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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Thrift Store Treasure

On Sunday, I was in a thrift store and saw this pair of earrings on offer for $1.00.  The tarnish on the silver metal told me that it was probably Sterling silver.  The style looks like it was from the transitional period between Art Nouveau and Art Deco. One of my favorite periods of art!  Let me tell you, I grabbed those $1.00 babies so fast it would make your head spin!  I knew I'd found a treasure.
I polished the silver and deconstructed the earrings.  There were a few small nicks in the silver, so I turned the silver pieces over to their best sides.
I added diamond shapes of Peruvian Opal and tiny Thai silver cubes.  I adore how they turned out.
These are keepers.  I don't think they will ever show up in my shop.  I'm wearing them now as I type this and I imagine they will make frequent appearances in my outfits.

Posted by Linda at 4:00 AM
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13 comments:

  1. baymoondesignDecember 8, 2016 at 5:18 AM

    Great finds!

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  2. KathieDecember 8, 2016 at 5:47 AM

    These look like phoenixes! Very nice recycling. I love finding jewelry at yard sales to upcycle. Thank you for sharing!

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  3. Meridy December 8, 2016 at 10:52 AM

    I agree with Kathie--I think they are meant to be the Phoenix--and aren't they beautiful! I love what you've done with them, Linda. They've been truly reborn into fresh new beauty!

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  4. UnknownDecember 9, 2016 at 7:04 AM

    Wonderful! I have a lot of old random jewelry of my great grandmothers that I love re-doing in fresh new ways!

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  5. November GirlDecember 9, 2016 at 8:29 AM

    Lovely earrings. I thought they looked Japanese, so I did a little digging, and found this: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/23643966764063974/
    marilyn

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    1. Linda LandigDecember 9, 2016 at 11:36 AM

      Thank you so much for sharing this information! I had no idea and it is fascinating to read up on!

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    2. November GirlDecember 10, 2016 at 7:20 AM

      You're welcome. I felt sure the crane design was Japanese, but I was surprised to learn what the specific shape was used for. Even better, I like that cranes represent happiness and longevity. May your lovely earrings bring you both.

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    3. LindaDecember 12, 2016 at 10:11 PM

      <3

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  6. Ann SchroederDecember 10, 2016 at 10:59 AM

    These are beautiful. I love seeing how people use thrift store finds!

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  7. UnknownDecember 10, 2016 at 7:30 PM

    What a lovely find!

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  8. Malin de KoningDecember 13, 2016 at 5:13 AM

    What a great find. Love those silver birds.

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  9. UnknownDecember 13, 2016 at 9:24 AM

    Nice find Linda, I love thrifting, I love what you did with them and for a $1. WOW. I hope you've been bitten by the thrift store bug, ☺

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  10. NorbelDecember 18, 2016 at 7:15 AM

    I do wish I could find thrift stores with items like this! What a beautiful find! And it's so nice to know you are keeping them!!

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