Bought A BAG OF JEWELRY At An Estate Clean Out!

On a recent house pick, I bought a bag of jewelry. I barely looked in the bag before buying, but thought why not take a chance! Let's see what's inside!
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[@mreed71]

The star with the yellow disk is from Girl Scouts, one star for each year you were in scouts.

[@gaylehill849]

I saw that and yelled "Girl Scouts"! I don't think she heard me. LOL

[@amandaschieber1034]

Same here I said Girl Scouts also

[@annedaner8133]

I got them when I was a brownie.

[@joniferris8869]

Renee, lay out all the jewelry into necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets. Then take a piece, like a necklace and see if there are other pieces that match it so you can make it into a set. I think there are a lot of earrings there that match the necklaces. I use the little plastic ziplock bags they sell in Walmart craft dept (100 for one dollar) to put the jewelry in, so they don't tangle up.

[@lisarose9010]

There were several suites in the bag as well, they may not be gold or silver but have VAlue beçause there are 3 or more matching pieces!

[@stephanieamir2538]

I love jewelry, it doesn’t matter if it’s junk or value.... just love it!

[@gretchgrundmann5266]

Awesome bag!! 18k means the ring is gold! Whoot!! There is 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k, and 24k. Also, .925 means the item is silver although some vintage silver will say "sterling." Pro tip.. men's rings are almost always gold, silver or platinum. Men do not wear "costume jewelry" the way women do, and when I find men's rings they are almost always a precious metal. I'm a huge fan of your channel and wish you more lucky happy hunting!

[@babytrumpmcwilliam7597]

I think the ring is 18k HGE - Electroplate that doesn't have any real value.

[@crystalsamples9169]

Use a magnet for jewelry. It will separate the silver and gold out alot faster. I get such a thrill watching you. Thank you for posting

[@helenbailey8419]

Renee,you could hand model.Your nails look lovely.

[@user-Annie65]

Love those mystery bags. I’m a cameo hoarder. If you hold it up and can see light through it- it’s a carved shell cameo and not resin. Carved shell cameos are delicate.

[@retasmith409]

Loved this❤️ when we were children my mom use to let my sisters and I dig around in her jewelry box, the contents were similar . A joy to watch. Thank you for sharing

[@nancymckay-russell4360]

was fun going through with you elvis is fun! Blueish heart brooch( butterfly wing)$$$

[@lisabruce1732]

I thought so too!

[@johannakerns2107]

What a fun bag! I inherited many charm bracelets and pins from my grandmothers. They were all the rage in the 1960s, I guess. I've seen other resellers buy ultrasonic cleaners --not too pricey-- to clean jewelry. Many chemicals are harsh on the vintage stuff, so be careful, which is tough when you're dealing with the oily residue of nicotine. Thanks for sharing your finds!

[@donnaaltizer9835]

I've been a jewelry lover since I was a kid. My aunt and I shared that love for costume jewelry. When she passed, I inherited several jewelry boxes. Nothing more calming than sitting with the boxes and looking at the contents. I love to clean metal jewelry. I like the aquamarine at the end. It's my birthstone. Great video & jewelry haul

[@adorejunk]

Wonderful presentation, love the positioning of the camera, well done

[@Erintube360]

Love old " junk" jewelry bags like this! FUN video.

[@LeopardJoy]

The mortar and pestle items could be things given to a Pharmacy School graduate. And the mini license plate that guaranteed delivery if placed in any mailbox is a service for disabled American vets (my Dad was one). You put a mini version of your car's license plate, which the Disabled American Vets had made for you) on your keychain. And if you ever lost your keys, anyone who found them could just put the keys into any mailbox and they would eventually be returned ti the owner thru the USPS and the DAV. The Vets had a national database. I always wanted to look at the mini plate when I was little because it was so cute!😁

[@rpkent8884]

what a great memory of your Dad and a good practical idea!

