One Woman’s Style Journey

Owning a sophisticated assortment of vintage costume jewelry I’ve come to realize with each piece I acquire within my private collection, I bring home a moment in history greater than a story once spoken. Each time I stare at the sea of sparkle that I possess, I am reminded of an array of beautiful women that have gifted me with such a profound experience through their string of elegance. All beautifully elegant, with hearts of gold that seemed to never change with the weather, a brilliant shine of refined style impresses ones eye of desire.These ornamental pieces made from non-precious materials coined “costume jewelry” made popular during the 1920s have often been labeled as fake, junk or an unpractical trend. It wasn’t until Coco Chanel launched a line of luxury accoutrements, a new fashion would be created. In fact this break in history produced a chain reaction of inspiration, as Elsa Schiaparelli had created a line inspired by the Dada’ art movement. The intimate glamour, quality, and inexpensiveness, which vintage costume jewelry can present, only attaches a sentimental value to each piece. I find this beauty to be told through the stories in which each piece possesses, by owning this history, you are channeling a nostalgic moment in time. Costume jewelry provides an assured form of panache to ones ensemble, gifting a woman in return with a piece that is in many ways seen as one-of-a-kind, allowing them to express themselves through these showy pieces. Today, in a world of vintage jewelry there are obviously a number of outlets for purchasing these rare pieces; the question may be where to start. Over countless years of traveling, I’ve amassed a collection that in many ways has been found in-person attending antique fairs, estate sales, and bucolic vintage stores. When time is limited and travel isn’t an option, I find purchasing from online boutiques such as ‘Sweet & Spark’ to be practical while in the search of a curated selection of vintage jewelry. Despite your avenue of acquiring such an array of history, a timeless quote by Coco Chanel showcases such truth, “Costume jewelry is not made to give women an aura of wealth, but to make them beautiful.”
Wiggle Dress, Bitter Root Vintage  Vintage Pearl Tarfari Earrings c/o Sweet And Spark  Vintage Velvet Trim Pillbox, Olde Town Antiques Mall  Mahogany Mink Fur Wrap, J Colleen Boutique (similar here)  Leather Gloves, Antique Co-op (similar here)  Victorian Revival Slide Bracelet (similar here) Vintage Brown Leather Handbag  Nude Patent Heels Brian Atwood