Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch: Myth & Magic

August 30, 2020

There are so many things I love about vintage- the quality of craftsmanship, the diversity in designs, the new life we give to the objects we find and love. Maybe my favorite part of all, though, is the stories so many of these pieces tell. Some pieces carry a history of where they've been, who they belonged to, and some carry a story in their very design. The fantasy and storytelling of mythologies seems to go hand in hand with the spirit of vintage jewelry, and it's no surprise that many vintage lovers are also fans of mythological motifs.

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Sunday Brunch: Signets!

August 23, 2020

This week we've got an illustrated history of one of the current hottest trends in jewelry- the signet ring! Signets are a millennia old style that had many functions throughout history, and are as relevant today as they ever were. We are excited to share some of our favorite pieces to show how these rings have evolved over the years.

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Sunday Brunch: The Staff Edit!

August 16, 2020

I love the team that we have assembled here at Icon Style. For those of you who haven't had the pleasure of meeting them in person, I thought this would be a great way to introduce you to a different kind of Icon Style treasure than usual- our staff! Each of these lovely ladies brings something special to the team, and comes with their own unique style. For this week's newsletter each of our staff members have picked five of their current favorite pieces from the Icon Style collection to share with you. For me to pick just five was quite a challenge since I curate our collection with pieces I love! So I thought I would pick five that represent some of my favorite Icon Style specialties. Hope you enjoy getting to know both the staff and the jewelry!

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Sunday Brunch: Georgian

August 09, 2020

This week we are exploring the jewelry of the Georgian era. There is some debate about when the Georgian era technically ends, with some placing its end at 1830 and others at the end of William IV's reign in 1837. Everyone pretty much agrees, though, that the era is defined by the reigns of King George I, II, II and IV, beginning in 1714 and extending for more than 100 years. Jewelry from this period was all meticulously hand-crafted from start to finish, with every component of every piece hand done by the artisan. Because of this every piece of Georgian jewelry is one-of-a-kind, and made with a level of intention, labor, and artistry that is very very rare today.

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Sunday Brunch: Années Folles

August 02, 2020

We are taking a particularly French perspective on the 20s for this collection. Not all pieces are made in France, but they capture the look and feel that you would have seen in the cabarets and brasseries of 20s Paris. We hope that these pieces can inspire you to enjoy a day of dress up and decadence on your own lawn, letting loose à la années folles. With that in mind we've included a few accessories along with our usual offering of jewelry- let us know what you think of the change! Would you like to see more accessories in future newsletters, or should we stick to the jewels?

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Sunday Brunch: Armor

July 26, 2020

2020 has required some serious toughening up. It has been battle after battle, with so many people fighting for their health, livelihoods, and beliefs. Every warrior needs her armor, and for us that armor is jewelry. While, like fashion, all jewelry can serve as psychic armor, for this edition we're going with pieces that take the idea a little more literally. Fend off all attacks the Icon Style way with this group that includes everything from breastplates, to vambraces to amulets.

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Sunday Brunch: Victoriana

July 19, 2020

This week's theme is one of our favorite periods in jewelry- Victorian! Victorian England saw a shift in thinking away from rationalism and towards romanticism, and you can see so in the lavish attention to detail, sentimentality, and swirling thoughtfulness in the jewelry of that time. Queen Victoria was the trendsetter of all trendsetters, and I think if she was around in 2020 she would shop at Icon Style (although it may be a bit of a chicken-or-the-egg type scenario). She and I share a love of snake jewelry- Victoria's wedding ring was a serpent. When her husband Prince Albert died, Victoria (as well as all of England) wore mourning jewelry until her death in 1901, a period which left us with many marvelous, moody pieces that really resonate with the goth in me (and are totally 21st century chic).

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Sunday Brunch: Designer Daze

July 12, 2020

Today we are sharing some designer pieces. These beauties come from some of our best-loved names in jewelry, hopefully you can spot a few of your favorites too! If any of your designers of choice aren't included here, let us know whose work you would like to see and we'll be sure to include them in our next designer edition!

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Sunday Brunch: Rings, Glorious Rings- Silver Edition!

July 05, 2020

Today's group of fabulous silver rings is chock full of designer pieces, modernist marvels, Deco, Victorian, and much more! No time for brunch today, we're saving room for Sunday barbeque, hope you have a lovely rest of your 4th of July weekend- now let's dive into the rings!

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Sunday Brunch: Pretty & Practical

June 28, 2020

This week's theme "Pretty and Practical" has been a thing for a long time- from the chatelaines of Ancient Rome, the Dutch Republic and England, to the netsukes and inros of Japan. The chatelaine was a piece of jewelry that hung from the waist where one would hang practical household tools including watch keys, seals, scissors and pencils. They were beautifully crafted and made with practicality in mind. We've collected a few pieces that embody that idea that practical items should still be pretty, so you can bring some beauty into everyday tasks (or just have a chic necklace that could also come in useful in a pinch!)

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