[@virginiaswafford7078]

The truck drivers ring was given to the drivers for being with the company for 10 20 yrs or having a safety record .my husband was a trucker for 45 yrs and the company would give very nice pins for safety he had a lot .in all those yrs he never had a accident. I enjoyed going with him .i saw a lot of the country. The ring looked as if it was well loved. I think you said 18k it could be 18 k gold..i enjoyed looking at all the jewelry i can remember when this is all they made back when.i love Elvis and the necklaces are a keeper. Let us know how you did with everything.

[@kayblack6484]

The sets of similar animal pins were sold and called scatter pins. Many times worn on a scarf pulled off to o one side and secured by the scatter pins.

[@janetburke2739]

I'm not a jeweler, just a retired person who loves to watch your videos. I have found that when you get ready to clean the jewelry, a good thing to have is a child's small sized, soft toothbrush or even a cleaned mascara brush to clean in and under and around things. And when I'm done cleaning and towel drying jewelry, I use my blow-dryer on the air only setting to eliminate any residual moisture hiding in the crevices.

[@rpkent8884]

great idea

[@janetburke2739]

@@rpkent8884Thank you. I like vintage costume jewelry (especially charm bracelets and pins/brooches) and do not mind if it isn't real silver or gold. But I sometimes need to remove dust, dried hairspray or cologne from purchases, and I do not want any residual crud, rust, water spots etc. I also do not want to loosen any rhinestones, pearls or cabochons. Using a little brush to delicately clean jewelry and then using the blow-dryer just seemed the logical things to do.

[@Here.for.the.Heresay]

I must be hungry - when I saw the red stone necklace - I thought they were miniature tomatoes 😄

[@PaperandMoose]

Another person said they looked like molars! Haha

[@iamrockette]

I thought tomatoes too!! 🤣

[@NJ-xp4eb]

I actually think they are

[@lisarose9010]

K At first glance it thought they looked like some giant molars to! Lol and then I thought they looked like dried fruit like giant pitted cherries.!

[@justinatheodora]

I thought they looked liked molars, too. But they may be raw red Carnelian, or maybe red Jasper.

[@ontariopicker6343]

Renee, now that you are a collector of jewelry you need the basics...a magnifier, a magnet, maybe a gold silver acid test, Remember not all gold is marked, maybe a diamond tester, us pickers have to ready for everything and anything. A small weigh scale so you know the amount of gold & silver you have found. Happy Picking!

[@nancyhetzke3885]

What is the magnet used for?

[@greydoe]

@@nancyhetzke3885 If it's magnetic, it's not a precious metal.

[@robb2055]

24:36 the Kathy bracelet. Those were the bracelet they put on babies in the nursery at the hospital when they were born in the 50-60's.

[@dianakendrick6354]

I have my mother's little bracelet that was on her when she was born from 1962 and it looks like that.

[@Spoonsscissorsandshenanigans]

And 40s. My sister had one and she was born in the 40s

[@janh519]

I also had one…was born in ‘45.

[@annamorgan9069]

Just because the metal might not be sterling or gold, vintage costume jewelry has value, sometimes a lot of value. There are web sites that give you tips for finding what collectors are looking for. Yes, it will generally speaking have more value if it has a maker's mark regardless of being costume or fine jewelry. I have been making jewelry for years and have sold vintage fine and also costume jewelry online.What a haul you have. Good luck.

[@babytrumpmcwilliam7597]

It was a nice bag. Some of the pieces showed signs of wear.

[@pennyspapers1127]

Texas Gal Jewelry Lovers is great for helping with identifications. First star pin was from Girl Scouts. You need to get a jewelers loop and a magnet as gold and silver are most times not magnetic. Charm bracelets can make good money, also maybe garnet and a aquamarine ring in there. Margaret @ Texas Gal Treasures does a lot of jewelry hauls I have learned a lot watching her.

[@keithbuchanan8588]

#1. Yes, i like the thrill of the hunt!!! Happy hunting.

