Brooches as hair ornaments. La Chatelaine antique fine jewelry
Used as hair ornament 18K yellow gold and platinum brooch clip. Double clip that forms a flower with 3 scrolled leave petals in diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emerald. 1950-1960s. La Chatelaine antique fine jewelry
La Chatelaine antique fine jewelry
Passionate about Art Deco and Retro jewelry art, Lara van Schaik is a professional gemologist and the owner of an online boutique “La Chatelaine Jewelry”. The boutique sells exquisite high-quality French and Dutch jewels of 1900-1960s. Her web boutique got such an appropriate name thanks to French locals, who called her La Chatelaine. In fact, La chatelaine means “Lady of the Manor” or “Key holder”, and she is both. Thus, she runs a 18th century chateau located in Burgundy and rents it out for weddings and parties.
Born into the family of antique jewelry dealer (her mum), Lara grew up with some knowledge and love for jewelry. And later she decided to turn her life passion into a jewelry company. Traditionally, she finds her treasures in Paris and in the French countryside, auctions, and exhibitions. Noteworthy, she blogs about her “trouvailles”, jewelry stories, notable events and all activities. Her blog is truly informative and interesting to read. La Chatelaine aims to help woman to become confident, independent and smart in wearing retro jewelry that underlines her personality.
Boucheron blackberry gold brooch as hair ornament. French boutique “La Chatelaine antique fine jewelry”
La Chatelaine antique fine jewelry
Mellerio dits Meller jewelry house brooch. French 18K yellow gold. Rresembles cornucopia basket made of gold batons. Diamonds, yellow and orange sapphires
Rose brooch. 1960s, brilliant cut diamonds, gold wire
A set of two 18K yellow and white gold diamond snowflake brooches. 1940s
Antique gold and diamond buckle as hair ornament