Victorian Etruscan Revival Era

One of my favorite jewelry designs comes from the Etruscans (Italy). Little was know about these mysterious settlers in Italy. In addition to being credited for showing the Romans how to build aquaducts and arches, they were also master goldsmiths, with  unique meshing of various style and techinques, influenced by all parts of the world-all blended together. The Mid Victorian Era was also captivated by their elegance.

The classic Etruscan beading is reflected all across the frontside (see picture below). 

This antique beauty is currently a featured item in this curated Etsy show:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d90dee0fd1c8eef120647b3?ref=af_shop_tre

For more information or if you are interested in purchasing it, it's currently listed in my Etsy Store: vyktoryas.etsy.com.

This item has been SOLD.

New Venture- Santa Fe Style

I love the colors and rustic look of the Santa Fe style painted furniture. So after aquiring a few old pieces of furniture that had a good amount of surface damage and scuffs, I decided to try my hand at the Sante Fe Style. The first two live in my bathroom and this one was just completed and placed in a local consignment store.

This item has SOLD.

Antique Articles of Faith

Long before I got into the antiques, I always had a fascination with old religious items. Here's a sample of some of the ones I have listed in my Etsy Store: vyktoryas.etsy.com. They date from 1900-1950s.

All above items have SOLD.

Vist my Etsy Store to see more antique and vintage Crosses :vyktoryas.etsy.com

Edwardian Elegance-Czechoslovakian Style

This are my newest acquistion. Fancy Czechoslovakian Earrings, Edwardian Era (preDeco)--Repousse Silver Setting with the old Screwbacks and Artisan Blue "swirl glass". You can purchase them at: vyktoryas.etsy.com.

These have SOLD.

Work in Progress- Eve-Volution Series

Here's a few of the new polymer clay series I just started. It's still in the refining stages--but I do have some completed and newly listed in my second Etsy Store-TheNudeNook.Etsy.com. Come check it out! :)

The Maiden Blog-Welcome!

After several years of delay--I finally made it! I'm Blogging! 

Thanks so much for all the wonderful encouragement from my Facebook friends! I'm so grateful to find such a wonderful network of people.

Looking forward to my blogging adventure.
Vyktorya