What a treasue hunt-My Glittery Haul of Vintage Costume Jewelry

Friday's treasure hunt went well. 

 I obtained some very nice pieces. 

I truly get a huge endorphin rush when I am on the hunt.

This is my frivolous addiction, I know.

The photograph shows most of my recent haul. I also bought a Laguna three strand aurora borealis necklace in the long length.



St Paddy's Day~A Clover Brooch

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

We have a  sunny day beginning here in Western Pennsylvania.  I hope your Saturday is blissful!

 This brooch was acquired yesterday. It cost me a mere dollar. 

From what I have found on this brooch, it was most likely made in the 50's in Ireland.  The actual clover is captured and preserved in lucite.

The piece measures a lil' over an inch in diameter.

Enjoy your day and wear a lil' bit of green!

~Lisa E.



Out in a dash-friday GLITTERY GLAM

Late, late late.

I am Friday Frazzled.

I need to get to work early so I can take a bit longer at lunch.

Today, I am on a quest to find more treasure.

Not telling where, but will let you know.

Here is some Friday Glittery Glam.

Above the cameo you can see a wee bit of one of my fav brooches. It is a very very old three leaved clover. 

Happy Friday.



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Bell Copper Vintage Flower Brooch-50's

 Flower brooches are the desire of many costume jewelry enthusiasts. 

This is a copper flower.

 The detail of the pin is great. Each petal has been pieced individually. This layering technique presents and reflects light well. The brooch is a stand alone piece at 2..5" 

The flower back is marked Copper by Bell.  This trademark was used by the Bell Trading Post Co of New Mexico. The company made tourist jewelry from the 30's to the 80's

Tiny Dancer~Unmarked Figural Pin

A ballerina figural pin

1.75" x 1.75" in dimensions but huge in her ballet leap.  I have a ton (ok, not literally a ton) of ballerina pins and brooches.  I peeked in my chest and just happened to grab this pin for photographing today.  There is nothing spectacular about this piece.  Pins like this example  were  common.  The dancer is gold tone with light enameling.  The edge of her skirt is accented with tiny aurora borealis stones.  Her bodice is laced with tiny little rhinestones.

Coro 1950's Bling

My husband found this brooch at a Nun Monastery Church Sale for $2.

 It is a vintage Coro piece from the early 1950's.

  It is a bold peice measuring  3.25" x 1.25". 

 The base is done in a  ruffled edging which reflects light  and compliments the prong set rhinestones. 

The stones are pale yellow, pale green and sparkling clear.

This brooch for some reason has truly challenged my ability with a camera.  It is much prettier than I can photograph.