Tiny French SwanThe Story: I'm always amazed by artists who can convey grace and movement on such a small scale. This tiny swan was originally a French tie pin. I found it in a shop in Paris, and when I pointed to it in the case, the woman behind the counter told me I didn't want it, because the pin needed repair and it wasn't worth anyone's time to repair such a tiny thing. I disagreed. Here she in is her new form, as a dainty and delicate charm. The Details: Rose

The love knot is smooth and buttery 18K gold

Chunky Victorian fob with a rock crystal to the base and classic floral patterns

and the black dot comes from the use of pitch to secure the stones to their closed back settings

I come from a family of musicians

Chunky silver locket with rows of flowers and stars on the diagonal across the front

Napoleon III Era

but a wise woman corrected me - there's no chin rest

The Story:

though fits closer to a 9

Conversion piece with some lead soldier visible to the rear- it ran a bit when we removed the stickpin and added the jump ring

Pigeons weren't always thought of as rats with wings

Sourced in the Loire Valley