[@cameojennifer1177]

Ohhh I love the Cameo earrings... I collect cameos. I also adore your nail colour Renee.

[@gaylehill849]

I think the ring (near the end) with blue stones could be Aquamarine. Very nice. This was fun!

[@angelastrozier7467]

The red stones look like coral to me. I had some of those Avon rings growing up! Awesome buy!

[@rpkent8884]

@@nickandlaurihyde good to know

[@sandragrimm4196]

The red screw back earrings you said looked like a pineapple might have been scarabs loved them! They made them in bracelets also!

[@seleneapolczynski6093]

I remember your first bag of jewelry... Cool to see another one. Thanks for sharing😁

[@PaperandMoose]

That first bag that I found in the trash, that was a great bag!

[@sheilacirioni4676]

I have still got a bunch of my mom& grandmas screw& clip ons. When I cleaned my father in laws attic found a huge suitcase full of jewlery,alot from japan. I sold alot.but still have more,plus mine& moms. More than I need but love.😁✌

[@PaperandMoose]

Oh wow, a big suitcase full of jewelry, that certainly must have been a surprise!

[@Narbyful]

A bag of vintage jewelry. I about fainted at the sight. :) Great video.

[@1031Vintage]

I’m not a big jewelry fan so didn’t think I would like this video but you made it fun and enjoyable Renee! I should never doubt you, all your videos are wonderful! I loved the silver ring with the blue stones.

[@PaperandMoose]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@leonareynolds7245]

Blue Dawn & water works great. Love your videos. Terrific finds thanks for sharing.

[@jamievernon8026]

So you totally should do jewelry bag videos at least once a week!! Love it! ✌❤

[@brendalee2896]

I loved going through that bag of jewlery. Also loved your fingernail polish! My favorite color.

[@larkdavis6041]

The little blue heart pin at 26:00 looks to be morpho butterfly wing that was painted on. I love it!!!! You got some really, really nice pieces for sure!

[@TheLadyk53]

I thought that too. My mother had a bracelet with a charm that had the butterfly wing inside and the scene looked like a boat on the water at sunset. I was fascinated with it when I was a child. I wish Renee had shown the heart on camera more closely.

[@lindabunce5133]

That was fun! Reminded me of going through my mom's....but she never had half that much.

[@stacyhisey4145]

Back in the 60's...lots of costume jewelry pins were in pairs! Maybe the poodles and frogs?.. They were meant to be worn together in a staggered pattern.

[@sarahanderson8371]

Loved this posting. Love to see old jewelry. I think you did okay.

[@julierundlett2736]

Charm bracelets are really valuable, nice score friend. Peace Julie

[@tricebaker00]

Hi Renee, There are lots of nice pieces in this lot! I believe the the stretch heart bracelet with the heart in the center was made by DFB. If so, it is probably gold filled and has some value. I have one with double hearts with mother-of-pearl inserts that I received as a child back in the 50s. They're collectible. Enjoy your fun lot!

[@leeannmettlach2412]

That stretchy heart bracelet at the beginning is an awesome piece.

[@leeannmettlach2412]

I love the cameos - the smaller ones. That stretchy ♡ bracelet is an awesome find. There was a silver heart pin with a scene painted on it about 3/4 thru - I have similar a pendant. The chucky bracelent looked like coral & perhaps jade or jadite. The dainty pieces in that plastic pouch-type container, I bet are very nice pieces. That Elvis piece is crazy good! I think some of the vintage earrings could be valuable. You know the Kor bracelet is. You got some great pieces! Awesome!

[@owlfethurz8377]

Fun video, I really enjoyed your commentary! Thanks P & M!!!

