Birthday Jewellery Series by Exquisite of Solihull UK (1914 - 1979)

Exquisite or W A P Watson Ltd produced costume jewellery in the UK from 1914 to 1979. One of the most popular series was the Birthday range. Hand painted flowers designs for each month of the year.

The series was ideal for a birthday gift and you could choose from a necklace, a brooch or clip on earrings. Or even buy the whole set to coordinate your look. The brooches were made in two sizes a small and a larger one. During my research I have not found any bracelets but I do think they may have been produced and so if you own one I would love to know!

Each piece of jewellery was hand painted with cold enamel; and that means there are many different variations to be found, which makes collecting them quite interesting.

The flowers used for each month were the popular easy to grow varieties that start to first bloom then here in the UK. A mix of perennial plants and annual ones.

Below is a list of the months and the flower design used

January - snowdrop (white flowers with long green leaves)
February - primrose (yellow flowers with green leaves)
March - violets (pink/purple flowers with green leaves)
April - iris (blue flowers with long green leaves)
May - pansy (blue, yellow & pink flowers with green leaves)
June - rose (red roses with green leaves)
July - fuschia (pink, mauve flowers with green leaves)
August - poppy (red poppy with green leaves)
September - cornflower (blue flowers with green leaves))
October - carnation (pink, white flowers with green leaves)
November - chrysanthemum (purple flowers with green leaves)
December - Christmas rose or Helleborus Niger (white flowers with yellow centre, red holly berries & green leaves)

The brooches were in sizes 7 x 5 cm (larger) & 5 x 4 cm (medium). Characteristic is of a bunch of flowers open & in bud tied with a ribbon bow.
Necklaces were flowers and leaves arranged in a row with a length of plain chain to the clasp
Earrings all clip on type with a flower and leaves.

Most of the brooches and earring appear to be signed on the reverse "Exquisite" or have the reg and copyright sign also. Many of the necklaces are unsigned but usually have the signature bow attached to the clasp.

The Birthday range can be found in their original boxes or on pouches. If you are lucky some have the birthday gift tag. They were available in gold or silver tone metal.

As Exquisite jewellery was hand enamelled care needs to be taken when buying a piece. Look at the photographs or examine the piece in depth. Some pieces are in excellent condition but some may have the enamel worn. Remember if the enamel is too worn you can hand paint it yourself.

Vintage costume jewellery by Exquisite was produced over a long time and there are many different series to collect - so have fun.

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Surprise Your Loved Ones with Unique Birthday Gifts

A friend, relative, a co-worker or your significant other who is celebrating his or her birthday deserves nothing but the best gift from you.

If you have spent quite some time thinking and you still cannot come up with a unique gift idea, take a look at this list and surprise your loved ones with any of these wonderful presents:

1. Personalized Birthday Presents

It is always a delight to receive something personalized for your birthday. If your friend is celebrating her 32nd birthday, surprise her with a crystal wine glass with a printed humorous or touching message on the surface, complete with her name and birth date.

For a young nephew who is about to turn one year old, a blue pillow or baby blanket with his name sewed on the fabric also makes for a great birthday present.

Any item with the name of the person celebrating his or her birthday is a wonderful gift to give.

2. Unique Gift Baskets

Your dad who is a wine aficionado would appreciate a gift basket full of his favorite vintage wine bottles.

A friend whom you know is a chocolate addict would squeal with delight over a basketful of choco chip cookies and dark chocolate bars.

If your wife or girlfriend is a budding artist, why not give her a birthday gift basket with paints, brushes and other painting or sketching tools that she can use?

Just know a little more about the person whom you will give the gift to and you can surely come up with a great gift basket idea.

3. Humorous Greeting Cards

If your aunt is worried over turning thirty or forty, a greeting card with humorous message will most likely lift her spirits. Any item with a comic or hilarious message about a particular age always makes for a fun birthday present.

4. Birthstone Jewelries

Your significant other should receive the best gift from you on his or her birthday. If your wife is born on March, give her a necklace or earrings with aquamarine stones as a symbol of her birth month.

Bracelets and earrings with birth stones are also wonderful gifts for your wife or girlfriend's birthday.

5. Certificates and tickets

If your mother-in-law is celebrating her birthday, give her a certificate for one whole relaxing day at the spa. If your dad is into sports, give him front seat tickets to his favorite game.

6. Gift Ideas for Office Use

If you have a friend at work who is celebrating his birthday, anything that can be used in the office makes for a great gift. A leather-bound organizer, a silver ball point pen, cute or elegant cuff links, a silk tie - the list is endless.

7. Custom-made Birthday Cakes

There are bake shops which specialize in making unusual and funny birthday cakes. Surprise your buddy with a cake shaped into a woman. For your younger brother, you can have the cake made into the shape or a ball, or a guitar if he is into music.

There are also photo-cakes, which are decorated with icing showing a photo of your choice.

Just let your imagination run wild and you can surely come up with great unique gift ideas to give that special person who is celebrating his or her birthday.

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