| 
Results for antique. Search took 0.16 seconds.
Rive Gauche by Jean-Louis Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 30, 2009
...und clear quartz beads. Circle-in-circle links connect the beads, infusing modern elements into the antique-like piece.
$60
Rive Gauche Labradorite Swivel Ring
With a swivel design inspired by...
Tuleste Market Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 25, 2009
...layer, and be worn many different ways, getting multiple looks out of one piece of jewelry .
Antique Coin Tiered Necklace
Antiqued gold-plated necklace with tiered strands and textured coin de...
Tagliamonte Italian Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 30, 2009
...trices, partly original and partly modern castings, and can produce Venice Cameos identical to the antique originals by following the Roman manual processing patterns and formulas. The cameos are av...
Kiki McDonough Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 27, 2009
...s ago when I began my business," says Kiki McDonough , "women could only buy high-end or antique jewelry, or hope that grandma would leave them a string of pearls. I could see a gap in the ...
Pianegonda Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 17, 2009
...eme in silver.
Franco Pianegonda creates jewelry with instinct and passion. His creations combine antique traditions of Italian goldsmiths , dominant tendencies in fashion, and the most advanced t...
Talisman Unlimited Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 16, 2009
...r, and started Aleph Records and Stone Age Communications.
After their marriage, Lisa bought some antique silver charms and beads at a fashion market in New York and designed a pin for herself. Reta...
Elizabeth Locke Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 13, 2009
...chly colored Venetian glass intaglios - carved figures or designs - made from 17th-century molds; antique carnelian and sardonyx seals; luminous South Sea pearls; cabochon stones in vibrant hues ; ...
Roads You Never Want to Drive or... Maybe You Do
in Classical Drives, on February 4, 2009
I'll admit to having frightened a few friends and acquaintances while driving over winding mountain roads with blind corners and terrifying drops into the valleys below. Not that I ever put them at risk. There are techniques for driving fast safely and as an ex-race-and-rally driver (admitted...
Leo Pizzo Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 2, 2009
...Italian jewelry design house founded by Leonzio Pizzo lives and breathes the glamour and beauty of antique jewelry , and its essence is as complex and rich as the history itself.
Leo Pizzo Drea...
Nuvolari, Greatest of All Grand Prix Racers, Honoured in New Artwork
in Classical Drives, on January 30, 2009
Michael Schumaker, Ayrton Senna, Jimmy Clark, Juan Fangio... if your acquaintance with Grand Prix race drivers is limited to contemporary heroes you may not be aware of Tazio Nuvolari . In the postwar years, and shortly after, Nuvolari was feted as the finest of them all. Dr. Ferdinand Porsc...
Finally: The Porsche Museum
in Classical Drives, on January 28, 2009
A confessed automobile sentimentalist, I believe that every auto manufacturer with a recordable family tree should maintain a museum featuring the most significant cars of its legacy. Considering that Professor Ferdinand Porsche began influencing the fledgling industry at the start of the 20th ce...
Coming Soon: Concours in the Desert
in Classical Drives, on January 26, 2009
Pebble Beach , Villa d'Este , Amelia Island ... watch out! Your concours may be world class but there's a bright new competitor ready to join you in the list of "events not to be missed." It's the Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance in Palm Springs, California, headi...
Tucking the Roof to Build a Tucker Convertible
in Classical Drives, on January 23, 2009
A Tucker Convertible? The Internet is alive with speculation according to Old Cars Weekly , which says "whether or not an unfinished, legitimate Tucker convertible-one that was designed and at least partially assembled at the company factory-actually exists has been a hot-button topic for y...
Which Classic Car Should President Obama Drive?
in Classical Drives, on January 21, 2009
Like millions around the world I watched the Obama inauguration, one of several historical moments I've seen live on television during my lifetime. The moon landing was the most awesome, the World Trade Center attack the most horrific, and Tuesday's event the most inspiring. Does shoo...
Barry Kronen Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on January 21, 2009
...1/2 inch tall: $3945
A combination of modern meets vintage , Barry's jewelry is known for his antique-looking, handcrafted diamond lockets , many with rose cuts. He also introduces new and diff...
Early Chevrolet Motorhome Camps Out at Barrett-Jackson
in Classical Drives, on January 19, 2009
Among the exotic classic and sports cars at the Scottsdale auctions you can always find something totally unique. Barrett-Jackson , more than any other auction company, excels at featuring such vehicles. The attraction this year included a magnificent (airworthy) Ford Tri-Motor, while last year ...
