Kathleen Campbell Exquisite Jewelry

08/29/2026

I am having a HANKERING for ice cream. 🍦😂
I NEVER do. I don’t crave sweets, and I have an occasional ice cream cone maybe once every few years. But tonight? I suddenly feel the need to go out and buy myself a tub of Chapman’s.
Anyone else?! 🤣
In fact, I think I may buy one every week. And if I don’t have the craving, I’ll simply give it away to one of my wonderful neighbours. ❤️
And for anyone who is now thinking, “Well, where the heck do I get Chapman’s?” — kindly allow me to assist:
🍦 Walmart
🍦 Sobeys / FreshCo
🍦 Loblaws / No Frills / Great Canadian Superstore / Independent
🍦 Metro
🍦 Food Basics
🍦 Longo’s
There. I have now enabled your ice cream habit. You’re welcome. Join me 😂🍦
And if you need to find the closest one:
https://www.chapmans.ca/chapmans-near-me/ 🇨🇦🍦 Join me in supporting this amazing Canadian company! 🍦🇨🇦
Chapman’s is proudly Canadian — and apparently tonight, I’ve decided it’s time to do my part… one tub of ice cream at a time! 😂
Support Canadian businesses. Buy Canadian when you can. And enjoy a little ice cream while you’re at it! 🇨🇦❤️🍦

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08/26/2026

08/23/2026

Turquoise II — or Turquoise: The Sequel! 💙🩵

If you loved my first turquoise post, here’s another look at this gorgeous stone.

The natural turquoise stones in the vintage pieces I’m wearing were purchased around 2000, from Mexico — natural, organic and beautifully imperfect.

But have a look through the photos… there’s so much more turquoise inspiration! ✨

💎 Fantastic round turquoise beads from China
💎 Rare vintage & antique glass beads designed to emulate turquoise
💎 And a gorgeous Native American-inspired necklace made with black silk, vintage blue beads and those fabulous triangle-cut turquoise stones. Honestly… to die for.

Turquoise: still one of my favourite neutrals. 💙

08/16/2026

Seeing as my recent post is on the topic of turquoise please find this!!

08/15/2026

Turquoise! Wow — it really does go with everything. 💎

My new neutral for this season, along with blue — stay tuned for my blue examples!

I have many turquoise pieces, but I **LOVE** this one. Why?

It’s all about those vintage turquoise stones — wonderfully artisanal, natural, raw and beautiful, just as they came from the ground. **Rare and special.**

And then there’s the pendant… ✨

A natural crystal quartz heart that is truly one of a kind. Its unbelievably organic, imperfect heart shape is something I have *never* found in another stone. It feels as though nature designed it herself.

Yet somehow, the entire piece is also a wonderful example of design — a true statement necklace.

The wire is **14K gold**, with a **24K gold clasp on sterling silver**, beautifully patinaed with age.

**Designed and made by me — Kathleen Campbell, circa 2000.**
Kept carefully in a box ever since.

And now… **I’m finally revealing it. And wearing it.** 💙🩵

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08/08/2026

✨ JUST WHAT TYPE OF JEWELRY LOVER ARE YOU? ✨

A. Own something 50,000 other people own — bought from a big-chain jewelry store.

OR…

B. Own something rare, wonderfully unique and completely one-of-a-kind. 💎

This extraordinary 5-STRAND crystal necklace, circa 1950s, is in museum-quality condition — literally never worn except for this very photo.

And OH, the sparkle! ✨✨✨
The camera simply does not capture the incredible dazzle and brilliance of this piece. It has all the glamour and fire of what looks like a gazillion diamonds!

But the necklace itself has an even more special story…

It has been part of my personal collection since 1995, carefully sealed in an airtight container and preserved ever since.

It was gifted to me by my best friend in Vancouver when I lived there for 2½ years. It had belonged to her grandmother — which makes owning it even more meaningful to me. ❤️

I love this necklace for its beauty, rarity and incredible condition… but I love even more the story of how it came into my collection.

Now, after all these years, this remarkable vintage beauty is finally ready to meet the world. ✨

So… A or B?

I know which one I’m choosing. 😉

07/18/2026

Let's talk about vintage jewelry from West Germany 🇩🇪!

Vintage jewelry marked West or Western Germany refers to collectible costume jewelry produced between the formation of West Germany in 1949 after World War II and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

What has always impressed me about West German artisans is their exceptional craftsmanship. In my humble opinion, they were second to none if not only to the Italians. West Germany jewelry is known for its quality, precision, and imaginative designs. Some of their pieces were wonderfully quirky and whimsical, with a delightful sense of humour that always made me smile. Sadly, I don't own any of those creations... perhaps one day!

The necklace I'm wearing from my personal collection showcases everything I admire about West German craftsmanship. Every bead is precision-cut Lucite (acrylic), expertly faceted to catch the light with the brilliance of fine crystal. And I adore their use of colour. The accompanying beads in the video are the most gorgeous powder-blue molded glass beads—equally exquisite examples of the exceptional craftsmanship that made West German jewelry so highly regarded.

From my coveted vintage collection to you. 💙

07/14/2026

Let's talk diamonds... 💎

We've all been told that diamonds are rare. But if they're so rare, why are they everywhere?

For decades, brilliant marketing has convinced us that a mass-produced diamond is the ultimate symbol of luxury. In my opinion, that narrative has driven prices far beyond what many stones are actually worth.

After more than 40 years as a vintage jewelry collector and former jewelry designer, I still shake my head when I see people spend well over $1,000 on a generic, factory-made pendant that thousands of others own.

Personally, I'll choose history, craftsmanship, and individuality every time.

This signed Sherman crystal pin is a perfect example. It sparkles with all the fire and brilliance you could ask for, yet it is genuinely collectible, increasingly difficult to find, and has been preserved in an airtight case for approximately 30 years.

To me, true luxury isn't about following the crowd—it's about owning something with a story, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless style.

From my vintage collection to you. ✨

07/11/2026

🍊 Forbidden Fruit... and simply irresistible.

Austrian "Forbidden Fruit" jewelry is among the most coveted collectible designs of the 1940s–1950s. Crafted from beautifully domed molded lucite and sparkling pavé-set Austrian rhinestones, these whimsical fruit brooches and matching earrings have become true mid-century icons.

Of all the fruits, the orange is my favourite. I've cherished it since 1999, carefully preserved in an airtight case for over 25 years, and just revealed.

From my vintage collection to you. 🍊✨

07/07/2026

Cherry Brand beads are highly collectible, vintage artisan glass beads produced in Osaka, Japan, between 1945 and 1952. Crafted in a true cottage industry, they were famously made by local rice farmers at home flamework stations in the evenings. Because they are handmade, every bead is one-of-a-kind, varying slightly in size and color.
These beads shown here were designed to emulate lapis lazuli. I LOVE the added gold flecks. They were highly sought after by Western designers and were even utilized in high-end costume jewelry, such as pieces by Miriam Haskell.
Since production ceased following the end of the U.S. Occupation of Japan, you can only find these beads through vintage dealers and collectors of which I am one!