If you’re looking for some festive sparkle to add to your Christmas outfits or you’re in need of Christmas gift inspiration, take a look below at my Christmas edit of jewellery from vintage jewellery brand Eclectica. Founded by Liz Wilson in 1988, Eclectica began life on a market stall in London’s Camden passage. Their vintage jewels are now stocked in John Lewis and have featured in film and television including Barbie, Empire of Light and The Great.
I’ve highlighted some of my favourite pieces from their collection below and have a special discount code for followers of The Lady’s Maid – use the code TLM10 for 10% off all items at Eclectica Vintage Jewellery. (N.B. Many items below are one offs or available in limited quantities – up-to-date availability can be found at the Eclectica website).
1950s Vintage Double Clip Brooch, £55.
This elegant brooch featuring white diamante and blue rhinestones doubles up as lapel pins giving it extra style points for versatility. Claw-set on chrome-plated metal. Measurements: L6.5cm x W3cm
1950s Red Rhinestone Brooch, £60
Deep red navette rhinestones surrounding clear round rhinestones in a flower shape. All stones are claw-set on chrome-plated metal. Measurements: 4cm.
1980s Vintage Shooting Stars Drop Earrings, Pierced, SOLD
The perfect party piece to accessorize your New Year’s Eve outfit – silver tone and diamante shooting star earrings for pierced ears. Measurements: L6.6cm x W2.8cm
1950’s purple rhinestone brooch, SOLD
A beautiful statement brooch featuring three tones of purple rhinestones in an open circular shape with five deep amethyst purple glass teardrops dropping down. All stones are claw-set on gold-plated metal. Roll pin fastening. Measurements: H7.5cm x W5.5cm
1980s Attwood & Sawyer Horse Brooch
An ideal gift for horse enthusiasts. This Attwood & Sawyer brooch features two gold-plated horse heads, one with black enamel and the other with soft grey enamel and Swarovski crystals. Signed A&S on reverse. Measurements: L5cm x W3.5cm.
1980s Vintage Swarovski Drop Clip-On Earrings, £125.
Vintage drop earrings featuring grey and clear oval swrovski crystals on pewter-plated metal. Signed with the Swarovski swan. Measurements: L5.7cm x W2.2cm
Red rhinestone clip earrings, £55.
Add some festive red to you Christmas outfit with these pillar box red Swarovski crystal clip on earrings featuring a central oval stone surrounded by small clear Swarovski crystals. Measurements: approx 2cm x 2cm.
Vintage Attwood & Sawyer Ribbon Brooch, £68.
A sparkling, pretty ribbon brooch by Attwood & Sawyer that dates back to the 1960s made up of chrome and Swarovski crystals. Signed A&S. Measurements: L4.8cm x W3.6cm.
Vintage Attwood & Sawyer Drop Earrings, Pierced, £115.
An elegant pair of drop earrings by Attwood & Sawyer in gold plate and Swarovski crystal. Signed A&S. Measurements: L6cm x W1.5cm.
1980s Vintage Cabochon Clip-On Earrings, £60.
Vibrant red enamel clip-on earrings with Swarovski crystal teardrops hanging from a gold-plated metal top. Measurements: L3.6cm x W1.5cm
Vintage Attwood & Sawyer Gold Plated Christmas Tree Brooch, £75.
Make any jumper a Christmas jumper with this gold plated Christmas tree brooch by Attwood & Sawyer featuring emerald green and ruby red Swarovksi crystals. Signed A&S. Measurements: L5cm x W3cm.
1980s Vintage Chunky Faux Pearl Necklace, Magnetic Clasp, £95.
Is there anything more timeless in the jewellery box than a classic set of pearls. A great way to accessorise a classic shift dress. This large faux pearl necklace in a chic mink colour features a magnetic chrome and Swarovski Crystal clasp. Measurements: 18.5” long, each faux Pearl is 11mm.
A pretty 1980s vintage brooch from the Museum of Modern Art in a flowing ribbon design with faux pearls surrounding a central sapphire coloured Swarovski crystal. Marked MMA on the reverse. Measurements: L5.5cm x W3.5cm
Attwood & Sawyer Swarovski Crystal Perched Owl Brooch, £70.
A 1990s brooch by Attwood and Sawyer depicting an owl perched on a branch. Plated in 22ct gold, the bird is studded with Swarovski Crystals and gleaming red eyes. Stamped with A&S on the reverse. Dimensions: H2cm x W2.5cm.
Vintage Gold/Purple Clip on Earrings, £65.
Pretty purple oval glass and Swarovski crystal clip-on earrings, set on 18ct gold-plated metal. Dated circa 1980s. Measurements: H2.0cm x W1.5cm. (Matching necklace available).
Vintage Faux Amethyst Pendant, £45.
Pretty purple oval glass stone pendant surrounded by smaller clear Swarovski crystals set on 18ct gold-plated metal. This pendant hangs from an 18ct gold-plated snake chain with a lobster clasp and extension chain, allowing it to be worn at different lengths. Measurements: Chain: L45cm- 54cm, Pendant: 3cm x 1.7cm. (Matching earrings available).
1960s Vintage Blue and Diamante Bracelet, £85.
An elegant bracelet from the 1960s with sapphire blue pear shaped smooth cabochon stones surrounded by smaller white paste stones (Due to the age of the bracelet some of the white stones have a slightly yellow tinge to them but overall the bracelet is in great condition). Measurements: 18cm long, 1.4cm wide.
1950s Vintage Austrian Clip-On Earrings, £85.
Striking blue Austrian clip-on earrings with claw-set blue rhinestones on japanned metal. Measurements: L3.5cm x W2.5cm.
Attwood & Sawyer Swarovski Crystal Heart Brooch, £65.
A swirling heart shape brooch decorated with sparkling Swarovski crystals. Attwood & Sawyer created this brooch in the 1980s from 22ct gold plated metal. Dimensions: H3.5cm x W3cm.
A pretty cerise pink rectangle stone pendant with white rhinestone surround set on chrome with a fine chrome chain. Measurements: 16-19″ long chain. Pendant is 2cm x 1.2cm.
Large 1980s Lizard Brooch, £65.
This lively lizard brooch has two large red cabochons topped off with clear Swarovski crystals. The brooch measures 10cm x 3.5cm.
Discount code: TLM10 for 10% off all items at Eclectica Jewellery.
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