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theidolseye.bsky.social
Treasure hunter and seller of antique and vintage jewelry, with a passion for the unique and imperfect beauty of antique diamonds. Not wanting to post only about business. Other interests include mysteries, spicy food, and making our old house a home.
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Had this surprise visitor this morning. Merlin said it's a juvenile Cooper's Hawk. Any bird experts that can confirm this? #birdsofnewyork #birdsofqueens #hawk #birdofprey #wildlifephotography

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Stress-eating this mushroom and truffle pizza. 🍕🍽️🍜😒

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

How did I not know that papads can be made in a microwave?? I'm normally staunchly anti-microwave, especially for any bread adjacent foods, but they come out perfectly crispy and bubbly every time! I'm in shock. 🍜 🍽️ ❤️

submitted 34 days ago • 1 comment

These simple, classic vintage settings let the elemental magic of diamonds shine through. All available at The Idol's Eye. theidolseye.etsy.com

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

Fun fact: if you're buying from a creator on etsy, you can reduce their etsy selling fees from 6.5% to 2.5% by ordering via 'shopname.etsy.com' instead of 'etsy.com/shopname' or searching from the main site. It costs you the same but the creator makes more

submitted 40 days ago • 230 comments

Charming antique diamond ring, circa 1920s, with a beautiful old mine cut diamond of approximately .26 carats. The 14K gold mounting features a silver-topped bezel setting atop soaring shoulders beautifully engraved on the profile with sinuous scrolling motifs. theidolseye.etsy.com/listing/4619...

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

This vintage Art Deco diamond ring is perfect from every angle. You can find it in our Etsy shop at the link below. It's listed as "vintage ring C". theidolseye.etsy.com/listing/4756...

submitted 39 days ago • 1 comment

Have decided that the repurposed quilt Christmas stockings need contrast toe and heel out of the striped backing, and probably also striped bias binding at the top if I can find the patience. And some strategically placed appliqués for the holes that can't be fixed any other way.

submitted 75 days ago • 0 comments

Does anyone else craft in manic little bursts? I haven't taken up a sewing project in over six months, and now that I'm supposed to be sick in bed with a miserable cold, I have the overwhelming urge to make Christmas stockings out of the quilt that's been languishing in the closet for years. 🪡

submitted 76 days ago • 1 comment

Circa 1910s/1920s diamond and sapphire halo ring. This one has the sweetest shoulder detail! theidolseye.etsy.com/listing/2931...

submitted 80 days ago • 0 comments

This is one of the loveliest Art Deco hexagonal settings I've come across in a while! Just finished listing it on the website. www.theidolseye.com/shop/p/art-d...

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, scientific advancements made it possible for jewelers to harness platinum's strength and density to create all-platinum jewelry of exceptional delicacy, leading to the etherial airiness of the Edwardian aesthetic. theidolseye.etsy.com/listing/5029...

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments

The culprit who has been breakfasting on my winter greens 🌱😒

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

Dinner was okra with tomatos, onions, two kinds of chilis, and a bunch of Indian spices 🍜🍽️❤️

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

Have you ever developed an obsession with something that is not your style, but you find yourself liking it anyway in spite of yourself? For me, it's Art Deco engagement rings with chainlink, stirrup, or horse bit shoulders, à la Hermès. This one is 1930s theidolseye.etsy.com/listing/4756...

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

This 1920s platinum ring features a high-crowned old European cut diamond center, surrounded by a unique octagonal halo, a shank with rope twist engraving and diamond-set shoulders, and one of the loveliest profiles I've seen in a while. You can find it here: theidolseye.etsy.com/listing/5029...

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

#caturday Nothing makes this little one happier than to pull apart a puzzle it's taken days to complete 🙄🐱❤️ #catsofbluesky

submitted 86 days ago • 0 comments

Layers upon layers of cat 🐱❤️ #Caturday #catsofbluesky

submitted 86 days ago • 0 comments

Day after Thanksgiving, it's overcast and our radiators are making a monstrous shrieking/clanging sound. Cat is on high alert, husband has embarked on a manic deep dive into the physics of steam heating systems, and I'm just taking advantage of the vibe by downloading 18th century Gothic novels. 💙📚

submitted 93 days ago • 0 comments

Wonderful old fonts!

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

A dazzling old European cut diamond in a hexagonal setting graces a lighter-than-air Art Deco mounting reminiscent of an ionic column, woven round with charming flower and leaf motifs. It's the most recent addition to my Etsy shop. theidolseye.etsy.com/listing/5559...

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

Misunderstood the assignment on purpose here and it was the best Thanksgiving ever! 🍽️ 🍜 ❤️

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

Prepping for soup! 🍜 🍽️ ❤️

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

If you see this post a knight

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

Happy Thanksgiving, Bluesky, to all those, like me, slowly but surely making a new home here. I'm so thankful for the people I've met here, both followers and following. To everyone staying home, having a quiet day, eating something totally non-traditional, I hope to see you in my timeline!

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

Chicago and Oak Park wildlife

submitted 100 days ago • 1 comment