[@crystalwaters7081]

A really fun lot of jewelry! Just an FYI, anything that has Verdigrees, or as you said was oxidized, just pour ketchup over it on a saucer or in a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes, take a toothbrush and then lightly brush off the green - it magically disappears! It's the acid in the ketchup that gets rid of it and the pieces look new again! Great find! 📜 & 🦌 ❤

[@margaretmangun3260]

This was so much fun.....I so enjoyed you going thru the bag with us

[@nitamarie5926]

Those little plastic heart containers reminded me so much of growing up as a teen. I recognized a lot of that jewelry. :)

[@suehurt7506]

Loved going through the jewelry bag with you!!! Thanks! So fun!

[@mattthompson3094]

the pair of pins you found, first at 14:36 those are DUI, stands for distinctive unit insignia, army pins. The atom and earth symbol was the logo from the 1964-65 worlds fair.

[@madonnahughey3056]

In the mass of tangled necklaces it looked like some silver tubes and small turquoise pieces, I hope so! I remember my mom getting dressed up, wearing her cocktail rings😁great memories. I have a red with clear lid plastic heart. Renee I hope you have some nice pieces and don't count out the costume jewelry!

[@laurabarker2233]

Liquid silver

[@AnotherCloudyDay]

I am with ya! Charm bracelets have my heart!

[@54gravi]

The cat with the green eyes, in the beginning of your video, if I did see holes behind the green stones, those are real gems!!

[@54gravi]

@@nickandlaurihyde someone told me who had a friend(gemologist) said more often than not, real gems will have an open back, allowing it to breathe. Pearls also need an open back.

[@laurieguillette5488]

The open backs are to let the light through which makes the crystals or stones really sparkle. It doesn't mean that it is a real gemstone at all.

[@54gravi]

@@nickandlaurihyde you are correct. Thanks for all the info. Appreciate it. 😎

[@corinatrian.2073]

How beautiful are all, I love them all especially the cross and the bracelet flowers 🌹

[@pammeehan8102]

Great video as always. Take your time checking the jewelry. There could be hidden treasures. The screw back earrings are sweet.

[@ayescotland1383]

Great score, Renée. Some of the custom jewelery are true treasures in itself. Wow! These 50´s 60´s ones are amazing. You should get some good money back by selling these, for sure. Love, love LOVE the vintage ear clips.... my heart be still... All in all you´ve got yourself a really great bundle of goodies there. Well done, Renée, well done !! Oh and ....these anniversary Elvis necklaces are gorgeous! Remember the day he died...what a sad day it was...and still is ( sighs ) . Really enjoyed this vid. Thank you for taking us along. Greetings from Germany :)

[@deannarebello4270]

It was a sad day😕 I was 11 when he died and I cried all day! Love the Elvis necklace ♥️

[@ayescotland1383]

@@deannarebello4270 Yeah it really was.😕 I was 10 then, when he died. I shared the love for Elvis and his music with my ( late ) dad. Good memories...

[@PaperandMoose]

The Elvis necklaces were my favorite pieces!

[@crystalwaters7081]

Also you pulled out a heart shaped Butterfly Wing piece with painting on the wings (real butterfly wing). It's blue and very reflective. Those were very popular in the 1930's, and probably set in Sterling Silver- these are highly collectable. They will pay a good price for those! 50 to 75 or more! The big ring at the end that you said was 18K HGE is a high grade gold plating. "High Grade Electroplate"...👍😊

[@terriwhite2580]

On your necklaces you can put baby powder on the ones that are all twisted together the powder helps to loosen the metal then just rub the rest off with a dry wash cloth.

[@rpkent8884]

great idea

[@RMBlake007]

Just an FYI to viewers Pro tip - Screw back earrings can often be converted into a pierced style by taking off the sback and replacing with a wire. Takes only a needle nose plier and maybe a jump ring and of course the wire/shepherds hook. Those items can often be repurposed from other pieces, (say, a one only earring).

