Fabulous Fakes showcases some of the most brilliant and beautiful vintage costume jewelry ever designed – from the Victorian era to the present. Curator and connoisseur Carole Tanenbaum invites you on an unforgettable tour of her private collection, complete with stunning photographs and an insider’s look at the history of costume jewelry.
As a follow up to the lovely article in June's issue of W Magazine, I wanted to share some rare pieces from my personal collection, many of which I bought from The Moss' in the early 90s. These jewels rarely appear in the marketplace in original condition these days. When buying vintage Haskell, be aware that when pieces look "to good to be true"... they usually are!!!
Who doesn't lust after humongous rings - perhaps 2 or 3 on one hand. Whether they be cocktail rings or other, these finger treasures always make us feel good! Check out our rings section, and you will see what I mean!
I would enjoy interacting with all you passionate vintage jewelry collectors and fashionistas. Please contact us @vintagecollection@caroletanenbaum.com with your requests. We look forward to hearing from you! Stay Fabulous, Carole
My extremely creative son is an avid vintage watch collector. He has developed this line of cufflinks, just in time for Father’s Day! They are made from very fine inner watch mechanisms. They range from $80-$120. I am doing a blog on them, because I cannot think of a more creative gift for the man (men) in your life. You can contact him directly @dantanenbaum@gmail.com
Where have all those long, gorgeous show stopping earrings gone? I think they are being replaced by gorgeous show stopper cluster earrings. And CTVC has great examples. Take a look, click here. The beauties above are by Robert, Circa 1950.
Spring has finally arrived, and it's gorgeous! Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and we've got some beautiful vintage finds ripe for the picking in our new spring spotlight. Stay Fabulous, Carole