What did Cartier do to protest the Nazi occupation?
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...
Learn the incredible story of Japanese bird pins
By now, you should all know how much I love brooches and pins. So one day, a good friend came into my office and showed me something like I had never seen before! It was an exquisitely carved wooden bird pin. And while I have seen my share of pins, I never came across...
The Gem Gal. Happily obsessed with gems and jewelry! If you're hooked on sparkly things...
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