Hi, dearest readers (and friends). I'm sorry we haven't been blogging much. Trying to figure out my real life is taking precendence over my virtual life...unfortunately. But Jayme and I have a lot of ideas and plans for blogs coming right up!
Today, I'm sharing with you my little collection of vintage jewelry. I think I have a few more pieces around the house somewhere, but these are my most prized and most worn items.
Our family was in the jewelry business for many years--our uncle still owns two jewelry stores in Pennsylvania (and has even started to dabble a bit in estate jewelry. I wonder if we had some influence?). I would love to explore the world of vintage jewelry more in our business. Jewelry can truly make an outfit.
Here are some of my favorite finds/hand-me-downs/gifts:
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| I found this magnifying glass necklace and gold koi fish at a PA antique shop in February--my mom bought them for me for my birthday! |
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| I found this tugboat charm and chain in a jewelry lot I bought; I found this little cameo at another PA antique store. |
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| This turquoise necklace is a family heirloom, passed down from a great aunt I don't remember meeting, who lived in Wyoming. |
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| I love wearing a brooch on a blazer or coat for a little spice; these are all thrift finds except for the round gold brooch with an opal, which belonged to my great grandmother. |
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| My little bracelet collection. |
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| I think this set of sterling bangles came from another grab bag of jewelry (maybe from my great grandma's attic?); I love how they are so delicate and each has its own etching. | |
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| Q bought me this charm bracelet when we were dating--it only had the little engagement ring charm on it then. He got me the heart for Valentine's Day and the bear for my birthday (he's my bear/protector). I hope to collect a whole bracelet full, then pass it down to Aurora when she gets older! | |
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| I bought this Lisner demi-parure set from an online antique jewelry shop for our wedding; I wore the earrings as shoe clips, and my sister wore the brooch, as my matron of honor. | | |
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| Last but not least, my favorite piece of all, is my engagement ring from Q. It's from the 1940s, and the diamond is set between two little sapphires. I loved the metal work. And I love that I get to wear this every day! |
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I hope you enjoyed seeing a little of my collection. I'm hoping to collect more, though right now, I am on a shopping/spending freeze. But that's another entire blog post...
xo,
Amanda
