Category Archives: Evening Purses

THE CALL OF VINTAGE BLING

Posted on March 18, 2018 by kalanikaichat

Hello Bling Lovers,  Wearable art. For me, whether it is jewelry hanging on my body or a lovely vintage evening purse in my hands, I am entranced by the creative wonderful art that I can look at as I take … Continue reading →

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Bernie’s Vintage Web Site is Down

Posted on March 1, 2018 by kalanikaichat

Hello Bling Lovers, I made a mistake and didn’t renew my yearly subscription to my Bernie’s Vintage web site. I did mange to renew my Domain name and so I still have it. I am hoping with help to get … Continue reading →

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Vintage Evening Purses…Lovely and Interesting!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by kalanikaichat

Hello Bling Lovers!  I love this old Whiting and Davis vintage evening purse. The black and white enameled design is from the Deco era. The polished silver plated compact top features a raised oval disc decorated in black enamel, depicting a colonial … Continue reading →

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Answering Question About Cleaning Silver Mesh Purses

Posted on March 11, 2010 by kalanikaichat

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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Silver Cleaning Revisited

Posted on December 8, 2009 by kalanikaichat

Hello Fellow Bling Lovers,   This morning JC members have been sending messages about jewelry cleaning. They value patina. One member mentioned damage done to a piece by using Tarn-X. I had to add my thoughts.  I know I am new … Continue reading →

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Silver Cleaning – Another Opinion

Posted on December 5, 2009 by kalanikaichat

Hello Bling Lovers, Bernie’s Vintage Blog is a place where I can share my journey as I learn more and more about vintage jewelry, evening purses, glass and other amazing collectibles left to me by my wonderful Mom. I am … Continue reading →

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Success: Silver Mesh Purse Shiny

Posted on December 1, 2009 by kalanikaichat

Hello Bling Lovers, I am excited. I actually successfully cleaned a vintage sterling silver mesh evening bag. I was trying to figure out how to safely remove tarnish.  As I described in an earlier post, I cleaned a sterling drawstring purse … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving – Wear Your Bling!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by kalanikaichat

Hi, Getting ready to bake a couple of pumpkin pies. Sooo, no rings. But my ears are covered by shiny rhinestones and I will add a bit more bling before dinner. Happy Thankgiving to everyone. I am so thankful for … Continue reading →

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