[@kathyhodges7054]

Awesome paper and moose you mean a jewelry bag reveal glad to see you’re venturing out in the different thrifting avenues but whatever you thrift I love so keep up the good work🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑. Yellow bag tie tack with a gold star I think it’s Girl Scouts

[@joyfurrow5101]

Great fun! Used to sell costume/sterling jewelry at flea market. Please do Not soak any pearl or pearl like stones-- it'll destroy the finish. I found out hard way, early on when starting to collect jewelry. Hope you find more jewelry. So interesting all the different styles. Love your channel!

[@brianh.9268]

Hi Renee, I think you need to spend time with Blue Bus Dave when he scouts out jewelry at the flea markets. You could buy lunch afterwards. “Fabulous Orange” cleaner sold at Dollar Tree cuts through the nicotine. Not sure if it would damage metal. Best, Brian

[@ballerypruitt2069]

Brian next time try vinegar. Shines impeccably and wont harm the piece.

[@sionaharrop4486]

Lovely jewellery pieces. Great video. Take care and stay safe ❤️🇦🇺🦋xxx

[@justjudycrafting7401]

That was so much to watch. Memories of my childhood. I have received some pieces in those heart shaped containers at the end. I wish I would have keep more of my childhood pieces. I do have a bunch of things from my mom and aunts. I am happy about that.

[@kayapostolas3387]

The bracelet with faces toward begin looks to be 1940ish, Coro and Goldette are both brands collectors look to find. Charm bracelets are very sellable now. The red necklace also looks to me 40ish. Lots of good treasures. Also damp rag with Dawn seems the anything with chemical might damage item. Thanks for sharing this was fun!

[@aprilfool8329]

I don't remember if you told us how much you paid for the bag of jewelry, but you should definitely make a nice profit with that many vintage pieces. I hope you will give us an update if you find that any of the pieces are gold or silver or have any signatures of important companies when you are able to look more closely at the items. Thanks for another fun video!

[@PaperandMoose]

The bag was lumped in with everything else that I bought from the home... One chain was 14K, the few other pieces I had checked out were gold plated or sterling (but worth more as actual rings/jewelry than scrap value of sterling).

[@julsiejean7334]

Hi Renée! The bracelet with the mask faces may be a Selro Selini piece! Really neat :)

[@BastetNoodles]

The blue, somewhat iridescent, heart-shaped pin (25:58), is a butterfly wing piece. Many times they are set in a sterling bezel.

[@just.j5302]

The expandable bracelet with the purple stone may be 12K or gold filled. I sold one very similar years ago, but with a solid puffed heart where your purple stone is. The Air Force pin is $$ as well. Nice finds!👍

[@just.j5302]

@@nickandlaurihyde mine was marked 12 K gold filled...it depends on the mfr

[@PaperandMoose]

Gold plated on the expandable bracelet!

[@castironkev]

I always see jewelry on my travels- might be time to start buying some!

[@lorand-edmondiszlai9416]

If you have questions show them to Blue Bus Dave, he will solve the puzzle.

[@susanhoughton1104]

That cool bracelet near the beginning with the colored heads, they may be glass pieces often created in Czechoslovakia before and after WWII. Cool bracelet! The red necklace is also glass, Japan imitated the style of the Czech glass. Lots of ‘stones’ are really well made glass. Buttons too.

[@marygibney9383]

Lovely

[@RMBlake007]

I think the bracelet could also be a Neiger Brothers piece?

[@myoscdog1]

great bag of jewelry. love getting bags of stuff and going through them, like a treasure hunt.

[@taxi_cab]

This was fun, Soo if your going to scrap some of the gold, Brian at The Golden Nugget can do that, also Blue Bus Dave can identify the harder items.

[@PaperandMoose]

I had Brian check out a few pieces. Great guy and provides helpful information in regards to the pieces!

[@taxi_cab]

@@PaperandMoose oh good, hope you're able to sell some of that jewelry for a Yellowstone trip 😏

[@auntsuga4359]

Elvis!! Those are awesome. I would def wear!

