Journalistic Sea-shell Necklace

"Never trust anyone who has not brought a book."

-Lemony Snicket

This sweet things is inspired by the coral/seashell necklaces you see sold at shops along the beach all summer long. Reminiscent of long summer days, lemonade, and ice-cream cones, the Journalistic Sea-shell Necklace is perfect for the turning of the seasons! Made of re-purposed jewelry and hand-rolled poetry-beads, it closes with a wire loop and clasp. Perfect for the journalism student or a gal in love with the English language.

Journalistic Sea-Shell Necklace:

Price: $12.00

Number in Stock: 1, currently

Rutupiae Medallion-Necklace inspired by Rosemary Sutcliff

      

    "'It is very hot tonight,' Justin said, and loosed the folds of his light cloak, revealing the sprig of rye grass thrust through the bronze clasp at the neck of his tunic."

-The Silver Branch by Rosemary Sutcliff

Inspired by the sweeping, heather-kissed prose of Rosemary Sutcliff's historical novels, I am pleased to bring to you the "Rutupiae Medallion" collection. Each medallion is adorned with a genuine wax seal depicting an inkwell and feather-pen, thus combining the simple glory of Roman-Britain adornment with your business of word-weaving. These imperial-looking pendants are strung on ribbon and made from stamped sealing wax and re-purposed metal bracelet-discs, giving them an authentic weightiness. 

I can imagine Flavia of The Lantern Bearers receiving one of these elegant pendants from her brother, Aquila, and tying the ribbons to match the length at which she'd like to wear it that particular day. The medallions come with moss-green, red, or copper seals. I have two of each color in stock, currently.

A simple, ribbon-tie for a closure, to provide for adjusting length

Rutupiae Medallion-Necklace:

(specify moss-green, red, or copper)

Price: $10.00 (plus shipping/handling)

Number in Stock: 2 of each color

The Scarlet Pimpernel-Inspired Necklace: "Marguerite Blakeney"

        "I take it, sir, that you do not approve of our new society."
       "Approval, sir, in my opinion, demands the attainment of perfection. And in that sense, you rather overrate the charms of your society. I'faith, for one thing, it does seem monstrous ill-dressed for any society, even a new one."

-The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baronness Emmuska Orczy 

This Scarlet Pimpernel-inspired necklace is made of folded poetry, "pearl" accents filched from an antique bracelet, a hand-painted flower, and a bit of black ribbon. Equal parts old-world elegance and urban whimsy, it is the perfect statement-necklace for the modern Marguerite.

close-up of antique "pearl" clasps

A truly beautiful, feminine necklace that any Scarlet-Pimpernel fan would be delighted to own. Perhaps the best part is that this necklace is utterly unique. I made it from 90% re-purposed/recycled materials, so you won't find anything like it elsewhere, search as you might. :)

Scarlet Pimpernel-inspired Necklace: "Marguerite Blakeney"

Price: $17.00 (plus shipping/handling)

Number in Stock: 1