Is Costume Jewellery Even Better Than The Real Thing?

July 2nd, 2014

Writer Judith Miller discusses this interesting question.

“…(underpinning) this upsurge in popularity of both collecting and wearing vintage costume jewellery is a growing appreciation that you can buy into exceptional craftsmanship and very stylish, often highly innovative design for substantially less than you can with precious jewellery. In fact, I’ll go out on a bit of a limb here and suggest that more often than not you find far more interesting designs in costume jewellery than you do with the precious equivalent.”

Check out the article also for a little more about the epic collaboration between Frenchman Alfred Philippe and Trifari, to which the costume jewellery brand owes much of its success to.

Click HERE to read the article!

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A Lil’ Bit Of History

June 22nd, 2014

What does Justin Bieber have to do with vintage fashion??! Click HERE to read and find out.

Justin Bieber in concert - London

We’ve Been Mentioned!

May 12th, 2014

Acclaimed Singapore fashion designer, Jo Soh of Hansel, gave Granny’s Day Out a shout out in April’s edition of Travel & Leisure Magazine!

Thanks for the love, Jo! 🙂

See Hansel’s whimsical and quirky designs HERE

Art Deco Jade Jewellery From Europe

January 14th, 2014

Channel your inner Daisy Buchanan with these very special antique jade jewellery pieces. One piece only.

Exclusively at Granny’s Day Out.

Come see these pieces for yourself! Photos do them no justice.

Exclusively at Granny’s Day Out,  The Gift Box, Takashimaya Level 3.

19th century jade mounted on a silver Art Deco bracelet. Circa 1930s.

Art Deco Beauty! Lovely piece of carved Jade elegantly set on white gold, circa 1920s-30s.

They don’t make them like this anymore. Beautifully set Jade ring on an ornate openwork mount. Circa 1910s.

A fine piece! Green jade cabochons mounted on a 14k gold bracelet. Circa 1930s-40s.

19th century Jade with silver gilt ring, circa 1910s.

Floral carved 19th century Jade and silver marcasite bracelet, circa 1930s.

Totally killin’ it. Jade stone raised on a beautifully textured silver ring, circa 1910s.

Jade with Chinese silver work, circa 1910s.

Carved jade necklace with silver gilt, circa 1910s. Lovely!

19th century carved Jade mounted on silver – lovely details front and back. Early 20th century.

Mad For Plaid

December 6th, 2013

As you can see from our posts, we’re mad for plaid today!
Super love this 1960s plaid outfit on this model!
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