Friday, September 24, 2010

Big Flea Bling

I almost forgot to share my jewelry finds from this past weekend's flea market

One of the stops along the way with Eddie Ross at the flea market was a huge table piled with tons of jewelery.  There were people all around the table just digging and I couldn't wait to join them.  Eddie shared how useful these items can be for other uses such as the napkin rings he embellished with earrings like these.

After the tour was over, I headed right over to that table and dove in to the mountain of goods.  I would eventually like to cover the top portion of the mannequin in my dining room with vintage jewelry.  There was jewelry of all types in every shape, size and style but my focus was on finding rhinestones and clear rhinestones in particular but I couldn't resist some of the colored items.

Not rhinestones, but I also got a couple of leaf pins.

The vendor gave me a discount for buying several pieces and she also had cases of more expensive vintage items but pretty and cheap were my preference.

12 comments:

  1. I like that - pretty and cheap! You found some really nice bling! I always check out the jewelry sections of the thrift stores searching for bling to make napking rings, tie back and other items. Not been having too much luck lately but maybe this weekend I will find something at the flea market.

    Have a great weekend!

    ~ Tracy

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  2. why are you taunting me with leaf pins? they are all gorgeous! enjoy them.

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  3. I love all the Vintage jewelry-just beautiful! They just don't make it like this anymore!

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  4. You found some real gems I will have to remember to look out for some of my own next time I go thrift shopping.

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  5. It's so funny that I pop over here and your post is on vintage jewelry! These treasures have been on my mind lately and I'd like to start looking for some. I don't have any but would love to incorporate them into some of my designs. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  6. Very pretty! I have lots of vintage jewelry like this. I never thought to blog about it. Many from my Mom and MIL. Now you have inspired me to do a post about my collection.

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  7. Oh, I adore vintage jewelry! You got some beautiful pieces, I'm jealous!

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  8. OMG I love it!!! it was so great meeting you! xo
    Eddie

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  9. Ok, number one, please stop dating my boyfriend Eddie Ross, two, I am ssoooooo jealous with your jewelry finds!! I have been scouting my local Goodwills and rarely find vintage!!!! I'm glad my comment is under his so that is good enough!!

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  10. I love seeing those white and silver leaf pins as opposed to typical browns and orange!

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  11. Beautiful blingy finds- I really love that little crown!

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