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L.C. Van Houten
Gifts for Gardeners, Nature Lovers and Outdoor Enthusiasts

Gifts for Gardeners, Nature Lovers and Outdoor Enthusiasts

Our Modern Vintage Charms make the perfect gifts for gardeners. It wasn't our goal to create more durable jewelry by working with semi-precious metals and casting our antique buttons, but it's delightful to have sturdy but delicate-looking jewelry, that is waterproof and stands up to dirt and garden life! I love to garden but I do not love to wear gardening gloves. I never remember to take off my rings before I garden. I love the feeling of the dirt in my hands. So, I created jewelry that can go in the dirt and mud and wash off clean. Jewelry you can sleep or shower in. Jewelry that lets me easily...

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History of Souvenir Spoon Collecting

History of Souvenir Spoon Collecting

Our teaspoon jewelry is the perfect combination of elegance and history. Like most things, souvenir spoons have a very specific story.  Silver spoons have been popular since at least 1500 to commemorate births. Wealthy Americans traveling to Europe picked up on the trend, which had been popular in Europe since the mid 1800s. Some of these travelers started collecting decorative spoons, often from the Netherlands and Germany, which had both a social convention of using many small utensils, many of which were carved with ornate scenes and decorations. Here are a few pieces from my Dutch family collection, mostly silver plated.    The first souvenir spoon in the US...

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Build Your Journey Charm Necklace

Build Your Journey Charm Necklace

Each of us is on our own journey. Build an opera length 32" charm necklace that tells your story. Wear long or double for a layered look! Follow the steps and click the button at the bottom or email me at CREEK(at)compassrosedesign.com.  Simply Choose: 1. Chain color & style2. Center Pendant 3. add 1 or 2 charms of your choice4. (optional) add a gemstone for a pop of color! Prices start at $194 for Classic Silver Chain w/ a Center Pendant and One Charm  Step 1: Select your metal and chain: Gold-filled OR Antiqued Silver Classic OR thicker Ornate chain Step 2: Select your Center Pendant: C1 Hibiscus Vintage Teaspoon C2 Poppy Vintage Teaspoon C3 Columbine...

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Save up to 30% with our Layering Necklace Discount

Save up to 30% with our Layering Necklace Discount

Tell your story with our talisman and charm necklaces. Add charms depending on your mood and mix and match!  Start your layering collection and enjoy our new Layering Collection Discount: Buy 2 Necklaces and Save 15% w/ code: 2LAYERSBuy 3 Necklaces and save 20% w/ code: 3LAYERSBuy 4 Necklaces and save 25% w/ code: 4LAYERSBuy 5 Necklaces and save 30% w/ code: 5LAYERS

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