Move Over, Barrett-Jackson! More Scottsdale Auctions Going Live
in Classical Drives, on January 18, 2009
Until now, the Barrett-Jackson folks have had a virtual monopoly on video coverage of Scottsdale auction week, with many hours live on Speed Channel followed by endless repeats throughout the year. It's fun to watch but the circus atmosphere and machine-gun rattle of the auctioneers becom...
Back to the Fifties and Loving It
in Classical Drives, on January 16, 2009
This baby looks like a combination of several small sports racers of the 1950s and in a way it is. But the HB Special is actually brand new and in very, very "limited production." Developed by two Dutch brothers, Tino and Paul Huet, it is based on a modified Triumph TR6 chassis, usi...
1934 Buick Captivates at Gooding Scottsdale Auction
in Classical Drives, on January 14, 2009
Looking through the Gooding Company Scottsdale catalog site is like flipping through the car cards that titilated our dreams when we were kids. The images may have been small but they became big in our imaginations. The selection of rare and beautiful automobiles shown in this catalog justifies...
GM Tracker Appears at Barrett-Jackson With This Blogger's History
in Classical Drives, on January 12, 2009
To be honest, I can't imagine anyone spending really big bucks on this "vintage" GM Tracker when it rolls onto the Barrett-Jackson 2009 Scottsdale stage . But to be equally honest I couldn't have imagined being paid a lot of bucks for driving one in a commercial several years...
A Beautiful Boat Tail for Our Times
in Classical Drives, on January 10, 2009
During the 20's and 30's, when fast wooden runabouts and racers captured the imaginations of boat lovers, marine architects terminated their hulls in a sleek stern not unlike that of a duck. It wasn't long before automobile designers copied the idea, where it came to be known as a &q...
Back in Time to Le Mans 2009
in Classical Drives, on January 9, 2009
One of my unfulfilled motoring dreams (there are many) is to attend the Le Mans 24 Hours which, along with the Monaco GP and the Indianapolis 500 , is one of the world's three greatest races. If I were to attend the 2009 event I'd be sure to take in the Le Mans Legend, which happens ...
Steve McQueen and Our Collectible Hudsons
in Classical Drives, on January 8, 2009
The actor/racer Steve McQueen and I had a few things in common. We were both good-looking (you laugh but I was once a male model!). We both raced Porsches. We both worked in the film business. We both collected vintage cars.
If it sounds like I'm star-struck let me put this in perspective. ...
Arizona. More Than Just Collector Car Auctions
in Classical Drives, on January 7, 2009
...ns , Russo and Steele , and Goodings & Company ; possibly the greatest assembly of Edwardian, antique, classic, vintage, rods, customs, and muscle cars in the world. A fun adventure, though not ...
Uncle Leaves Dusty Garage to Nieces and Nephews. Guess What They Discovered?
in Classical Drives, on January 5, 2009
Just when I think all the world's "barn finds" have been found (or the barns converted for trendy living spaces), along comes another one. Yet few, if any, were as spectacular as what the nephews and nieces of Harold Carr discovered when they opened the doors of a dusty old garage l...
Philip Powell's 2009 Classic Car Predictions
in Classical Drives, on January 2, 2009
As 2009 rolls in I'm going to do something I've never done before: make predictions. Dire ones for the most part, but concluding with a cheerful prediction just to keep you smiling.
Because of the economic crisis the automotive world has been especially hard hit, affecting everything fro...
Moissanite Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on January 1, 2009
...uise, pear shape, radiant cut octagon, heart shape, triangle, trillion, brilliant cut squares, and antique squares.
14K Gold Moissanite Circle Pendant
Trendy circle pendant captures the radia...
Garrard Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on December 31, 2008
... was appointed as goldsmith to the Prince of Wales . Each era produced pieces much sought after by antique connoisseurs of today. ...
We Choose the 10-Best "Not to be Missed" Events in 2009
in Classical Drives, on December 31, 2008
It's that time when media personalities go to great lengths (means: "lacking better ideas") to produce Top 10 lists. As an automobile journalist I've been tempted to add my own "10 Best New Cars" or "10 Best Cars Tested in the Past Year," etc., but always...
Why Selling-Off Automobile Marques is a Bad Idea
in Classical Drives, on December 29, 2008
The worldwide recession is, as everyone knows, leading to talk of auto manufacturer buyouts: GM buys Chrysler , Renault buys Chrysler, the Chinese buy GM, etc. You'd better hope it never happens as history shows us that when car company A takes over car company B the results are usually ...
