Monday, May 10, 2010

2nd Time Around: A 25 Cent Surprise!

Jackson 005

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I love getting bargains, and most weeks I get several that I can use in my booths, or sell on Etsy. This past week, I almost didn’t go to the sales because of a storm that came through, but decided to get up anyway. Right before the storm came through, I stopped at a sale in a part of town I normally don’t go to. I was already in the neighborhood, and decided to go to this particular address because scrapbooking supplies were advertised.

I usually look for Vintage jewelry that I can sell on Etsy and in my booths. This young lady had several pieces on a table in zip lock bags for 25 cents each. I thought the one in the pictures below was pretty, and picked it up along with several others.

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After I got home, I got out my jewelry loupe to take a closer look-and what do you know-this one was marked 14k from Israel! I took it to the jewelry store along with some other pieces to verify it and see how much it is worth, and the jeweler said that based on the price of gold, it was worth $150 just for the gold! Not only that, the pearls are real! So….guess what I am going to do? Keep it! LOL

You never know what you’ll find! Please tell me about your bargains!

Thanks for stopping by!

22 comments:

  1. Natasha in OzMay 10, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    You have got a good eye! That piece is stunning and how wonderful that the pearls are real!

    Thanks for having me and best wishes for a great week,
    Natasha.

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  2. A 2 ZMay 10, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    25 cents? Oh my gosh! This is your lucky day! We should go shopping together some day! I think you can teach me a thing or two! Thanks for sharing!

    Anne-Marie

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  3. Grannys AtticMay 10, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    WOW what a LUCKY Lady you are! That is great! Don't it make you feel like a million dollors when you find a great bargin! :)
    Blessings, Vicky

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  4. MomgenMay 11, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    Wow it is a pretty one...Happy 2nd time around Tuesday.

    Mine is here

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  5. The Quintessential MagpieMay 11, 2010 at 1:35 AM

    Wow, Diane! That is a great find, and I would keep that pretty pin, too! It's lovely!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  6. The Quintessential MagpieMay 11, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    Egg on my face... the other shot came up, and it's not a pin. LOL! I had a hard time getting the second picture to load. I thought it was a brooch. Whatever, it's PRETTY! Glad you found it. :-)

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  7. KathyMay 11, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Look like you scored on a holiday weekend:)

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  8. Linda @ A La CarteMay 11, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    Very pretty I would keep it also!

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  9. Kim, USAMay 11, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Oh my goodness that is so pretty!!! Love it!

    My Cardinal

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  10. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too!May 11, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Thank you for hosting. I have put your great party on my Link Party Directory.

    Rory

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  11. debMay 11, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    O M G ! ! ! !
    Way to go! Heck yes keep it! Can you say: Great investment!
    *hugs*deb

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  12. Marjorie (Molly) SmithMay 11, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Wow, what a find, I know you were so surprised when you saw the label. Hummm, I think I'd keep it too...lol..you go girl
    Molly

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  13. DiannMay 11, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Wow! What an awesome find! I would keep it too!

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  14. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comMay 11, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Great find! It will be beautiful and different to wear.

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  15. Katie @ Creatively LivingMay 11, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Thanks for hosting! I love seeing everyones treasures!

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  16. xinexMay 11, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    Wow! How lucky can you be? It is a very pretty piece too....Christine

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  17. SandyMay 12, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    Beautiful Pearls... great find!

    http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/

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  18. LindaMay 12, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Ok, now this is the best find I've read about all week! Way to go girl!

    I'd wear the necklace, it's beautiful!

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  19. Nancy's Daily DishMay 12, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    This reminds me of a few pieces that I have that were my Grandmas, although I don't think they are real. I think this is so pretty and what a total bargain. Now I'm embarrased of my $5 damask napkins I got. ;-) I think I got scammed! ;-)

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  20. debMay 16, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    There's a little something in this post for you:
    http://dragonflytreasure.blogspot.com/2010/05/mosaic-scenery-and-award.html
    *hugs*deb

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  21. Decor To AdoreMay 17, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Hi Miss Diane,

    What a treasure you found!

    While my entry is a bit more complicated it does fall under the 2nd time around. Actually it is more like 3, 4th and 5th time around.

    It is my heartfelt wish that if someone is in need of hope and inspiration that they will be blessed.

    Thank you for hosting a wonderful party.

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  22. bjMay 17, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    Very pretty, Diane...

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Diane