Gift Ideas for Women

Vintage Charm Bracelet

If you love the look of old world fashion, you may want to purchase a vintage charm bracelet. These fashionable, attractive, and versatile bracelets can come in several different styles. One can opt to purchase a charm bracelet made of chain link metals like silver or gold. They are also available as single or double rope styles. The best part about vintage charm bracelets is that the offer a person the opportunity to choose the charms that they may want to display on it. A person can choose charms that reflect the types of hobbies or activities that they enjoy, or else look for charms that reflect their personality. Every vintage bracelet that is adorned with personally chosen charms becomes unique to that owner.

You can purchase a vintage sterling silver charm bracelet. These silver bracelets are more rare than the traditional gold ones are, so if you are looking for something that is unique, you may want to consider a charm bracelet made of sterling silver, rather than gold. You can also find vintage silver charm bracelets with or without charms already attached. If you want to choose your own vintage silver charms for the bracelet, you can certainly do that as well.
A well designed vintage bracelet is the perfect accessory piece for any style of evening wear, or casual wear. You can create your own look and wear the bracelet with a pair of comfortable jeans and a casual top. If you really want to give someone a special gift, the various antique charm bracelets that are available would be ideal. They are both elegant and charming and will look great with many different styles of apparel. You can also get gemstone charms if you want to give the gift as a birthday present or to create a perfect gift for a Mother’s Day present.
The appeal of the vintage charm bracelet is obvious for women of all ages. You can give the bracelet as a special holiday gift to a young girl complete with charms that represent the various activities and passions in her life. A vintage charm bracelet makes an ideal gift to give to another person, or yourself!

Vintage Watch Bracelets

Those people who find vintage jewelry interesting and attractive should consider adding vintage watch bracelets to their wardrobe.  Bracelet watches that were made prior to 1962 are considered vintage. This style of watch has the unique advantage of looking like a bracelet, but it offers the function of a time piece as well, making it both fashionable and functional.

Many people enjoy this style as it usually comes complete with a long history. Not only is the watch company an important part of the watch but often these styles of watches cannot be duplicated among today’s styles. You can find many of these styles of watches in estate jewelry collections. You may even have one sitting in an old jewelry box at home. The bracelet style of watch came into fashion in the early 1900s.
Vintage watch bracelets can be found that were made by a variety of well-known watch makers. You can find ones made by Hamilton, Bulova, Rolex and a host of other fine watch makers. These companies incorporate the practicality of a timepiece with the elegant design of the bracelet and strap. They are often adjustable so that they can fit just about anyone’s wrist.

There are even companies that have replicas of some of these fantastic designs of vintage bracelets watches. Of course, the replicas will be considerably less expensive than the original ones, but these offer a person the opportunity to own a bracelet watch at a much lower cost.

However, if you are looking to purchase the real thing, you need to make sure that it is not a counterfeit. You need to be able to verify the authenticity of the piece you are considering from those selling the watch. Many companies on the Internet have a large selection of vintage watches available for purchase in varying styles and at different prices. Vintage watch bracelets are an excellent addition to anyone’s jewelry or watch collection as they combine the two pieces into one beautiful, unique and valuable piece of jewelry.

Look into the Past and Find a Vintage Bracelet

Whether you are seeking the perfect gift, basking in self-indulgence, hoping to enhance your collection, or simply accessorizing, you will find that there is a vintage bracelet to satisfy your desires. The only problem that you may encounter is making a decision. Vintage bracelets are available from hundreds of vendors displaying their wares anywhere from E-bay to 5th Avenue. A wide variety of materials, styles, designers, and prices, make your selection virtually limitless. Whether you choose a $49 used vintage silver bracelet or a $5000 Cartier 22K gold vintage tennis bracelet, you will find that shopping for vintage bracelets transports you back to the classic eras of the past.

Although the large selection of vintage bracelets available makes it easier for you to find just what you are looking for, it should also make you wary about getting the appropriate value for your purchase price. Particularly if you are shopping online, be sure to read the vendor’s return policy and any feedback offered by previous buyers. Since you will be limited to seeing a photo of the bracelet, the return policy is doubly important should you be dissatisfied with your purchase once you have received the bracelet and are able to try it on.

Buying vintage jewelry can be addicting, and if your casual purchase of a vintage watch bracelet becomes an initiation into the world of serious collecting, you will realize that many dealers use the term “vintage” rather loosely. For example, a vintage diamond bracelet may be advertised as “vintage estate” but would not necessarily have come from an estate. Rather, the term “estate” should refer to the fact that the item was previously owned. Calling an item “vintage” simply means that it comes from a particular historical period, and each of these periods is characterized by its own particular style, not only in jewelry but in art, literature, architecture, and music as well.

