Vintage Gift Guide: Make Her Swoon

by ReBopShop

Heirloom quality antique jewelry from the Etsy Vintage Team. Warning...have her open this gift near the fainting couch!

Rhinestone Wedding Holiday R... OhFaro $125.00	Ali Baba Necklace -Antique C... ForeverInStyle $385.00	Vintage French Victorian Gol... socaljewelbox $62.00
Red BakeLite Green Vintage B... BakeliteBakery $54.00	Vintage 1930s Green Enameled... unionmadebride $68.00	Vintage Mexican Sterling Sil... marybethhale $140.00
Floral Charm Bracelet Loaded... MellowMermaidJ... $55.00	DeLizza & Elster Juliana Cam... GeneralWhimsy2 $75.00	Eisenberg Ice Topaz and Red ... cherrylippedro... $110.00
Vintage Whiting & Davis Vict... CranberryManor $50.00	Gorgeous Vintage Emerald & D... Nachokitty $345.00	Vintage 1950s Holly Wreath P... alexsandras $55.00
Vintage Silver Brooch green ... popgoesmyvinta... $75.00	Vintage Chandelier Rhineston... PersonalPursui... $55.00	Vintage 1950s Enameled Metal... darlingblu $75.00

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Welcome New Members: QueenofSienna, Flyingace, KitschyVintage, VanityFare, TheWhiteRoom and EmeliasCupboard

Blown Mold Glass Spiral Swirl Cruet & Stopper

QueenofSienna offers a unique mix of vintage items spanning many decades and styles. Among the 250 items available are textiles, fabric, glass, pottery, and books. "The items in my shop are vintage and antique pieces that were acquired by generations of two families. I will continue to be listing more items daily. It is an eclectic mix, that's for sure." QueenofSienna opened in November 2010.

Vintage Canister Set with Floral Design

Flyingace was opened in June of 2009 by Ashley, a stay at home mom from Tulsa Oklahoma. "I offer unique, quality treasures for every member of the family. My shop name, flyingace, is an ode to my favorite comic strip character of all time, Snoopy as the World War 1 flying ace in search of the Red Baron." Major shop categories include: Home Accessories, Vintage Books and For Kids.

VIntage Federal Rumpus Shot Glasses

KitschyVintage offers a nice mix of vintage items ranging from the 1920's through the 1960's. "After having a career and then being a stay-at-home mom to my 3 sons (now grown), I've finally figured out what I want to do when I grow up: collect, use and sell great old stuff! The items in my shop are as unpredictable as the imaginings of days past." Top categories include: Jewelry and Accessories and Games and Toys. KitschyVintage opened shop in October 2010.

Antique Filigree Pin Fancy Design circa 1900

VanityFare is a wonderful jewelry shop, offering vintage and antique jewelry representing a wide range of styles and eras. "I've been selling antique jewelry for over 20 years. I've also developed a good sound working knowledge of textiles, linens, ladies accessories and vintage clothing. I've sold antiques from the Georgian Period right up to the late 20th c. up and down the east coast." VanityFare is based out of Barrington, New Hampshire and opened in January of 2008.

Vintage Bead Goodies in White 

TheWhiteRoom, based out of Ontario, Canada, has a lovely selection of vintage rhinestone jewelry, postcards, and ephemera. "I love and appreciate beautiful things that hold a story from the past. I love to collect and surround myself with these treasures, and find inspiration in them for my art and life." TheWhiteRoom has been in business since May 2009.

Vintage Ford Truck Guide F 150 (1979)

EmeliasCupboard currently has an interesting selection of books on offer including a few unique operating and instruction manuals. "I will be using this shop to clear out my vast collections of almost 50 years hunting. I have been involved in buying and selling antiques and collectibles for most of my life, and far too much of it went into our private collections, even long after we ran out of space for it. Now that retirement is approaching, it is time to get serious about clearing out." EmeliasCupboard is based out of Spring Branch Texas (Winter) and opened in May of 2011.

Welcome New Members: Reconstitutions, PeacockGypsyVintage, PeacockGypsy and BackHomeAgain

Vintage Coro Necklace - Gold tone with Rhinestones

Reconstitutions is a wonderful shop full of fabulous vintage jewelry. On offer is a lovely selection of jewelry, including earrings and necklaces, many of which are made by well known designers particularly Coro. Here's what Shelley has to say about her shop; "I have a passion for vintage jewelry as well as recycling and re-purposing. In my search for amazing vintage jewelry finds, I collect broken and battered vintage jewelry which I disassemble and offer for use in your projects."

