Pretty Conversation

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2010-10-31T02:34:00.003+08:00

Please visit my main blogshop Lemon Kitscharms for future handcrafted jewellery and vintage & retro accessories! Pretty Conversation will no longer be updated, thank you! All items featured here are sold out.

Undersea Jewels Necklace - Sold

2008-08-06T02:37:00.006+08:00

Price: Sold

Length: 21" & 23"

Creatures and components of the sea world. Firstly, there is an excellent vintage pearl necklace which is altered onto the shorter chain, it has starfish & shell charms and very pretty crystal glass pearls. On the longer chain I dangled a glass opalite drop, a mother-of-pearl shell drop, and a vintage shell-textured bead! The clasp is a spring ring clasp. Only piece in the world. Please note that the vintage components will show a tiny bit of wear, but aesthetics are not affected.

Peach Orient Bracelet - Sold

2008-08-04T03:11:00.002+08:00

Price: Sold

Length: abt 7", 11mm (bead width)

Consists of vintage beads and findings. Cloisonne beads are egg-shaped and intricately designed metal. The peach coloured beads are faceted acrylic beads. The wirework is made with non-tarnishing wire.

Cheer-y Cherry Earrings - Sold

2008-08-03T16:36:00.006+08:00

Price: SOLD

Size: abt 55 x 22mm including hooks

Cherry season now so here is a pair of faceted red acrylic beads assembled into the form of freshly picked cherries, complete with green glass leaves! Comes on gold-plated hypoallergenic earring hooks. The glass beads on the 'stem' are japanese beige silver-lined beads.

Rockabilly Ribbon Hoop Earrings - SOLD

2008-08-02T17:24:00.006+08:00

Price: SOLD

Size: 80 x 52mm including hook

Ribbons are hand-stitched by me. Wooden hoop, faux pearls, glass beads and gingham ribbon on gold-plated hypoallergenic earring hooks. The hoops are vintage!

Japanese Lady Cameo Necklace - SOLD

2008-05-20T18:05:00.006+08:00

Price: Sold

Length: 18" chain, 19 x 26mm (for cameo charm)

A small vintage japanese lady cameo (she is wearing a floral hat and looking into a compact) on a gold-plated setting, accented with goldtone leaf charm, glass faceted drop and a vintage glass pearl! I used a thin smooth goldtone chain with a vintage snap clasp.

DO YOU LIKE VINTAGE?

2008-05-07T18:13:00.003+08:00

Hi everyone I'm sooo sorry for neglecting this blog, I've been busy with my other shop! I am now trading in vintage jewellery and spending quite alot of time restoring & cleaning them, leaving me with no more energy (and money =P) to create my own designs. I wonder if those restored jewellery are considered handmade since recycled jewellery are all the rage now. Anyhow do check them out at Lemon Kitscharms, which also includes some contemporary pieces as well!

NUS bazaar

2008-02-15T21:07:00.003+08:00

Thanks to anyone who came by on the 12-14 Feb!
And a belated Happy Valentines. I have many new handphone charms on my other blog. Check it out here!

Sweetheart Pink Opal Bracelet - SOLD

2008-02-10T19:57:00.002+08:00

Price: SOLD

Length: abt 7 inch

Vintage brass hearts connected with genuine Australian pink opal beads! This is a double chain design, the hearts-opals chain are fastened onto a 14K goldplated chain for security. A giant vintage ring clasp makes this bracelet easy to wear. Pls note as the opals are natural, there are inclusions and inperfections in the beads!

Peter Pan's Hideout - Sold

2008-02-09T22:04:00.003+08:00

Price: SOLD

Length: 7 inch
I can lengthen or shorten this for you.

Textured metal hoops linked by dual-tone pretty glass chips in foliage colours! It has abit of foresty feeling about it, because I ended it with an oxidised-brass clred leaf charm! This has a large lobster clasp which is easy to wear because the hoops are large enough to fasten effortlessly. End links and clasp are silver-plated.

Handmade Earrings - All Sold

2008-02-05T10:01:00.008+08:00

Sweet Candy Rose Earrings
Price: SOLD

Length: 45mm excluding hook
Dainty! Polymer clay roses with a lovely cute leaf below them, I used milky pink & beige swarovski beads for accents and glass drops between the hoops! Hooks are metal-tone.

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Pink Romantic Earrings
Price: SOLD

Length: 63mm excluding hook
Rose motif charms and using some pink swarovski beads, glass pearls, transparent glass beads and simple wire design for accents!

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Vintage Seahorse Gems Earrings
Price: SOLD

Length:61mm excluding hook

This is one of my faves being I didn't know what to do with the drops and seahorse charms at first. The seahorse is high detailed, 3-D and has the same design on both sides, it is vintage from the 60s but in stellar condition. I used more vintage aqua colored beads to enhance a marine feeling and simple freestyle wirework to show 'movement'.

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Retro Floral Filigree Gold Earrings
Price: SOLD

Length: 45mm excluding hook
Super cute gold filigree made of adjoining florettes dangles below 3 types of glass beads!

