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The pearl of the Queen Anne's revenge - Edward Teach x reader

Summary: Years and years before Stede Bonnet there was you, the bright snarky pirate who wore pearls and a smile that captured the hearts of all the crew. (An Edward Teach x reader with slight Izzy x reader).

Comments and reblogs are much appreciated and help more people read my works.

A/N: Gender neutral but written with a nonbinary and/or trans masc reader in mind! The crew are all queer and polyamorous so sorry cis people, read any other fan fic in the world. (And yes this is a re-do from a deleted blog of mine, the old blog has my old pronouns and name so please ignore it.)

It is a cool bright day out at sea, the fluffy white clouds moving in clumps through the periwinkle blue sky so bright and cheery.

Then there’s Blackbeard’s ship so dark and looming with loud jubilant cheering sounding from the ghost ship, said ship drifting off from a now ransacked boat that has been deserted in the middle of the ocean.

“Everyone, smile we have treasure.” You giggle as you hold up a line of pearls with a delicate heart shaped gem charm hanging from the middle of it.

“Did you take the matching ring as well?” a crew mate clad head to toe in black leather asks which makes you raise the shiny ring up to the sun to your own delight.

The heart red gem, though deep and void like reflects the sun off of it like glitter, the gem yet to be tarnished by years of wear.

You had snatched the rich woman necklace whilst the rest of the crew were maiming, the matching ring taken from her lover who was also on board, his ring finger having to be sadly severed to get the matching set.

“We got so much and I didn’t even have to kill anyone!” you squeal.

“Stop being stupid (y/n).” Izzy snarls as he hangs being Ed like a guard dog, “We should have killed the lot of them.”

You spin around to Izzy, thus also spinning around to face your dear friend Ed, and you grimace with an immature mirth.

“Ohhhhh don’t be stupid (y/n) have a heart Izzy.” You mock as you try to clasp the line of pearls around your neck the tiny thing more like a choker on your bare neck, “They we’re just some rich pricks, nothing worth killing.”

Fang and Ivan laugh at your antics before promptly being shut up by a scolding glare from Izzy Hands himself.

“What do you think being a pirate is, huh?” Izzy has now stepped closer to you his voice low in a growl.

If you weren’t arguing with him you’d say the shorter man, not yet aged by the sea like some men on-board are, was quiet handsome in an angry Chihuahua short of way.

You stride close to Izzy, big black heeled boot rattling the deck, your grimace turning into an annoyingly playful smirk.

“Stealing shit Izzy, not killing innocents-” You reply as you jam you finger into his forehead.

Normally you’d jam a finger into a person’s chest to prove you point but you like to piss off the angry little man by using his height against him, “- not every ship we come across has to be burned to the bottom of the sea.”

Izzy is seething none the less, his eyes concentrating on you.

He may want to deck you right now but he knows not to lay a single finger on you because Blackbeard likes you too much.

You watch as he grates his teeth his eyes sharp and filled with rage, the cogs in his mind working overtime to think of something to say back to you.

“You killed the captain, why kill the rich pompous opera singer who was doing her job singing whilst fucking the second mate.”

You words are low and quite, vibrating in your chest.

Many people forget that you’re a feared criminal, young with the anger of a sea storm in your heart, Izzy most certainly does remember this most of the time, and really you could kill him in one swift motion if you wanted to.

Instead with a condescending pat to his cheek, your fingers tapping the freshly tattooed cross on his face in the most childish way possible, you step back.

Your royal red coat undone to show the knife strapped to you thigh, the sharp thing gleaming in the sun’s rays, you laugh a joyful laugh.

The crew is quiet as they watch on.

Blackbeard stands.

“Izzy, mate, lay off.”

Blackbeard, otherwise known as your Ed, is a bit shaky standing, his knee giving him some trouble despite him being as young as you.

His hair is growing out and still is mostly black, the feared Captain looking more like a Labrador puppy right now than the Kraken.

He smiles and bounds over to pat his angry little friend on the shoulder. Izzy only walks away in a huff.

“And you.” He says playfully, “You need to stop that.”

A song bird like laugh as bright as the blue sky echoes out your lips as you walk back to your captain.

“I don’t know what you mean?” you say when you’re close enough to Ed to see his handsome face up close.

