vintage jewelry

Remember my Instant Collection of Vintage Keys?

Well, in that same assortment of vintage goodies

were several very nice pieces

of vintage jewelry.

(Look closely to see the reverse carved pagodas!)

I fell in love with these earrings the moment I saw them

even though they had funny clamps for attaching them to earlobes

(like these only more tarnished).

I asked a friend who makes jewelry

to add the pretty orange beads and put modern ear wires on them.

This style of earrings was apparently quite popular in the 40's

when WWII veterans, returning from the orient,

would bring them home as gifts for their sweethearts

and family members.

(Perhaps they were a gift

from my Great-Grandpa, a medic in WWII,

for my Great-Grandma!)

I haven't been able to find out much about

this delicate blue set.

I had my friend add modern ear wires to these as well.

This sparkly little number made of iridescent beads

definitely evokes glamor.

This Jerusalem cross pendant is labeled on the back

that is it silver and that it was made in Mexico.

It is only about two inches across--

the intricate details are breathtaking!

Once again, I haven't been able to find out much about it.

I must admit to being quite delighted

with my "new" pretties.