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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Vintage Inspiration Friday #12 Jewelry Inspired By the Past

Hi Everyone, it's
Vintage Inspiration Friday!

I've always been inspired by antique and vintage jewelry.
I love the unique materials and craftmanship...
one of a kind vintage beauty.



I have several old heirloom family pieces of jewelry that I wear frequently.
But when I discovered that I could put together pieces that were old
with newer and vintage elements...
I found my heart's desire.




I've been adding several items to my Etsy Shop for Christmas giving.
And I've re-done a few of the pendants and added chains to them;
new prices and photos to share.



Rosary beads and chains married for an elegant and vintage look.






Strands of pearls and vintage chains...





crowns and crosses





puffy heart lockets with my signature keys





I also have new medals that can be added to the vintage key pendants...

St. Jude
St. Rita
St. Ann
St. Agatha
St. Raphael
Our Lady of Lourdes
Miraculous Medal
St. Francis of Assisi
Holy Ghost Medal
St. Joan of Arc
and St. Christopher Medals



Just email me or convo me at Etsy for something just for you,
and we'll design something special.




Thank you, to each one of you who has let one of my designs
find it's way into your heart.

Hope you'll join in for
Vintage Inspiration Friday


love,
Debra

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37 comments:

  1. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereNovember 18, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    Hi Debra, Your jewelry is so unique and beautiful! I especially love the clock face. Thanks for hosting.
    xo, Sherry

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  2. UnknownNovember 18, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    ...adore the rhinestones on the keys and the new "french saints" jewelry line!!

    Happy Vintage Inspiration Friday:)
    xo, Rosemary

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  3. Simple HomeNovember 18, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    What a sweet idea. I love those rhinestone studded keys. Thanks so much for hosting this party Debra!
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  4. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageNovember 18, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Hi Debra! Your jewelry has a terrific look. I love all the old elements. You've been busy! Does it just get crazier from here on out? I hope you have a wonderful family holiday! xxJacqueline

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  5. BohemianNovember 18, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Debra, your Key Jewelry is fabulous and so creative... loving it all! I keep meaning to take a soldering class so I can enlarge my options of creating some interesting pieces.


    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  6. The Charm of HomeNovember 18, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Debra,
    These are beautiful. you have some wonderful designs. So pretty!
    Sherry

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  7. Patti's Artful DesignNovember 18, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Oh my....the eye-candy and bling! I love vintage jewelry! Now....I need to check out your Etsy Shop. Beautiful posting, Debra!

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  8. Julie MarieNovember 18, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Oooh Debra, these are just gorgeous! Infact, I hurried over to your Etsy shop and just bought St. Christopher for my niece who is moving to London after the first of the year... also, I would love to have a custom ordered one after Christmas for me with Saint Francis... xoxo Julie Marie

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 18, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    Debra, you have some very pretty unique pieces. Thanks for hosting.

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  10. Heaven's WalkNovember 18, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    You are so creative and do such beautiful work, Debra! Love those keys with bling! lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  11. Bella's Rose CottageNovember 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    Hi Debra, Your jewelry is beautiful, a great way to repurpose those old pretties:-)) The keys are my favorite, I am always a fan of keys and the rhinestones give them just a touch of frou frou:-) Thanks for being our hostess tonight!
    Bella

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  12. SueNovember 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    I love this look and have some similar pieces made by a fellow Ohio blogger, Kathy Stantz. I especially like your piece marrying the set of pearls with the key! So darn pretty and cute, Debra. Off to check out your etsy. Thanks for hosting the par-tay once again. ♥
    ~ Sue

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  13. Glenda/MidSouthNovember 18, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Love seeing your beautiful creations. Thanks for hosting again this week - hope to get a post ready by tomorrow.
    Enjoy your evening.

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  14. Donna@Conghaile CottageNovember 18, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    "I LOVE your creations". You are so talented...
    Hugs, Donna

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  15. Anne LorysNovember 18, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Love 'em all! Especially your watch face necklace, LOVE that one!