“You know what I mean (y/n).” he so close to you it’s almost too tempting to lean in and kiss him like you’ve always wanted to do.

His eye gleam and sparkle as he looks at you, you’re not sure why, but you like to imagine some reasons.

First he looks you up and down, checking there’s no harm done to you, then he looks to the knife strapped to your thigh, then back to your eyes with a knowing look.

He’s about to open his mouth and playfully tell you off some more but you speak instead.

“Ed-“

“-Yes.” He says a tad too quick, too eager, which you like.

“Help me put these pearls on handsome.”

You pass him the line of pearls held together with fine thread and delicate golden clasps, the type of clasps that are too fiddly to clip together without another person to help.

You turn around moving your coat down to your shoulders and pulling any stray strand of hair out the way so he can put the necklace on properly.

The cold feeling of the cluster of pearls lay on your chest, the necklace laying nicely on display for everyone to see and marvel at.

Ed’s fingers brush the back of your neck.

Maybe there was a stray hair or a bit of fluff, whatever it was his fingertips feel electric.

His fingers keep bumping on the back of your neck warmed by the sun’s rays and that heat travels up to your face making you flush.

The clasp is hard to clip onto the small metal loop but Ed does it without fail.

His hands still don’t move after it’s done, not for a second anyway.

You stand still, the feeling of his fingers ghosting over your skin buzzing in such a way that you want him to hold you, feel you more. When he does move he does so to rearrange your shirt collar and to pull you lowered red coat back up.

“…All done.” Ed whispers.

“Really?” you turn around, still so close to him, “How do I look?”

His breath hitches ever so slightly at the sight of you.

Even with all of your outfit stolen; from the rich red Captains coat nicked from an English sailor to the white flowing shirt that once was owned by Fang, now the pearls too, you look to colourful and bright for the dark crew.

To Edward Teach you look like a painting, one done by a master of art, the type of painting done with oil paints bright and pigmented with brushes fine and expensive. You look like a piece of art that has been perfected, one by a man who has sat down for hours, days, even weeks brushing down the beauty of his muse so gorgeous and sunny.

“Ed?” you smile.

“Yes, yes!” he is pulled out his thoughts for a moment.

“I will need help taking these off later on.”

You step back from him.

“You will?”

“Yes, I’ll be by later on.”

Ed nods his head.

You’ll be in his cabin later on then.

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How To Collect and Purchase Antique Jewelry

February 28, 2018 by Macala Wright in

At our event at The Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City in July, and again during The Original Miami Beach Antique Show held in early February, Jewelry Historian, author, journalist, curator and collector, Beth Bernstein, was kind enough to give guided tours to a select group of jewelry enthusiasts.

Within minutes of sending out the invitation to attend, the limited space for attendees was filled! In NYC, and again twice in Miami, we had to put several people on a waitlist, and after the tours, my email box was flooded with attendees thanking U.S. Antique Shows for organizing the tours, and asking for us to organize tours at future events.

During the tours, Beth provided broad stroke information about a variety of jewelry periods, gave advice on how to set a budget, how to find the best bargains and the rarest pieces, and how to best research and seek relationships within this unique world. She also provided a handout with useful information that attendees could bring home with them. The information, which is excerpted from this article on Beth’s magazine, Bejeweled Magazine, is provided below.

How To Collect Period Jewelry

There are no rules that can teach you everything on the road to becoming a collector. In the beginning there’s a lot of trial and error. Therefore it is important to be around antique and vintage jewelry. Attending shows like this and talking to dealers is extremely helpful in gaining knowledge as I hope this tour will be.

To pack all of this information into one 45-minute tour is not possible but I hope that it will give you some basic knowledge, meet some wonderful and trustworthy dealers and learn what you can.

Most importantly, when it comes to purchasing pieces from the past, it is important to become familiar with the characteristics and styles of each period in history.

Here in this handout I describe certain pieces of jewelry that define the times from the 18th century onwards and then give tips to help you feel more confident in purchasing. This provides more information than I will be providing in the tour so I do hope you find it useful.

