1928's Jewelry Gal

Planning for Oscar Sunday

Jen — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:01:42 +0000

Hi all – I hope everyone had a FAB weekend! I know I did – I was running errands like crazy for my upcoming annual Oscar Party this Sunday! Of course I’ll be wearing my favorite 1928 Pink Champagne Marie Antoinette Necklace and Smokey Quartz & Pearl Cluster Ring. Sigh, dreamy. I don’t want overkill with a bracelet and earrings, one must make a statement without saying a word!

Griffy will be sporting the 1928 Fabulous Filigree Burnished Copper Stretch Bracelet as a “fetching” collar! It will go so well with his black and tan coat; he’ll be the best-dressed boy in the room!

So, what did everyone get during the yummy clearance sale on 1928.com? I bought the statement necklace that was in the email, to die! After all turquoise is the color for 2010 - I am set and at a steal! I love 1928!

Who do you think will win this Oscar Sunday? George or Jeff? Meryl or Sandra (Sandy for sure!) and what does everyone think about TEN FILMS being nominated this year? Sigh, only meant 5 more for me to see in order to vote properly! I don’t know but one thing’s for sure – Kathryn Bigelow will be this year’s Best Director – how can she not?!

Whomever ends up winning, do we care? I mean all we really care about is that amazing red-carpet arrival! (Dear weather Gods – please don’t rain on our parade!) You know I will be right there “fashion policing” everyone! How could she wear THOSE shoes with that gown? How could he not have worn a 1928 Maltese Onyx & Gold Brooch as his tie clip? Yes I said HE – you know who could pull this amazing look off? Johnny Depp, Mickey Rourke – trend-setting MEN! Love it!

Have an amazing week ladies and I can’t wait to hear what you wore and what you thought about Oscar Sunday. Don’t forget to check out www.1928.com for some gorge “so then, so now” pieces!

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Jen’s Journal

Jen — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:21 +0000

So it’s been awhile since I’ve journaled, I’ve been so busy. But it’s the New Year – so I know all of you are as well! So much has happened; Super Bowl (Go Saints – should have rocked our Fleur des Lies – Blessed Flower of the Lily keychain in their honor, think I’ll send one to Kim Kardashian, I digress) Fashion Week, Valentine’s Day (did you see the movie?! Ashton Kutcher in a pink polo is adorable any day), President’s Day Weekend – did everyone go skiing? I did (welllllll, looked at the skiers from the Lodge) I had my little grey hat on pinned with my 1928 Vintage Inspired Snowflake Brooch – super cute – got so many compliments and of course sent them directly to www.1928.com to purchase their own! And have you seen the bracelets that were on promo last week? Tres chic, hope you got a few, several up the arm is so tomorrow!

Hey – did you see the Vintage poll on WGSN?? From one girl who dies for vintage to another, here it is:

The WGSN Poll: Is vintage a major fashion inspiration now?

Yes	75%
no	8%
A little	16%

HELLO – of course it is! We all used to troll through our Grandmother’s jewelry chests as little girls, then our Mom’s as we got older and now we can build on our own collection with vintage, yet modern pieces from 1928! How lucky are we?!

Oh and BTW – 1928 is giving you “an almost the end of February” gift! 50% off ALL clearance, while supplies last through March 4^th! Beware the ides of March – BUY NOW!

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Who is Jen?

Jen — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:02 +0000

She’s the girl everyone wants to be.

She’s a fashion magazine editor by day, vintage collector by night.

Loves: Chinese food, pixie stix and her Yorkie Griffin (named after her grandmother’s favorite talk show host – Merv)

She’s a JUXTAPOSER! She mixes hi/lo with the expertise of Chanel by Target

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Vintage Romance with 1928 Jewelry and Polyvore

Jen — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:24:15 +0000

We are so excited to be featured in a Romantically Vintage contest on Polyvore! For all things romantic, all things vintage and all things tres chic – you KNOW 1928 Jewelry Company has what you have been searching for. Enter now and fall in love!

http://www.polyvore.com/vintage_romance_with_1928_jewelry/contest.show?id=150415

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1928 in Print: Pregnancy & Newborn

Jen — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:10:21 +0000

I am so excited to learn that we at 1928 are currently featured in the January 2010 issue of Pregnancy and Newborn magazine in an article entitled: “Noteworthy Maternity Style.”

