A Trip to Disneyland Brings an Encounter with Antique Jewelry

Disneyland just so happens to be one of my favorite places to go here in Southern California when I need to get away for the day and clear my head and get transpired. Yesterday was spent as the park riding the coasters and attractions, being completely in awe of how beautifully maintained everything is in the park. I always wake up the next day from a visit feeling creatively recharged, inspired, and oddly enough exhausted at the same time. Having grown up in Southern California, many Summer days were spent at Disneyland and although much has changed over the years, Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion seem to remain high on my list of all time favorites.
Around the corner from Pirates in the heart of New Orleans Square is Jewel of Orleans, and Antique Jewelry Boutique with a limited but stunning collection of estate jewelry. It is this type of jewelry that often provides the inspiration for my own designer jewelry originals (http://jwassoriginals.com/). In the small corner shop, you can find antique diamond engagement rings from the Edwardian and Art Deco Era as well as gemstone pieces and the occasional designer jewelry piece from Cartier and Tiffany and Co. Being in the ambiance of New Orleans square makes browsing the collection that much more enjoyable as it is one of the most magical parts of the park.
This time Jewel of Orleans has beautiful pearl jewelry, large Tahitian pearl strands and a handsome collection of antique wrist watches from the 1930’s and 40’s. Especially eye catching were the Victorian style Rose Cut Diamond earrings proudly displayed in the window. You are always greeted with a smile there, unlike some more pretentious experiences out there at stores of the like. They like to take the time to tell you about the antique jewelry pieces as information is key to you making an informed decision about your purchase. It is just the experience that one would expect from the Happiest Place on Earth.
So the next time you stroll down the alleys of New Orleans Square, look for the antique jewelry collection at Jewel of Orleans…a small corner store tucked amongst the gift shops offering pirate hats and glowing Lucite skulls. It is always fun to brose and you just might fall in love with an antique or designer jewelry piece that you must have for your own collection.