A brief history of the vintage clip-on earring: Why are there so many clip-on earrings from the 1900s?

5 months ago

I’ve had pierced ears since my wee baby days, when my aunt marched into my parents' apartment armed with a…

Are jewelry jars worth it? Here are some alternatives to consider

5 months ago

For me, there are few things more exciting than a chance encounter with a jewelry jar or grab bag at…

The 6 best things to buy secondhand

5 months ago

Have you seen the price of ANYTHING these days? It’s a real doozy just trying to make ends meet in…

7 different types of common vintage brooch styles and how to wear them

6 months ago

On my vintage Etsy shop, I divide my brooch offerings into four main categories: flowers, animals, Christmas, and the obligatory…

The best vintage Christmas ornaments to keep on your holiday radar

6 months ago

As someone who more or less lives in thrift shops, I’m not quick to buy Christmas stuff new. I’m especially…

The best product for polishing your vintage silverware and silver jewelry—and no, this isn’t an ad

7 months ago

When it comes to the world of vintage metal, brass really is that girl. Still, as a vintage reseller, I…

A foray into the history of Limoges porcelain

7 months ago

The first time I laid eyes on a Limoges piece at a thrift store, I knew I was looking at…

Everything you need to know about thrifting for vintage milk glass

8 months ago

When I first embarked on my vintage reselling journey, I found myself drawn towards classic porcelain pieces. The thing was,…

A foray into the history of Christmas tree brooches

8 months ago

Did you know that Christmas tree brooches are a thing? Like a thing with serious collectors. When I first started…

The 5 best vintage costume jewelry earring brands to be on the lookout for

8 months ago

When I first set out to sell vintage costume jewelry, I gravitated towards brooches. I liked the singularity of brooches,…

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