Oriental Theme Tasseled Metallic Lame Headband Turban

PeacockGypsyVintage offers a unique selection of handmade and one of a kind, Flapper style head wear. PeacockGypsyVintage is the result of Linda's career as a costume designer. "I am well-traveled and have lived in Europe buying and selling antique textiles. I incorporate all of those experiences of color and texture into my art and collections. I have been collecting, studying and selling vintage, antique clothing and textiles for over 30 years and managed a high end vintage clothing store in the 80s."

Masterpiece Beaded Bird Antique Vintage Floor Lamp

PeacockGypsy is the sister shop to PeacockGypsyVintage. On offer in this shop is a gorgeous selection of handmade, one of a kind, artistic lamp shades on period bases. As Linda states in her shop; "These shades are covered with antique and vintage metallic laces, lames, nets, voided velvets, embroidered and beaded fabrics. Shades rest on refurbished and refreshed, painted bases from the 40s era or earlier."





Vintage Spice Jars and Rack

BackHomeAgain is an online emporium of antiques, vintage collectibles and handmade items whose motto is "a delightful collection of goods sure to remind you of the joy and comfort of being... back home again." LuAnn has this to say about herself and her shop: "I like to tell people I like all things old. I even have a degree in Gerontology. I'm passionate about working with older adults and the stuff they call junk. I started Back Home Again many years ago as a way to channel my creative energy and stay connected to my roots. I was born and raised in Indiana where I learned to sew sitting at my grandma's feet. I've collected vintage items for years and am especially proud of my Russel Wright collection."

Fresh Picks: Bodacious Brooches

Last week, Kim of Cranberry Manor shared innovative, fun and sophisticated ways to Wear That Brooch. To get started on your own unique look, check out these autumn inspired vintage finds!

Bakelite Brooch Pin Carved P... BakeliteBakery $45.00	Vintage Rhinestone Brooch Ba... OhFaro $37.00	Vintage West Germany Brooch ... ChrysalisEShop $11.00
vintage victorian brooch bra... beadtopiavinta... $12.95	Vintage 50s CC Curtis Creati... CranberryManor $40.00	VIntage Leaf Sprig Brooch - ... opalessence $18.00

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Welcome New Members: TPB Vintage, Vintage Way, Lady Jane Designs, and Personal Pursuits

Deep blue plastic buttons

If you're a button fanatic like me, you'll love the selection at TPB Vintage--bakelite, celluloid, glass, plastics, mother of pearl, vegetable ivory, they've got it all. The shop is based in Rockford, Illinois, where Kari (TPB's owner) loves to hit the antique shops and flea markets. She sells button jewelry in The Paper Button shop and offers her glorious leftovers in TPB, along with a smattering of other vintage items.

Butterfly brooch by Gerrys

Chock full of fabulous vintage jewelry, Vintage Way is based in Sonoma, California, and owned and operated by a wonderful blind woman, Jennifer K. O'Hara. The shop has a variety of other vintage goodies but really excels in the jewelry department--this butterfly brooch by Gerrys was one of my favorites.

Cotton blue clover dress

Lady Jane Designs, based in Brooklyn, offers a combination of handmade bags and vintage clothing (including this stunning 1950s day dress). The owner, a long-time wearer and lover of vintage, offers many items from her personal collection, and the quality shows.

1980s blue taffeta gown

For still more wonderful vintage clothing, visit Personal Pursuits, which offers an eclectic mix of clothing from the 1920s to the 1980s. The shop has blazers, tops, and suits, but specializes in dresses, including some fantastic items for that special party.

Welcome New Members: Charles Vintage and Monkeys on Holiday

Charles Vintage from Colorado is a sweet little vintage clothing boutique with delights for the eye as well as for the body. I especially love this wonderful Chinese silk brocade jacket, perfect for the transition from Winter to Spring!





Monkeys on Holiday from Connecticut has a large collection of vintage jewelry and accessories for the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. These bold Trifari earrings go from day to evening in retro style!

We're pleased to have these shops join the Etsy Vintage Team. Welcome!

Welcome New Members: No Snow Supplies and Yesterday's Silhouette

No Snow Supplies is the Etsy shop of Zivile from Lithuania. It features a fascinating array of vintage beads, charms, cabochons, buttons and findings--all of which are new old stock! While much of her collection comes from Western Europe and Japan, Zivile also has crafting and jewelry supplies from the old Soviet Union, including these sweet teal blue buttons.