Cec Webster, Where Are You and Your Reo Automatic Now?
in Classical Drives, on December 26, 2008
Back in my teen years, working out daily at Toronto's Balmy Beach Canoe Club to become a flatwater canoe racer in flimsy "peanut shells," I was encouraged by a gentleman from a much earlier era. Overweight yet totally relaxed, with a red nose like Hollywood comedian Wallace Be...
Please! Bring Back Those Handy Vent Windows
in Classical Drives, on December 24, 2008
The New York Times Wheels site has a lengthy list of comments resulting from a contributor's beef with certain contemporary car features. One suggestion that kept popping up was that manufacturers should bring back vent windows. Obviously the readers were boomers or older, since those ha...
Model Pickup Trucks and Pickup Ladies Modelling
in Classical Drives, on December 22, 2008
Frankly, back in 1948 I didn't know what the word "pickup" meant. I was so naive at the age of 17 that I understood little or nothing of pickup trucks and had no idea what those ladies on the corners of Toronto's Jarvis Street were selling. Eventually I got to drive a borrow...
Just Another Bugatti? Not at This Price
in Classical Drives, on December 21, 2008
Sometimes it seems that every high-end classic car auction has to have a Bugatti on the block. Considering that the French marque was a low-volume sports/racing machine, one wonders how so many survived. (On the other hand, would you have kicked Ava Gardner out of bed?) So let's show due resp...
Two Streamlined Zephyrs Meet: One is a Lincoln, the Other a Train
in Classical Drives, on December 19, 2008
As Christmas looms closer there is still time to find a gift for the classic car enthusiast. Or, to narrow the choices, the enthusiast who appreciates all sorts of classic transport. Today's blog is personal inasmuch as I enjoy memories of both cars and trains, especially when they're b...
Why We Should Love the All-American Car
in Classical Drives, on December 17, 2008
The business coupe is a relic from another era, beginning in the late 30s and ending in the early 50s. Those were the years of the traveling salesman who carried samples and deliverable goods as he drove from town-to-town in his allotted territory. The trunk was mostly needed for the salesman'...
Rallying in Argentina Offers Spectacular Scenery and Good Times
in Classical Drives, on December 15, 2008
Don't even try to identify the car in the above photo because you'll lose. It's an Argentinian "Special" constructed of various parts and power sources. But you can, like me, fantasize over driving such a car in such a beautiful country. The shot was taken during the 2008 A...
Nicholas Cage's Hemi Cuda vs.Twiggy in the Passenger's Seat
in Classical Drives, on December 14, 2008
Collectors will pay huge premiums for cars once owned by celebrities. Rather amusing when you think about it! Imagine, for example, if there were two identical 1970 Hemi ' CUDA hardtops up for auction by Russo and Steele at their January Scottsdale sale. Both are matching numbers, both are...
Restoration Hardware Offers Shelby Models in Two Scales
in Classical Drives, on December 12, 2008
I'm fortunate that the closest Restoration Hardware store is in Vancouver. Even though I can spot that city's ski-lift lighting from a mountain restaurant near Sidney, it takes a half-day to get there by ferry and car, not to mention the cost. Restoration Hardware, a trendy furniture an...
The Commercial That Chevy Should be Playing Today
in Classical Drives, on December 10, 2008
"It's a lazy afternoon, and the beetle bugs are zooming, and the tulip trees are blooming... "
Those are the opening lyrics for a song that provided a background for one of the finest corporate commercials ever produced. The car was a Chevrolet and the period was somewhere in th...
Gathering of the Flathead Fords in Florida
in Classical Drives, on December 8, 2008
Among all the great engines the auto industry has produced, Ford's "flathead" V-8 has to be rated among the best. Though neither sophisticated nor powerful in stock form, it brought V-8 smoothness to the low-price field when it was first introduced in the 1932 Model B. The flathead ...
Nava Zahavi Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on December 5, 2008
... structural organization of her jewelry reveals her extensive background in design. Rambles through antique markets around the world awakened Nava Zahavi's gift for reinterpreting the adornments o...
The Cars of a Lady Who Loved Them to be Auctioned in Phoenix
in Classical Drives, on December 5, 2008
The elegance of this beautiful 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Boat-Tailed Sport Roadster can only be matched by the elegance of its late owner, Dr. Barbara Mae Atwood. Ms. Atwood was one of the exceptions in a hobby traditionally dominated by men. In fact she had collected a remarkable range of ...
