I am so late on the boat here, but I just discovered Polyvore.com Polyvore is a free web service which allows you to create collage via the web! You may have seen it around blogs as a great tool for creating outfit ideas. It is a great source of inspiration. Now, you can create outfits based around Aj Raefields vintage jewelry. I have added a bunch of items from 24/7 so you can see how your favorite pieces of jewelry can work with different outfits. It’s so much fun!
I’m also working on adding jewelry from our other stores too! Check out Polyvore.com for out items and loads of fun!!!
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In the latest NYLON magazine you may have seen a great spread on british jewelry. British style has been influencing all facets of life lately from fashion to music to film and now JEWELRY! British style is all the rage and for the fashion forward girl british style jewelry is a must.
Faux Finishes are so popular. From bow ties to faux lace collars illusion jewelry is a must.
Ethereal Pieces made from feathers that look one of a kind are a way to be trendy without looking like a fashion zombie. If real feathers aren’t your thing vintage jewelry feather motifs can still give you that individual look.
One hot brutish designer Jen Tozer just came out with an eclectic coin line. For the look for less you can get vintage jewelry made from coins. Coins can decorate anything from charm bracelets to pendants. And the best part is no two coins pieces are the same! Check out our stores for vintage coin jewelry and new coin jewelry.
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A lot of vintage jewelry you may have noticed draws inspiration from nature. Major vintage jewelry designers like Coro and Napier have dedicated lines of vintage jewelry to nature, animal, and gardenesque themes. Animal print, earthy tones, and lots of green are perfect for this look. The good news is we have great unique pieces that will give you the natural look you are going for.
An interesting way to add a nature theme to your look is insects! No, we aren’t talking about real creepy crawlers, but rather fun enamel big pins! Check out our store for more fun and quirky bug jewelry!
For those of you who aren’t exactly fond of bugs, we have a great flower embedded bangles just for you. They’re absolutely beautiful.
Our animal print bangles are also very popular. They’re selling like crazy, so you better get them while they’re still in stock.
I hope these looks gives you new inspiration to incorporate nature into your vintage jewelry look. These looks are a new and interesting take on nature a part from the traditional flower and leaf motif vintage jewelry. Check out our other stores for more nature jewelry.
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Purples have always signified romance and royalty. Well this spring summer it represents the new it high fashion color for vintage jewelry. Lilac purples were dripping all over the ready to wear fashion runways for spring 2008 from Marni to Marc Jacobs.
You don’t have to go head to toe dripping in purples like these models! You can update your look from 2007 to 2008 with simple vintage jewelry in all hues and tones of purple.
You can take a cue from the Marc Jacobs run way show where big beads were bouncing everywhere and deck your self out in multiple strands of purple. Check out any of our stores for more purple looks.
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Serpentine Jewelry is all the rage now. Recently shown in many fashion magazines snakes are the it piece. From rings to bracelets this is a must have piece for the spring 2008. This is a trend which has span the decades and you can check out a bunch of nice snake pieces in any of our vintage jewelry stores from the 60’s and 70’s.
This is a cool vintage jewelry ear cuff ring from the 1980’s. This snake ring is a really eclectic look. You can click on the link to buy this ring from Raefield Jewelry Designs.
Whiting and Davis made these really nice mesh choker necklaces which wrap around your neck like a real snake! This is a really nice vintage jewelry investment piece and a classy way to follow this trend.
A not so literal approach to this trend. These snake belts can wrap around your waist or your hips! You can buy a variety of colors of these from our kitschy store 24/7 Jewelry.
Two trend in one! We all know big earrings were all the rage fall 2007. Well they are still going strong in the spring 2008. These snake hoop earrings are a great way to update this look for the spring! Click on the picture to buy these earrings.
You can get this trend from any of out vintage jewelry and new jewelry stores.
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Published Date: January 24th, 2008
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Here’s a cute story.
A man buys a Laurie vintage jewelry name pendant from us. Today he e-mails us and tells us about how he is going to embed it in a guitar and give it to his daughter. How adorable.
This is just one example of how vintage jewelry can be used in other ways. I think it is a great way to be creative and re-use pieces in which you might not wear anymore. Also name and initial jewelry is a great way to personalize gifts for your friends and loved ones. One Christmas for my Secret Santa I personalized a jewelry box with rhinestone initial pins spelling out her name. I simply knocked off the pin back with a hammer and glue the motif on the box. She loved it! And now she has something which is not only handmade but something of which only she has and completely personal.
Check out our store 247 Jewelry for lots of different name and initial vintage jewelry to personalize your gifts with here.
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Vintage jewelry is a smart way to brighten your look. Vogue points out the top trends in vintage jewelry for the up and coming season. Spring is all about rhinestones. The bigger the brighter the better. In an editorial about working girls, Vogue shows us how these fun accesories can brighten up a drab work wardrobe. I think this is a great idea, however any of these pieces can work with any sort of outfit.
1. Colorblocking!
Wearing block of colors together in jeweltones is a fresh look. Stack different colorful of rhinestone stretch bracelets to achieve this fun yet sofisticated look.
2. Butterflys, insects, & flowers. Oh My!
Rhinestone pins in classic spring images are hot for the season. Cluster butterfly flower and other insect pins on a blazer collar or cardigan.
3. Rhinestone Chokers
Whats more classier than a rhinestone choker to sparkle around your neck?! The more ‘bling’ the better.
4. Shoulder Dusters
Showstopping shoulder dusters make a sweeping statement. Wear rhinestone super long chandelier earrings this spring.
Get all these Vogue looks for less at AjRaefields (your supplier of vintage jewelry)!
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In the February Issue of Glamour they point out three fun spring trends. You can get their look for less at AjRaefields your top provider of vintage jewelry!
1. Big Rhinestones!
You can have glittery lobes and twinkly toes. Big rhinestones are all the rage in fun spring colors. Big cocktail rings and big jewel earrings will have you shining all through spring. Bright pins are fun and can be put anywhere. Try to embelish boring old shoes with a glittery pin!
2. Bangle Bracelets!
Bright bangle bracelets are big right now! Stack a couple different colors to get a festive look for spring
3. Cuff Bracelets!
Glamour says “They’ve replaced last years fabric-covered pearl necklaces as the must-have accessory. What to look for? One that’s so eye-catching nobody will even notice that you’re wearing the same old turtleneck. That means the bigger, the chunkier; the more embelished it is, the better. And don’t feel like you can only wear one- they’re meant to be noticed, so pile ‘em on both arms.”
Make sure to stock up on these bright and fun vintage jewelry accesories for the warmer months up ahead !!!
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