[@kimmurphy6864]

I also love the brass looking necklace with the tiny turquoise beads on it. So sweet 💕

[@teenpromqueen]

I used a soak in white vinegar to get rid of oxidation--it worked for me. Love the chunky bracelet.

[@helenbailey8419]

A good tip

[@sharigreenleaf8961]

I'm late to the party but had to let you know that I had the Avon cat necklace you shared at 3:15 mark. Brought back happy memories.

[@StephanieRobertson66]

The bracelet is a vintage Asian Selro, May be a Book Pc 😍 Great find!! Can go from $65 to 125 on eBay

[@gailwalter1799]

If you like some of the clip earrings for yourself, you can have them changed to pierced, unless you like clip or screw back style.

[@lindaschilling6850]

As a vintage jewelry collector, you have some really great pieces ♥️

[@PaperandMoose]

Oh thank you!

[@msej4867]

The red 'stone' is faux coral beads, probably glass and is it marked JAPAN on hook clasp?, costume jewelry from post ww2 Japan. Duplicate pins either the same size or multiple sizes are called scatter pins and were purchased & worn together. The heart pin with blue iridescence is a butterfly wing & may have a painted design (ladies in wigs with fancy dresses or tropical beach scenes). They are collectible & some are sterling. The rings mostly look to be costume or gold plated. But I would double check the silver tone ring with the oval blue faceted stones. It looked like it could be sterling and the stones could be either blue topaz or aquamarine (which would be of greater value). Also, I would check the gold tone heart pendant on the gold tone chain. The chain looked like gold. Remember to check both the pendant and the chain as they may not have been originally bought together.

[@PaperandMoose]

The one chain with the heart charm was 14k (the chain, not the charm). The silver ring with the blue stones... was sterling silver, but worth more as a ring than the price of sterling. Still have to have my gold/silver guy look at a few more pieces!

[@msej4867]

I really think the stones are blue topaz. Aquamarines that color would be pricey.@@PaperandMoose

[@margaretshelby7210]

The ring at the end that had several blue stones in a row, I believe is an Avon ring. I have one like that and it's blue topaz and sterling silver. Avon did and still does make a nicer grade of jewerly along with the nicer costume pieces.

[@leslikuyweski4576]

Lots of fun vintage! I love old charm bracelets. The star pin with the yellow plastic circle in the first box is a girl scout pin. They were given for each year you were a member.

[@robinwebb2160]

Corot is high end costume jewelry. Love the charm bracelets. I had a social studies teacher in Jr. High that jingle all the time because of her 4 charm bracelets...from her travels. Love it! I'm on my second bracelet.

[@rpkent8884]

Renee! I yelled out I had that same R ring! You have Elvis and Ellis Island too. Maybe the owner was an Avon Lady...love the Kiss, too. fyi, say brooch like coach. be careful with the plastic items, like that orange and yellow bracelet. they could be bakelite. google how to clean safely. To clean verdigris, the green corrosion on jewelry, dip a toothpick in vinegar and carefully drag the wood across the metal, then wipe with an old t-shirt scrap then repeat using a clean toothpick occasionally. try not to get the vinegar on the other parts. may take a while. If the red stone necklace feels cold to the touch they may be coral ,or cinnabar, which I have heard is poisonous. If they feel warm they may be just plastic or resin. the troll might be worth something as Hong Kong is no more. Love the Dennison case, might be celluloid or bakelite and very fragile. could be worth more than the earrings. you can use a magnet to see if a metal is steel, rather than silver. that stocking pin would look cute in a display. You might want to sell the mortar and pestel tie tack and cuff links set on Ebay. A pharmacist might like them. the black and gold ring might be 18 karat gold with the person's initials inside. love the truckers ring too. if you have Google Lens on your phone, use it to take a picture of an item, like the crests, and it will bring up possible matches. to remove smells, I would put all the jewelry in a large box with a bowl of baking sode in the center and close it up for a few days. maybe stir the bowl and set some more days. such great stuff, thx, Renee.

