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For over a year, I hunted for a vintage Buddha locket for one of my best clients. And, I finally found one! YIPPEE! It was like finding the treasure chest at the end of the map after a long journey. The dimensionality and detail of this locket is amazing. I paired it with a sterling silver chain that is accented… Continue

I bought this vintage money clip at an estate sale with no intention of using it for that purpose. Instead, I saw it as a unique bracelet. It is made of sterling silver with a a two-toned mother of pearl portrait with three faces. A sterling silver frame is embellished with tiny cryst… Continue

Every time I go to my grandparents house I pull out the boxes of old family photos. It is fascinating to see what my relatives looked like, discover where they came from, and learn more about them. I was especially excited to find this old picture of my great grandmother, S… Continue

I am always on the hunt for vintage lockets and am very excited about my most recent finds. I stumbled along these heirlooms at a local antique store. They are Victorian, dating back to the late 1800's - early 1900's. All of the pieces are 14k gold-filled and in mint condition. The hea… Continue

Lockets are fascinating because they tell a story. When you open an old locket for the first time, a mystery is to be discovered. I love finding ones with the original photographs still in tact. I imagine who wore it and the meaning of the photos inside. Most often they are one's parent… Continue

For centuries, the art of filigree has been used to craft jewelry such as pins, rings and pendants, reaching the height of its popularity during the Art Deco period of the 1920's and 1930's. At the time, this method of producing open patterns was more common than molding or casti… Continue

Throughout history, royalty figures have set the trends for jewelry fashion. In the fifteenth and sixteenth century, Queen Victoria of England popularized cameo lockets. Queen Elizabeth and Catherine the Great also had a very impressive collection of them.

Since then, women began coll… Continue

Last summer, my fiance went fishing with his friends. They didn't have much luck that day. Instead of catching fish to cook, he brought back a rattlesnake. It was about 6 feet long with a beautiful diamond pattern. This is a guitar strap that I made with the snake skin. I laced th… Continue

While hunting for vintage lockets, I came across this amazing 1800's fan pin made in Portugal by Topazio. The filagree design is gold plated sterling silver that is adorned with painted enamel flowers and a dangling fleur-de-lye charm. Although I mostly create vintage locket necklaces, I… Continue

Everyone appreciates the thought put into a handmade, one-of-a-kind gift. This is a poncho I just finished knitting for my mother. It is a simple garter stitch. The yarn changes colors throughout, creating a striped pattern. I wove a strand of leather at the neck that tightens to giv… Continue

I have created a new line of Vintage Rehab bracelets. This rectangular shaped shell button is a rare vintage find. A dark brown leather strand is threaded through it and wraps around the wrist eleven times, and connects with a strong magnetic clasp. They are available in dark brown, li… Continue

You ask, "where do I find vintage lockets?" I buy them at estate sales and from antique jewelry dealers. I always ask the seller about the history of the pieces and learn a lot from talking to them. Recently, while hunting for vintage treasures, I came across the most beautiful l… Continue

Throughout the week, my friend goes to his neighborhood flower shop and saves the plants that are being thrown out. They are still alive and some are still blooming. I am surprised at all of the beautiful roses, lilies, orchids, and other flowers that are in the dumpster. He gives them… Continue

This is my collection of vintage purses. Some were my grandma's and mother's. Those are very sentimental. The others I found at thrift stores. They are all unique and one of a kind. That to me is what makes them special.

Cowboy boots are symbolic of the Wild West and their designs take their inspiration from centuries of boot making. Horseman wore boots to protect the inner calf from rubbing on the saddle and the outer calf from nettles and brambles. The purpose of the stacked heel was to stabilize t… Continue

In addition to recycling, it is important to not to waste materials. Instead of throwing away leftover fabric scraps, I save them to make jewelry pouches for every Vintage Rehab necklace and bracelet. Inside each one is a description of the piece and my business card. They keep jewelry… Continue

Today, I bought a pair of shoes that are made of 67% hemp and 33% recycled plastic bottles. Hemp is one of the strongest natural fibers in the world and can easily be grown without the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Also, "for every pair of shoes you purchase, TOMS will give a… Continue

I recently uncovered this vintage treasure at an estate sale. It is a Victorian locket from the 1900's. Inside is the original photo of a little girl that a woman once wore to remember a loved one. What a beautiful keepsake. The face of the locket has a unique basket weave and jeweled d… Continue

I needed a way to display my necklaces and bracelets on for trunk shows and didn't want to buy some expensive display or a cheap one that would reflect upon my jewelry design. So, I created this jewelry display with a scrap of wood, tree branch, and spray paint. Most of these… Continue

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This past Thursday I hosted my 1st trunk show featuring one-of-a-kind vintage locket necklaces. It was held at Shiki, a local Austin boutique where I consign some of my jewelry. My Vintage Rehab collection was displayed together for the first time. I (a very modest designer) was in awe and so… Continue