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Vintage Sea Drop Jewels Earrings
Price: SOLD

Length: 30mm excluding hook
Vintage AB glass rectangular stones set in vintage brass filigree, I added olive glass drops for an elegant look.

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Swarovski on Tinkerbell Earrings
Price: SOLD

Length: 50mm excluding hook
White swarovski rhinestones on oxidised-brass tinkerbell charms. I added some 2-tone red star beads, pink swarovski beads and glass pearls! Hooks are brass ox clr.

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Bohemian Eyelet Earrings
Price: SOLD

Length: abt 60mm excluding hook
Retro looking earrings that will go perfect for any boho clothing.

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Retro Floral Filigree Silver Earrings
Price: SOLD

Length: 43mm excluding hook
Super cute metal filigree made of adjoining florettes dangles below swarovski pink bead and a transparent glass bead! Hook is metal-tone.

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Unlocking the cage - Sold

2008-02-05T09:53:00.003+08:00

Price: SOLD

Length of chain: 20 inches
Length of pendant: 8.5cm

Key, cages, roses, you get the hint! The cage charm is really neat, I've inserted 2 glass crackle red beads in it! Also included are simple wirework shaped to a rose motif, doublesided rose bead, yellow glass beads and a key charm! Chain is made of brass-ox toned metal.

Pretty Conversation @ The Arts House

2008-02-01T18:34:00.000+08:00

The Arts House (Old parliament building) on 3rd Feb. Thank you to the 2 pretty ladies Jaclyn & Angeline for helping out and friendly vendors & anyone who dropped by!

Mediterranean Breeze Bracelet - SOLD

2008-01-23T17:05:00.003+08:00

Price: Sold

Length: abt 7.25 inches
I can lengthen or shorten this for you

Shiny smooth cream-white beads with glass purple pearls on silver-plated chain. The finer chain is also silver-plated and is dangled with vintage antique-silver bicone beads. A silver plated heart toggle clasp ensures that this is easily worn! This was inspired by mediterranean seafood, mostly shellfish!

Vintage Western Charm Necklace - SOLD

2008-01-16T17:55:00.004+08:00

Price: Sold

Length: abt 26 inches

Vintage western-themed charms on a goldtone metal chain with 2-tone crackled beads and vintage gold metal beads! Brass charms are thick stamping and they have a nice patina. One of them have faux turquoise cabs glued onto them.

Nuggets of Gems Bracelet -SOLD

2008-01-12T17:13:00.003+08:00

Price: Sold

Length: 8 inch
I can shorten this length for you.

The thick chain is made with vintage framed acrylic from West Germany and faceted on both sides and the findings used are vintage gold-plated. The thinner chain consists of acrylic cube faceted beads in 4 refreshing colours: honey yellow, lemon yellow, peach & pale lime green. They are wireworked on a goldtone chain. And the 2 dangles are vintage bicone metal beads as well!

Vintage Elephant & Fluorite Necklace - Sold

2008-01-11T20:18:00.003+08:00

Price: Sold

Length: abt 24 inches.

I glued 2 loop tabs behind the elephant's ears to transform the charm into a pendant. Using wirework, genuine fluorite (one of my fave gemstones) beads & vintage brass rings were secured onto a 14k goldplated chain. Fluorite glows under UV light! The rings are hand-wired with coils to secure them because they were open rings. The elephant is vintage and highly detailed, also it is 3-D and has a high relief. This is a rare stamping! Pls note there are minor spots on the brass from ageing.

Swarovski Studded Zebra Necklace - SOLD

2008-01-05T16:41:00.001+08:00

Length of chain: 24 inches

Swarovski rhinestones glued on a vintage brass zebra, it looks much glittery in person (my photography is bad). I dangled some tassles with beads and vintage floral charms. Necklace is made of 3mm gold-tone chain.

Amber Butterfly Necklace - Sold

2008-01-04T16:00:00.001+08:00

Length of chain: 24 inches

A high detailed brass filigree butterfly flutters away from wireworked vintage amber-coloured flowers. More vintage brass florals dangles together with matching glass briolettes for a beautiful trickling effect! Chain is made of superb gold-plated over brass (love the texture) closed curb links. The butterfly is dangled at an angle so the dangles fall properly when worn.

Zebra Goldilocks Bracelet (SOLD)

2008-01-01T16:09:00.003+08:00

Bracelet Length: 8.5"
I can shorten the length for you if it's too large.

Vintage brass zebra charm on a gold-tone triple link chain, and a bunch of gold & frosted coloured vintage charms dangles at the tip. Includes a vintage brass framed west german acrylic, vintage star embossed west german beads, vintage goldtone stone bead, a frosted heart charm and a goldtone leaf. A beaded thinner chain with metal beads and faux pearls accents your wrists. Clasp is a giant vintage gold-plated spring ring. I think the thick chain is made of coated aluminium, so it is not too heavy to wear! Pls note there is some ageing on the charms.

