OtherwiseEngaged

New York, United States

386
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3.9 (142)

12 years
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Last updated on Jan 31, 2018

Curious? email me directly at helen [!at] otherwise-engaged.com, or check out what I have on offer at my site. If you have your eye on something that you'd like me to reserve, or a special something you'd like me to keep watch for, just say the word!

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3.9 (142)

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aidan on Nov 1, 2025

1 out of 5 stars

Never arrived. No contact. Bad service.

Engraved sterling silver Victorian style bracelet

Engraved sterling silver Victorian style bracelet
WhiplashLine on May 16, 2024

1 out of 5 stars

The seller has stopped responding to messages. The item never arrived, so Etsy kindly refunded the item. At first, the seller was helpful. Disappointing.

Art nouveau woman portrait pendant, lady with flowers, 18k, yellow gold, rose cut diamonds and sapphire

Art nouveau woman portrait pendant, lady with flowers, 18k, yellow gold, rose cut diamonds and sapphire
Cristina on Apr 15, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

This ring is absolutely GORGEOUS! Thank you so much! This is now the crown jewel of my jewelry collection

Edwardian or Art Deco, 18k, filigree, cut-cornered emerald-cut, natural sapphire, blue sapphire, rose cut diamond ring, size 7.5

Edwardian or Art Deco, 18k, filigree, cut-cornered emerald-cut, natural sapphire, blue sapphire, rose cut diamond ring, size 7.5
Susan on Mar 14, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Now I have 3 of the same bracelets on my wrist. Helen has great customer service!

Tiffany Venetian Chain Sterling Bracelet with tag, 7” long - classic piece for charms or worn plain

Tiffany Venetian Chain Sterling Bracelet with tag, 7” long - classic piece for charms or worn plain
Jeanne on Nov 28, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful ring. Thank you so much.

Art Deco amethyst signet ring, blue enamel, solitaire, 14k white gold, size 6

Art Deco amethyst signet ring, blue enamel, solitaire, 14k white gold, size 6
Aracely on Oct 23, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

BEAUTIFUL!! BEAUTIFUL!! Love ❤️ It!!! Thank You!!!

Reserved for A - Heavy solid Cuban chain, sterling, gold plated, ruby and cz toggle clasp, 17 1/2" and 218g!

Reserved for A - Heavy solid Cuban chain, sterling, gold plated, ruby and cz toggle clasp, 17 1/2" and 218g!
Ceej on Oct 17, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Terrific communication. I asked questions and received extra photos of this gorgeous art deco star sapphire ring. I opened the box and was mesmerized…beautiful stone and platinum art deco setting. I am very happy that I grabbed it when I could. Thank you so much!

Reserved -9.33ct star blue sapphire, jelly-belly lucency, platinum and diamond Art Deco setting, size 6 - great alternative engagement ring!

Reserved -9.33ct star blue sapphire, jelly-belly lucency, platinum and diamond Art Deco setting, size 6 - great alternative engagement ring!
Rina on Oct 4, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service with order placement. Very satisfied with purchase was exactly as described if not better, well packaged and shipping was very quick. Highly recommend!!

Tiffany Venetian Chain Sterling Bracelet with tag - classic piece for charms or worm plain

Tiffany Venetian Chain Sterling Bracelet with tag - classic piece for charms or worm plain
Felicity on Oct 3, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous vase, well packaged and shipped, and wonderful vendor!

Barbini Murano milk glass vase, bowl, incalmo technique, orb shaped, spherical, sphere

Barbini Murano milk glass vase, bowl, incalmo technique, orb shaped, spherical, sphere
Nicole on Sep 9, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

The ring is soo much more beautiful in person!!! Also, Helen is absolutely wonderful and went far and beyond to make sure I was happy with my purchase. I had wanted to see a video of the ring, and she literally sent me more than a handful and in different light settings. Customer service was beyond 5 stars.

Reserved for N - Amazing 10.81ct blue star sapphire ring, platinum, Art Deco setting, sapphire side-stones, size 4

Reserved for N - Amazing 10.81ct blue star sapphire ring, platinum, Art Deco setting, sapphire side-stones, size 4

About OtherwiseEngaged

Part Deco, All Fabulous

Sales 386

On Etsy since 2013

Part Deco, All Fabulous

If having a tiara collection is wrong, I don't want to be right.

I believe in unconventional glamour, and I'd like to help provide a little bit of it, whether it's via the old stories that I teach, the vintage and fairy-tale inspired jewelry that I make myself, or the unpredictable selection of found objects that I make a hobby of re-homing.

One of my favorite scholars and authors, Jane Yolen, titled her first book "Touch Magic and Pass it On." I think that's genius, and I extend its logic to the material world and the realm of aesthetics. Tiaras, crinolines, bejeweled Hungarian vanity sets, alligator train cases, beautiful old perfume bottles ... you name a luxurious frippery, and I'll argue for the ways in which it's really a necessity.

