Etsy Shop for forqueenvictoria

Flutter Ring

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:19:48 -0500

$30.00
A vintage brass wing with graceful curves and a lightly aged surface, is formed into an unusual ring that stretches lengthwise and makes a subtle statment.

Please leave your size preference in 'notes to seller'.

Thanks for looking, enjoy!

Suspend Earrings

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:45:18 -0500

$32.00
Tiny sterling silver Zuni fetish beads, fashioned in the shape of little birds, are suspended in the middle of hand formed copper hoops.

Overall length is just under 2". Earwires are sterling silver. And for now, until I find more fetish beads, these earrings are one of a kind.

From my hands to yours.

Cascade Earrings

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:33:58 -0500

$32.00
Vintage crystals, salvaged from an old chandelier, are coupled with brass figaro chain that swings at a dramatic length of 5". Finished with solid brass earwires.

You won't go unnoticed in these.

Arabesque Earrings

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:19:40 -0500

$16.00
Graceful vintage brass "wings", each containing a silhouette of vines and flowers, are paired with darkened surgical steel earwires.

These are some of the prettiest brass findings I've come across in quite some time, and for now I have them in limited quantity.

The overall length of the earrings is just under 2".

Moderne Earrings - Dark

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:52:50 -0500

$16.00
Graceful vintage brass findings that resemble little fans or wings, have darkened with age into a deep, burnished and brassy hue. Coupled with very simple, bright brass earwires for a lovely contrast that makes them perfect for everyday wear. Overall, they hang around 1.5".

Flight Earrings

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:32:06 -0500

$32.00
Hand hammered copper circles that were burnished to a dark, rosey hue, are coupled with bright silver pewter feathers. They hang around 2" in length and are perfect for everyday wear. Finished with very simple sterling earwires.

Bells and Tusks Pink Agate Necklace

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:16:00 -0500

$68.00
Three milky pink agate "tusks" are strung together onto a delicate 14K gold-filled chain. Next to the tusks are three brass clapperless bells, imported from India.

Overall length is 18". Tusks measure around 1".

Just waiting to be worn...

Also available with green agate and red carnelian tusks. See my other listings under "necklaces".

Gem Baby Necklace

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:23:52 -0500

$160.00
Vintage faceted glass stones, in shades of rosaline, aquamarine, topaz, and smokey grey, are adhered to a solid brass crescent shaped base with a beautifully scalloped edge. Each stone is set in vintage brass - their foil backs give them an extra sparkle and shine.

Measuring approximately 17" in length, the chain is also solid brass. Finished with a lobster clasp.

Please note that each of these jewels have been adhered to the base with a super strong epoxy. Have no fear - they will not come loose.

This piece is one of a kind. I am currently selling others like it locally in a shop called Diece Boutique in Baltimore, MD. To see more of them, visit my Flickr page at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/undertheleaves/.

Thank you for looking, enjoy!

North Seas Necklace

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:56:14 -0500

$180.00
A very special piece.

Clusters of vintage glass and freshwater pearls flank a vintage celluloid centerpiece (what was once a brooch, circa 1950's).

The base of this necklace is solid brass, as is the heavyweight curb chain. Finished with a solid brass lobster clasp, the overall length of this necklace is 17". The centerpiece is roughly 4" across.

Please note that I adhered each of the beads together and onto the brass base with a super strong, two-part epoxy. Have no fear - they will not come loose.

This piece is one of a kind. I am currently selling others like it locally in a shop called Diece Boutique in Baltimore, MD. To see more of them, visit my Flickr page at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/undertheleaves/.

Thank you for looking, enjoy!

Peace Earrings

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:10:43 -0500

$22.00
Darling little white doves, made from porcelain, are coupled with shiny brass hoops. Finished with solid brass earwires, these hang a little over 1" in length.

Thanks for looking, enjoy!

Wilds Necklace

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:10:18 -0500

$36.00
Naturally shed antler tips hang from a dramatic length of patinaed brass cable chain. The ends were carefully sanded and lined with the same chain for added detail.

The overall length of these necklaces is 20" and the tips themselves are approximately 3".

