This exquisite paperweight features a mid-19th century French ivory cameo and a Spanish ivory hand amulet, dated about 1600, known in Spain as a "higa", with lightly touching thumb and index finger in the "mano cornuta", a potent gesture against evil. (both from the British Museum). But in this collage, the hand seems to be offering a vintage botanical blue tulip to the mysterious lady, while a tiny Victorian cherub looks on mischievously. The background is of a blue and grey 19th century hand-printed wallpaper pattern. This is a totally enchanting and unique gift or get it for yourself to add mystery and charm to your mood of the day.

Handmade, decoupaged glass paperweight. 

Wipe with a damp washcloth to clean.

This paperweight is 4.5" X 2.5" and weighs 0.9 lbs.

The ‘Le Bandeau de’ Amour’ decoupage glass paperweight is named after the lovely 19th century etching of Marie Antoinette, which it features, set against a background of a blue and mauve 19th century hand-printed wallpaper pattern. Marie Antoinette’s infamous coiffure is decorated with fine strands of tiny pearls and a whimsical red enamel heart locket while an antique, engraved heart locket appears at her neck.

Sure to elicit curiosity and delight, 'Bandeau d' Amor' would make a spectacular house-warming gift, the perfect Valentines day memento, or perhaps you will want it to grace your own desk or bedside table. 

Wipe with a damp washcloth to clean.

This paperweight is 4.5" X 2.5" and weighs 0.9 lbs.

Meet ‘My Blue Valentine’, the lovely, yet anonymous plaster “half-doll” featured in this undeniably romantic glass paperweight. Made of porcelain, most of these vintage half-dolls were produced in Germany between 1900 and 1950. The bottom edge of the half-doll mold was made with small holes to be stitched to voluminous skirts, thus transformed into a decorative tea cozy or pincushion or lamp base. With her platinum curls, smitten dark eyes and fiery red lips, ‘My Blue Valentine’ stares wistfully into the distance, dreaming perhaps of a long lost love, or perhaps of a new sweetheart on the horizon. Blue roses and crystal heart-shaped pendants speak louder than the words she cannot express and a backdrop of aqua-blue tufted wallpaper keeps her dream safely under glass forever. A very romantic gift, let ‘My Blue Valentine’ charm her way into your heart or theirs. Either way, you will fall in love with this plaster half-doll and her magical world.

Handmade, decoupaged glass paperweight. 

Wipe with a damp washcloth to clean.

This paperweight is 4.5" X 2.5" and weighs 0.9 lbs.

Handmade, decoupaged glass paperweight. 

Wipe with a damp washcloth to clean.

This paperweight is 4.5" X 2.5" and weighs 0.9 lbs.

The ‘Amethyst Brooch’ paperweight is the first in the Queen's Jewels collection of paperweights featuring curated images of exquisite vintage and antique jewelry, culled from museums and private collections, estate auctions and art books. Some of the most stunning, yet rarely seen jewels from antiquity through the 20th century can now be yours in the form of these beautiful handmade glass paperweights. Let the sparkling beauty and intrigue of these precious jewels, culled from royalty and 20th century elites, bring richness to your personal world. 

Handmade, decoupaged glass paperweight. 

Wipe with a damp washcloth to clean.

This paperweight is 3.5" round and weighs 0.7 lbs.