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Friday, February 6, 2009

Show & Tell Friday 2/6


Yay! It's that time again kiddies! Time for Show & Tell Friday (crowd cheers). S&TF is happily hosted by Kelli @ There is No place like home.



Today I'm sharing some vintage jewelery pieces that used to belong to my mother. The pearl and crystal pin and earring set (clip earrings at that!) sparkle beautifully when the light hits them. The silver/blue pin is so classic in it's simplicity. I used to use the silver one on my black beret. It gave it a bit of added pizazz. Yes,believe it or not, I do use these pieces.
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Thanks for visiting and saying "Hi!". Don't forget to pop on over to Kelli's and see who else is sharing today.

36 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love these pieces, I can't wait to show these to my sister. She is very into vintage jewelery.

Linda said...

Rechelle, these vintage pieces are so pretty...I'd wear them too. hugs, Linda

Anonymous said...

These are pretty and I'd love to see you model them sometime!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Very pretty pieces girl..thanks for sharing hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Anne Fannie said...

Hi Rechelle, those are just beautiful! How lucky for you to have them! I also like the plate they are displayed in!
Love, Ann

Janet said...

Oh how beautiful! I just love antique jewellery and these are really special. Thank you for popping past my blog! Hope to "see" you again soon!

Anonymous said...

GM Rechelle, I wanted to come by and thank you for your visit. I see you once in awhile around the neighborhood. Come back often, I'd like to get to know you better.

Hugs,
Chris

P. said...

So beautiful and feminine.

Alfazema

Constance said...

I remember finding an old green and rhinestone brooch for $1 years ago and it's a favorite of mine! Yours are really pretty, I like the idea of pinning one onto a beret or hat. Hmmm.... you've given me an idea!
Connie

Hootin Anni said...

Super!!! I have a few pieces of my mother's jewelry too. They're keepsakes for sure. Your mom's is beautiful.

My Show n Tell is posted now, hope you can drop by. It's going to be a 3-parter so it won't take so long for loading.

Heidi Pocketbook said...

How very pretty! I have some of my mom's and my grandma's vintage costume jewelry, and have fond memories of playing dress-up with them.

Have a great weekend, Rechelle :-)

playsdolls said...

Those are very nice pieces ,I love old jewerly.

Anonymous said...

How special that you have these pieces of your mom. They are so pretty.

SmilingSally said...

I'd use them too; they're lovely. Thanks for sharing. Happy Show and Tell Friday!

Debra Howard said...

I just love vintage jewelry. I love to own it & to use it . Your pieces are beautiful.
Debbie

Gattina said...

Beautiful jewlery ! I love perls, yu can wear them with everything.

Carrie said...

It's good to hear that you actually use your jewelry treasures.

Anna Marie said...

Hi Rechelle,
How are you doing? I know I haven't commented for a long time. I am bad I know. I still read every post that you put up...so I am still here ;)

I love those pieces. I especially love that there is a story to go with them.

How wonderful that your mother passed them on to you.

BTW...did I tell you that I have another blog? There is a link to it from Rusty Cottage. Just a little FYI on the 411 :o)

Have a blessed day!

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hello Rechelle...

Just wanted to stop by your place and say thank you for the visit and sweet comments on my grandbabies...I love your "baby in the bath" photo too...just darling!!!

Well, I don't believe we've ever met...so nice to meet you...I just spent that last few minutes reading and enjoying your posts! Ohhh my...love your kitchen cabinets!!! I look forward to seeing more...I've added myself to your "followers" list!

What beautiful pieces of vintage jewelry...I love pearls!!!

Have a great weekend and come by any time for a visit...you're always welcomed!!!

Warmest wishes,
Chari

The Raggedy Girl said...

Just lovely and I am always amazed by the clever way people think to photograph their treasures, good job!
Roberta Anne

Kim's Treasures said...

Oh these are sooo pretty! I would use them too! I can see them pinned on an evening bag!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Kim

Jean said...

What beauitiful treasures from your Mom. Lovely! Jean

Elizabeth-Plain and Simple said...

What beautiful jewelry pieces. How special that they use to belong to your mother and that you do use them. Thank you for sharing them.

Blessings,
Elizabeth

Carla said...

Such a history! I'm so glad you still use them, they are too special to just keep in a drawer, huh?
Thank you for sharing today:)

Anonymous said...

Hi Rechelle! Oh, what gorgeous pieces of jewelry and I know it means so much that they belonged to your mother!
Thanks for the visit. We'll have to get together and have tea and toast. I'll even bring out some jam! lol
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Unknown said...

Just gorgeous!

Tracy said...

Beautiful pieces, love the dangle-y pearls and beads!

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

They are beautiful! I love vintage jewelry!

Katherine

Jennifer@woodleycottage said...

How lovely! I adore vintage jewelry. I have my husband's grandmothers wedding set along with pearls that came from both grandmothers and one set from great grandmother. They are very special to me.

Lisa Cobler said...

Your pieces are beautiful. I love vintage jewelry.

Cottage Rose said...

Hello Rechelle; What beautiful jewelry. How wonderful to have such special treasures of your Mom. Just love them, thanks for sharing them.

Hugs;
Alaura

Sweet Woodruff said...

They are gorgeous. I love vintage jewelry more than anything. I have several pins too. I have a lot of earrings but they are all the clip on kind so I'm afraid to wear them. One of these days, I'm going to fix that. I haven't figured out how yet. How do you put a post on a vintage earring?

FeeBeeKay said...

Your jewelery pieces are so lovely - and it is wonderful to know that you wear them. So many people keep things for 'good' and it is such a waste - may these pieces continue to bring you much joy as you wear them.

FeeBeeKay

GranthamLynn said...

What pretty pieces. I love seeing old things saved and made useful again.

Kelli said...

Just beautiful! Wonderful treasures from your mother.
~Kelli
P.s. Thank you for the birthday wishes!

joyh82 said...

Very pretty! I love vintage jewelry.