Sputnik CharmThe Story: Sputnik jewelry was all the rage in the late 50s and early 60s, following the launch of the first satellite in 1957 a perfect blend of space age inspiration and mid century design. Sputnik charms typically featured brightly colored glass or gemstones to mimic the antennae of the satellite a Cold War classic. The Details: Tests as 14k. Red and green cut glass stones (paste) along with tiny gold ball studs as antennae. Length: 2cm Weight: 2.

I found her in a tiny shop in Edinburgh run by a man whose primary business was porcelain repair

two tiny seed pearls

the woman behind the counter told me I didn't want it

and an unusual link chain

Pigeons weren't always thought of as rats with wings

Length: 2cm from top of hook to bottom of setting

attached to an aluminum chain with a big bolt ring in good working order

5cm end to end of chain

one in center and one at end of stem

and purple

and I will probably kick myself for letting it go

18K gold with four well-matched natural pearls (to symbolize tears) and black enamel surround