@StephanieLynn , check this out.
I was at my antique mall today, and was browsing other booths. I shouldn't do this because I always see something that I want!
So I see this gorgeous vintage bag. I'm thinking....is this alligator?
It kinda looked like it, but I was puzzled by the swirling pattern in the hide. It was $6.00. I took a chance and bought it.
So I am looking at alligator bags online and I just don't see this patterning in any of them.
Then I found it.
It's..........turtle!
I'm not sure how I feel about it now.
I would never guess someone would make a bag from a turtle! Is it just weird to you because it's turtle which is quite uncommon or because you have a turtle and consider that like carrying around a former pet? Idk, it's still a nice bag but it has to be mind clean for you
It bothers me because sea turtles are endangered. Apparently turtle hide was popular for cowboy boots, shoes and ladies purses in the 50s. And of course for the shell.
I needed this laugh right now!!! Hysterical!@StephanieLynn , check this out.
I was at my antique mall today, and was browsing other booths. I shouldn't do this because I always see something that I want!
So I see this gorgeous vintage bag. I'm thinking....is this alligator?
It kinda looked like it, but I was puzzled by the swirling pattern in the hide. It was $6.00. I took a chance and bought it.
So I am looking at alligator bags online and I just don't see this patterning in any of them.
Then I found it.
It's..........turtle!
I'm not sure how I feel about it now.
You have a point there!
You have a point there!
But I won't mention it's origin to my girlfriends at our next lunch.......
It doesn’t hurt to contact her to let her know...Haha, should I let the seller know this is turtle?
Sheesh! Do your homework before you list something, people!
What a find! I’m sure the jeweler can buff out the scratches!Good Friday Evening Everyone!
I decided this year to drastically cut my jewelry purchases since it got a little crazy last year. So this isn't for me but a present for DH for his 40th birthday. He knows about it since I had to make sure he would wear it, it's a Goodwill online auction find 10KT obviously some nicks and scratches but I think the jeweler can clean it up since it will need to resized.
Here is the funniest part, he was like "well that's cool since it's our initials" so I had to tell him that those are actually his initials LOL! It just so happens my first name and his middle name start with the same letter. I worry about him sometimes
It’s amazing what jewelers can do. My husband lost his college ring at our old house before we moved out of state. Two years later we got a call from our old realtor that they found my husband’s college ring. It went through two rough winters outside..The gold was scratched@Mamabean, apart from a little ding in the top on one side I think once it is buffed and polished it will look good as new! Sad thing is I think I'm more excited than he is!
@stracci2000, I know what are the chances of finding the exact right initials, I wasn't specifically looking for it so that makes it all the more lucky! Unfortunately DH wears a size 10 so once it is resized it won't fit me
It will fit me when I get it though so I'll take some pictures for you guys before it gets sent off for the makeover.
Good Friday Evening Everyone!
I decided this year to drastically cut my jewelry purchases since it got a little crazy last year. So this isn't for me but a present for DH for his 40th birthday. He knows about it since I had to make sure he would wear it, it's a Goodwill online auction find 10KT obviously some nicks and scratches but I think the jeweler can clean it up since it will need to resized.
Here is the funniest part, he was like "well that's cool since it's our initials" so I had to tell him that those are actually his initials LOL! It just so happens my first name and his middle name start with the same letter. I worry about him sometimes
. Louped it and yes indeed she has seen some hard times but apart from the chips amazing clarity faces up very white. She says she is asking $800 but I walked out with it for $600. I'm wearing her know (and being super careful!) and you don't notice the chips on the hand so much. Still I'm going to look into having her bezel set to prevent further damage.
Wow! I love the ring, mermaid paperweight and watch!! You’re good!Good Saturday Night Vintage Friends!
I hope you are all having a fabulous weekend. Today I went to one of my favorite pawn shops, I call it Cheers Pawn because it's that same feeling, everybody knows your name and you are amongst friends. I literally walked in with my lunch, sat down (she has this amazing antique sofa) and started eating and nobody even batted an eye.
Okay enough gab, today the owner brought out this amazing 14K OEC ring with baguettes on the side, she said the ring is a carat BUT it's severely chipped
I also found this amazing silver mermaid paperweight and she threw in the Mickey Mouse watch.
Anyone else find some treasure this weekend?
Just kidding!!!! LOL ---I think I've had too much Advil today.
Not yet! I’m supposed to get it on the 19th! I had to have it shipped to FedEx because I’ll be away on Friday through the weekend. I’m hoping I can pick it up Friday morning before I Ieave..
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