This listing is for one necklace, chosen at random.

Gumball Earrings

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:09:36 -0500

$22.00
Lime green Lucite charms are coupled with intricately detailed brass findings and hang from simple brass earwires. All components in these earrings are vintage, making them of limited quantity and, of course, extra special!

The measure just over 1" in length.

Thanks for looking, enjoy!

Ceremony Earrings

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:00:24 -0500

$32.00
Sterling silver feather charms swing from two stacked turquoise disks and a hand hammered copper hoop. Finished with handmade copper earwires. The contrast of the metals and turquoise give these earrings a southwestern feel.

*Measurements*

Hoops are 12mm in diameter
Overall length is 2 3/4"

From my hands to yours. Enjoy!

Moderne Earrings - Bright

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:44:03 -0500

$16.00
Graceful vintage brass findings that resemble little fans or wings, have been polished to reveal their orginal bright and brassy hue. Coupled with very simple, solid brass earwires, they are perfect for everyday wear.

Overall, these earrings hang around 1.5".

Newsprint Necklace

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:42:33 -0500

$108.00
Wooden beads that are covered with newsprint fabric and heavily laminated for a smooth and shiny finish, are coupled in an asymmetrical fashion with lengthy, solid brass chain.

This necklace is long, measuring 29" in length. It is finished with a gorgeous vintage brass spring clasp. To give you a better idea of size, each of the wooden beads is around 1" in length.

This piece is one of a kind.

Chandelier Earrings

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:30:37 -0500

$27.00
Gorgeous vintage chandelier crystals hang long and straight for the perfect holiday statement - just be sure your grandmother knows that you didn't steal them from her chandelier!

Finished with simple, solid brass earwires, these earrings are 3 1/2" in length.

Enjoy!

Silver Feather Earrings

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:07:20 -0500

$22.00
Delicately detailed silver feathers hang from richly patinaed solid brass bar chain. Finished with sterling silver earwires, they're overall length is just over 4.5". They are lightweight, perfectly swingy, and will not go unnoticed.

Enjoy!

Luminous Posts

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:35:12 -0500

$24.00
Luminous vintage turquoise gemstones are set in solid brass and adhered to sterling silver posts. Around 6mm in size, they pack just enough punch to turn heads (I promise).

Enjoy!

Safari Bracelet

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:43:01 -0400

$45.00
Oversized vintage brass chain is coupled with a vintage green elephant that hangs like a charm from the end of this bracelet. An oversized "nautical clasp" (also vintage brass) compliments the look. Overall length is 7.5".

Bells and Tusks Green Agate Necklace

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:15:26 -0400

$68.00
Three green agate "tusks" with swirls of yellow and black, are strung together onto a delicate 14K gold-filled chain. Next to the tusks are three brass clapperless bells, imported from India.

Overall length is 16". Tusks measure around 1".

Just waiting to be worn...

Bells and Tusks Carnelian Necklace

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:12:58 -0400

$68.00
Three sultry red carnelian "tusks" are strung together onto a delicate 14K gold-filled chain. Next to the tusks are three brass clapperless bells.

Overall length is 16". Tusks measure around 1".

Just waiting to be worn...

Safari Brooch

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:06:41 -0400

$24.00
Vintage objects unite in this quirky little brooch, made with a solid brass bow and green Lucite elephant charm. Subtantial but lightweight, this piece measures just over 2" from top to bottom. It's a sweet little statement piece and limited in supply, so get one while you can!

SALE - Pop Necklace and Earrings Set

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:01:45 -0400

$30.00
*Was originally $42*

A lightweight strand of vintage beaded Japanese chain, made from brass wire and bright yellow glass, is coupled with an aged brass wing. The wing hangs in asymmetrical fashion on one side of the necklace. Overall length is 18". Finished with a solid brass lobster clasp.

Earrings are finished with solid brass earwires and hang a little under 2".

Cluster Earrings

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:24:09 -0400

$16.00
A dainty, graduated cluster of brass clapperless bells hangs from simple sterling silver earwires. Overall length is just over 1" and the best part is that they make a little tinkling sound when you where them!