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 [...]

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

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.
BEAUTIFUL DAUPLAISE GOLDTONE CLIP-ON EARRINGS
US $2.50 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-24-2010 21:32:25 PDTBid now | Add to watch list
DABBY REID, DAUPLAISE, [...]

I bought a double sided briefcase filled with Vintage  Findings.
Some Items are for:
embellishing bags and Purse
jewelry findings.

And then there are these

Any idea?

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.
Lot vintage handwritten recipe [...]

This  is a Horse & Knight that has a binding fold over clasp.
Any Ideas about what this finding is used for?

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

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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 !!)
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This is a fantastic ring.
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.

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 [...]