The Old World Romance

2020-10-12T20:51:00.004-07:00

Tablescaping anyone? For some of us who are not gifted with baking or cooking prowess, tablescaping might just be the talent that is waiting to unleash. I'm quite a sucker for trends - no, not the latest "it" bag of course, aside from I could not afford it, it will just devaluate money I believe, ( well thats my opinion ok?).I'm talking about trends on craft & creativity, remember the cross-stitch fad that sort of thing.

And one trending topics on social media that seized my attention aside from collecting house plants, people are taking pleasure in embellishing their tables! I found my niche ,as I'm more inclined with aesthetic designing. As we hurdle this new normal, let's take care of ourselves and the people around us, we need to be healthy and happy in all aspects. For the same reason is the time to elevate our dining experience at home, why not invest in your dining pieces for a starter! This is where I introduce to you, Nestingpretty a lifestyle online shop, its goal is to prettify your nesting place, your abode, your home.

I started my online selling since 2007, I sell my handmade one of a-kind, vintage-inspired jewelries at multiply.com which eventually I migrated the store to etsy. Ever since then, I have been selling my bespoke accessories, and there were occasions I sell handbags, diaper bags and clothes designed and created by local designers, not the mass production-type, mind you. All in support for local entrepreneurs , I think the good karma is that I'm still here, selling what I love the most, and even opened another etsy store for my "intention bracelets".

It always crosses my mind to one day open up an online store to things I like and love ( my handmades), and it happens plates are just one of them! I remembering scoring for Noritake porcelains at its warehouse in Marikina, its been closed since. I dream of curated knick knacks to offer from all over, but that seems deem at the moment. In times of uncertainty, I opened up this new online shop which as I speak I still have to understand this new platform by shopify.

May we all find positivity even during this time of chaos, not only to up ourselves but to be able to extend help to people who need them most and people who makes our lives better .You will see who they are in my point of view if you journey with me in this path.

2020-10-07T23:51:00.004-07:00

I missed you ,my blogspot page !!! it's been a long time, 3 years, maybe life had gone busy than before or just really lose that groove . I haven't touch my jewelry components , and I think its been that long as my last post here. Perhaps the small followers I accumulated the previous years, had already abandoned this page too. I feel like I'm home :)

2017-03-02T18:35:00.000-08:00

Great News!
Julenas1oak just gave birth to Positive Vibes Designs,a lifestyle line of jewelry with meaning, providing empowerment,wellness,luck,protection and positive vibes to individuals who seek a better version of themselves.Currently my new baby,Positive Vibes Designs collection is an addition to other Julenas1oak handmade jewelleries of cameos,lockets,and vintage stones/glass.
Positive Vibes Designs jewelry are not only beautifully created but has meaningful purpose.The gemstones are used to achieve a specific purpose.Each piece of necklace,bracelets has its own character & meaning.

As we live in a fast-paced world,with almost everything we turned to generate stress,Positive Vibes Designs jewelry aims to educate & reconnect our selves to the ancient wisdom and healing properties of crystals,afterall there could be a higher purpose why they are so ever abundant here on earth,but for mankind to make use of them.For millennia, crystals, minerals and gem stones have been used to bring about healing and enhance physical, emotional and spiritual balance. The ancients must have somehow known that when worn, the energies of the stones would interact with the human energy field to bring about subtle energetic changes.Since time in memorial crystals were used by ancient Egyptians,Greeks,Romans,India,Mayans,Aztecs,Chinese,Japanese,Tibethan buddhists.

On a cellular level, our bodies and quartz crystal are both made up of mineral silicon-dioxide. Because of this, we are naturally receptive to the vibrations of crystals as they transmit, reflect, store light and receive energy. When crystals are placed directly on your body, they have a powerful vibratory effect that surges from the crystal to you. According to the law of physics, thoughts direct energy and energy follows thought.

