Sunday 31 January 2016

MILLEFIORI VINTAGE NECKLACE - GREEN & BLACK STAR CANE BEADS

This is a graduated row of millefiori star cane beads.  Each star cane is green with a black edge.  The rest of the beads is in yellow, brown, white and blue.  There are small dark blue beads in between and it has a barrel clasp.  Not sure of the date - probably mid 20th century.  Price £120 reference 2886 £120.
Millefiori Vintage Necklace 0 Green & Black Star Cane Beads

Friday 29 January 2016

9 PAIR GOLD TONE VINTAGE CLIP EARRINGS

In my shop at Grays Antiques I have a lot of customers for clip earrings - which they cannot seem to find in retail shops these days.  I always have a good selection of every sort!  Metal/plastic/glass, diamante/coloured stones, long/short, plain/elaborate etc. etc. in a wide variety of prices.  If you have trouble finding clip earrings do pay a visit and try some on!
9 pairs gold tone vintage clip earrings

Tuesday 26 January 2016

LEA STEIN DOUBLE HEADED SNAKE BANGLE - BLACK & WHITE

This is a Lea Stein double headed snake bangle in a striking black and white.  These are getting harder to find - especially in good colours.  The only problem is that the opening is quite narrow - approx 2 3/10ths inches.  It is in good condition and is marked on the inside - Lea Stein Paris.  Ref: 2883 C29/20
Lea Stein double headed snake bangle - black & white Price £88

Sunday 24 January 2016

GROSSE - VINTAGE GOLD TONE, PEARL AND DIAMANTE NECKLACE

This is a gold tone necklace made by the firm Grosse.  Henkel & Grosse was founded in 1907.  It made for Dior from the 1950s until taken over by Dior.  It is a classic necklace with a central faux pearl and diamante.  Easy to wear - you can dress it up or down.  Ref: 2879 YL3 Price £88
Grosse Vintage gold tone, pearl & Diamante necklace

Friday 22 January 2016

MY VINTAGE JEWELLERY SHOP AT GRAYS ANTIQUES - CENTRAL LONDON

Thought I would put up a picture of part of my vintage jewellery shop at Grays Antiques.  This is me standing in the open shelves part of the shop.  In addition Lola and I have 14=+ large cabinets full of vintage jewellery, bags and accessories.  It is an enormous collection that we have acquired over the years.  I share the shop with Lola - who trades as Unicorn.  We are in the shop 3 days each - shut on Sunday.  Do pay us a visit!
Gillian Horsup website

Thursday 21 January 2016

DIAMANTE RED & WHITE STONES VINTAGE NECKLACE

This vintage necklace has marquise shaped red glass stones and round white ones.  There is a full description on my web site - see link below.  I always have a selection of diamante vintage jewellery in my shop at Grays Antiques - much more than is on the web site.  Price £88 ref: 2878 YL3
Diamante red & white stones vintage necklace

Tuesday 19 January 2016

ART DECO RED & CLEAR GLASS DROP EARRINGS - PIERCED

I really love Art Deco which is why I fancy these Art Deco white metal and glass earrings. The opaque glass split bead has a faceted piece of clear glass in the middle.  The earring tops are lever back.  Full details on the web site - or do call into my shop at Grays Antiques - in central London - to see them.  Ref: 2877 YL3 price £65/
Art Deco Red & Clear Glass Drop Earrings

Thursday 14 January 2016

VOGUE - FEB. 16 - 'COLOUR BY NUMBERS'

I was lucky to get several pieces of jewellery in this month's Vogue in a shoot by photographer Patrick Demarehelier and stylist Lucinda Chambers.  This picture - of model Lineisy Montero - has a necklace and earrings of mine.  The earrings are vintage - probably 1960s.  I bought a number of them on the original card - see picture.  They are £30 reference 2876 C13/1

Vogue Feb. 16

Wednesday 6 January 2016

VINTAGE JEWELLERY FROM GILLIAN HORSUP AT GRAYS ANTIQUES

Back at Vintage Modes -in Grays Antiques after  long break.  So much dusting to do.  Did this one and needed a rest!  Lots more to do.  Have 7 double 5 shelf cupboards and lots of open shelves so there is a lot to look at!  Eady to get to -we are 2 minutes from Bond Street Underground station in central London.  Do pay a visit -we would love to see you!

Tuesday 5 January 2016

GREEN GALALITH & DIAMANTE APPLE BROOCH - ART DECO PERIOD

This is an apple brooch from the Art Deco period.  The apple is made of green/yellow galalith with diamante bar, leaves and stalk on white metal.  Full description on my web site - see link below.  Hard to find items like this now in good condition.  Ref: 2874 B115/25

Saturday 2 January 2016

YELLOW BAKELITE DISKS NECKLACE

Here's a necklace for the bakelite fans!  It is made up of 25 small yellow bakelite disks.  It is not very long - nearly 16 inches - but is completely original.  See full description on my web site - link below.  Reference 2872 B14/29 Price £78.

Yellow Bakelite Disks Necklace

Friday 1 January 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL VINTAGE JEWELLERY LOVERS!

I just love vintage jewellery and am looking forward to another year of hunting out more exciting pieces to put in my shop at Vintage Modes in Grays Antiques (Central London).  Only a small percentage of my pieces actually lands up on my web site.  I simply to not have the time for all the photography!   This year I have worked with stylists from both well known publications and the more unusual ones on photoshoots.  Love meeting all the young people just starting out on a career in styling.  I hope 2016 will be a good one and hope I will meet some of you in the shop.

ART DECO LONG GREEN & BLACK GLASS BEAD NECKLACE WITH TASSEL

This is a long green and black glass bead necklace with a bead tassel.  The main beads are green and black - with small beads.  Full description on my web site - see link below.  Great for a Deco night out!  Ref: 2871 C25/35  Price £120
Art Deco Green & Black Bead Necklace with Tassel