If you remember, a while back I was lamenting how hard it was to find nice keyrings. There is no logical place to look for them, and I wanted something more than a ring with a plastic or metal disk on it.
I had actually given up looking when I found this one for next to nothing at a local pawnbroker auction. It is made by Old Florence – solid hallmarked sterling silver and thick leather. I was the only bidder. Probably because it looked pretty sad as it was badly tarnished. But a quick bath in my silver dip when I got home and it looked amazing.
It has my beloved balls on the ends, like Tiffany’s famous Return to Tiffany keyring, and the leather is thick and firm and a gorgeous glossy bright red.
It is very easy to use – no breaking your nails trying to get the ring open, and it is easy to spot in my bag. I am absolutely thrilled. It makes me happy every time I look at it!
Before:
And after!
Old Florence is a high end jewellery brand. I have one of their engraved silver bangles, which was why I spotted the keyring. I don’t think any of the bidders realised the keyring was solid sterling silver.
Here is my bangle
I have a question: does the balls (guess they are screwed on) on two ends get loose sometimes?
The one ball unscrews but it has not become loose in the month or so that I have used it. I know the Tiffany keyrings sometimes loose the balls because many of them being sold on eBay are missing one, but I cannot imagine this one ever coming loose. Perhaps after many years of screwing and unscrewing it the threads may become worn.
Great! Even better than the Tiffany’s! I’m a bit concerned that some thieves might be able to make copies of your keys by using your photoes. Maybe you shouldn’t show them publicly. You never know.
Good point!
The bangle is fantastic. I love items like that which are adorned with symbols.
That key ring is gorgeous, Janet! You were the only bidder because it was meant to be 😉