Positive Vibes Designs carries an array of necklaces & bracelets with all kinds of purpose: attract luck,protection,inner peace,grounding,etc for yourself or for your love ones.Another way to choose a gemstone jewelry is simply going with the gemstone you are drawn to, usually its the gemstones you currently need to create the support and balance within your own spiritual, and physical lives!
See them here

JULY

2014-07-15T03:29:00.000-07:00

Vintage Czech glass Beads & rhinestones.J1oak.

Chinese vintage Cloissone

2014-04-30T20:49:00.000-07:00

18x13 handmade glass Opal(harlequin) PINK w/ Agate gemstone & vintage cloissone beads

Reg.Price 1350

for AV Vintage cloissone metal beads, Filigree & glass beads Bracelet

for AV

14x10 Siam Ruby Glass pendant/red glass beads & vintage cloissone beads

Reg.price 1400

Going,Going,...Gone

2014-04-07T22:56:00.000-07:00

25x18 Czech Rose Glass w/ vintage Czech glass beads( Opaque pink & crackle ameth)

15" long with 1 inch extender

25x18 Dk Sapphire Glass w/ vintage Czech glass beads

12 inches plus 2 inches extender Choker type

18x13 Jet Black glass cabochon 6 1/2 overall length

Vintage Czech & Swarovski flatback rhinestones

CLIP EARRINGS -GP Round Filigree is 13mm diameter 450.

RUNWAY cues

2014-03-27T09:04:00.001-07:00

18x13 Amethyst Glass Octagon 16 1/2 w/ 2" ext
February Birthstone

18x13 Dark Topaz Glass Rhinestone 16 1/2 w/ 2" ext
October Birthstone

Layering Idea

18x13 Sapphire & Vitriol Glass Rhinestone 16 1/2 w/ 2" ext

18x13 Aquamarine Glass rhinestones 16 1/2 w/ 2" ext
March Birthstone

Layering Idea

18x13 Jonquil Glass foiled back 16 1/2 w/ 2" ext
These are vintage glass with signs of aging on foils -scratches otherwise
they are flawless infront.

Layering Idea w/ Topaz Necklace

Layering Idea-Ameth & Sapphire Necklaces

March 2014

2014-03-18T10:34:00.001-07:00

Art Nouveau Cross w/ Czech Glass Beads

Silver Ox Art Nouveau Cross w/ Black glass beads

25x18 Handmade Pink Opal w/ Czech glass Beads

25x18 handmade Opal Emerald w/ topaz glass & Czech beads

PEACOCK pendant necklace

25x18 Amethyst Glass Porphyr w/ Opaque Czech glass beads

Antiqued Jewelry Inspired Collection in Silver Oxidized

2014-03-02T22:57:00.001-08:00

SOLD Renaissance/Vict Czech Sapphire Glass Silver Ox 1900(1600)

Renaissance/Victorian Sapphire Czech Glass in Silver Ox 1900(1600)

Renaissance/Victorian Faceted Bermuda Blue Flatback 1150 (950)

Art Nouveau Siam/Ruby /Jet in Silver Ox

Art Nouveau Inspired set (neck/wrist)

Art Nouveau Czech Siam/Ruby/Jet SET neck/wrist 1500
NOTE: There are some tiny glue that I couldn't remove anymore coz of silliness I forgot & over-cured the adhesive.
I will send more photos of them if you're interested.

Antique Jewelry Inspired Collection II -SOLD OUT

2014-02-27T00:30:00.003-08:00

Thank you for the well-received first batch of our Glass/filigree jewelries.As J1oak VIPs you get not only the first delve into our new items but get them at 15% discount!(in bold figures).I hope you will like these sets too,everything is lovingly handmade.Introducing some new vintage glass stones,you might like to add to your collection.All metals are lead & nickel-free,they are plated to resist tarnish with proper care.Not that we like "statesides" stuff,but all these materials are sourced from 3 different suppliers from the States,just to ensure quality & safety of the jewelry components as they come in contact with your skin afterall..So,ready!Get set! Shopping!

