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Erstwhile Jewelry
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One-of-a-kind vintage and antique jewelry finds. Antique jewelry guide for all you need to know about periods, diamonds, and everything else erstwhile and jewelry related.
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Lovely Etsy Weddings Video Featuring Erstwhile

Find the one your want to spend the rest of your life with.. Video from Etsy Weddings

6 days ago

Vintage Jewelry Dazzlers at the Met Gala 2012

Diane Kruger wore a stunning vintage, what appears to be, Art Nouveau siberian amethyst necklace & Jaeger-LeCoultre vintage watch crica 1900. necklace from Fred Leighton   Karolina Kurkova w...

10 may 12

i’ll take one of each please, emerson fry

Emerson Fry just opened the doors online to her brand new Spring 2012 line.. (which I have been anxiously awaiting).. Let the salivating begin! She did a fabulous job styling the pieces, I’m r...

15 mar 12

Pop quiz: what’s the difference between vintage, antique, and estate?

Hello my fellow vintage lovers, oh wait I mean antique, or is it vintage?? Here’s a little quiz to test how well you know what technically defines vintage, antique, and estate. Let us know how ...

06 mar 12

This Just In..

the most delicate.. Vintage Tiffany and Co. Engagement Ring And so much more bling to come.. stay tuned

24 feb 12

Mia * Williams

Couldn’t resist this juxtaposition… top: mia farrow circa 1960′s bottom: michelle williams circa now Lately I’ve been so impressed by Michelle.. apart from her acting ability,...

21 feb 12

Age Advice From a Rare Bird

“I think Chanel said, “Nothing makes a woman look old than a woman trying to look young.” Dress appropriately and do your make-up appropriately and be yourself and you can look very chic. You can loo...

09 feb 12

Start A Love Train

What’s better then this RIP Don Cornelius: Creator & Host of Soul Train

02 feb 12

Surprise Nuptials

Our apologies for being missing in action the past 3 weeks, this is due to our sudden and spontaneous Marriage & Honeymoon! Married on December 30th 2011 at the Office of The City Clerk of The Ci...

24 jan 12

Cameos are back baby!

Cameo’s made a big “cameo” over the past Fashion Week season. And….. a prominent magazine, let’s just call it the fashion bible, pulled our cameo bracelet for a feature ...

21 dec 11

So Fresh!

Look no further.. these two are the “freshest” florists in NYC. Saipua The Green Vase

14 nov 11

Etsy Neighbors We Love

How cute are these little handmade animal totems by Le Animale… Are you thinking what I’m thinking?? Next week I’m taking a terrarium workshop with Twig Terrariums.. I’m think...

11 nov 11

Cheeky Wedding Planners

Tinsel & Twine Meet the ladies of Tinsel & Twine… Adette: resident mistress of art & design, Liz: glamour girl & super negotiator, and Erica: the troubleshooter.. she’ll m...

08 nov 11

You’re engaged.. now what?

A Lineup of our favorite wedding resources! DEFINITIVE WEDDING CHECKLIST.. covers every possible detail so you don’t miss a beat… The Knot Wedding Checklist WEDDING BLOGS… In need o...

07 nov 11

Oh my Porcelain!

This weekend I had tea at Maria’s.. Russian to the bones. When she brought out the tea, I nearly fell over in excitement.. oh my porcelain! Being Russian but growing up in the US, I didn’...

18 oct 11

Anatomy of an Art Deco Engagement Ring

05 oct 11

Pronunciation Guide- Erstwhile

We’re frequently asked about how to pronounce erstwhile as well as what it means.. so a quick lesson. Pronounced: [urst-hwahyl] First used in 1560-70 adjective 1. former, of times past: erstwhi...

14 sep 11 1 person likes this

Vintage Ring Boxes

Almost as hard as finding the perfect antique ring.. is the perfect vintage box.. Unlike modern day ring boxes these vintage treasures come in a variety of shapes and fabrics, such as these: blue bak...

31 aug 11

Engagement Erstwhile Style

For all of you wondering what does an antique jeweler give his betrothed… a stunning antique edwardian engagement ring… I said yes.

31 aug 11 1 person likes this

Trending Fall 2011

Trends via Net-A-Porter: Jewel Tones for a dramatic cocktail look accent a brightly colored green blouse or dress with our vintage amethyst button earrings   Menswear how chic would this bold vi...

23 aug 11

Kate.. Zelda.. and A Ring That Transcends Time

Of course as we all know Kate Moss just got married.. as evidence by the massive spread in this month’s Vogue. I hadn’t really paid much notice to her ring until I saw the photos from the...

17 aug 11

USCHI! Obermaier is Eight Miles High

I watched Das Wilde Leben (Eight Miles High) the other night.. it’s a German biopic set in the 1960′s about the “wild life” of Ushci Obermaier.. …a model, actress, and l...

16 aug 11

it’s all in the detail(s)

{ Stripes & Coffee } { A Good Watch } { Grandma Shorts & Statement Necklace } { Awesome Hat } { Gorgeous Bracelets } { A Well Placed Hole… In Your Jeans } { Perfectly Disheveled Hair } ...

05 aug 11

crushing on clemence poesy

28 jul 11

the finishing touch

I don’t think that jewelry is always necessary.. but sometimes it’s what really makes you.. YOU. Or at least your outfit for the day. Most of these photos are from Man Repeller, The Sarto...

28 jul 11

Our Picks: Antique Furniture Shops in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC

We here at Erstwhile, indeed, love all things erstwhile.. here’s some of our favorite antique and vintage furniture shops in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.   BROOKLYN RECLAMATION | 676 Driggs Av...

01 jul 11

A Stunning Cinemagraph by Jamie Beck of From Me To You

This “moving” photo called a cinemagraph was created by the lovely Jamie Beck, brilliant photographer and southern bell.. of the blog From Me To You.. we had the pleasure of having her ov...

29 jun 11

Victorian Proper Letter Writing Etiquette

  Victorians excelled in letter writing..   They wrote letters of apology, letters of congratulations, letters of introduction, letters of love, and letters of business. It was the obligat...

17 jun 11

Life’s A Beach

See you on the beach

10 jun 11

Memorial Day Weekend Essentials!

I didn’t bother including bottoms.. I don’t know about you guys but we plan to be at the beach all weekend Field Guide to Seashells | Chance Classic T-Shirt | Chance Party Chicks Biki...

25 may 11

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