I have a strange addiction to old, vintage jewelry. I’m not talking about antique jewelry that could fetch the owner a few thousand dollars. No, I’m talking about all that old stuff my grandmother used to wear. The stuff that was supposed to make you look like a million bucks without putting you in the poor house. It was big, it was gaudy, and it was awesome.
I have several jewelry boxes filled with pieces that I’ve picked up at garage sales and craft fairs. My worst enemy is eBay as I’m always finding junk jewelry lots that have one or two pieces mixed within that I just can’t live without. It’s a sickness and I’m working on it. Not very well or with any gusto, but you know…
I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with some of those pieces as I’m running out of room. I’ve thought about selling some online, but not sure that’s the right thing to do. Then I found something that really struck my style. It’s a craft project that is absolutely beautiful. Creating framed artwork with pieces of jewelry.
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| Pink Christmas Tree by Kattscottagevintage |
I’ll admit that I haven’t tried this yet, but I’m forming a plan to make something similar. The artist that made this has obviously perfected her craft. So for now, I’ll just use this as inspiration to get something of my own made. I think I’ll start out small.
Another thing I’ve noticed with vintage jewelry is that there are a lot of pieces that are damaged in some way. These can either be repaired or turned into a different piece of jewelry. The nice thing about this is that you can turn around and resell these pieces online or even through local craft fairs. It’s a nice way to put a little cash back into your pocket to find that next great piece.
I also came across an idea that is something that could be done quickly. Creating rustic Christmas ornaments. This would be a great way to use only one or two pieces in conjunction with either old lace or even worn denim. I will be making some of these in the near future and will post pictures.
I believe it’s important to find ways to preserve the unique beauty of vintage jewelry. As a collector, I’m always looking for ways to show off some of my prized pieces. However, I’d really love to be able to pass other pieces on to different collectors and keep the love alive.
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© Christine Graves 2020
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