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Vintage Heaven Show

We’ll be at Vintage Heaven this weekend along with nine other vintage dealers including Jenstyle Chic Vintage, Zzouzi Vintage and Dethrose Vintage. We’re expecting awesome vintage finds! Plus, it will be our BIG SPRING SALE. All our merchandise will be … Continue reading

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Hobé: “Jewels of Legendary Splendor”

Some believe that it was Florence Ziegfeld who coined the term ‘costume jewelry’ when he collaborated with William Hobé. He used the term to describe the magnificent jewelry worn by gorgeous ladies in the Ziegfeld Follies show. The connection between … Continue reading

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Jewelry Repairs

There are a couple of jewelry repair shops in Chicago that we recommend. Frank’s Jewelry is a family-owned business that has been around for decades. I brought in bracelet for repairs, on a recommendation from another vintage dealer, and was … Continue reading

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Jewelry Stone Replacements

If you’re looking for replacement stones, jewelry repair kits or supplies, we recommend Mr. Stones. We’ve purchased beads and rhinestones along with glue and have found that they have a ton of replacement beads to choose from. Minimum order is … Continue reading

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Smudging Vintage Jewelry

Would you buy a vintage wedding ring? This was a recent poll on a radio show. They asked listeners to call in with their answers. It was mixed, about half saying they would and others saying no way. Why would … Continue reading

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Beach Photo Shoot

We spent last Saturday morning at an outdoor photo shoot. Sarah from Zzouzi Vintage asked if we could accessorize her vintage clothing (and custom made hats) with our jewelry. The photo shoot was at the 12th Street Beach, near the … Continue reading

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Scarf Ideas

Imagine gift wrapping a present in a patterned scarf. Or packing a lunch for work in a colorful scarf. You’d know it was yours in that overcrowded work refrigerator. What a great idea! I’m stealing these ideas from the traditional … Continue reading

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Photo Shoot

I recently came across these photos. It’s from a photo shoot in Chicago by Alexis Alma a couple of years ago. He used Bunny’s Trunk Show jewelry and gave us a few shots from that day. Alexis a super talented … Continue reading

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North Shore Flea

Fun vintage sale last weekend at the North Shore Flea. Thanks for shopping with us! See more photos of the sale from Pure Vintage and Dethrose Vintage.

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Shop vintage this weekend!

Start out your Halloween weekend with a vintage sale! Bunny’s will be there along with a variety of fun vintage sellers. You’ll find cool vintage jewelry, clothing, accessories and housewares along with good food. This event will benefit Animal Care … Continue reading

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