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[My Portfolio - Link in Bio] I have some exciting

[My Portfolio - Link in Bio] I have some exciting news! A few weeks ago I left my full time job to further my career of freelance writing and photography! 🥳
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I’m so happy to be able to share this with everyone now and am looking forward to the coming collaborations in our future.
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If you are looking for photographer or a writer, I would love to hear about your project. You can get in touch with me via email or a DM, and view my portfolio of work by following the link in my bio. For now I’m based in Toronto, but am available to travel internationally.
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Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me to pursue this, I couldn’t have done it without you ❤️
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#jewellery #jewellerywriter #jewelleryphotography #photography #jewellerylover #freelance #freelancephotographer #freelancewriter

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[Swipe left to see this piece in motion!] I’ve been in a bit of a hiatus for the past two weeks, but I’m back! I thought I’d ease into things by sharing this stunning double clip brooch which sold @dupuisauctions in their last sale.
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This Art Deco emerald and diamond brooch was produced by J. R. Ogden c. 1935. The jeweller has a fascinating history spanning over 128 years, and has served important public figures such as Winston Churchill and HRH The Prince of Wales. Today, Ogden is still a family run firm based out of Yorkshire.
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This piece screams deco with its stunning cabochon emeralds and scintillating transitional cut diamonds. Things get interesting when this piece disconnects from its wire frame to split into two clip brooches! The wire is likely a later addition to the piece to make it more wearable after clip brooches fell out of fashion.
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I was thankful to be able to see this in person! This brooch would go on to sell for nearly triple it’s pretty-sale estimate for 22,000CAD.
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[Art Smith and Mom Part 2] The continuation from y

[Art Smith and Mom Part 2] The continuation from yesterday’s post - the story behind the Art Smith jewels where offered today as part of @bonhamsjewels California Jewels sale.
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“To me, her choices were sculptural, elegant pieces of art, ahead of their time and timeless statement pieces designed to be worn every day.
The twisted bangle was a gift from my Dad. Mom said money was tight and she was angry with him because they had agreed not to exchange gifts, but he gave her the bangle bracelet that went with the twisted necklace and she loved it.”
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“The gold opal ring was a gift from Art Smith to my mother for her birthday. She told me he had made it for her and that she loved the way the ring wrapped around the stone, suspending it in place. My mother’s birthstone was an opal.”
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“Our parents moved from New York to Palo Alto, CA, in the early 1950s for Dad’s residency, bringing a wonderful collection with them. Mom loved his jewelry and wore it often. She used to talk about how his earrings were so perfectly balanced that they never felt heavy when you wore them, even the hinged silver “crossed” earrings. Smith’s earring reminded me of Calder mobiles in the way they were structured and balanced.”
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“My sister and I have worn the pieces as well. The hinged crescent necklace balances perfectly on you neck. All the pieces would attract attention when we wore them. People now think “well I’ve seen that design before,” but these pieces were made in the late 1940s and they are extraordinary forerunners of modern design you see today.”
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I’d like to thank the collector who made this personal statement through @bonhamsjewels. You have gifted us something greater than you could ever image: the hidden story behind the jewels and an insight into a bygone era of design and culture.
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[Art Smith and Mom Part 1] Provenance behind jewel

[Art Smith and Mom Part 1] Provenance behind jewels which don’t come from a famous or well known figure is exceptionally rare, and I think these stories are the most precious of all.
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The upcoming pieces by Art Smith which are being sold tomorrow @bonhamsjewels are exceptional, however when coupled with their story they became even more so. Not only is Smith a fascinating and important figure on many levels, the very human story of friendship, struggle, and passion for collecting behind these jewels provide an invaluable context on the collection and what life in Greenwich Village was like during the mid-twentieth century.
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“Art Smith and Mom”
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“My sister and I grew up hearing stories of Art Smith, a bigger than life character from Greenwich Village. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, my parents lived in a cold water flat in New York City while Dad attended medical school and took side jobs in stage lighting, Mom took classes at NYU, and also worked to put Dad through school. All of this jewelry was made in the late 1940s to the early 1950s, a few years after Art Smith opened his shop.”
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"Mom’s memory of him from those early days was that of a tall (to her) openly gay black man with a shaved head wearing an earring. He made an impression on her. He was selling his designs from his own shop on Cornelia Street in Greenwich Village. She explained to us what a rarity all of this was in the 1940s and how much courage it took back then for him to live his life. There was a sense of community and when she ran into him on the streets they would talk. Mom was very fond of him and thought he was so talented.”
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“All of Mom’s pieces were either purchased by her from Art Smith, by my father as a gift for my mother, or were a gift from Art Smith to my mother. Mom was beautiful, not tall, but she had a long neck and arms, so she looked wonderful wearing his jewelry. She said sometimes Art Smith strode up to her on the street and said he had something that would look perfect on the street and said he had something that would look perfect on her, and that’s how she would buy a piece.”
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Check back for part 2
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[⭐️ Instagram Live with @bonhamsjewels ⭐️]

[⭐️ Instagram Live with @bonhamsjewels ⭐️] A reminder to join me live today at 12:30 EST with @waterfallatauction as we preview their incredible upcoming auction happening July 20th! The sale includes an important collection of Art Smith jewels, a selection of pieces once owned by Sammy Davis Jr., and many more interesting jewels!
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⏰ Find your time zone here ⏰
Toronto / New York: 13:30
Los Angeles: 9:30
London (UK): 17:30
Paris/Brussels: 18:30
UAE: 20:30
Mumbai: 22:00
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We hope to see you there!
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📸: Lot 78, Pr. sterling silver earclips, attributed to Art Smith, C. 1950. [1000USD - 1500USD]
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[⭐️ Instagram Live with @bonhamsjewels ⭐️]

[⭐️ Instagram Live with @bonhamsjewels ⭐️] Join head of Bonhams Jewellery LA, Emily Waterfall, and I, tomorrow for an exciting preview of their upcoming jewel sale happening next week! The sale features an important collection once owned by Sammy Davis Jr., a rare offering of early mid-century jewels by Art Smith, alongside many other special and unique pieces. We’re very excited to be showcasing these jewels live, and share with you their hidden stories.
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⏰ Find your time zone here ⏰
Toronto / New York: 13:30
Los Angeles: 9:30
London (UK): 17:30
Paris/Brussels: 18:30
UAE: 20:30
Mumbai: 22:00
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We hope to see you there!
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#jewellery #bonhamsjewels #vintagejewellery #celebrityjewellery #antiquejewellery #midcentury #midcenturyjewellery #instagramlive #jewelry #importantjewels #importantjewelry #jewellerylover #jewelleryaddict #jewelleryauction #sammydavisjr #artsmith @waterfallatauction