My Nostalgic Soul
Gray Has Been Every Day, Since You Went Away — Frozen Charlotte Doll Fidget Spinner Necklace
Gray Has Been Every Day, Since You Went Away — Frozen Charlotte Doll Fidget Spinner Necklace
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Fair Charlotte lived on a mountain side, in a wild and lonely spot. She was young and proud and beautiful, and she refused to be seen wrapped in a blanket. Not for anyone, not even her mother.
She climbed into the sleigh in her bonnet and gloves, and off they went into the frosty night. Then, world turned gray.
Because Charlotte deserved to be a queen, even if only the cold and the dark ever knew it. She wears a silver rhinestone crown that catches the light, reminiscent of the stars on that fateful night and a reminder of the frost. The crinkle ribbon is knotted through with small silver rhinestone beads that glint quietly as she moves.
She is a genuine antique bisque Frozen Charlotte, small and solemn, wearing her age honestly. The crazing on her body is hers alone. She has been here a long time, and she has things to say about pride, and cold, and what it costs to be beautiful on your own terms.
She will not be made again.
Read her story: Frozen Charlotte
Details
- Antique bisque Frozen Charlotte doll pendant
- Silver rhinestone crown charm
- Gray crinkle ribbon
- Silver rhinestone rondelle beads knotted along the ribbon
- One of a kind — no two will ever be alike
From My Nostalgic Soul to yours. — Gwendalynn Grey
Care, Wear & Provenance
Care, Wear & Provenance
A little history, a little care
Every piece I make is built by hand from things that have already lived a life. Antique bisque doll fragments, old keys and photographs, lace, silk ribbon, chandelier crystals and vintage beads, all put back together into something you can wear. They're sturdier than they look (the bisque in particular), but they are still old, and a little care goes a long way toward keeping them beautiful.
Wearing your piece
- Put your jewelry on last, after perfume, lotion and hairspray, and take it off before you bathe, swim, sleep or do anything strenuous.
- Keep the whole piece away from water and harsh chemicals and high heat.
- Be gentle with the bisque and the other fragile parts. A drop onto a hard floor or a hard knock can chip or crack them.
Cleaning
A soft, dry cloth is all it needs. Please don't use jewelry dips, silver polish or an ultrasonic cleaner, and don't rub the bisque with a polishing cloth, because they can strip old finishes, lift paint and loosen joints. Old silver-tone and brass metal darkens with time. That's normal, a naturally protective coating, and it's part of the look, so there's no need to polish it away.
Storing it
Keep each piece on its own in a dry place out of direct sunlight, so nothing scratches or tangles. Pieces with ribbon or lace keep their shape best laid flat, and the box or pouch yours came in makes a good home for it.
Please note
These are keepsakes for grown-ups, not toys, and they aren't meant for children. They have small parts that can come loose, and some old metal findings may possibly contain lead or nickel. If your skin is sensitive to base metals, you may want to wear yours over clothing or for shorter stretches.
Provenance and materials
Every bisque doll in my Frozen Charlotte and Frozen Charlie pieces is an authentic antique. The rest of a piece is a mix. Some parts are antique or vintage, like keys, lace, photographs and beads, and some are newer replicas. When I know how old something is or where it came from, I say so in that piece's description. Otherwise I can't promise the exact age, maker or history of every part.
Because these pieces are made from old things, they can show small variations, signs of age and little imperfections. I think that's a big part of their charm, and it's what makes each one the only one of its kind. That's why they chose you and me.
From My Nostalgic Soul to yours. — Gwendalynn Grey
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