a guide to all things vintage
It’s perhaps a misconception that all vintage jewelry, especially vintage costume jewelry, will cost you an arm and a leg. For every Crown Trifari poured glass brooch, there are 10 inexpensive Avon bar pins. If you’re just starting your vintage jewelry collection, there really is no need to rush for the $500 pieces. I’d argue … Read more
Over this past year, I’ve become quite fond of vintage clip-on earrings. I love how extravagant and showy the earrings from the ‘50s to ‘80s look, and you can usually find me flaunting a chunky button clip or flower cluster most days. And besides coming in lovely designs, clip ons also work for everyone, not … Read more
When I launched my vintage jewelry shop last year, I desperately sought out pieces with glimmery gems and sparkling rhinestones. Reality diverged from my hopes and expectations, of course. While treasure hunting at thrift stores, estate sales, and flea markets, I actually found myself picking up a great deal of enamel jewelry, hoarding everything from … Read more
