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Welcome to L'Atelier de Talaru, one of Etsy's original antique assemblage artisans coming to you all the way from sunny Australia.
My designs feature carefully curated genuine antique elements and high quality reproduction components that I have artfully transformed into wearable jewellery for the discerning woman.
My motto is: 'The past...re-imagined for now and the future'.
I give new life and purpose to antique and vintage treasures, long forgotten and once loved.
Use the sections in my shop to browse current offerings.
'Antique' designs feature original and genuine antique elements, whilst 'Repro' designs feature quality reproduction elements exclusive to L'Atelier de Talaru. If you need clarification on any of my designs or have other questions please ask.
If you like my style, please do visit my other Etsy shops:
Antique French Jewellery and Collectibles:
http://www.lacomtessedetalaru.etsy.com
Make a different impression with my exclusive stamp range at: http://www.empirelinestamps.etsy.com
Beautiful and unusual French brass stampings now available at:
http://www.zephyrinesdream.etsy.com
For more about me and what inspires my designs see my website: www.talaru.com
Instagram: @empiredetalaru
Pinterest: @vulticulus
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ianannie58 on Jun 26, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese are the most glorious antique earrings, the little birds encircled with gently brushed enamelled flowers in lusciöus red. Thankyou so much Melanie, for you have refashioned these old French earrings most beautifully and it shall be my greatest pleasure to enjoy wearing them. Your packaging was as if I were opening a special gift from a friend. xxx Annie
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Mary on Dec 16, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI am so very happy with this unique necklace. The focal vintage hand pendant is truly special, and it remains in excellent condition. There are several eye-catching working parts to this creation, including the pretty chain. This is a piece of couture quality and a joy to wear.
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Celia on Dec 5, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThe necklace is unique and beautiful. The wire around the button is skillfully done and attractive. Communication, gorgeous gift wrapping and speed of posting were all perfect. So happy with this purchase. Thankyou
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ianannie58 on Nov 27, 2018
5 out of 5 starsDelicately elegant mother of pearl centrepiece , intricately carved to resemble beautiful old antique lace. The gorgeous rhinestone links and simple beaded chain add a touch of Hollywood glamour to the most beautiful pendant. My parcel came very nicely presented in a lovely gift box with a sweet personal note included. Thankyou Melanie, for the lovely matching earrings you made especially for me, you treated me as your very best VIP customer. Annie
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Lesley Daley on Oct 24, 2017
5 out of 5 starsArrived beautifully packaged. Extremely pleased with the necklace - it's very carefully assembled and designed with a skillful eye. It's even more attractive than the photo on the site. Highly recommended.
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Marilyn on Jul 30, 2017
5 out of 5 starsLovely bracelet, thanks for including extra crystals for chain. Arrived undamaged all the way from Australia!
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keiko9066 on Jul 7, 2017
5 out of 5 starsThese three items arrived in perfect condition, expertly packed. The two jewelry components are fantastic finds and reasonably priced. Melanie is truly one of the best merchants on Etsy!
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keiko9066 on Jul 7, 2017
5 out of 5 starsThese three items arrived in perfect condition, expertly packed. The two jewelry components are fantastic finds and reasonably priced. Melanie is truly one of the best merchants on Etsy!
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keiko9066 on Jul 7, 2017
5 out of 5 starsThese three items arrived in perfect condition, expertly packed. The two jewelry components are fantastic finds and reasonably priced. Melanie is truly one of the best merchants on Etsy!
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keiko9066 on Jul 7, 2017
5 out of 5 starsThese three items arrived in perfect condition, expertly packed. Yet another beautiful assemblage piece by Melanie, one of the most creative jewelers on Etsy!
About ateliertalaru
Bringing the past artfully into the present.
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Melanie Dooley
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
As a child I always wanted to travel back in time. Now I search for long-forgotten antique treasures and give them a new lease of life through my designs.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I copy the elements from your designs and get them reproduced?
My reproduction elements are proprietary designs and cannot be copied in any way.
Antique elements in a design are not thusly protected and, legally, could be reproduced.
If antique elements in my designs inspire you, I welcome the chance to see what you do with them. I welcome the chance to learn from other artisans, and I do not seek to control the creative expression of others.
Wholesale availability
I don't offer wholesale pricing.
I am an artisan who produces work for the retail market. Most of my work is on-of-a-kind or limited edition and not mass produced.
If I was to discount my work so you can re-sell it, then I make less for you to make more. To me this is not a good business model.
Wholesale only works where something can be produced in bulk and discounts can be offered from the economies of scale that come from mass production.
That's not what I am about.
Custom and personalized orders
I welcome any request to make a customised design. This could mean a completely unique design to your specifications, or an adaptation of an existing design.
If you see something in my shop that seems just about right, but needs a little tweak to make it perfect for you, please get in touch and ask me what can be done. If it's not possible I will say so, but I will consider all such requests.
You might even see something for sale in my other Etsy shop - La Comtesse de Talaru - where I sell antique French jewelry that can be incorporated into an assemblage design. Let me know if there is something in my other shop that you might like, and we can work on a design together.
Sizing details
I try to list measurements in inches and cm/mm. If you are not sure about converting measurements, please refer to this website where you can plug in the values and get a conversion into a measurement you are familiar with: www.onlineconversion.com/length_common.htm
Care instructions
Any design made with vintage and antique elements needs to be handled with care. I will never work with elements that I know are inclined to break. Everything I use in my design is, as far as I can possibly and practically tell, in excellent condition and poses no particular hazards. If something might need a caution, this will be noted in the listing - eg: with book lockets they contain paper that can rip, so be gentle...etc.
I store my own personal jewellery collection in felt-lined drawers or specialist displays that allow designs to hang. I'd advise against plonking all of your jewelry into one box and allowing it all to become entangled. Breakage could then be expected. A little effort and planning with your storage is advised.
Gift wrapping and packaging
All purchases will be gift wrapped to ensure a delightful reception upon arrival. If you are buying as a gift and wish to add a personalised card or note, just let me know and I will do this for no extra charge.
I use sturdy boxes for all of my jewelry designs, and ample bubble wrap and tissue paper. Great care is taken to ensure that your purchase will arrive safe and sound and survive the rigours of our modern postal services.
Can you give me a discount because...
...my dog looked at me the wrong way, the wind shifted or I got a zit.
Sorry but I do not welcome requests for discounts.
To be honest, it really irks me that people love my work enough to want to own something I made, yet don't want to pay a fair and very reasonable price for it.
My work is not expensive. It is heartfelt in inspiration. It is carefully constructed artisan jewelry that has a value. If you want a discount just for the sake of it, then you are in the wrong place.