GM Chairman Leaves Jet in Detroit, Returns to Washington at the Wheel of a Car
in Classical Drives, on December 3, 2008
So The Three Amigos had their egos slapped in Washington for arriving at the moneyfest in their corporate jets? Like other critics I railed at this flagrant abuse of funds while secretly envying them the opportunity. That's because I love airplanes and living next to an international airp...
Shopping for Vintage Wedding Gowns
in White Lace Wedding, on December 3, 2008
...carefully and if it wasn't done right decades ago, the dress may be useless today.
Look into antique, consignment and vintage shops in your area if this is for you. Look over every inch of the ...
Meet "The Car Detectives"
in Classical Drives, on December 1, 2008
After becoming aware that countless people are seeking to be reunited with a car they once possessed, I think there's a possibility for a TV series with the above title. Every 13 weeks a former owner with a fascinating tale to tell would be the focus of a world-wide hunt culminating usually, ...
Under Your Christmas Tree, a 1962 Jaguar E-Type
in Classical Drives, on November 28, 2008
Ah, yes, what can I add to the accolades regarding Jaguar's E-Type, including the glamorous coupe seen here? Barons of the UK suggests it might be an ideal gift for one's spouse. Or a perfect gift from one's spouse. Or girlfriend or lover or whomever. The car is featured in Barons ...
T-Bird #1 Goes on the Block in Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
in Classical Drives, on November 26, 2008
The first production Ford Thunderbird is to be sold at no reserve during the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale, Ariz., Jan. 11-18, 2009. Barrett- jackson refers to it as a "sports car." I'm an admirer of those early 'Birds but I beg to differ with that descr...
Quickest Route to a Race Track? Take the Train
in Classical Drives, on November 25, 2008
November's Octane magazine has revealed that sprint racing may return to the old Crystal Palace circuit, near London, in 2009. The article got my attention because I saw my very first vintage races there, back in 1970, on a day that became a special occasion for me and 10-year-old son, ...
Gift-Mailing Made Easy for Vintage Racing Fans
in Classical Drives, on November 23, 2008
As Christmas approaches I'll be adding more blogs featuring gifts for car enthusiasts, willingly exceeding my required three blogs per week on your behalf. Several automobile artists have their own Web sites from which they sell originals and prints, including Paul Chenard (motor racing i...
Nicky Butler Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on November 21, 2008
... designs and intensive use of oversized and multiple stones. His unconventional approach resembles antique museum gallery collections. Although designers are pairing his work with evolving and trendy...
Dreaming of a Trophy at Pebble Beach? Better Get Moving
in Classical Drives, on November 21, 2008
Every year around this time I start dreaming about attending next year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance . For classic car fans Pebble Beach, together with the associated Monterey events and Laguna Seca vintage races, is undeniably "the greatest show on earth." Sadly, I...
Mark Silverstein Imagines Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on November 20, 2008
Engagement and Wedding Rings
The essence of Mark Silverstein Imagines is creativity. A 28-year veteran of the jewelry business, Mark Silverstein brings to life distinctive jewelry designs that capture the evanescent nature of beauty. Introduced in 2005, Mark Silverstein Imagines features en...
Faster Than a Speeding Ferrari
in Classical Drives, on November 20, 2008
Italians know fast. They also appreciate beautiful design. Put them together and you get the A.G.V. , a new type of train slated to go into service in 2011 with an Italian fast-rail company, N.T.V. But here's the interesting part. Luca di Montezemolo, president of Ferrari , is investing in ...
Get an Early Start With Car Fan's Christmas Gifts
in Classical Drives, on November 19, 2008
So today I'm strolling down Sidney's main street and I spot my friend Chris who, when not adding performance upgrades to his 2007 Mustang, tends to the gardens that are a feature of our seaside town. Except that now he's hoisting himself on a mini cherry picker to attach Christmas...
Recession Racing Hurts Fans the Most
in Classical Drives, on November 17, 2008
For this Canadian, a dedicated F1 fan since the 50s, the news that the Canadian Grand Prix is no longer on the calendar is sad, indeed. Montreal's mayor has announced that a sponsor could not be found, while the three levels of government were unable to pledge sufficient funds to satisfy ...
Auto Camping in a Ford Model T
in Classical Drives, on November 14, 2008
Long before there was a motel in every town folks who traveled by car had to make do with whatever comforts they could carry in the primitive automobiles of the day. Normally that meant sleeping on the ground with, at best, protection from a canvas cover attached to the side of the vehicle. A few...
