MY GRANDMA’S [FAUX] JEWELS…
When I was back home for the holidays my mom whipped out a big cardboard box. Inside were about a hundred little plastic bags that had been carefully filled with jewelry my grandma had planned to throw away. Thankfully these little gems were rescued from spending the rest of their lives at the bottom of a rusty old bin. My favorite items are the earrings. They’re all clip-ons and impossibly uncomfortable to wear. Who ever said fashion was meant to be comfy though?
Expect to see a lot more bling clipped onto my ears in the future.
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gorgeous photos (and jewels!) – looking forward to seeing how you mix them in with your wardrobe!
wow, i cant understand why she wants to throw them away! Well, i guess someone garbage is anothers treasure..
This is so lovely…I think my favourite must be the clip on earrings and that gold watch. Thanks for stopping by Lilylovelock….
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Ooh, there is nothing more exciting than a box of nanna jewels (sadly I was deprived of this pleasure as all my grandparents died before I was born), and these are just lovely. Especially like the rhinestone necklace and the clip on earings!
P.S. Like the new slidey photo thingy (I’m sure it has an actual name) at the top of your blog!
Briony xx
Those earrings are gorgeous! They’re the best looking costume jewelry I’ve seen for a while! The quality is still good ay? So so so jealous! You should do a giveaway with your nan’s old jewelry!!! Or just give them to me… :p I’m in love!
Nora
Spotting more lovely layout changes! Also, yay that these gems were able to be rescued, I can’t wait to see you wearing some of them (:
Is it all these fake? I mean – no gold, no stones, only metal and glass? Because if your grandmother supposed to throw golden jewels in the bin, than I will open a Recycle Factory
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Omg! Vintage jewellery is the best!!
Vintage jewellery whether precious or not is always something special. I have a fine faux crystal leaf brooch from my grandma I treasure.
Ohhhh wow, what a find! I hope my Grandmother hasn’t thrown out anything like this…
OMG your grandma’s jewels SICKKKKKKKK! Can’t believe she was going to throw them all away- wtf! The emerald necklace is my fave and I love the second strap on the black knotted watch.
Dreamy.
p.s free is always the best price
oh gosh they are all so beautiful. You’re so lucky! xx
I have so many pieces of jewelry from my grandmother too. She was a total stycon (style-icon) and her taste so timeless every piece is still amazing today – very lucky grand-daughters! Personally I love the big long silver necklace, I can see you rocking that.
These are beautiful – so elegant and eclectic! I know that clip on earrings pinch like ant bites, but I think these are so beautiful that they will be worth it! Can’t wait to see them in action. ♡
how nice is that. it feels pretty good knowing where stuff is coming from and its history too. i have some of grandad’s scarfs, gloves and other small bits. ace
Say whaaat?! I can’t believe these treasures were going to be thrown away! So happy to hear that they have been rescued, love the watches! XX
That gold watch is absolutely perfect. So understated, exactly what i’ve been after recently! My grandma did the same recently and had some gorgeous clip on earrings. Why, oh why do they have to be so freaking uncomfortable!XO
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Åh This is lovely!!
Wish I found a bag like this!!!
With love from
LYWM
Looks like you’ve hit the jackpot!! They are awesome!!
Love from Seoul,
Serena
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Hi Jen! The jewellery is beautiful- your grandma has exquisite taste and your photos are gorgeous!
I would love if you would check out my blog- I’ve just started so it’s in the early stages of being developed. Also, …..I went to LSE as welll, graduated last year and I definitely relate to your wanting to pursue a passion that is completely unrelated to what you studied. Wish I had the guts to do what you did!