Well, this is FUN! Received it in a small lot of belly dance repair items. Preliminary research hasn't gotten very far yet. Have found examples of the same bracelet...... but the info with each one is different as to the era it is from.
People identify these as being made in the 1930s and 40s OR the 1960s! Quite a range there. chuckle And I also need to check out the metal content. It just doesn't have that "sterling" appearance to me. I've made sterling silver jewelry off and on for decades.... it just has a certain "look" to it.
The faux 'stones' are actually a bright rich red instead of the ruby that the photos are showing. Someone had tried to bend it a bit so that it would fit their wrist better.... but its not too bad! All in all, and really cool bracelet to wear whenever I'm in one of those vintage tribal Bohemian moods!
Someone reminded me that I have been leaving out one of the things that I consider to be an integral part of any outfit or style statement. And that would be PERFUME. Then they asked what I had worn on Halloween..... I couldn't believe anyone that knows me would ask that!!! Of course I had on vintage Lancôme MAGIE NOIR..... would there be anything else for that particular day?? chuckle
Actually I'm on my last bottle so I'm asking everyone to keep their eyes open... just in case they can direct me to more of this enchanted potion!
So today I decided it was time to enjoy my fragrances more. I got up, dressed, put on my face (by that I mean make up) and chose one of my favorites. Carven's Robe d'un Soir..... a devastatingly beautiful scent! For the life of me I don't understand why someone isn't creating masterpieces like these anymore.
And a note on the modern reformulation of Magie Noir.... I would not waste my money or time on it. But I'm spoiled from knowing the "real thing". That said, give it a try and see what you think. As they say "Different strokes for different folks". My tastes tend to run in a pretty old fashioned vein! hahaha
