I am in love with the intricately delicate filigree work on the sterling silver clutch from Celestina. More of a piece of jewelry than a clutch, it is an amazingly well crafted piece of art. I keep staring at it and from certain angles it looks as finely woven as lace-- which I'm sure is the intention of the designer. The smoky topaz clasp is the only thing keeping it from floating away in midair... I'd almost be afraid to use it for fear of damaging it as silver is known to be quite soft but this is definitely a piece to be used and shown off! Or perhaps it should be casually strewed on a table as a decorative piece. You get a bit jaded after 23 years of collecting bags and 1,000 days of blogging about bags but then something like this shows up in your email box and it gives you hope that there is light at the end of the bag tunnel. Celestina Sterling silver filigree clutch is 6"x4", $1,190 at Net-a-porter.com
Celestina Sterling Silver Filigree Clutch
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Lovely, lovely. What a great exception to the snob rule of practicality.
There is always a need for true and pretty design.
Love it.
What a pretty clutch...
That is beautiful... but what about tarnishing? =/
gorgeous! finally a bag that actually looks like it's worth it's cost. why would anyone pay twice this for an ugly leather bag, when you could have this?
great find!
So so dreamy. I love bags where you can actually see that work has been done.
Its perfect!
While sterling is soft I'll bet you a dollar this has been heat tempered (hardened - think of sterling money clips) and this clearly isn't for every day use. Very nice.
Isn't this an adorable evening bag! Love it-just room for essentials:comb,lipstick,money,keys to the Jaguar...
I love it! This is the perfect size for my everyday gear . . . a bit shiny perhaps, but life's too short to be dull.
No logo, no animal, all pretty. Perfect. Thank you.