Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Steal of a boho ring
Thrifted vintage costume jewellery can be such an inexpensive way of not just getting that retail thrill on but also expressing the essential you. Perhaps that's why I'm such an addict: a ring bought at the thrift shop, such as this $5.99 vintage mega cocktail ring, allows me to express my burgeoning boho style ethic in a cheap, yet forever chic, way.
I'm really pleased that places like Value Village over price the mass market stuff and under price vintage finds such as this ring - perhaps they know the masses go for all the mediocre sterling stuff and contemporary costume bling in the case, and realize there's only a niche sort of customer that would find this ring attractive.
But if H&M suddenly decided to knock off this ring, it'd suddenly become all the rage. Do I sound cynical? Perhaps. But the pricing system of these places, generally, benefits me and feeds my particular style whims in a way that's wholly conducive to my budget. So how can I complain?
What gems do you find in the thrift shops that tend to be, in your opin, woefully under priced?
Labels:
Bohemian,
Costume,
Deals,
Jewellery,
Thrift Style,
Value Village,
Vintage Jewellery
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Prices are all over the place at my go-to spots for vintage jewelry, sometimes they price plastic pieces way high and antique gold filled pieces low. I've noticed most customers ignore 1940s-1970s costume jewelry at the thrifts in Chicago too.
ReplyDeleteEverything! I am addicted to the thrift. My latest obsession is jewelry though, so I totally know what you mean.
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Very beautiful! Some of the Vintage ranges are amazing x
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He-Shi Self Tan
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You hit the jackpot on that ring. And may it never be knocked off by a chain. Half the fun in thrifting is finding that thing they'll want, but can't find anywhere. I am currently on a belt kick. Was recently at a flea market and bought the oldest Mexican style leather belt that is ridiculously cool...$9. Oh yes. NINE DOLLARS. I scooped that thing up, paid, stuffed it in my bag and silently walked off before any interlopers (people who are just watching to see what others buy) could spot me. So many comments on that thing!
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The Thriftaholic - what are people going after then, I wonder? It amazes me I find what I find, that people aren't dancing in the thrift shop aisles when they see pieces like this! But I guess that's a good thing for us, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteStacey Kay, I look forward to seeing your bling on your blog! It is so addictive isn't it?
Thanks He-Shi!
This Free Bird, your comment got erased and is lost in the blogosphere thanks to the Blogger debacle last week, alas. But so glad you like the ring - didn't think you thrifted much so I'm thrilled to hear of your thrifting exploits! I think I spotted the belt you mentioned on your blog a while back; will check back and take another peep!
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