Posts Tagged ‘Good Buy’
Beautiful Bakelite Bangles (Costume Jewelry Part IV)
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET As part of the fourth and final installment of our special costume jewelry series (click to read about Part I: refined red glass necklaces, Part II: fabulous faux earring, and Part III: gorgeous gold-tone bangles), we’re bringing you vintage Bakelite.
Gorgeous Gold-Tone Bangles (Costume Jewelry Part III)
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET To continue our special coverage of costume jewelry (find links to Part I about red glass necklaces and Part II about fabulous faux earrings within this post), here are three more stunning vintage pieces that would perfectly accent any sophisticated wardrobe and jewelry collection.
Elegant Earrings, Costume Jewelry (Part II)
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET To continue our special costume jewelry series, here are three examples of fabulous faux earrings from the 1950s.
Vintage Red Glass Necklaces, Costume Jewelry (Part I)
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET The 20th century ushered in the golden era of costume jewelry. Now, those same vintage pieces have returned to the fashion scene as highly valuable, sought-after accessories. This genre is so vast that we’ve decided to breakdown our coverage of costume jewelry into a special on-going series, starting with these remarkable red glass vintage necklaces.
Antique Hand-Colored Fashion Prints
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET When fashion prints (like this one) began appearing in magazines in the late 18th century, they revolutionized how to spread the what-to-wear word to designers, merchants, and artists. Here are three vintage prints, ranging from $325 to $3, worthy of your collection or wall art.
Depression Glass
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET During the Great Depression, inexpensively made glassware was distributed for free, or a nominal fee, throughout the country. These pieces have since been dubbed “Depression glass.” While most of the pieces are of marginal quality, their place in American history makes them highly sought-after collectibles today.
Vintage Holiday Ornaments (Part II)
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET Earlier this month, we published “Vintage Holiday Ornaments (Part I)”, which was dedicated to the German roots of this long-standing Christmas tradition of decorating the tree. Today’s “Part II” continues our coverage with a look back at how American manufacturers captured these beautiful keepsakes.
Five Tips for Buying from Dealers
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET While most of us have already started to holiday shop online, here’s one reason to grab your gift list and hit the road: At estate sales, flea markets, antique fairs, garage sales, and auctions, great bargains don’t end at the sale price.
Vintage Holiday Ornaments (Part I)
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET We decided to break down our vintage ornament coverage into two parts: The first appropriately paying tribute to its German roots; the second exploring our country’s own Christmas tree decoration creations.
White Pottery
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET We find the most beautiful, unique pieces–from luxury to budget–to add to your collection This bulbous stoneware vase was handcrafted by Axel Salto, a Danish artist who helped define 20th century ceramics with his experimental, nature-inspired creations.
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While there are many sites today dedicated to the pursuit of fashion and style, here at MRK Style we approach these subjects through a collector’s lens. Through exploring how people relate to Art, Family, Fashion, Food, Film and Travel—essentially life’s various, everyday obsessions—we reflect on how we all live with the things we love. Learn More
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