1928 in Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine

I have two friends who are expecting and I suddenly feel suddenly have the urge to buy in two’s.

The earrings featured are our Midnight Garden Oval Lever Back Earrings style 29675

As P&N states, “these earrings are perfect for good looks & retail therapy”. Though they pair them up to a “dinner with the girls” outfit, I also think they are a perfect day to evening pair.

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“New Moon” Spurs Interest in the Jewelry World

Jen — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:47:50 +0000

Did you get a chance to see the vampire-inspired film “New Moon” yet?! It’s been a hit not only with the younger crowd but the mature crowd as well! Vampire fashion is nothing new to us, last April we teamed up with HBO to have a variety of 1928 Jewelry pieces featured on Season 2 of the hit vampire show “True Blood”. There’s something about vintage jewelry that makes a vampire look as chic as ever! Below, are the 1928 pieces some of the cast wore in Season 2.

True Blood II by1928 Jewelry

Some True Blood Season 2 Jewelry

Currently, a new set of movies has hit the big screens, The Twilight Series, introducing their newest movie just this past weekend, “New Moon”. 1928 is inspired by jewelry from the set of “New Moon” and would love to hear from you! Let us know about a 1928 piece that you believe would have been a hit if placed in the movie. Style #’s or photos are welcomed! Comment below or send them to Our Facebook fan page. Check out our current pick for “New Moon” collection of the week, Shades of Night. Below are some of my favorite pieces from this extraordinary collection. Enjoy!

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Chit Chat with Jen

Jen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:24:43 +0000

If you are daring and looking for some color, the Victorian Peacock Necklace is the piece for you.

And for the vintage enthusiasts, the Vintage Couture Deco Necklace is absolutely magnificent, and a must for any holiday outfit.

Got an awesome outfit with one of our statement necklaces? Send us your photo or post it on Facebook. I’m dying to see what everyone is wearing!

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Congrats Emmy Winner Mad Men!

Jen — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:12:03 +0000

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Love it? Hate it? Unsure? We have been emailing up a storm since Sunday night, especially once someone noticed that the earrings are dead ringers for our Northern lights pair:

Northern Lights Elegant Crystal Teardrop Earrings

At just $26 these are a stylish steal and a very popular bridal choice.

The new 1928.com will be arriving in early October. In our excitement and appreciation we will be offering the first 200 customers to the new site, a free (Joan Holloway - Mad Men inspired) pen necklace!

1960s Vintage Inspired Gold Tone Pen Necklace

More to come about the Emmy’s in our next post, until then, my fabulous fashionistas!

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Mad Men Season III!

Jen — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:36:07 +0000

Courtesy of AMC

Now I just know that all you retro-fashionistas out there are simply chomping at the bit to get your Joan fix (I’m sorry, do you prefer a different fashion icon? Who? Why?) as interest in the new season picks up, so do sales of our pen necklace. I spoke with Anita in Customer Service who informs me that people are buying the 1960’s pen necklace to wear to their season premier costume parties. Who are these fabulous people and why haven’t they invited me?

It’s still a little embarrassing to admit that we discovered the show due to it’s fans (of which we now proudly count ourselves, of course) who were calling us asking, “Where can I get Joan’s pen necklace?” These er, mad fans actually scared us at first, but we recovered.

We even threw a Joan Holloway lookalike contest, remember?

Ah, the good old days.

Will you be Mad Men-partying on Sunday?

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Did You Know We’re Local?

Jen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:49 +0000

Last week was busy for the women at 1928, we worked hard to open a new 1928 Boutique outlet store. Did you know that we had local outlet stores in the Los Angeles area?

As a matter of fact, we don’t have one store, we have two! Both jewelry outlets are located in Burbank and easily accessible from Los Angeles, Pasadena, Simi Valley or Santa Monica. For those wanting to find deals, I don’t even think Orange County’s too far a drive to find amazing pieces and one-of-a-kind pieces.

The stores carries all the 1928 lines, including 1928 boutique, discontinued 2028 and Antiquities Couture. And for you vintage loving divas, if you look closely, you’ll find original samples (never produced) and some pieces that are 10, 15 or even 20 years old! Talk about retro cool.

The Magnolia St. Store is open Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM and the Empire St. Store is open Tuesday through Saturday 10AM to 5PM. Stop by and discover amazing earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and other gifts.

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