I love the look of antique jewelry and have always envied those who have grandmothers who leave them treasured heirloom jewelry pieces which were passed down from one generation to another. My family roots date back to farm country, so most of my ancestors where hard working folks who lived off the land and didn't have a lot of extras when it came to dressing up and heading to the big city.

However, you don't need to have a rich old great aunt in order to score some antique-style jewelry. That's what I like about the jewelry style of Anne Koplik Designs; it's got the look of old-world but it was made in the new.

Here's a little more about the designer and her family who now help run the company:

Anne Koplik, founder and head designer, has always loved antique jewelry. Anne's initial inspiration stemmed from her mothers successful hat design business ambitiously established in New York City during the roaring twenties. For over 20 years, Anne has been combining her innate sense of style and design with her vast knowledge of glass jewels and brass findings to create original works of art treasured for their heirloom quality.

It seems this family tradition will remain strong throughout generations to come as Anne works side by side daily with her two daughters Jill and Kara. Jill is the lead designer and helps produce and create the innovative 200 piece collection each season. Kara ensures all business and financial operations run smoothly.

Together these three women have combined their exceptional talents to develop one of the most successful fashion jewelry companies in the world.

Along with antique-style jewelry, they also design crystal watches. Since I'm a ruby lover, I fell in love this with red crystal watch:



This sterling silver plated watch features Seiko movement and stunning Swarovski crystals. Known as the "gradation" watch because of the different shades of red, experience the envy of your friends with this dazzling timepiece.

Interesting how the nature look is back in now, yet here's a piece that looks like it is Art Deco inspired.


This gorgeous dragonfly brooch is hand-enameled with blues, greens and browns and glimmers with matching Swarovski crystals.

More of the nature theme is evident in the subtle use of a leaf motif.


This gorgeous earring features metallic and black multi-faceted beads complemented by leaf themed antiqued brass bead caps.