Vintage Safari Escapade Set - Sold

2007-12-29T20:02:00.003+08:00

Price: Sold

Length of chain: 28 inch (shortest chain), 36 inch (longest chain)
Length of earrings: 10cm in entirety

Necklace is made of genuine vintage camel bones & buffalo horn chips! Also vintage metal beads & filigree, rose-pattern beads for an eclectic old world style. Earrings are made with the rose-pattern beads and swarovski bicones beads. 3 rows of antique-brass tone metal chains to enhance a richer look. I spent quite abit of money on the lovely materials and took alot of time on wirework and assembling for an authentic vintage style, so grab this one and only piece in the world!

Swarovski Stallion Necklace - Sold

2007-12-29T19:49:00.003+08:00

Price: Sold

Length of chain: abt 22 inch
Pendant size: 40 x 28mm

Vintage high quality brass of an impressive looking stallion. Stylised design and fine workmanship on the brass. I drilled a hole on top (which was a tough challenge) and added a generous amount of Swarovski crystals. Looks gorgeous! Comes on a 22K gold-plated over brass chain.

Pls try not to drop this, avoid any hard knocks & water as with all unpronged rhinestones!

Opalite Drop Earrings - Sold

2007-12-29T18:27:00.004+08:00

Price: Sold

Length: abt 30mm without hook

Glass briolettes that resemble fire opals and so pretty with pearlscent iridescence of blues, pinks & yellows. Glass have some inclusions which is normal. Earring hooks are made with silver-plated & gold-plated surgical steel which is hypoallergenic! Comes with free earring stoppers. Pls choose either gold or silver.

Profile

2007-12-29T15:40:00.001+08:00

I'm a fulltime crafty person based in Singapore. I sell my original illustrations as ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions & Originals) and also do freelance graphic arts.

I also own another blog shop which carries a modest selection of vintage & kitsch jewellery supplies. Visit it here: Lemon Kitscharms

All jewellery on this site are handmade by me and my own designs. Seldom will I remake a design due to the lack of similar supplies. Each piece usually takes hours to create.

Pretty Conversation is an offshoot of Lemon Kitscharms, where I use my stash there to create original jewellery for those who like complimentary accessories for work/ occasions like parties or shopping. The 'conversation' in my shop name refers to my creations hopefully being a conversation piece when someone adorns them! My creations range from shabby chic to demure victorian, with an inclination of vintage style between 1920s-70s.

I have a soft spot for vintage pieces no matter how worn out they look, and will attempt to bring new life to vintage parts by using them in my jewellery. Please note that vintage items will occasionally show signs of wear and age although unused, but I like them that way!

Jewellery Care

2007-12-29T15:31:00.000+08:00

1. One simple rule: Minimise the time your jewellery is worn. Wear them AFTER makeup & applying perfume, hairspray, moisturiser, and take them off BEFORE doing anything else when you reach home. Do not swim with your jewellery on (chlorine blackens them).

2. Wipe down with a clean dry cloth. Do not wash under running water unless you know what you're doing. Moisture causes plated jewellery to rust/tarnish (makeup & skin oils also), rhinestones will become dull and glue/threads/cords weakened with accumulation of water.

3. Store in ziplock bag only after completely dried. Use polyethylene bags, not polyvinyl ones. Only exception is opals & pearls which need to breathe so store in fabric bags.

4. Toothpaste is abrasive and baking soda water too so if you really want to use them to remove tarnish, limit it to cleaning cheap 925 plain silver jewellery. I prefer using silver polishing cloth and mild silver polish liquid. Do not use silver polish on gold plated materials, it totally strips the gold plating.

5. No newspapers or rubberbands esp for silver items.

6. Store jewellery separately as some materials are harder than others and will scratch the softer materials.

How to Order

2007-12-29T15:30:00.003+08:00

- Just leave a comment on a post and indicate your name, e-mail and items you'd like! I will then email you your total and my bank account number/ Paypal account. If you don't hear from me within a day, check your spam folder or retry sending your request, thanks!

- Most of the accessories are one-off designs, I will sell on a first-come first-served basis. As such I do not offer reservations, thank you for your understanding.

- Prices stated are in Singapore dollars & US dollars.

- Payment by POSB bank transfer (Singapore) or Paypal (overseas). I do not accept concealed cash or cheques. Payment to be made within 3 days of receiving my info. For unresponsive buyers, expect a blacklist.

- Goods sold are non-returnable and non-refundable, however I can do repair services for minor problems like glueing back a rhinestone or broken clasp, etc. Pls take care of your jewellery though, I can't guarantee I'll always be around to repair your item!

- Kindly refrain from haggling ^^; my prices are as low as it can get. Supplies are not cheap and hours of time are spent materialising ideas and making it presentable for sale.

POSTAGE COSTS
Singapore: $0.50 - $1.00 depending on weight. You only pay for actual postage. I highly recommend registering your package at an additional $2.24. In the event of stolen or lost mail, I really can't do anything about it if you don't opt for registration.
Delivery estimate = 2-4 working days

Worldwide: Starts from US$2.00 depending on weight. Registration is compulsory at an additional US$1.70. Registration is tracking and signed for.

Delivery estimate
USA: CA/NY/HA: 14-18 working days
USA other states FL/GA/VA/IN etc: 5 - 7 weeks
Italy / France: 6 - 8 weeks
Australia/UK/Canada: 14-18 working days

Please do not purchase if you are unable to wait for shipment, thank you!