I specialize in jewelry, old, new, and in-between, but there will be an endless tide of amazing pieces of vintage Victoriana, Edwardiana, and Art Deco in all categories ... if it glitters, gleams, or glows, I'm your man. Or woman, rather. So keep on eye on this space, and if there's something you want but don't see, ping me! I take commissions, and I love going on the hunt for rare and uncommon treasures.

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A folklorist gone feral, I'm turning my hand from cataloging stories to bringing them to life with my own jewelry designs and rediscovered treasures. I make vintage-inspired gems and rehome all sorts of things that have inspired me along the way.

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Last updated on February 16, 2023

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Ceylon moonstone and natural seed pearl late Victorian brooch, early Edwardian pin, 14k rich bloomed yellow gold

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Phenomenal unisex star sapphire ring, 27 carats, heavy platinum setting, size 5

Victorian three stone ruby ring with diamond accents, 19ct yellow gold filigree engraving, rose cut diamond accents, size 5

Heavy Georgian longchain, hallmarked 15ct, yellow gold, textured fancy link chain, 30” long, 25 grams, fantastic statement necklace!

Barbini Murano milk glass vase, bowl, incalmo technique, orb shaped, spherical, sphere

Victorian memorial ring, 18k yellow gold, black enamel, and a chalcedony shield, inscribed 1854-1886 in memory of Mary Hadley, size 7 1/2

Art Deco ruby cameo signet ring, 10k white gold, size 10

Ralph DeRosa dress clip set, iconic mask motif, turquoise mask, matched set, pair of dress clips together and mint, rare!

Ceylon moonstone and natural seed pearl late Victorian brooch, early Edwardian pin, 14k rich bloomed yellow gold

Art Deco era baguette ruby eternity band, 14k white gold, channel set, size 4.5

Three carat Art Deco 18k filigree oval sapphire three stone ring, diamond shoulders, floral filigree pattern, size 5

Art Deco style french cut calibre sapphire lozenge ring, diamonds, 18k or 750 white gold dinner cocktail statement ring, size 8

Amazing amethyst, diamond, and platinum late Art Deco or MCM filigree ring, bullet or gumdrop sugarloaf cabochon, size 6.75

KTF Trifari sterling fur or dress clip set with sapphire and diamond paste, invisible set brooch, rare!

Tiffany Mexico Sterling Donut Cuff Bracelet - 1970s retro mod vintage bangle

Jeweled Hobe screwback earrings, signed, vintage paste, Art Deco, amethyst, sapphire, and aquamarine tones

Krementz 14k yellow gold, baroque pearl, old cut diamond mythological dragon, griffon, wyvern or chimera watch pin or brooch

Mappin & Webb sterling and jade green enamel vanity set - compact, lipstick, comb - in their original box! Minaudiere or necessaire combo

Late Georgian of early Victorian trilogy ring, Colombian emerald, French cut diamonds, 15ct gold, size 7.5

Unger Brothers Art Nouveau carnelian, sterling, and gold wash statement brooch - BIG!

Art Deco rose gold blue zircon old cut three stone trilogy ring, size 6

Art deco ring, 14k, Egyptian Revival, enamel, enamel filigree, sapphire blue cobalt spinel synthetic, size 5.5, white gold

Art Deco Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl Cufflinks by Sansbury & Nellis, barbell or spool cuff links

Victorian carved enamel 18K yellow gold shield signet heraldic crest ring, fleur de lis, size 6.5, 1879

Art Deco black crystal opal ring, 14k white gold floral fIligree, size 6.5, 1934

Seidengang Black Opal, Pearl, and 18k Yellow Gold Ring, Size 6

Art Deco platinum and diamond solitaire ring, natural purple sapphire, fishtail prong setting, size 6.25

Art Deco Sterling Silver, Diamond and Emerald Paste Bracelet, Calibre Cut and Pave Links, 935 German CraftsmanShip

Art Deco Peacock Gilt Gold Over 800 Silver Box, Compact, Card, Cigarette, Case, Trinket Box, Snuff Box ... you decide!

Victorian Ruby Paste Diamante Dangle or Drop Earrings, 935 Silver, sterling + Hallmarked Germany

Carved flower emerald beaded necklace, Art Deco Mughal Style, 18k white gold, diamonds, wedding or special occasion

18k white gold, ruby, and cz target or halo ring setting, Art Deco style

Early Victorian snake necklace, 15k, turquoise, ruby, diamond, forget me not shield locket, lover's token

Edwardian pendant watch, guilloche enamel and rose cut diamonds, lacy floral filigree, platinum, 14k,

Michael B. Petite Lace platinum, diamond, and asscher emerald engagement ring, 1.57 carat center, size 5

Platinum, diamond, and emerald calibre and oval cabochon ring, NSEW, glowy and beautiful! Art Deco, size 7

Natural cushion emerald, diamond, and platinum filigree ring, Art Deco era, size 10

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