Archive for: May, 2009

Unsigned Vintage Costume Jewelry – Bargain Beauties

May 27 2009 Published by under Earrings-Screw on, Unsigned, Vintage Jewelry

Yes you read me right, Bargain Beauties.

If  you had two pieces of identical costume jewelry, but one was marked Trifari or Haskell on the back, which do you think would sell for more?

The Signed Piece.

The Ironic thing is , that sometimes the two identical pieces were made by the same company  but sold to a department store as Their Brand.

Sort of like,  XXX  Bread  and the store brand. Bothe are made in the same plant , except one get the stop and Shop Label , the othere get the   Name Brand.

SO, next time you see a pin , necklace or Ring that you like, and It’s not signed. Examine it for quality and Buy it if you love  it.

Unsigned Rhinestone clip Earrings

Unsigned Rhinestone clip Earrings

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Scads of vintage findings – DYI- but not the ones I need- My Wish List

May 26 2009 Published by under My Life

I bought a gigantic kit of findings, and of course , there hardly anything that I was looking for.

I need small qaulity clear rhinestones to fix my Trifari Necklace and Mimi Di N pin

Trifari Necklace in need of Rhinestones

Trifari Necklace in need of Rhinestones

MIMI di N missing Rhinstones

MIMI di N missing Rhinstones

I am also looking for a few fold over clasp in various size, as well as a gold tone box clasp.

If you have these , and want trade, please contact me.

Check out some of the finding that  Ihave posted at my etsystore.

Www.vintageday.etsy.com

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a Bit of History of History- Carol Dauplaise

May 25 2009 Published by under Vintage Jewelry

Carol Dauplaise   is a former employee of Miriam Haskell.

She started her own company in  1979.

The company sells under several differnt names ,Carol Dauplaise,Dauplaise II and Forte.

As well as private label to upscale department stores.

necklace and earrings

necklace and earrings

Earrings on Card

Earrings on Card

Vintage 70's Carol Dauplaise Necklace & Earrings w/ signed sterling clasp HEAVY
US $9.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 20:46:13 PST
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VINTAGE CAROL DAUPLAISE MODERNIST BRASS BOLD CLIP ON EARRINGS worked for HASKELL
US $14.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 19:38:08 PST
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Vintage Dauplaise Big Hand Fan Clip on Earrings Gold Tone Estate Jewelry
US $0.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 20:32:44 PST
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Vintage CORO DAUPLAISE EMMONS BURCH SIGNED Jewelry LOT Old Ruby Flash Glass RARE
US $31.85 (8 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 10:00:20 PST
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Another Question about a Western Finding?

May 15 2009 Published by under My Life, Uncategorized

I bought a double sided briefcase filled with Vintage  Findings.

Some Items are for:

embellishing bags and Purse

Castle Finding for Handsbags or Altered art

Castle Finding for Handsbags or Altered art

jewelry findings.

Sea Shell  for Jewelry Making

Sea Shell for Jewelry Making

And then there are these

Unknown Western Style Object , It it for Collars

Unknown Western Style Object , It it for Collars

or for Pointy western boots

or for Pointy western boots

Any idea?

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Coffee Delight from 1958 tested recipe Institute

May 12 2009 Published by under Vintage Jewelry

Coffee Delight
1/2 pound Marshmallows
1 cup Hot,Strong Coffee
1 Cup Heavy Cream,whipped
Nutmeg

Put Marshmallow and coffee in the top of a double boiler.
Stir over Hot water just untill marshmallows are melted. Cool mixture thoroughly, Fold in whipped cream.
turn into sherbet glasses: chill well. Sprinkle with Nutmeg just before serving.
Makes 6 servings.

(C)1958 Cookindex Tested Recipe Insitute.

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Part 2 – What am I?

May 09 2009 Published by under Vintage Jewelry

This  is a Horse & Knight that has a binding fold over clasp.

Gold tone Shield and Horse Head

Gold tone Shield and Horse Head

Any Ideas about what this finding is used for?

Back of Horse Head and Shield Gold tone Finding

Back of Horse Head and Shield Gold tone Finding

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What Do you think these are used for ?

May 09 2009 Published by under Vintage Jewelry

While searching a flea market for rhinestones to repair a piece. I was offered a briefcase of wonderful vintage findings.
There are two items that I am confused about.
One is a gold tone vintage Lion’s Head that has two posts on the back.

Gold Tone Lion's Head Front
Gold Tone Lion’s Head Front
Gold Tone Lion's Head Front
Gold Tone Lion’s Head Front

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Contest -Alert – WIN! A Mika Heart Shu Makeup Brush Set –

May 05 2009 Published by under My Life

Please visit BeautyforLiving, a new blog.
She is celebrate her entry into the beauty blogging world, giving away this limited edition Shu Uemura Mika Hearts Shu Portable Brush Set as First Prize. She has added several more prizes ( And Shipping is FREEE)! ( It’s gorgeous !!)
( I love make up brushes- I use them to clean my Jewelry)

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Crystal ball , what do you see me wearing tommorow?

May 02 2009 Published by under rings, Vintage Jewelry

This is a fantastic ring.p1220335

Swirling brushed gold tone metal  with a glittery crystal in the center.

Adjustable band

Great Size

I got nothing but compliments when I wore today.

p1220331

I have other excititng and diferent vintage bling rings that I ‘ll be showcase  in this blog. Please vist my store because eventually I will have to  trade in my old to make way for my New “old”.

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