Flea Markets, Beads and Jewelry
For the first time in awhile I went on a flea market search for beads, beaded jewelry and vintage signed costume jewelry. What fun I had, looking through the piles! But my eyes hurt from squinting to see the signatures on the jewelry (even with a loupe it was difficult at times).
My mission today was simple; I was on a hunt to find vintage costume jewelry with one of the three "R's" -- re-sellable, re-usable or restorable. And yes, I found nice examples of all three.
I took my husband David with me, and he was a big help, in pawing through the jewelry looking for signatures. In fact, he found two pieces that I immediately snatched up! And he suggested that we go to a much bigger flea market tomorrow to see what we can find. So we'll go early and probably stay all day (it's a very, very large flea market).
Were They All Treasures?
Well, I did make a few mistakes, about $2 worth. Don't ask me why I picked up 3 Christmas pins that I didn't mean to buy...but I bought anyway, by accident. They are pretty, for sure, but I realized that one tree had a branch broken off. Another was a necklace that I thought had a particular designer's signature, but I didn't check with my loupe. Oops, once I got home, the signature wasn't what I thought. But at 50 cents each, my mistakes didn't cost too much.
Like Vintage "Redux"?
Jennie sent me an email this morning about a book by Kalmbach publishing (you know, the Bead & Button people) about taking vintage pieces and remaking them into new pieces. Naturally, I checked on Amazon and they have it (for a much better price). If you think this is a cool idea, check out Vintage Redux: Remake Classic and Collectible Jewelry
Well, I'm going to go for now and go play with today's finds. So I'll leave you with some (if you don't have any good flea markets nearby).
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#843 HUGE Lot of Vintage Bead Necklaces Lucite Glass Natural Stone Art Deco
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HUGE Vintage Christmas Ornaments Kit Lot Beaded Satin Sequins Display Stands
 | US $15.60 (3 Bids) End Date: Friday Feb-10-2012 7:38:34 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Huge Vintage Bead Necklace Lot Wear Craft Multi Strand Glass Wood Picasso Amber
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Vintage Earrings Lot 21 Pair Cluster Bead Clip-On Lisner Japan W. Germany
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Beautiful Vintage Lot Beaded Cluster Earrings - VERY NICE!
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Nice Lot of Vintage? Rosary Beads w/Cross Necklaces
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