Victorian Lockets, Memory Keepsakes & Shadowboxes

I’ve been really inspired by vintage lockets, which started with Aunt Daisy, and has lead down a long pathway of memories, shadowboxes and keepsake trinkets. I’m working with two families of lockets – Edwardian and early 20th century lockets as well as vintage lockets 20-40 years old.

This is a gorgeous example of a Victorian mourning locket. They can cost up to $300, but sometimes I discover treasures within my budget.

Here are a few I’ve made so far. Some have ended up at Dark Garden and Modern Eden and I am listing a few on my Etsy store and the Compass Rose Design direct shop.




A while back, I made a locket of my mother’s mother – my Dutch Oma – and have gotten so many comments on it. I love wearing her and honoring her presence with her engagement photo from 1942 Rotterdam tucked in a vintage ladies watch case.



I’ve done a few custom orders and have decided to offer them officially – you can send me a photo and we can make a beautiful keepsake shadowbox locket. Find out more or order a custom family photo shadowbox.

Visit the Compass Rose Design Jewelry shop - 10% off w/ discount code RCRD10
Visit the Compass Rose Design Etsy shop - 10% off w/ discount code CRD10
Visit our website
Find us on Facebook

Proud member of the SF Etsy team

Last show of the season, Victorian Dress Restoration and a New Sign

It's been a really amazing holiday season of shows at Market SF and our last trunk show at Modern Eden. It's been really great to meet so many fabulous artists and feel a sense of solidarity and community. Loved meeting fellow artists at Form & Funktion, Lorinczi jewelry and others! After a few years, I can truly say that I love what I do.

A few favorite items from the Market SF show last weekend including Linen dish towels from The Heated




Modern Eden's Trunk show was a delight - and the gallery is looking stunning as usual!


Also stocked up the collection at Boneflowers - a world of whimsy, lace and delight, curated by the fabulous Jenna. You can see my latest designs and listen to old vinyl while you browse her amazing universe.

A few of her recent projects with Victorian clothing:






Getting ready for our last show of the season!! Come visit me Sunday!

SFFAMA & BRIEF SPACE Present: "INDIE BAZAAR 3: HOLIDAY BAZAAR."


I also finally got a sign - just in time for my last shows :)



What: INDIE BAZAAR 3: HOLIDAY BAZAAR
When: Dec.. 19, 2010, Sunday, 11AM-5PM
Where: Brief Space at Metreon, 101 4th Street (at Mission), SF, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA
Admission: FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Find out about other Compass Rose Design Events

Don't miss the Compass Rose Design Holiday Sale
10% off everything until December 31!
Etsy discount code: 10DEC10
Direct shop discount code: XMAS10

Visit the Compass Rose Design Jewelry shop
Visit the Compass Rose Design Etsy shop
Visit our website
Find us on Facebook