butterfly with Crystals Necklace
A gold colored, metal butterfly has Swarovski crystals inside it and is attached to the top of an antique watch face. This hangs with a silver plated bail and a stainless steel chain.
Bird Pin with Butterfly Wing and Topaz
A pin is made with an antique watch movement plate, a large white topaz and a butterfly wing, which was coated in resin. There is a horizontal pin back.
Art Deco Watch Face with Bee and Amber Pendant
This pendant is made using an antique watch face from the 1920’s. It has a piece of amber attached to one side and a silver plated bee on the other. A silver plated bail is on the back
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