WELCOME! Bohemian Trading Company ™ reflects my long-time love affair with antique and vintage jewelry.

To many people a Bohemian is an artist or writer who leads an unconventional life…I love the idea of creating your own path.

My Etsy shop is dedicated to a place, once called Bohemia. It was a manufacturing center for costume jewelry and components in Central Europe. As time and boundaries changed, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), Germany, and Austria together shared the distinction of being a primary source for American costume jewelry designers. Miriam Haskell, Schiaparelli, Trifari, Mazer, Weiss, Kramer, and Alice Caviness (to name a few) sourced the components for their seasonal collections from Central Europe.

My shop is also dedicated to the idea of craftsmanship and design. As my journey in life has unfolded, I’ve come to realize the importance of those two concepts in my own sense of style. It’s all about a visual feast.

And while styles come and go, the bones of good design and how an item is made is something that fuels my passion.

Here you will find selections to stimulate your own concept of adornment. They span a range of eras and materials. My radar is tuned to Art Deco jewelry, fine Victorian jewelry, designer signed pieces, wedding and gemstone jewelry, and sterling silver--especially Native American, Scandinavian, Mexican, and enamels. All can be found here. My taste is eclectic, so curios, postcards, and collectibles will be sprinkled into the mix. My goal is to convey the history and beauty of these finds so that you can make them a part of your own life’s story.

Friendly customer service is my number one priority, so thanks for reading and send a message anytime!