[@chrisabq1702]

Renee, what a fun video ❗ The Elvis pendants were my favorites...probably produced when he passed in 1977...lots of great, fun pieces TFS 🥰💗

[@PaperandMoose]

The Elvis were my favorite as well!

[@pennydaytreasures8173]

That was fun! I love sorting jewelry I remember you used to be able to buy jewelry cleaning solution. I used to use that on my costume jewelry.

[@mrsrimskie5493]

This was great, I was really rooting for you to find a fat diamond still lots of fun to watch 👍👍

[@rebeccajohnson5649]

Fun looking through the bag

[@Diwondermum]

To clean the jewellery you can always fill up your kitchen sink with warm water and add some dishwashing liquid. Let them sit for a bit before using a gentle scourer to lift the dirt.

[@elizabethscruggs1622]

Some vintage jewelry can be worth alot of money depending on company etc. Some of those are celluloid and bakelite. Collectible too. Also those screw back and clip ons can be made into fishooks you can wear now or some of it used to make necklaces etc if u take them apart. I do it all the time. Oh, and keep all the boxes. They can sell by themselves alone.

[@edwardmahony8160]

Great jewelry bag! Great fun!

[@bonesbigfoot2654]

What a fun bag to go through. I feel like I tried on a pair of screw back earrings when I was younger and omg....talk about pain! LOL.I don't know how women wore those back in the day!

[@nascarmommam5915]

The yellow with star pin reminds me of the Girl Scout Metal. 🤷🏻‍♀️. So many cool jewelry. You did well with what was found. Never heard of a truck driver ring but that’s cool. ~ Texas

[@melaniewiggins4761]

U have bakelite and gold and silver everything u got is worth something the gold necklace is a win with gold up . The costume is worth money to u can put them in a jewel bath then microfiber cloths . Always grab bags like that

[@susanmorris3068]

That silver heart shaped pin with the blue background with palm trees and flying birds(beach scene)....the background is made from a blue butterfly wing. Really cool! I have a bracelet done like that...

[@deborahfogel3689]

Some very nice stuff in there. Some of the jewelry that feels like plastic may be bakelite(sp?) They used it in days gone by. I think it's popular and worth some money.

[@deannewilliams3321]

The screwback earrings were antique back in the 60s/70s. Great camera angle! Wish I could remember the name of the yellow, orange and red pieces. The Auction Professor has videos on that. It’s like high dollar plastic... melamine??? You can also download the magnifier app and zoom in super tight. Just some thoughts... have a great day!

[@glendaTreadway]

Could the colored plastic be baseline. If you rub it and it gets warm it is suppose to be bakelite

[@deannewilliams3321]

@@glendaTreadway yes Bakelite

[@kimmurphy6864]

I love the set of screw back earrings right after the frog and the cameos. 💕💕💕

[@alymshep]

The blue heart pin is a butterfly wing piece and very collectible. The heart shaped plastic boxes were sold in dime stores and held teen and children’s jewelry

[@PaperandMoose]

The heart shaped boxes were cute!

[@kathyjames6979]

I also think it had a mark on it maybe silver

[@therealkrystalvintage]

those leather earrings are so unusual!! love the pearls!!

[@jefferygarrison271]

Hi Renee, the shield shaped pin that you called a family crest. Is a U.S. Army unit distinctive insignia.

[@rosemarysimpson3976]

To be more specific -- a matching set of WWII U.S. Army unit crests. These would be worn on their dress uniform collars. The earlier unit crests would have been a screw back. These are still used today in the U.S. Army. The modern insignia will have what they call clutch backs... When identifying jewelry - the back of the jewelry will tell you a lot, i.e. who made it, the material used etc...

[@brendabaum6442]

Sets of vintage costume jewelry sell well on Etsy and EBay. This reminded me of digging thru my grandma and my mother’s jewelry boxes and drawers.