Tag Archives: Bling

Vintage Rhinestone Brooches Designed as Hair Pretties, Yes!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by kalanikaichat

Hello Bling Lovers, Yesterday, I took a walk and ended up at our little town’s Wednesday Market. I met a woman who designs and works with beads. She and I are meeting to see if she can help me make … Continue reading →

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Rhinestone Jewelry – The Sparkles I Love

Posted on May 31, 2011 by kalanikaichat

Hello Bling Lovers! I had a good memorial day weekend. We attended the Fleet of Flowers Ceremony in Depoe Bay. It was a good way to remember the people who have given there lives for our freedom. A friend and … Continue reading →

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Facebook And Web Store – How To Get More Jewelry Lovers There?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by kalanikaichat

Hello Bling Lovers! I am struggling as I try to upload more of my wonderful vintage jewelry to my web store. I also know I am not using Face book as I should. I need to research effective use of … Continue reading →

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Vintage Jewelry – Bridal Hair Prettys and Tiaras – Beautiful.

Posted on May 30, 2011 by kalanikaichat

Hello Bling Lovers! I am so excited about using some of my beautiful vintage jewelry to make special hair pieces for brides. I have some excellent high quality combs. I can add a lovely piece of jewelry with some beading … Continue reading →

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YouTube Video – Rhinestone Butterflies

Posted on May 10, 2011 by kalanikaichat

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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Bridal Bouquets Made With Jewelry – Wow!

Posted on September 10, 2010 by kalanikaichat

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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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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Scanning Jewelry

Posted on December 16, 2009 by kalanikaichat

Hello Bling Lovers, Getting a decent photo is difficult. I am working on scanning jewelry. I would like to capture the true color of my red pieces. I have photographed my red Christian Dior necklace and earrings. https://berniesvintage.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/jewelry-for-sale-029.jpg?w=80 I was not … Continue reading →

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Photographing Jewelry

Posted on December 14, 2009 by kalanikaichat

Hello Bling Lovers,   One way to show people your bling, is to photograph them. If you have a web-store like I do, berniesvintage.com, you need pictures to sell your jewelry and collectibles.  I don’t know about you but I have … Continue reading →

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