Medieval/Renaissance I

Medieval/Renaissance NECKLACE I (2400)

SOLD Renaissance/Georgian Jewelry Bracelet II (1850)

SOLDRenaissance/Georgian Inspired Necklet II (2500)

Siam/Ruby Earrings (600)

SOLD Art Nouveau Inspired Bracelet Fuchsia/White Porphyr (1600)

RESERVED for AV Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace (1480)

Georgian/Vict Inspired Bracelet AMETHYST GLASS OPAL (1800)

RESERVED Georgian/Vict Necklet (1600)

SOLD Georgian/Vict Jet Black earrings 700

SOLD Georgian Inspired Necklace Jet Black (2600)

VALKYRIE PENDANT in Brass Ox/jet Black Glass Pear

(1400/1300)

Exclusive Sale for my Loyal Clients! Happy New Year!

2014-02-07T03:58:00.002-08:00

Victorian Style Lt.Violet(Lilac) Cameo Pendant Neck/Bracelet 1500 BEST BUY

Victorian Style Pink Cameo PENDANT NECK/Bracelet 1500 BEST BUY

SOLD OUT

SOLD-Victorian Style Glass Emerald Necklace/Earrings 1500

SOLD!Renaissance Style Glass Sapphire Necklace/Earrings 3100

SOLD!-Renaissance Style Glass Amethyst Neck/Earrings 3300

RESERVED for MG Sapphire Montana Blue Neck/Bracelet/Earrings

part of 3 pcs SET

Part of 3 pcs SET

Christmas 2013

2013-10-19T12:15:00.000-07:00

Amethyst Glass Dragonfly Pendant

SOLD-Amethyst Glass Collage 14x10

Victorian Style Dangle Earrings Montana Blue

SOLD-Victorian Fantasy Bracelet 1450

SOLD-Montana Blue Rhinestone Vint Style necklet

SOLD-Sapphire Glass Dangle Earrings

Sapphire FB Filigree Link Necklet

Vict Styled Dangle Earrings in Siam Ruby 1 1/2 inches length 650

Siam Ruby Filigree Link Bracelet 1800 -SOLD

Siam Ruby Filigree Necklace 2900 SOLD

Look like 'the Queen' without the high pricetag!Your friends will wonder from what museum you got your accessories!Made of vintage Czech glasses & brass metals,all professionally antiqued-plated to reduce tarnish & keep them beautiful for years to come.

Mystique Garden Collage Pendant 2 1/4 pendant SOLD

SOLD Victorian Flair Siam Ruby 18X13 .Also avail in Emerald

Siam Ruby Dragonfly pendant Necklace 880.

25x18 Emerald Glass Vict Flair 1500.

Fantasy Emerald Glass Bracelet 1450

Ambrosia 25x18 Pear Emerald 1180.Also avail in Black Dia

Glass dangle Earrings 600e

More Cameos & Glass Pendants..

2013-06-05T01:28:00.001-07:00

Angelskin Classic cameo earrings/Rose quartz/2" drop.

Noir Classic Cameo Earrings/Onyx/2" drop

Lilac Classic Cameo earrings/Amethyst/2" drop

Inspired by Mary Cicely Barker's Flower Fairy/40x30

This photo got the actual color of this layered glass pendant/Emerald Czech

24" long

Hard to comeby Siam Ruby at 30x22

Montana Blue layered Czech Glass & Brass stampings

Hard to comeby in this size 25x18 Emerald Pear in 16" brass-ant chain

Hard to comeby in this size 25x18 BLACK DIAMOND PEAR

Glass Czech Emerald 10x8/Leverback,you may convert to French hook earrings

2013 Cameo Collection

2013-05-30T06:44:00.000-07:00


Victorian Style Wedgewood Cameo Necklace


Victorian Style Noir Cameo Necklace


Victorian Style Violet cameo Necklace


Victorian Style Angelskin cameo Earrings


Angelskin Cameo Earrings

Wedgewood Cameo earrings


Dark Purple Cameo Earrings


Quarterfoil Angelskin Cameo Bracelet


Quarterfoil Light Purple Cameo Bracelet


Wedgewood Floral Cameo Bracelet


Noir Floral Cameo Bracelet

Black Cameo earrings

2013-05-30T03:19:00.002-07:00

It's sale time at my etsy shop! Click on to get you shopping!

