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About kalanikaichat

My husband Bruce Gainer and I are owners of 209 and S106 at Kalanikai. We hope to chat with other owners and residents to learn more about our complex and our association. We hope Kalanikaichat enhances communication. Who knows we may make some new friends..

YouTube Video – Rhinestone Butterflies

Posted on May 10, 2011

Hello Bling Lovers, I had such fun today. I was learning how to edit my vintage jewelry photos. I have the best teacher. She is awesome. Well she thought we should start making a few YouTube videos talking and showing … Continue reading →

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Hello Bling Lovers!

Posted on January 4, 2011

I hope all of you jewelry lovers had wonderful holidays. I know I did. This is the year to make my vintage jewelry and… store head up the search engines. Thanks to my web-site expert, the store will now use … Continue reading →

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Bridal Bouquets Made With Jewelry – Wow!

Posted on September 10, 2010

Hello Bling Lovers, And h-e-l-l-o brides. I just read a great article from another jewelry blog about brides using vintage costume jewelry to make their bouquets. The bouquets looked amazing. Of course you would a “throwing” bouquet. You would not … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Silver JEWELRY – Cleaning Acording To Collectors

Posted on May 19, 2010

Hello Bling Lover!   I love vintage silver jewelry. I love the sterling art deco and marcasite pieces. Personally, I like them looking shiny and new.  But most vintage silver r collectors like what I call tarnish. They call this look, patina. Many … Continue reading →

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My Necklace Is Bone, Not Ivory!

Posted on April 21, 2010

Hello Bling Lovers,  I am so grateful to the Jewel Collect members who took their time and helped me identify the material used in my carved vintage necklace. I know it is bone and not ivory. There are no ivory beads … Continue reading →

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Ivory or Bone; How Do We Tell The Difference?

Posted on April 20, 2010

Hello Bling Lovers!  I have been in Hawaii and taking my time to remodel our condo and snorkeling.  I am back and loving my jewelry. I don’t know about you but old jewelry and old pretties just make me happy. I found … Continue reading →

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Answering Question About Cleaning Silver Mesh Purses

Posted on March 11, 2010

Hello Bling Lovers, Thanks for the question. If you have a mesh purse with leather do NOT dip the purse. Leather can not be dipped in TarnX.   Sorry, you can use silver paste and a soft tooth brush on the … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Books – Researching Value and Identity of Your Jewels

Posted on January 20, 2010

Hello Bling Lovers! I continue to read and read. I visit  other jewelry collector and seller’s sites. I have been on Amazon looking for books to help me understand my Bling aka Vintage Jewelry. I am so confused, but I know … Continue reading →

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Selling – When will it happen?

Posted on January 11, 2010

Hello Bling Lovers! The holidays are over. It is time to sell jewels. And, I ask, just how can I sell my collectibles, especially vintage jewelry. I must say this endeavor is daunting. There is so much to learn about … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – Resolved to learn more about Jewelry!!

Posted on January 1, 2010

Hello Bling Lovers, My New Year’s resolution is to learn more about vintage and antique jewelry. I want to know the designers, how to clean my jewelry, photograph jewelry, repair jewelry and how to price jewelry for sale. Other collectors have … Continue reading →

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