Featured here are items found in my local thrift stores. I must add that things are a bit "scarce" these days, as more people are shopping thrift stores. Many out of necessity, some seek out items for resell and others for hobby purposes. I have sold all of the vintage jewelry in my prior collection, but am starting another. From time to time, I find some great jewelry bargains in the local antique stores. While I love the Rhinestone, signed and runway vintage jewelry, I tend to gravitate toward pieces that are overlooked in favor of "high end" pieces.
The White loafer is "STEVEN" by Steve Madden and were purchased new for $3.99 at Goodwill.
The Leopard coat was also purchased at Goodwill for $16.99. I absolutely love it. It's the warmest coat that I own.
The silk embroidered skirt was handmade. The detail is stunning. I purchased it for $6.98 at a local thrift store.
The gray and blue tapestry coat with a real fur collar, was purchased at Goodwill for $16.99. It is the coat that I wear most often.
I am so.......proud of the embroidered boots! They were purchased new from a local thrift store for $50. They were made in Turkey.
The Donald Pliner sandals were also purchased new at a local thrift store for $5. They are so comfortable.
The next picture is a collection of pendants collected from various thrift stores. I need to find chains for them. They are all vintage.
Another Item that I am absolutely in love with, is the 1960's valet. I bought that at a thrift store for $3.98 marked down from $12.98. I found two of the exact same on the internet and one of the persons is selling it for $75.
The next picture is of a new, new vintage ice bucket. I probably will never use it; I just like the way that it looks.
The next picture is of vintage odds and ends that I have picked up here and there to incorporate into some of my new creations.
The next picture is that of some contemporary pieces of jewelry, also picked up at Goodwill. There is a Nolan Miller crystal watch that is in mint condition, a jewel-toned charm bracelet that is also in mint condition, a Joan rivers pendant watch with a diamond accent on it's face. There is a charm necklace by Edwin Pearl and a Joan Rivers bracelet with a "dangle" that bears her "signature bee".
Next is another vintage grouping found in various thrift shops. Prices range from $2 to $5.
The group features a beautifully designed, rose motif pendant, signed "Tortalani". Another favorite is the brass necklace with all the discs. All of these items are vintage as well.
The favorite in the next grouping is the lucite bracelet and earrings. I purchased the set for $9.99 at a thrift store, new with the tag still attached. I'm unsure if they fall in the "vintage category", but the others do.
Last but not least, is a group of necklaces which bear mother of pearl and semi-precious stones.
