Vintage Mantilla Tortoise Shell Hair Combs

Vintage combs are highly valued by collectors as the materials are highly valued and rare such as tortoiseshell, horn and ivory. During the decadent 1850′s the styles were often heavy with ornate details which were seen in the clothing attire, the voluminous hairstyles, and extra large hair accessories.  Tortoiseshell was the choice material for ladies hair combs.  Today with the invention of plastics, we can [...]

Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry

Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry has become a Hollywood favorite among celebrities because his  jewels compare to high end brands without the price.  Lane is known for his pave set styles and his colorful enamel jewlery. Kenneth Jay Lane was first a shoe designer for Delman and Christian Dior while he created flashy jewelry in his free time.  His jewels [...]

Tortoise Shell Hair Accessories

During the 20′s and 30′s synthetic plastics became available which allowed the modern woman to wear her jewelry without the heavy weight of gold or silver. Jewelry became more affordable with the invention of mass production which allowed women to aquire the look of high end jewelry without the price tag.  As plastics evolved, a wider variety [...]