Compass Rose Design

refined vintage jewelry. steampunk. bridal. everyday.

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new pieces up on the site!

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always handmade in California!

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Finally finished these most amazing Victorian mourning necklaces last week using Victorian and Edwardian watch fobs and antique watch chains.  

up in the shop!

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amazing fun in Austin at Renegade Craft Faire at SXSW!! LOVED every minute!

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New pieces for Renegade Craft Fair Austin Summer 2014 SXSW Edition! Some of my favorites.

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You can now find our work at Beija-Flor Concept 47 at 4727 Telegraph #Oakland #madeinthebay

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Just finished these pieces - all made with Victorian and Edwardian watch fobs - timeless.

Luxe Victorian Mourning Jewelry handmade by Compass Rose Design athttp://www.compassrosedesignjewelry.com/collections/antiquity

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Super special San Francisco cufflinks for Goorin Bros. Event today!! #handmade #vintage #mensfashion #dapper #sf #men #cufflinks #etsy

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Valentines Day Sale!  Save 25% with code: LOVE2014 sale ends 2.3.14 http://www.compassrosedesignjewelry.com/

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I like to wonder about the stories behind each old photo I come across.

Compass Rose Design - always made with real antiques

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Antiquity by Compass Rose Design

Heirloom quality pieces made with genuine Victorian watch fobs, antique medals, vintage watch chains and semi-precious stones. Excavation of ancient sites in Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Egypt in the mid 1700s influenced art, jewelry and fashion from Italy to England. 

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stuff currently on my desk

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handmade jewelry for ladies and gents

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Plan ahead for the holidays and save 20% because you are awesome and did not wait until the last minute to get unique and interesting gifts for the people you love. PRE-HOLIDAY SALE happening now!

20% off mens and ladies jewelry - all handmade in California with real antiques.

(sale dates: 11/8/13-11/11/13)

discount code: SHOPEARLY http://www.compassrosedesignjewelry.com/

thank you for supporting small family business, handmade in California.

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clockwork spoon rings by Compass Rose Design

made with real vintage spoons and antique mechanical watches.

handmade in California

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There's something about a train....

vintage travel token and railroad button jewelry by Compass Rose Design

handmade in California

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Antique Watch Fob Jewelry by Compass Rose Design

The excavation of ancient sites in Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Egypt in the mid 1700s influenced art, jewelry and fashion from Italy to England. Carved jasper, onyx, carnelian and shell became popular with the revival of Classical themes. When Napoleon placed ancient Roman cameos on his 1804 coronation crown, he began a trend that has continued to the present day. Greek, Roman, and Etruscan symbols including serpents, crescents, carved stone signets and mythological gods appeared in jewelry from 1830 - 1900. 

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Clockwork Jewelry by Compass Rose Design

Until the 1830s, every single watch gear and part was made individually by hand. Mass production of gears and watches was implemented in earnest by the Waltham Watch Company in 1852. The watchmaker is both a craftsperson and an artist - many had signature designs and left initials on watches they repaired.

handmade in California

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We love well dressed men. All our mens accessories are made with real antiques. 

Want more mens style advice? Check out our favorite menswear blog: Put This On

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