Vintage and Junk Jewelry

I think vintage jewelry and junk jewelry are just FUN! It’s one of my favorite things about being a girl….to play with pretty baubles! I have been collecting fun jewelry pieces since my mid-20”s. I like to wear them as is or wear them in different ways. I also like to craft with them or use them in other ways such as napkin rings. So, when I finds some very thrifty old jewelry, I pick it up.

I got these pieces at a recent yard sale.

8-10 bargains 0758-10 bargains 074This is an early 80’s Avon piece. It was .25 cents.

8-10 bargains 077All these pieces were in a bag for .25 cents.

8-10 bargains 0788-10 bargains 0798-10 bargains 080 Some fun brooches/pins.

8-10 bargains 070Cool beaded choker/collar!

8-10 bargains 071 As you can see, some of the finish is wearing off the beads.

8-10 bargains 072 It is all on a piece of fabric.

8-10 bargains 073It came in this bag of other odds and ends including a nail clipper….uh, okay? some old metal necklaces and a watch. The bag was .25 cents. So, I could pass it up!

So, there you have my .75 cents worth of fun jewelry finds!

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23 comments :

  1. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 9, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    I am loving those brooches! Yep happy to see them in RED! :) Some more good deals!

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  2. jennjp0518September 9, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    I love those brooches! The green/gold one looks just like the one my gram had when i was younger!

    jenn14_85 at yahoo dot com

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  3. KikiSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Beautiful..and yes so fun...I love vintage jewlery and all shiny bobbles!Fabulous post!

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  4. Happy Cottage QuilterSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    So many lovely goodies. I love the brooches. Fun vintage jewelery.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  5. MimiSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    Cute finds for 75¢...my favorite is the little starburst with the green stones!

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  6. JuneSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Wow, what great finds for a mear 75 cents!

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  7. Patricia P.September 10, 2010 at 1:25 AM

    What a great find. I have one of those beaded collars, although mine is in worse shape than yours.

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  8. HOOTIN' ANNISeptember 10, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    I love the green and gold broach!!!

    My Victorian Ribbon Afghan------done!!!

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  9. Granny JSeptember 10, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    I love vintage jewelry. I have a couple of brooches that belonged to my mom and I wear them on my jackets in the fall.

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  10. ConnieSeptember 10, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    I LOVE THE VINTAGE JEWELRY. ALWAYS LIKE PLAYING WITH MY MOM'S YEARS AGO AND NOW HAVE MY OWN. THE BROOCHES ARE THE BEST. WHEN I WEAR MINE - EVERYONE COMMENTS ON HOW BEAUTIFUL THEY ARE.

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  11. Maggie BSeptember 10, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    The vintage brooches are my favourites from your thrifty bag of treasures.
    What a great find!

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  12. A Garden of ThreadsSeptember 10, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    What great finds, I do like the beaded collar. Have a great weekend.

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  13. BrendaSeptember 10, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Great finds. Many possibilities of recycling those vintage necklaces into crazy quilt items.

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  14. Lavender CottageSeptember 10, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    The beaded collar is pretty, the original owner must have loved wearing it.
    I wish I had kept many of the special things from Avon I had back in the 70's but they ended up in garage sales over the years.

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  15. SusanSeptember 10, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    I so love that beaded collor!! So pretty!! Nice finds Diane!

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  16. suzieQSeptember 10, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Do you find that your tastes have changed? I wouldn't buy any old bling and now, if I see a big old rhinestone pin, I want it. Unfortunately, the prices have gone up. I guess when I didn't want them, they were cheaper. Isn't it great when your tastes are ahead to the trend?
    So, the next best thing will be stealing your finds! Aren't you sweet to do the shopping for us?

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  17. SarahSeptember 11, 2010 at 12:26 AM

    More great finds! I had one of those beaded collars. I bet it's packed away in a box somewhere. :-)

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  18. Glenda/MidSouthSeptember 11, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Nice finds!! I would have bought all that also. I remember when the beaded collars were popular - think I had one at one time.
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  19. laurie @ bargain huntingSeptember 11, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Diann, you've done it again - These prices you paid make these beauties "give-aways". I think that beaded collar would be so pretty at the base of a table top Christmas tree or Easter tree, etc. as a tree skirt. Some day, I'm going to come bargain hunting with you! Thank you for linking all of this bling to Favorite Things Sat. Hope your weekend is wonderful. laurie

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  20. bison61September 11, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    I always search for jewelry-found some beauties this summer

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  21. SherrieSeptember 11, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    I was scrolling down to catch up on my reading and saw the jewelry in red....so here is my comment, I want to steal it. Oh pick me, please.

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  22. KristaSeptember 16, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    Fun finds...would be fun to steal!

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  23. GardenofDaisiesSeptember 17, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    Ooooh, the brooches are lovely!!

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