VALENTINE'S gift List

2013-02-06T18:04:00.000-08:00

Cameo Rhinestone Locket/pre-set glass rhinestones

Katrina Cameo locket/ pre-set glass rhinestones

SIAM RUBY Glass Charm Necklace/Flower cabochon/Heart Locket

Antiqued Bronze Floral-engraved Lockets/Birthsone Glass gem-replica

Sapphire for SEPTEMBER


GLASS EARRINGS 10X8

AVAILABLE at http://www.julenas1oak.etsy.com

Start Your Cameo Collection

2012-12-10T06:51:00.003-08:00

If you're thinking of collecting something worthwhile,why not start with our beautiful cameos!Available in various themes and setting!Prices are reasonable considering the money,time and effort to bring them here.They're not the kind you'll find in you know where and sold for P200 only.You can compare how beautifully detailed to 3d effect the cameos we offer be it from acrylic,resin or glass.

Start your own cameo collection now,they might not be available the next time you shop around!

This blog was written 7 July 2007 over julena14.multiply.com

The Cameos

2012-12-10T06:34:00.000-08:00

I love cameos in all sort of settings.They may not be the real agate cameos but still they evoke the same inspiration to me.
My cameos are made of acrylic/resin.Each are brilliantly molded to every bit of details,almost like it was sculpted!It has to be seen to appreciate its true beauty.
The 40x30,18x13 and 10x8 cameos are available in vintage style goldtone plated(brass)locket.There is a lovely Victorian design stamped at the back of each lockets and a pretty etching surrounds the front which holds the cameos.Each lockets opens up and holds 2 prized photos.Newly added to the collection are pendant settings and brooches both in silver and goldplating.
The lockets and chain are goldplated.They were treated with lacquer to retard tarnishing as claimed by my supplier.It should stay bright,but if worn a lot then the plating will eventually wear off in spots where it is in contact with skin and sweat.All cameos,lockets,settings and chain were imported from US suppliers.

I take pride in the quality and reasonable pricing of each cameo design.As I would like to strike the same interest to souls out there!

This blog was written March 2 2007, when I was building up my site over multiply.com

Cameo Primer

2012-11-28T01:45:00.000-08:00

The original defintition of a cameo is described as "a carving in relief on a naturally occuring substance"which contains different colored layers.The carving must incorporate the contrasting layers in different aspects of the design;most commonly by differentiating between the background and the foreground.The carvings must be done by hand.According to the free-dictionary(on-line)the definition includes "a medallion with a profile cut in raised relief."

Todays definition of cameos includes intaglios as well.

The cameos in the picture are Vintage made from pine resin,and handcarved using dentist's tools by HEIDI LEE.

The most popular cameos today are carved in sea shells,a tradition that begun in the fifiteen or sixteen century and was popularized by Queen Victoria of England.Since that time,cameos have predominantly showcased women's profile,and been worned by women who enjoy the beauty and craftmanship of hand-carved cameos.

The birthplace of cameo was nearly 300 years before the birth of Christ in Alexandria,Egypt,cameos owe their origin to ancient carving traditions.As far back as 15000 B.C,petroglyphs,figures carved into rocks-were used to record significant events and communicate information.About.com

The carved shell cameo shown above depicting a Victorian Lady .

What is Oxidized Brass?

2012-11-26T19:48:00.001-08:00

I prefer these popular finish on my pieces as cameos and lockets are reminiscent of the Victorian era and all other period thats comes after.Vintage and vintage-style jewelleries are not the sparkly bright yellow gold that we are so familiar with in our lifetime.SECOND,oxidized supplies WON'T change their color for a long time!10K does!THIRD,its keeps the price down!SO we can enjoy these timeless,classics without sacrificing our kids tuitions,and still be able to enjoy them years from now.

