Blog — compass rose design jewelry

Victorian inspired steampunk insect jewelry has risen in popularity, but few know the history of these designs are echos of elegant designs made more than a century ago. Throughout the Victorian era, images of the natural world were popular in jewelry, fashion, and furniture design.    One of my most popular Time Flies necklace designs harkens back to earlier designs.  I made this large statement pendant with an ivory colored antique pocket watch face, probably art deco, with red and black numbering. The  detailed antiqued gold and brass butterfly stamping is reminiscent of art nouveau designs by the French designer...

Getting ready for Bazaar Bizaare this weekend at the Concourse Exhibition Center 620 Seventh St. (at Brannan) San Francisco, CA 94103-4901Big News! We've been invited to the Edwardian Ball on January 20th and will be there with the new Antiquities collection of gold pocket watch chain, fine silver rings and a world of luxe Victorian adornment.  We had a great experience at Thread SF, and the Firehouse 8 Fundraiser and love connecting with folks! I'm launching a fine silver line early next year - here is a preview of some of the planning and design work:  Below is the bezel cup,...

I've finally gotten my holiday show schedule up on the Compass Rose Design Jewelry events page, just in time! I also celebrated my one year anniversary working with Modern Eden in North Beach, San Francisco!There was a recent article "All That Authenticity May Be Getting Old" in the New York Times which essentially stated that handmade just another fad. Below is the photo and some of the supporting evidence presented in the article:"Major retailers sell vintage or handmade objects, or produce items with that look. Clockwise from top left: artisan-made felt ornaments and a mass-produced mug adorned with an owl,...

Hooray for Heather from Heathered wallets - whose recommendation landed me a spot on the shelf at the Green Zebra, at the Crocker Galleria in San Francisco.I got there on farmers market Thursday - it's simply luscious to have the produce in the middle of the financial district - and prices to match.We set up a selection of women's and men's items. With all those fancy suits walking around - I'd love to see some of my upcycled watch cuff links on them!Here are some of the Heathered selection at Green ZebraGreen Zebra brings back all my memories of working...