Vintage is Always in Style

I’ve never been one to wear a lot of jewelry but I do enjoy wearing one or two pieces when I’m going out for dinner or to a party. Diamonds don’t catch my eye nearly as much as cameo lockets and rings do. There’s just something familiar about vintage jewelry that makes me feel special.

This type of jewelry can be difficult to find unless you settle for the costume type. I much rather spend the money on authentic cameo rings rather than pay less for cheap look-alikes. I have a rather extensive collection that I treasure and only wear on special occasions.

I guess I’m just picky when it comes to certain items; it’s not just my jewelry that I like in vintage as I’m rather fond of many antique type items you can’t get just anywhere. I recently paid a rather nice sum of money for a vintage classic pocket watch that I gave my father for his birthday. It dated back to the early 19th century and was in wonderful condition. I thought of having something inscribed on it but feared it would hurt its value. My father was very pleased with the piece and displays it proudly.

Over the years I have looked for out of the ordinary items to give as Christmas gifts. I feel that they mean more to the person they are given to if you put some effort into finding just the right gift for them. Where most people look to give the newest technology I, however, like to bring back the past.

My daughter has carried on my taste for unique jewelry as she owns several pieces of nature leaf jewelry that are one-of-a-kind items. She gets it honest from me; I guess all those years that I took her shopping with me rubbed off.