Vintage bracelets from the Georgian period (1714-1837) are truly antiques and difficult to acquire because of their rarity. It was an age of respect for the richness of the natural world, and a typical vintage silver bracelet might feature leaves or birds decorated with precious gems. The Victorian era spans the years of Queen Victoria’s reign, 1837 until her death in 1901, but subtle differences can be seen in artistic expression during the early, middle, and late periods of that era. The Early Victorian period retained the Georgian period’s homage to nature but simplified its expression. A vintage gold bracelet from this era might be etched with vines or clumps of grapes. The Mid-Victorian period was marked by the untimely death of the queen’s husband, Prince Albert. A vintage bracelet from this period of mourning would probably display heavy, dark stones such as onyx or jet.  By the Late Victorian period at the turn of the century, bracelet designs had become much more ornate, featuring brightly colored gemstones and later, during King Edward’s reign (1901-1915), becoming quite expensive. A vintage diamond bracelet could easily come from this era. Art Deco is the style attributed to the period between the World Wars (1915-1935) and is characterized by geometric designs reflecting the growth of the industrial world. Estate jewelry, which was introduced by Hollywood and features showy bangles and large stones, is currently enjoying great popularity and has come to be synonymous with the Retro period, commonly designated as 1940-1970. A vintage charm bracelet from the 1950’s would typify this period. Besides satisfying your aesthetic appetite, shopping for vintage bracelets can also offer an interesting glimpse into the past.

Trifari vintage jewelry can add a little style and class for the discriminating eye. Whether looking for bracelets, necklaces, brooches or other items, this vintage jewelry might be just the touch needed to add a little bit of elegance to your look.

Some Trifari jewelry has been recreated or reissued according to their time frame and styles. For instance, the Trifari vintage bracelet boasts a design circa 1940s. Its floral design is decorated with cobalt blue navettes, sapphire blue tear-drop shaped petals and clear rhinestones set with bezel.

Trifari necklaces circa the 1950s can also add that desired vintage look. The Lucerne necklace designed by Alfred Philippe in 1953 is simple yet elegant with its two rows of Trifanium-plated clear rhinestone accented with baguettes. Trifari also includes a gold-toned adjustable necklace that can also work as a choker. It is tastefully decorated with topaz cabochons set with bezel and a topaz glass stone in a pear shape.

Philippe's 1940 Red Carnation Necklace, is metal base rhodium-plated, and gives just enough color with its rhinestone red centered carnation highlighted with enameled leaves flanking either side of the carnation.

Trifari vintage jewelry also includes an array of brooches and pins for the wearer needing to complete an ensemble look or simply add some flair. The Fruit Salad Pin Clip, circa 1935, is a tri-colored pastel creation in the shape of a shield. This clip even boasts the monogram in homage to Krussman, Trifari and Fishel. The 1952 Promenade Brooch comes with matching clip back earrings. This silvertone design claims a simple mix of baguette, round, oval and trapezium clear rhinestones.

Trifari vintage jewelry is inspired by different eras and the most popular styles of the time. The Trifari art deco revival necklace and earrings, in red and cream colors, harkens back to the 1980s resurgence of the art deco style with its lipstick red shade meant to compliment any wearer. The enameled bow pin in black is also from the 1980s looking back to an earlier era, specifically 1930s era cartoons!

For those who prefer matching sets in order to be perfect from head to toe, the Crown Trifari necklace and earring set in blue cube bead and givre glass, is one option. This circa 1955 set comes with a double-strand necklace and earrings designed with faux pearls, blue givre glass cubes and glass beads. If a pin and earrings are the ticket, try the Trifari red enamel leaves demi with its matching red rhinestone drops.

Collectible Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

Vintage Art Deco jewelry often has its origins in the 1920s and 1930s.  This type of jewelry is often considered a collector’s item.  Depending on the particular piece, the price can reflect the popularity and relative rarity of quality samples of this style. 

There are many people that collect jewelry from this era.  Not only because of its beauty, but to have some kind of connection to the past.  There have been many women that have taken a look at their own mother’s collections as well as grandmother's to find some beautiful vintage jewelry.  Not only the sentimental value, but also the unique elegance that the jewelry has, will enhance anybody's style and wardrobe.

The different types of materials that were used to make them often characterize Art Deco jewelry.  The Art Deco style was extremely popular in the 20s and 30s and utilizes the Cubism theme.  What this means in part,  is that many geometric shapes were often used. This can be seen not only in the elegant jewelry of the time, but also in the architecture, furniture and advertising graphic designs.  Many times you see the use of silver on this type of jewelry and marcasite utilized in the creation of a variety of popular styles.  This type of jewelry style was used to create long dangling earrings, as well as beaded necklaces.  Hat ornaments were also all the rage, using different types of plastics and enamels as well as assorted gemstones.

The different necklace styles may entail using different types of colored glass to create their symmetrical and geometrical shapes.  It is very common to find green colors, pale yellow glass stones and vibrant red clear glass as well in these lovely old Art Deco designs.  You also find many of these pieces combining the silver metals that are often associated with Art Deco jewelry.  There are numerous brooches that will utilize shapes such as squares, circles and  triangles in geometric designs.  These are also often highlighted by colorful gemstones.

The earrings of this particular style include the long dangling styles sometimes seen in images of the late twenties and thirties.  Different types of Crystal, cut with extreme precision, and even lapis glass encased in chrome are used to create these earrings.  Bakelite plastic was sometimes utilized and carved into different geometric shapes to create some very interesting Art Deco style pins.  This style definitely had a huge following, as the women of the 20s and 30s began moving away from the heavier Victorian pieces.  These pieces offered wonderful color and interesting shapes.  The long necklaces and short hemlines made for a drastic change in women's fashion.  There are many vintage Art Deco jewelry pieces available for sale online.  Depending on the materials used to create peace, the prices can range anywhere from $100 and up.  This is a style that has held its popularity well over the years.  Although there was a short time when it fell out of favor, it is back in style now and a great way to connect with the past while looking fabulous and trendy.