So what is ox,oxidised?OX is the industry abbreviation for oxidized.This means that raw brass components are plated with a rich aged patina,then an antique(oxidized) finish is then applied which has a wonderful vintage appearance.A last layer of non-shiny protective -finish is applied to allow the items to LOOK GREAT for years to come without turning skin " GREEN".

I buy my supplies from this wonderful family-owned business,who according to their FAQ's page,provides "the highest quality brass base metal findings & stampings made in the USA and Europe.There plating company is the same one used by the US Navy,Chicos,The Limited and the PGA".

There is no Lead in brass nor is there any used in the plating process of the items you buy here,unless otherwise noted in the ad.

So,do I sell genuine vintage or just vintage-style jewelleries?BOTH.The word "vintage" I would say had been severely used here in multiply where you see ads selling vintage accessories,vintage t-shirts(!!) and all sorts of things that they could tag as vintage.It crosses me when I see ads like these coz obviously you cant sell a vintage item for P150!a vintage T?

So please read the description on each photo,coz I really do take time to write about each item,so you will know what you are buying and not just attracted to the the beautiful photos.

Thank you for reading.
(This blog was written in May 2008 @ my multiply.com site)

Why purchase a handmade jewelry?

2012-11-25T22:39:00.001-08:00

1.Each piece is made with LOVE and CARING.Precious TIME is devoted to each pieces.In my case my "ME" moments are devoted to creating these pieces,I don't have other people who creates for me,while most of my other time are spend with my 2 active girls.So each handmade pieces are really special.

2.They are DIFFERENT than your other MACHINE MANUFACTURED JEWELRIES.My jewelleries are handmade,maybe rustic at times ,if this is not your type of jewellery please DO NOT BUY.They are not fine jewelleries you'll find in some fancy jewelry stores.

3.Each pieces are UNIQUE,at Jul_Ena's its either the only 1 piece or maximum of two for exact pieces if you're lucky.THEY ARE NOT MASS-PRODUCED!I get bored doing the same pieces over and over again,don't you?(thats what I did when I got job orders for bag charms last May,thats the last,no more!)The materials used are undeniably machine-made,and mass produced,but when each is hancrafted into neckadornments ,the result is unspeakably one of each kind,guaranteed.

I strive to give you not only unique cameos & lockets but one of a kind design.Making vintage and vintage-inspired components into updated pieces for Modern Ladies who love vintage.

So you don't need to WORRY about wearing your jewelry on the next social event coz you wont bump into anyone else with the exact jewelry as you're wearing!

YOU WILL BE THE ONLY PERSON IN THE whole wide WORLD WEARING Jul_Ena's unique jewelry!

This blog was written on Sept 2007 @ my julena14.multiply.com

Find julEna's handmade jewelleries at http://www.julenas1oak.etsy.com

Get Ready for Christmas!

2012-10-29T19:11:00.001-07:00

2012-10-17T02:13:00.000-07:00

It's that time of the year to be creative...!Handmade resin photo cameos from Utah,brass oxidized metal settings from Seattle and Guanzou,flower cabochons from Hongkong,Czech glass beads from Texas and natural stone beads from a local store in Quiapo.Featuring Queen Marie Antoniette,Cicely Barker's The Flower fairies and Alphonse Mucha's Art Nouveau works.All are one-off pieces only.

@ Sense & Style mag this May

2012-05-13T09:51:00.002-07:00

Flattered to see julenas1oak Cameo necklace on local actress Iza Calzado on this May issue of Sense & Style,courtesy of uber stylist Margaux S.

Old World Style Glass Pendants

2012-02-21T09:35:00.001-08:00

Aphrodite's Gem

Black Velvet

Montana Blue Moon

Scarlet Garden

Handmade & one of a kind...