by Val the Gem Gal | Apr 16, 2020 | Design
By now, you should all know how much I love brooches and pins. I hate a great little collection of owls and other animal pins. But one day, a good friend showed me something like I had never seen before! In his hand was an exquisitely carved wooden bird pin. Now, some...
by Val the Gem Gal | Apr 23, 2016 | Jewelry, People
We are past the World War II era, but we’re still talking about beautiful bird pins that tell a story. Today, I’ll tell you about a stunning Cartier flamingo pin that belonged to the Duchess of Windsor. The Duchess, Wallis Simpson, was an amazing collector...
by Val the Gem Gal | Apr 9, 2016 | Jewelry, People
This month, I’m continuing to focus on beautiful bird pins that tell a story. Like my last post about the bird pins made by the Japanese during their internment, these bird pins are also from the World War II era. They also have real sentimental value. But our...