The Georgian Period (1714-1830) is typified by floral and organic motifs, and silver fused to yellow gold. Rose-cut diamonds defined the era, as did flat-top garnets and colored gemstones set in closed backs and mounted with foil to enhance their hue. Parures – matching antique jewelry sets – are now popular, as are antique necklaces, which can detach into either earrings and a brooch, or two antique bracelets. Also flourishing in the Georgian period were sentimental pieces including portrait and lover’s eye miniatures, posy rings with poetic verse engraved into gold bands, and acrostic jewelry in which the first letter of the gemstones spelled out words of affection such as “Regard” and “Dearest”.

The Victorian Era (1837-1901) witnessed the heightened popularity of these sentimental love tokens, and also spans three important periods. The Romantic Period covers the earlier years when Queen Victoria married her Prince. Sentimental motifs continued to dominate: hearts, lover’s knots, flowers, bows, crescent moons and serpents (which Queen Victoria wore as an engagement ring, signifying enduring love).

This era also marked a major change due to the Industrial Revolution and the discovery of the diamond mines in South Africa. Women of all social status were now able to wear fine jewelry. The Grand Period encompassed the two decades when the Queen mourned the death of Prince Albert. Dark, somber Whitby jet, onyx and deep garnets came into vogue, with mourning and memorial jewels comprising personalized rings and lockets. Revival Etruscan, Greek and Renaissance influences were also fashionable. The later Aesthetic Period reflected a return to lightheartedness with symbols of luck, good fortune and naturalistic forms.

Art Nouveau (1880-1910) represented a revolt against the industrial age in pure artistic expression with the rebellious use of precious and non-precious metals, combined with unusual colored gemstones in depictions of nature – primarily insects, birds and floral motifs. Sensual and ethereal versions of the female form were also a recurring theme. Intricately detailed pieces displayed bold uses of color, daring materials and several types of enameling, such as plique-à-jour, in groundbreaking designs. The Art Nouveau movement began in France and influenced all of Europe and the United States, while overlapping with other periods. The pioneers included Rene Laliqué, Falize, Maison Vever, Georges Fouquet, and Tiffany & Co.

The Edwardian & Belle Époque Era (1901-1915), the shortest period in the history of antique jewelry, reflected the elegance of King Edward VII and the delicacy of French Rococo décor.Platinum was introduced and influenced new settings for diamonds. The “garland” style of flowers and leaves, and millegrain, pierced and engraved metals gave jewelry of this period the appearance of airy lace and embroidery. Old mine-cut diamonds and natural pearls offered a monochromatic white look for earrings, brooches and necklaces.

Art Deco (1920-1939) reached its height in 1925 after the Decorative Arts Exhibition in Paris, and coincided with women gaining the right to vote in America. Industrial, linear and sleek, Art Deco captured the new world with streamlined forms – all white diamond and platinum looks, inspired by speed and skyscrapers. Influences from a global mix of cultures – Asia, Africa and Egypt – softened the geometric lines with stylized floral motifs and carved cabochons. Vibrant rubies and sapphires as well as onyx, jade, lapis and frosted quartz contrasted against diamonds and produced some of the most influential looks, which continue to inspire contemporary designers. Cartier, René Bovin, Boucheron, Raymond Templier, and Tiffany & Co. and Suzanne Belperron were just a few of the prevailing jewelers.

The Retro Period (1939-1950) came about due to World War II when platinum and gems became scarce. Jewelers turned to lower-carat gold and semi-precious or synthetic stones, and rose and yellow gold took on the feel of fabrics, lending fluidity and movement. After the war, brooches became all the rage, and aquamarine, citrine and amethyst are now fashionable again in large stone antique rings.

The Mid-20th Century (dating from the 1950s through to the 1960s) offered up the “cocktail party” as a stylish event throughout the US, and jewelry became more extravagant. Three-dimensional, whimsical and stylized animals set with vivid semi-precious stones also heralded this time frame, characterized by leopards and panthers from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels’ winged creatures, and Serpentini jewels from Bulgari. These houses as well as Boucheron continued to shake up their earlier visions with new innovations, while the U.S. saw the rise to fame of designers such as Paul Flato, Fulco di Verdura, David Webb, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. All who were wildly creative and had a roster of customers, which included film stars and socialites.

