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Victorian Pocket Watch Fob Jewelry

Victorian Pocket Watch Fob Jewelry

The excavation of ancient sites in Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Egypt in the mid 1700s influenced art, jewelry and fashion from Italy to England. Carved jasper, onyx, carnelian and shell became popular with the revival of Classical themes.    When Napoleon placed ancient Roman cameos on his 1804 coronation crown, he began a trend that has continued to the present day. Greek, Roman, and Etruscan symbols including serpents, crescents, carved stone signets and mythological gods appeared in jewelry from 1830 - 1900.    At the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert received the first mechanical keyless wind watches,...

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PoolTradeshow - Magic Market Week - Viva Las Vegas!

I can easily say that our experience with Compass Rose Design at Pool Tradeshow was life-changing. It was like graduating from the local art & wine festival circuit. It was a great honor and absolutely positive experience to participate in this marketplace of emerging designers. I'll admit - I'm new to the fashion world and I was a bit apprehensive about what it meant to join this global marketplace of emerging and established brands and buyers of the wholesale marketplace. IT WAS AMAZING - here's a bit about our journey. LUCKILY - Pooltradeshow has the most amazing staff who approached...

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Last Minute Handmade Love and Late Winter Inspirations

Come indulge in my steampunk necklaces, neo victorian adornments and a world of luscious accessories in the first trunk show of the year!Looking for that last-minute Valentine's day gift for your sweetie? Look no further than Big Umbrella Studios' trunk show "Last-Minute Handmade Love!"Saturday, Feb.12 & Sunday, Feb. 13 from 12-5pmBig Umbrella Studios, 906 1/2 Divisadero St., SF, 94115www.bigumbrellastudios.comFeaturing some of the most awesome handmade artisans from around the Bay, don't miss your chance to find the perfect gift that you've been holding out for at this two-day show.Saturday, browse the magical wares of Nerd Jerk, Heathered, Compass Rose Design,...

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