MILKTOAST: erstwhile vintage jewelry.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

erstwhile vintage jewelry.

exquisite pieces of fine jewelry from erstwhile jewelry, co., founded in russia in 1887. the traditions of the original shop in odessa continue today to the general [new york] public and [all others] online.

images courtesy of erstwhilejewelry.com

i couldn't imagine gracing my finger or wrist with any of the pieces shown. the hermes bracelet is up for giveaway on a cup of jo. i never win anything but maybe lady luck will be with me this time. that bracelet is just so pretty.

victorian moroccan style bangle, circa 1890, $900 / gold tubogas bracelet, circa 1965, $3,400 / enamel hermes equestrian bracelet, signed hermes, $375 / .86 carat old european cut diamond ring, circa 1925, $5,500 / green beryl ring, circa 1970, $1,600

milk and toast -- a favourite and most nurturing combination. I like my milk ice cold with a straw (one of those cute paper straws with red stripes), or steaming hot, flavoured with a little vanilla and a lot of cinnamon. my toast -- usually two slices at once, and oftentimes flanked with apple slices or cheddar cheese -- is buttery and crunchy.

while growing old together with this blog, and watching it evolve, I've found joy in the milk and toast of my life, and have carved out a little place in the world wide web to record it. stick around, read a few entries -- perhaps you'll find something you love or can relate to.