My Nostalgic Soul
Victorian Tintype Photo Necklace: Hand-Soldered Portrait Pendant with Hearts & Pearls
Victorian Tintype Photo Necklace: Hand-Soldered Portrait Pendant with Hearts & Pearls
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She has lived a very charmed life — and now she can live yours.
At the heart of this one-of-a-kind assemblage necklace is a hand-soldered antique tintype portrait. A young Victorian woman, composed and quietly beautiful, gazing out from another century. Her lace collar and center-parted hair speak of a careful, considered life. She is surrounded by a constellation of charms that tell her story: a skeleton key, a cameo, a filigree heart, a lock, a script letter pendant, faux pearls, a black crystal drop, an angel wing, and a small white porcelain relic doll arm. Each charm was chosen with intention, and together they create something that feels less like jewelry and more like a memory you can wear.
The patina'd chain is bold and substantial, giving the piece a dramatic, statement-making drape at the neckline.
Details:
- Focal is a hand-soldered antique tintype portrait pendant
- Patina'd oval link chain
- Charms include: skeleton key, cameo, filigree hearts, lock, script letter tag, angel wing, black crystal drop, faux pearls, porcelain doll arm
- One of a kind — you will receive the exact necklace shown
- Handmade with love in my cottage studio in Kansas
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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