Hey Sis~

     I got a bunch of jewelry listed for your jewelry party Saturday night.  Sorry you had to reschedule it.  Please give the blogspot address and my email address to everybody at the party.  I will be shipping any jewelry they purchase in a flat rate Priority Mail box, for $7.15 added postage to the price of the jewelry.  However, if they purchase multiple pieces, I can ship up to 4 or 5 pieces in one box, depending on the size of the jewelry, and there will only be one shipping price.  If the jewelry needs two shipping boxes, then it will be $7.15 times 2, etc.  All of the jewelry will be shipped insured, and I will be responsible for the insurance charges.

Please tell them to scroll down and view the Older Posts, since I listed multiple pieces over an extended period.  I don't want them to miss anything!

In addition, because all of this jewelry is from my personal collection, I will include a handwritten, signed note describing the jewelry and stating it is from my personal collection.  As each piece is sold, text me and I will remove it from the blog.  Anything not sold will be offered starting February 2nd, after your party, to first come, first served, buyers.

I sent you a box of signed, and unsigned books, from my Inside the Jewelry Box series.  If you sell out, I can ship them directly to your friends.  The price will be $75 for the set of 3, and I will pay for Media Mail shipping.  Individual volumes will be $25 each plus $5 shipping.  I do not have any of the Juliana books for sale, but you can show them your copy.  Call me or text me if you need anything else, and I hope the party is a big success!  Love!

Kim Paff has been my BFF for YEARS.  I was fortunate at one time to live right down the street from her.  Well, close anyway!  We used to go antiquing together, and met up with other members of jewelry clubs.  I can't tell you how much I miss being able to do that, we had a ton of fun.

One time she and I drove down to Sarasota to go to a jewelry store that had nothing but vintage costume and a LOT of Bakelite.  The lady behind the counter was wearing a huge Bakelite banana pin which I immediately fell in love with, because I had been collecting fruit and vegetable jewelry for years.  Then in the case I saw a big Bakelite carrot pin!  A carrot!  Glorious!  I asked the price and felt my chin hit the floor, she really did love her Bakelite!  I dreamed of that carrot pin . . . . . . .

A few years later, I moved to South Carolina and Kim came to visit me.  She handed me a black box and said, "I had this made for you."  Inside was a stunning necklace with dangling Bakelite carrots!  I couldn't believe it!  So fabulous, adorable and fun!  I get a lot of double takes when I wear it, people think it is some kind of bead till they look close and see carrots!

I meant to share it when the group was sharing Bakelite but I got caught up in holiday activities and missed it.  I wanted to share the story behind it so I posted here to my blogspot instead of on the group page.  I am not sure if there is a limit to posting and thought it might be better here, since it is not only long but also late.

I hope you enjoy viewing this special piece, a gift from a most special friend.

Juliana D&E dragonfly pin in blue, nearly 3” long.  $175

Stanley Hagler chatelaine pin with pearls and rhinestones, signed, 5 ½” wide.  $195

Mazer Bros. Crown pin with matching earrings.  All pieces are signed Mazer Bros.  Pin is 1 ¼” wide.  $95

HAR Chinaman bracelet, very special, 7 ¼” long.  $450

Red rhinestone belt with no missing stones.  Belt is 30” long with a 13” extender.  $75

Rhinestone and milk glass bracelet with glass bead drops, 7 ½” long.  $70

Juliana D&E frosted pink petals necklace, 16” long.  $95

Stanley Hagler rhinestone floral spray brooch, 3” wide, signed.  $250

Jewels by Julio Marner poured glass earrings in white with gold fluss, both are signed on back, earrings are 1 ¾’ by 1 ½”.  $95

Pair of matching candy pins made in Italy.  Both pins are signed Made Italy and are 2 ¼” long.  Gold candy has a pinhole as seen at the top.  $175 for the pair.

Volupte blue speckled poured glass necklace, 16 ½” long, signed on back, centerpiece is 1 ¼”.  $125

Stanley Hagler cufflinks, rare and amazing, an inch and a half wide.  $295

Juliana D&E givrè pink and blue pin is nearly 2” in diameter.  $65

GAS St. Tropez moon and star clip on dangle earrings, 3” long.  $50

Striking white hearts poured glass necklace with matching earrings, so beautiful.  All are signed Volupte.  Necklace is 17” long, earrings are nearly an inch.  $240

Hattie Carnegie runway necklace in blues and greens, truly rare.   Drop beads are Lucite.  Necklace is 22” long and is signed on the clasp.  A real showstopper.   $695 new price, reduced from $750

Chris Crouch MOAN’S pink givrè and rhinestone bracelet signed MOAN’S on back of clasp.  Nearly 8” long and 1 ½” wide.  $165

SOM’S Sterling Statement necklace with genuine amethyst beads and other genuine gemstone beads.  If you know SOM’S, then you know quality.  Necklace is 16” long and the centerpiece is 4” long.  Incredible.  The purple colors are more true to the first and second photographs.   $325

Robert pink and white necklace with matching earrings.  Necklace is 12” long with a 3” extender, and the centerpiece is 1 ½” tall.  Earrings are 1” tall.  The navettes are pink, green and white.   $120

Kenneth Jay Lane evening bag in silver with a black acrylic flower accent.  Clasp is magnetic.  Signed inside with a silver tone tag reading Kenneth Jay Lane.  A hand mirror is included and has Kenneth’s signature across the bag.  Original tag reads Kenneth Jay Lane Beverly Hills $275.  Never used, in mint condition.  $100

Hey Sis~

     I got a bunch of jewelry listed for your jewelry party Saturday night.  Sorry you had to reschedule it.  Please give the blogspot address and my email address to everybody at the party.  I will be shipping any jewelry they purchase in a flat rate Priority Mail box, for $7.15 added postage to the price of the jewelry.  However, if they purchase multiple pieces, I can ship up to 4 or 5 pieces in one box, depending on the size of the jewelry, and there will only be one shipping price.  If the jewelry needs two shipping boxes, then it will be $7.15 times 2, etc.  All of the jewelry will be shipped insured, and I will be responsible for the insurance charges.

Please tell them to scroll down and view the Older Posts, since I listed multiple pieces over an extended period.  I don't want them to miss anything!

In addition, because all of this jewelry is from my personal collection, I will include a handwritten, signed note describing the jewelry and stating it is from my personal collection.  As each piece is sold, text me and I will remove it from the blog.  Anything not sold will be offered starting February 2ndt, after your party, to first come, first served, buyers.

I sent you a box of signed, and unsigned books, from my Inside the Jewelry Box series.  If you sell out, I can ship them directly to your friends.  The price will be $75 for the set of 3, and I will pay for Media Mail shipping.  Individual volumes will be $25 each plus $5 shipping.  I do not have any of the Juliana books for sale, but you can show them your copy.  Call me or text me if you need anything else, and I hope the party is a big success!  Love!

All of the jewelry I am offering for sale is from my personal collection.  Shipping will be added for a Priority Mail Flat Rate box and insurance will be included.  Please email me at rhinestonequeen@gmail.com if you have any questions and wait to pay until we have discussed the total.  Thank you for looking!

Volupte poured speckled blue glass hearts earrings.  An inch tall, and signed VOLUPTE on the back of each earring.  $115