Seventies Vintage (The 1970s) There was much happening in the 70s in the U.S.—The end of the Vietnam War, Watergate and Nixon’s impeachment and the feminist movement all brought with it a new casual attitude toward jewelry. House such as Bulgari, Cartier and Tiffany & Co kept up with the changing times—Iconic pieces include Bulgari’s coin necklaces and Cartier’s Love Bracelet. Elsa Peretti came onto the scene and redefined jewelry for a new generation with her bold sculptural shapes and pieces in clean polished sterling silver in silhouettes that are once again popular today—in their new versions—the bone cuff, the perfume bottle pendant, the open heart—but when you can find the original pieces, my advice is to invest in them.

10 Tips For Purchasing Antique Jewelry

Tip 1: Identify the era or eras you’re attracted to: There is a brief synopsis of the time periods above, but you can find out more information by browsing shops and researching the time periods in books, museum exhibits and auction catalogs and online sites to see which eras you are drawn to. Also look at examples of the most popular pieces and prevalent details of each era and get familiar with them.

Tip 2: Ask other expert questions: If the dealer/shop owner is honest and trustworthy and passionate about what they do—they will be happy to talk to you about whether a piece is an original or has been ‘put together or reproduced’, about the stones and settings, the provenance and hallmarks. All of this has to do with the investment you are making as authentic original pieces in excellent condition appreciate with time. All aforementioned points to go over will affect the value of the piece.

Tip 3: Learn how to tell if it’s a reproduction: The more you shop around, the more you will begin to learn. In addition to a trustworthy dealer, learn to read hallmarks, learn how pieces from different eras are supposed to feel to the touch, hold and try on as much and you can. Go to auction previews and shop the various antique shows and fairs that are in your area.

Tip 4: Decide if the piece can take everyday wear? For example, Georgian rings are silver topped and closed back with foil between the stone and the setting to enhance the color of the earlier diamonds and colored gemstones. They are beautiful, but beware you cannot wash your hands with them or you will ruin the foil and the color will fade and show the earlier stone cuts’ imperfections. Anything that is over 200 years old should be handled with care and should not be worn on your hands, fingers or necks every day.

Tip 5: Before you shop, set your budget: For new collectors, the Victorian era is a safe place to start thanks to the industrial revolution and the ability to produced a variety of sentimental and symbolic pieces that are quite detailed. They have a language all of their own and they are highly wearable without worry. They command less tony prices than earlier, rare Georgian jewels in excellent condition, Art Deco designs, and /or signed pieces of the early 20th century.

Tip 6: Learn where the bargains are: When hunting for a bargain, it’s all about where you are scouting out your antique and vintage piece. Flea markets, which don’t cost much for set up and booth space are great for starter jewelry enthusiasts to find some unique treasures. Some of the fairs are perfect for this as well. You can bargain — but first-time buyers should shop around and, if possible, bring a seasoned collector they trust the first few times.

Tip 7: Research and Seek Out Relationships: If you are looking for something specific, research dealers who specialize in at least the time period the piece was made or at least the country of origin. Building relationships with retailers and dealers should not be underestimated. If you are a repeat customer and they sense loyalty — they will offer the same back.

Tip 7: Wear, don’t save, your jewels: My advice to friends when they ask (or sometimes I give it unsolicited) is to buy jewelry you don’t have to “save” for a special occasion. Invest in ‘wear now” unless you plan on having a shop or a museum showing of your own.

Tip 8: Read as much as you can: there are many great books out there about collecting antique jewelry. I recommend those by Claire Phillips for a glimpse into varied time periods and jewels. I would stay away from price guides as they change with supply and demand.

Tip 9: Learn the tools of the trade: Purchase a 10x jeweler’s loupe and learn how to use it to look at the stones to see if there are chips or cracks as well as looking at the shanks, to check if there are hallmarks –this will help you to ask questions and become your own expert along the way.

Tip 10: Mistakes are part of the learning process: We all buy a piece that’s not right from time to time, which allows you to know better when the next fair rolls around. In the meantime beware of memento mori pieces, portrait jewels and Giardinetti rings as they are being reproduced like crazy. Only go to dealers you feel you can trust for these kinds of pieces.

Beth Bernstein is an antique expert. She is available for questions through email at [email protected] or [email protected] and you can follow her on Instagram at @BethBjeweled.

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