Yesterday's Silhouette welcomes "fellow lovers of the thingamajigs, doohickeys and whatnots of yesteryear." Laura is from just north of NYC and offers vintage jewelry, clothing, ephemera, collectibles and an oddity or two! She also has a wonderful selection of antiquarian books, including this amazing 1920s set of eight volumes in the "Honey Bunch" series.

We're thrilled to have such variety in vintage goods and in geography represented on the Etsy Vintage Team. Welcome!

Welcome New Members: HHDollhouse and Enduring Vintage

Emphasizing a commitment to a greener earth through buying vintage, HHDollhouse offers a variety of Nouveau to New Wave jewelry. I love these midcentury rose quartz sterling silver earrings by Great Falls Metal Works.




This adorable Made in Japan hand knit baby boy set (still in its original gift box) is found at Enduring Vintage. In addition to sweet infant clothing, you will also find toys, collectibles and women's clothing as well.


We're so pleased to have these wonderful shops join the Etsy Vintage Team. Welcome!

Welcome New Member: Victorian Sentiments

Among the wealth of jewelry expertise on the Etsy Vintage Team, Terry and Tom of Victorian Sentiments are specialists in rare Civil War and Victorian adornments. They have been students, researchers and teachers in the subject for years. If terms like vulcanite, celluloid and bog oak are a mystery to you, a visit to their shop is fascinating!

From the description: Mid-Victorian era hair brooch, with 3 different types of hair arranged in the "Prince of Wales" curl, which was popular in the 1840s and 50s. It was very popular for brooches to contain hair from more than one family member, and these often contained the hair of children and were presented to mothers, or were of family members and then presented to a daughter as she left home.

We are honored to include Victorian Sentiments in the Etsy Vintage Team. Welcome!

Welcome New Member: Pop Goes My Vintage

European shoppers take note: Pop Goes My Vintage speaks both French and Italian! This well established Etsy shop features a stunning variety of vintage jewelry, from frou frou to sleek modernist, all beautifully photographed for your browsing pleasure. You will also find delightful accessories for men and women.

Recently I featured this Black and Aurora Borealis Demi Set in an Etsy Treasury collection. It garnered many raves--from other jewelry sellers!

It's our pleasure to have Pop Goes My Vintage from Quebec join the Etsy Vintage Team. Welcome!

There's Nothing Like a Trifari

By Kim - CranberryManor

Trifari Jewelry has always been a name synonymous with creativity, quality, and glamour. Even the jewelry made in modern times is of quality and style, and collectible in its own right.

The company can trace its beginnings back to 1910 when Italian immigrant, Gustavo Trifari, and his uncle began producing jewelry under the name Trifari & Trifari. Gustavo, 2 years later, decided to branch out on his own under the brand name Trifari. Continuing to produce high quality, costume jewelry, that rivaled the real thing, Gustavo met his partner & sales manager, Leo Krussman in 1917. Trifari & Krussman was later formed in 1918. When top salesman Carl Fishel joined the company in 1923, the name changed again to Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, and the trademark "KTF" was born (the T in the middle is larger than the other 2 letters, denoting the senior partner, Trifari).

The 1930s & 1940s was the grand age of costume jewelry for many design houses, Trifari included. This was the time that Alfred Phillipe joined the company as head designer, producing some of the most outstanding jewelry the company has seen. Very, very collectible, Phillipe designs are elegant, glamourous, and timeless.

Some of the company's most popular, and most collected, designers, outside of Alfred Phillipe, include Jean Paris, Andre Boeut, and Diane Love. Pieces by these designers still command some of the highest prices Trifari jewelry can bring.

Even old magazine and fashion advertisements form a very popular collecting genre of Trifari Jewelry. For a wonderful selection of old Trifari ads, please visit Morning Glory's Trifari Ad Page.

Trifari Jewelry is marked, most commonly with what is referred to as the "Crown T" mark. Hallmarks w/a © indicate a production date of post-1955. For an extensive description of Trifari marks, please see Illusion Jewels Trifari Section.

Trifari became part of the Monet group in the 90s, and is today owned by Liz Claiborne and in off shore production.

My personal collection includes a wonderful array of Trifari figurals, and my quest is to acquire each piece in the specific lines, from the pearlescent Fantasia Collection to the oh so cute Pets Collection.

The Etsy Vintage Team offers a wonderful collection of Trifari Jewels - please click here.