Still this weekend there is a very special pop-up store at Korjaamo, where three original & talented ladies (Fiona Timantti, Miia Magia and Fine van Brooklin) are presenting their crafts. Lea's - alias Fine van Brooklin's - work is best known to me.
I simply adore her Art Nouveau, Belle Époque and Art Deco inspired jewellery. And each and every one unique, with story of its own to tell.
For example. Once I bought a long, long necklace from her, I'd wrap it tightly around my neck twice and still the turquoise centerpiece reached all the way to my bellybutton. Very 20's. I told Lea that wearing this necklace is sooooo hard as it evokes a wanderlust in me that I just can't quench. Particularly I longed for faraway locations, turquoise lands such as Nepal, Tibet, South America... And Spain for some strange reason.
Lea told me that the stones from that chain came from Argentina, and Barcelona. Both high, high high up on my wish list. I do believe that those turquoises have a mind of their own, and in me they've found a like-minded soul...
One day. We'll do it . We'll visit turquoise lands together. I've already toured Nepal, Peru, México and Chile... Next time, it'll be with my magic necklace.
This necklace, Marguerite in White, is the one that lead me to Lea. The moment I saw it I just felt it belonged to me. The vintage silver rose used to be an earring that Lea saved and made her magic with it... I love, love, love this piece.
And, if you allow me to brag a little bit... Fine van Brooklyn was also discovered by Saimi Hoyer, who wrote very beautifully of Lea's unique creations in the September Elle issue.
Hih, this once I beat you to it Saimi!
I found her first!
PS. Sometimes some of these ladies also moonlight as DJ's, so you might be in for a treat at Korjaamo...
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As some of you may have noticed, I have a soft spot for vintage jewellery. Well, okay, there are quite a few soft spots in my repertoire... But these lovelies really swept me off my feet.
Only three pairs of these Fine van Brooklin treasures were made and each pair found a new home in record time, even to my artist friend Lea's standards. These earrings feature STUNNING vintage 830 silver filigree adorned with marcasite (originally from a 1930's bracelet) with just a pair of beautiful freshwater pearls added, alongside some very nice, a little out of the ordinary sterling silver hooks.
No hassle, just plain gorgeous treasures from the past. Just the way I love them.
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Lea (creatriss of the Fine van Brooklin jewellery) has such uncanny sense for naming her treasures, don't you think!
Getting a little surprise gift in the form of Say You Love Me earrings would sure work wonders in adding some serious Va-Va-Voooooom to woman's day... A little tip to you gentlemen out there - now that would be a way to kick off a Monday morning with your lady love ♥.
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