MEMORIES OF DAYS GONE BY

I love vintage jewelry. Not only do I think it's pretty but it makes me wonder who wore these items. Where did they go when they had them on? Were these items that they bought themselves or did someone give them as a present?

Here a few pieces I have in my collection that I thought I would share with you. These are three pretty pins that I found at flea markets. I love the sparkle of the rhinestones. I also think the Cameo is so romantic and feminine looking.
Here are a few of the vintage ear rings I have. I got these three pairs from a friend of mine. She gave them to me for helping one day.

This pretty wedding ring belonged to my favorite Aunt that passed away.

This is a ring I purchased at an antique dealer.

I thought it was very pretty.

It's just a simple gold band that has beautiful carving in it. But the thing I fell in love with is the inscription inside. It says " to A.G.E. 6-13-1897 love Mother". Only there is a little heart rather then the word love.

Can't you just picture the young girl getting this beautiful gift from her Mother on her birthday, wedding day or when she gave birth to her first child?
I also bought these from a flea market.
These belonged to my Grandmother before she died. She loved to wear little pins at Christmas time.
The last things I wanted to share with you are these two rings.

The one on the left belonged to my Grandmother. It's amethyst and tiny diamonds. She wore this ring every day. The gold band is worn down from the years and years it was on her hand.

The other ring is a pearl and tiny diamonds that belonged to my Mom before she died. She loved this ring. It was simple and just what she liked.

Hope you enjoyed looking at some of my jewelry that is filled with memories of days gone by.

Hugs,

Joanne