Category Archives: Vintage Collectibles

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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Jewelry Books – Researching Value and Identity of Your Jewels

Posted on January 20, 2010 by kalanikaichat

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 by kalanikaichat

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 by kalanikaichat

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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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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Vintage Jewelry & My Web Store

Posted on November 28, 2009 by kalanikaichat

Today, my goal is to get at least 10 new pieces of wonderful vintage jewelry on berniesvintage.com. I have so many wonderful pieces of jewelry. Yesterday I spent the day looking at other web stores and jewelry and collectible information sites. I … 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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Hello “Bling” lovers!

Posted on November 25, 2009 by kalanikaichat

  Hi Bling lovers, and all collectors of vintage, jewelry, evening purses and other pretties. I too love the old and the sparkly. I am learning so much about the things I love. How to identify them, clean them and … Continue reading →

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