Austin Healeys to Star in 2009 Kingston, Ontario Conclave
in Classical Drives, on November 12, 2008
At the foot of the St. Lawrence River, where it flows into Lake Ontario, is the historic city of Kingston, Ontario . I know it well as an entry point from the US when shortcutting Montreal-Toronto drives via the Wolfe Island ferry. (Okay, Hwy 401 was shorter but boring; I preferred the picturesq...
A Shelby Cobra With Racing Pedigree Highlights 2009 Scottsdale Auction
in Classical Drives, on November 10, 2008
We're still in the early days of November and already the January 2009 Scottsdale auction calendar is heating up as sellers submit their cars for bidding. Russo & Steele have carved out a special niche with their focus on European sports and American muscle and what could represent both...
Is What's New in Car Design Better Than What's Old?
in Classical Drives, on November 7, 2008
Too many times over the last dozen years I've looked at new cars and thought they were less attractive than the the previous year's model. It seems I'm not alone, for The Winding Road online magazine has come up with a list of ten cars that in their opinion looked better after their ...
The NSU RO 80, a Car Ahead of its Time
in Classical Drives, on November 5, 2008
The New York Times Wheels section has an excellent story on its Web site about the Wankel rotary engine . This revolutionary power plant was lighter, smaller, smoother, and delivered more power for its size than any conventional automobile engine. In 1963 the world's first rotary-pow...
Rent a Karmann Ghia Type 34 For a European Journey? Coming Soon
in Classical Drives, on November 3, 2008
Several cars in history have been labeled "the poor man's Porsche" but only one has the proper genes: the Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Type 34. It's a rare day when you'll see one in a club event and an even rarer day when you'll spot one on the road. So imagine trying to ren...
New Web Site Launched as RM Posts Spectacular Results at London Sale
in Classical Drives, on October 31, 2008
While criticising RM's attempts at video advertising (see previous blog) I should be fair and point out that the company has totally redesigned its Web site with a fresh, clean, easy-to-navigate look. At the same time, it is justifiably boasting of the success of the London auction in Batte...
Classic Car Commercials Break New Ground but Fail Creatively
in Classical Drives, on October 29, 2008
I've yet to see a TV commercial on behalf of classic car auction companies, unless you count the endless promos for Barrett-Jackson on Speed. But now it appears that RM Auctions is developing commercials for exclusive showing on You Tube. Question: Is it really a commercial if the air time is...
Don't Cry For Me, Argentina, Just Drive Your Classic
in Classical Drives, on October 27, 2008
So you think classic car runs only take place in your backyard, so to speak? Argentina's equivalent of the revived Mille Miglia, the 1000 Millas Sport Argentina , has been running for 20 years. Classic Driver reminds us that in November "more than 200 historic vehicles built between...
Jewelry Bargains at FashionJewelry24.com
in The Jewelry Weblog, on October 26, 2008
...s unique; the decorative beads may vary piece by piece.
$16
Silver-Tone Glass Pearl Bracelet
Antique silver tone bracelet decorated with glass pearls (white and gray), white acrylic pearls and ...
Want More F1 Passing? Watch This!
in Classical Drives, on October 24, 2008
It was arguably the most thrilling F1 race in history, though neither of the prime competitors, Didier Pironi in a Renault and Gilles Villeneuve in a Ferrari, finished in first place. During the 1979 French Grand Prix at Dijon the two passed and re-passed five times in one lap, banging wheels on ...
The Real Bentley Continental Makes an Unexpected Appearance
in Classical Drives, on October 22, 2008
Everyone has a favorite classic car and the Bentley Continental is mine. The long hood and fastback configuration based on a luxurious but sporting chassis set off with a typically English wood-and-leather interior, makes for an elegant carriage suited to high-speed drives through the Europe ...
Hill, Newman, Moss: Three Great Motorsport Competitors Go Down
in Classical Drives, on October 20, 2008
During the past few weeks we lost two racing icons: Phil Hill, the only American to win a world driving championship, and Paul Newman, who was as talented behind the wheel as he was before the camera. Now comes word that one of the great rallyists, Pat Moss, has left us. For those of you too youn...
Geneva Classics, the Ultimate Historic Transport Show
in Classical Drives, on October 17, 2008
Purists may disagree but I believe the most interesting classic car shows are those that include other forms of vintage transport. Perhaps the best among them is the annual Geneva Classics at PalExpo in Geneva, Switzerland. In case you're not familiar with the name, I should explain that Pa...
