12 Days of Gifts, Day 4

A more utilitarian suggestion for today's missive - gift certificates! One of the many remarkable things about our jewelry is that it really does appeal to women of all ages, grandmother's come into the shop with their teenage grandaughters & they both leave with something they're excited to wear. All this to say these are a perfect solution to any gift dilemma - even comes wrapped in a beautiful envelope ready to go under the tree or be hidden discretely in a stocking.. 

12 Days of Gifts, Day 3

The holiday whirlwind has been in full effect here & as a result Day 3 of our gift posts is a bit belated - but totally worth the wait! Shopping for that special someone in your life can be a serious challenge. You want to hit the mark with something unique & meaningful. Well, what could be better than beautiful vintage cufflinks! These are a subtle yet undeniable statement of style. They work well with someone who likes adornment, or doesn't. They're cool. They encourage getting dressed up. We've got a lovingly curated selection of them you won't find anywhere else. What more could you need?

In-Store Holiday Event

Small Business Saturday

Two of the years biggest shopping days are upon us. For Black Friday we are offering an online discount of 10% off any web purchases (antiques included) - starting now! Just enter the code BLACKFRY at checkout & you will see the discount. We will be celebrating Small Business Saturday at both stores with a drawing for some free earrings & other festive activities. Please stop in, look around & whatever you do - support your local community businesses!

Fall Grown Up in The Boston Globe

If you happened to be leafing thru the Globe yesterday you may have found us in good company alongside Coach, Rag & Bone and Marc Jacobs (and others) in The Boston Globe's Fall fashion editorial 'Fall Grown Up'. The spread features some really lovely & evocative shots showcasing a mix of touchable textures—tweed, lace, and leather— to define 'the season’s sexy, sophisticated looks.'

 * above features our Victorian Key Necklace

* above featuring our Gem Bundle Necklace

Tax Free Weekend!!

Stop by either location all weekend! It is Tax Free Weekend in Massachusetts. Hope to see you there!

Victorian Jewelry (Circa 1840-1890)

Victorian Jewelry (Circa 1840-1890)

The second day of our 'Antique Jewelry Primer' brings us to the Victorian era. Probably our collective favorite & the period which inspires us most in terms of our own aesthetic sensibility. Delicate, intricate motifs (often inspired by nature) prevailed with floral motifs and symbolic themes found on rings, lockets, brooches and earrings. 

 Victorian Cameo Necklace

Queen Victoria influenced much of the fashion of the world.  By the mid century, and with the death of Prince Albert, the Queen went into a long period of mourning and black jewelry came into fashion.  Jet jewelry is timeless and strikingly contemporary as it goes with so many of our own (current) fashion trends. Later in the century, silver jewelry again took its place as diamonds and pearl set jewelry were once more in style. The end of the Victorian Era saw a move towards color & light with jewelers invoking more feminine styles &  brightening their designs with emeralds, sapphires & spinel. 

Annual Spring Sale in Northampton!

Our Annual Spring Sale is happening this weekend. We mark select items down 40%! Be sure to come by the store, the earlier the better. Once the pieces are gone, they are gone! Happy Spring to you all and we hope to see you this weekend.

Antique Sale in Northampton Store!

Come to our Northampton Location this weekend and get 15% off our Antique Jewelry! We will also be having a drawing for a chance to win a free pair of earrings, so be sure to stop by.

Emerald Earrings

One of the advantages of precious stones (Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires) is the undeniable saturation of the color. These earrings frame the face beautifully & have the unique ability to illuminate themselves no matter if your hair is down or up, or your coloring is light or dark. Gold & green is a classically stunning combination as illustrated here: At top we have our Medium Vine Earrings with Emerald rondelles & heart shaped briolettes. These earrings tend to elevate anything they're worn with! At the bottom we have our Emerald Drop earrings which feature larger pear shaped briolettes, a cut that's not easy to find with precious stones. These have a very elegant simplicity, great for dressing up or down. 

Our New Website!

Our new website is live- check it out!    

http://www.rebekahbrooks.com/p/welcome-to-rebekah-brooks.html

Spring Cleaning Sale!

Come join us for our first Spring Cleaning Sale! This Saturday and Sunday, get 40% off select items in the store to make room for new things! See you there!

You can still order in time for Christmas!

Our website sale is almost over! Order before December 22nd and receive your order by Christmas! 15% discount on all orders and free shipping over $100!

Summer's End

Wishing you all a fabulous last few weeks of summer- get on out there and enjoy the sun!