Vintage jewellery will always have a special place in my heart - it is in fact where my love of vintage first started. I'll always remember playing dress-up in my Auntie Betty's bedroom. A huge dressing table stacked with drawers full of beads, brooches and all things sparkly. I had no idea at the time but I was creating my glamorous regal princess fantasy with original vintage costume jewellery and I couldn't get enough of it! She passed when I was 11 and her gift to me was her boxes of vintage jewellery which I treasured and began to collect more of in my teenage years.
Collecting led to selling and as My Vintage has grown; so to has my love of vintage jewellery. We have so many stunning pieces no matter what your style and I just love how each vintage era has it's own iconic accessory styles and of course how much of it can still look super contemporary if styled just right. Vintage jewellery is also an amazing choice for gifts. A special and unique piece is such a thoughtful present and can also be very inexpensive. We have pieces of original vintage jewellery from only £8 so you don't have to spend a fortune to get something really special.
This week I really wanted to showcase some of my favourite pieces of vintage jewellery that is currently available from My Vintage. All these items are in stock as this blog goes live but they won't hang around forever! We also have tonnes more jewellery that isn't even on the website yet. Feel free to message me via email emma@myvintage.co.uk if you are looking for something in particular or pop into the shop to find even more amazing bygone treasures.
But for now, let me show you some of my absolute favourites in a variety of styles, finishes and eras.
1950s Vintage Rhinestone Expansion Bracelet - £45
I simply love this high quality vintage 1950s bracelet. Triple rows of crystal glass rhinestones in green and clear that are all prong set into an expandable bright silver stainless steel cuff. In excellent vintage condition, this bracelet still retains all its original glamour and style. The bracelet measures 15mm wide and will fit most wrist sizes, it measures up to 8" around the inside when stretched. It is stamped inside "Empire Made" so was made in Hong Kong when it was still a British colony. The stones are all original, secure in their settings with no yellowing and they sparkle like crazy! Perfect for a vintage wedding, vintage gift or just a beautiful accessory for your vintage costume jewellery collection.
1980s Vintage Goldtone Mask Brooch - £18
I love this quirky and chunky brooch, very typical of the 80s and 90s. Large glamorous face/mask with cascading curly hair to one side. Sparkling stones are set for the earring, tiara and beauty spot. This is a very unusual and pretty piece. Very bright gold tone with a hook clasp pin fastener at the back. Measures approx 2” x 1.5”. In excellent vintage condition.
1960s Vintage Goldtone Micro Coin Necklace - £25
This beautiful 1960s vintage necklace, so ahead of it’s time. Gold tone metal chain with a cluster of gold metal micro coins; tiny stamped discs that make for a great design. Approx 16” long with a simple hook fastener. In very good vintage condition.
Amazing 60s/70s Vintage Charm Bracelet - £28
I absolutely adore this! Gorgeous vintage charm bracelet in silver tone metal. Features the following charms: cat, abbey, clam shell, old boot, drum, Pisces fish, bell and castle. Bracelet approx 7” long. In very good vintage condition just dulled over time.
Vintage Diamanté & Pearl Flower Earrings - £18
Very pretty 50s/60s clip on earrings in flower shape with diamantés and central faux pearl cabochon. Gold tone metal. Approx 1” x 1”. In very good vintage condition. From our range of vintage jewellery, vintage earrings and 60s vintage.
1950s Vintage Pastel Pink & Blue Crystal Brooch - £22
This beautiful vintage brooch is in an unusual fanned shape and set with very pretty pastel pink and blue sparkling gems/crystals. Furnished in a bright gold tone metal. Finished off with tiny hanging pearl beads from the bottom. Rollover catch. Measures just under 3” long. In very good vintage condition. No missing stones. From our range of 1950s vintage, vintage jewellery and vintage brooches.
Vintage AJC Goldtone Antiques Brooch - £22
This is such a cool, quirky and kitsch vintage brooch from New York jewellery makers AJC. The 3D design features a clock, a lamp, a kettle, a fan and a Victorian shoe with the word ANTIQUES in single hanging letters. All made from a polished goldtone metal. Rollover catch and AJC marking on back. Measures approx 2"x 1.8" and in very good vintage condition.
Vintage Single Strand Pearl Necklace - £15
This gorgeous vintage pearl necklace is the perfect finishing touch to your retro outfit. Medium weight faux pearls, originally from 90s M&S. Simple gold push lock fastening. This pretty necklace measures approx 16.5" long. In very good vintage condition.
What a thoroughly gorgeous selection! And this is only a small fraction of the vintage jewellery we have on offer at My Vintage - with new pieces being added to the website each week too. I would love to know what your favourite piece is from this little group - for me it's got to be the Antiques brooch it's just so cool!
I hope you have enjoyed this week's vintage vlog and I will be back next Sunday with another!
Until next time
Emma x
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