    XO,
    Anne

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  16. FairfieldHouseNovember 18, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Debra,

    Your jewelry is exquisite. A gift that is as unique as the person you are giving it to. Going to be shopping at your etsy site this season!
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    Deborah

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  17. Jill Marcott-McCall ~Feathers & Flight~November 18, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Hello Debra;
    This is my First post with Inspiration Friday and I want to Thank you for being our Gracious Hostess. I hope it is Ok that I Posted Christmas Inspiration. I didn't Realize that Vintage Jewelry was the Theme. I will be More Diligent about finding out the Theme next Time!
    Have a Wonderful Evening!
    Hugs
    Jill

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  18. TammyNovember 18, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Love them all! So Beautiful!
    Tammy :-)
    JUNK WILD

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  19. ChiPPy-SHaBByNovember 18, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Debra... All "3 Crowns" have me CrAzeD!*!*! LoVe Them...
    Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

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  20. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesNovember 18, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Love all your beautiful pieces, Debra! Thanks for hosting this fun party!

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  21. Tallulah's Antique ClosetNovember 19, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    Hi Debra, I like all of the pieces you had shared with us. And Thank You for hosting today......Julian

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  22. TheresaNovember 19, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    Beautiful creations dear Debra! Love your gorgeous jewelry! Have a blessed Friday! HUGS!

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  23. RebeccaNovember 19, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Hi Debra
    Your creations are beautiful, I love the marriage of old and new...
    Thank you for hosting an inspirational Friday
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  24. From the Old InkWellNovember 19, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Hi Debra, I didn't think my post fit in to your party today, but I want you to know I have really enjoyed browsing at your blog today! Great inspiration!

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  25. LibbieNovember 19, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Hey Debra- I didn't even know you were a talented jewelery designer!!!! Gorgeous! Makes me wish I could wear jewelery again without getting choked by a kid! Maybe someday... :)

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  26. SusanneNovember 19, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Love your stuff. I've made some pieces that are long enough to wear either long or doubled. But are your pieces long enough to wear looped around like you have some displayed? That is so cool! I have a rosary I wear like that but have never tried it with any other pieces. What a great idea plus you can skip the clasp. It will be easier not to have to make the clasp look 'presentable'.
    Some day I'll get my act together to participate in Inspiration Friday.
    Thanks for all the loveliness!
    Susanne.

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  27. Rebecca NelsonNovember 19, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Love your beautiful, beautiful pieces, Miss D! Truly some of the best designs I've ever seen!

    Thank you for sharing with us your creations. But MOSTLY thank you for sharing your sweet spirit and love for God. It's such a blessing...

    Love to you 'Oh Taleneted One'~

    Rebecca

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  28. Sandi~A Cottage MuseNovember 19, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Thanks for hosting Debra...love this party!!

    Your creations are sooo beautiful!

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  29. AnonymousNovember 19, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Debra,
    Your pieces are lovely!

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  30. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydNovember 19, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Beautiful Creations Debra ~ I Love the marrying of the Old with the Not so Vintage.... I think I will be up late tonight, checking on all the Inspiration Posts ~
    cheryl

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  31. Blessed SerendipityNovember 19, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    You have created some lovely pieces of jewelry. Love the keys with the bling! Thank you for hosting this fun linky party.

    -Danielle

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  32. SandyNovember 19, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Debra,

    Thank you for hosting this wonderful link up, my first time to participate. The links are so inspiring! Have a great weekend.

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  33. trash talkNovember 19, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    I'm Here...late but I'm here!
    You're designs are taking on a life of their own. They are just beautiful Debra. Love the incorporation of pearls...a bit of glam!
    Debbie

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  34. amy~the gypsy chickNovember 19, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    debra, i just love your link it up party! what fun!!! but most of all i adore your jewelry. it is truly beautiful!
    xoxox,
    amy

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  35. Barbara JeanNovember 19, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    Love all your beautiful necklaces!!

    Thanks for hosting

    blessings

    barbara jean

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  36. karlascottage.typepad.comNovember 20, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Thanks for hosting!

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  37. Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for the Sandwich GenerationNovember 21, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Hi, I popped over from the Give Thanks blog party at Vintage Nest. What great ideas and designs. My granddaughters would love them! And how fun your Vintage Christmas party sounds. I'm going to have to grab my easy to use digital camera that makes me look like I can actually take good photos, a grandkid or three and my Christmas tree ornaments and see if we can't find a treasure or two to join in. Thank you for a lovely visit.

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