Found A BAG Of JEWELRY While Trash Picking! What's Inside?

[@janepierce1636]

This is !the kind of bag collectors dream of! DO NOT throw out the broken jewelry! It's a big seller!

[@leahclo4857]

I’m a costumer and I love clip on earrings!! Great for quick changes and they are usually big enough to be seen easily on stage! Great for many time periods as well.

[@buttonsacorns3734]

Clip-on earrings are great to put on a simple pair of shoes to dress them up and look unique. Just clip to the top section of pumps or flats.

[@cathleenmerten3729]

Slave bracelet

[@ellendelima700]

Or sew on a clutch purse

[@cookalotg434]

Ellen De Lima or clip on a scarf.

[@happeedaze1]

Great idea! I'm going to try it!

[@happeedaze1]

I have a pink walker and lots of clip on jewelry that was passed on to me....I'm going to dress it up all pretty I think. I have an older one I use for everyday use and have been saving my pink one for special occasions. Now I can bling it up...thank you for the wonderful idea! 😀😆

[@wholoveskitty]

Put those clip earrings on Etsy! There are a LOT of people out there that live and dress in authentic vintage 40’s and 50’s that will scoop that up! 😊❤️

[@happeedaze1]

I follow someone here on youtube who has videos....I can recall her name but she's so interesting

[@judyhinkle2357]

My Mom had a small tabletop Christmas tree she decorated with clip on earrings❤

[@PaperandMoose]

That is a great idea!

[@vintageaf3435]

I love it!

[@dawnbowers3828]

How creative!

[@stuartstone6359]

That is pretty clever to be fair

[@lstidham11]

oooooh. good idea!

[@stanwebb3480]

Great Job Rene!!!!!!!!!!!!! Say Hello to Taco Please!!!!!!!! Sterling is 925 or a Trademark, or Makers Mark!!!!!!!! Smile and make it fun for yourself and it will Tickle your viewers!!!!!!! Use your loop while on camera if not you kill the mood for your viewers to explorer the bag of goodies!!!!!!! We are excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rowantreelane706]

A lot of crafters, especially etsy, will buy clip ons, single and broken pieces for pictures they create with jewelry. You could list them as supplies.

[@pattiwhite9575]

On large pieces people had added hoops to wear as necklace pieces.

[@elainehall2346]

@@pattiwhite9575 mompop

[@RMBlake007]

Yes, I buy broken or unwanted jewelry to make other pieces with...I buy off of Facebook Marketplace. You could probably sell or give away there...please don't throw away!

[@jamesthompson3947]

Exactly right , just weigh what you don't want and list it on ebay . I sold my dad's 1 each cuff links !

[@ruthsawyer8867]

I'm sad that I'm just seeing your video now but glad that they can still be seen this long after you posted it. Anyway, I have a comment for you on the large brownish ring you showed which you said may be a costume piece. I hope you are getting pieces like that checked out and or appraised. That ring looks like Amber. The ring itself maybe .925 silver. People that aren't familiar with Amber may not know what it is. The majority comes from Russia. In essence, it's tree sap that petrifies and its more valuable if there are tiny bugs or tree/leaf particles in each piece. If you ever get some free time, look up The Amber Room. You can Google it. The entire Room was cut down, boxed and stolen by the Nazi's. It has never been recovered. You can see a replica of the room thats been restored. Its so beautiful!

[@fernandochavez4312]

The smile on your face when you pulled out the small box was priceless.

[@Kitty-wb1kf]

I've seen beautiful bridal bouquets made with costume jewelry. Also junk journalers use them. Great find!

[@retrobebop61]

I’ve turned my grandma’s vintage clip ons into pierced! I love wearing them!

[@lajunecrockett2381]

That's what I do but I do the opposite....I turned pierced one into clip on be careful of one of my ears hole got big

[@mischellerobbins6389]

All of the broken bits and pieces could be bagged together and sold as an upcycle lot. A lot of crafters love to find bags of "jewelry junk".

[@connieacree4006]

I agree. Someone may want the pieces to work with.

[@salliegiocondo1738]

Give the jewelry that you don’t want to a nursing home or a senior center for their crafts!

[@1959dixie]

I love watching you do this. U really enjoy and take such pride in doing this. You have an old soul. Really really like this . Thanks for sharing

[@PaperandMoose]

Thank you for the kind comment! Glad that you enjoy the videos!

[@Chellees]

Oh! My! Goodness!!! Please do not throw out the broken jewelry!! Sell them all together in a lot. Many jewelry makers and crafters would love to buy them!!😊

[@tinabutler6723]

I have purchased jewelry like this in bulk on eBay. Crafters will use it in projects. It’s a good way to sell it without having to figure out the pricing on each piece and shipping it all over the country.

[@pattyrobley2968]

Chico’s is a clothing store usually found in malls. The jewelry is usually chunky and quite expensive.

[@tricebaker00]

In some cities, they are in high end shopping districts as well.

[@jennilang721]

Chico's was a store for old chicks, like me!!! 😄😄😄👍👍👍

[@lilyrose3145]

Love Chicos

[@Dragonfly31133]

Patty Robley yes it’s an upper end brand for sure.

[@KarinMurati]

Check Chico's online.shop. Expensive costume jewelry.

[@ElsaInCa]

The Ten Commandments bracelet probably dates back to the 1950’s. I remember them from my childhood. The chunky stuff is definitely campy - that’s a word from the 70’s!

[@MD-wk3gj]

Based on the comments you did extremely well. That’s awesome. It’s funny how a huge percentage inform you what 925 means and that Chico can bring decent $$$ 🤣

[@crystalwaters7081]

Hi, Renee...I buy vintage jewelry for several collectors, and I just wanted to say that that large ring you said was marked 925 (Sterling) looks like a Margo Taxco piece. Taxco pieces were made in Mexico and can be pretty valuable...you really did find some nice pieces! Check the markings before selling. 📜 & 🦌 ❣

[@PaperandMoose]

Thank you for the name on that ring, it is appreciated!

[@crystalwaters7081]

@@PaperandMoose You are welcome! Stay safe! ✌

[@angelwolf8204]

You can sell broken jewelery to jewelery makers they can make new things out of the broken

[@darlenewesley3617]

Yes I really hope you checked that out cause it's says that a taxco ring is marked T C followed by 2/3 numbers.

[@christinegreywolf]

The horn and elk brooch pin represents the HOLY ELK OF SAINT HUBERT. Saint Hubert is the patron saint of hunters.

[@lilyrose3145]

Interesting Christine

[@peggysuewiskocil8183]

What is this pin made from. Any marks?

[@bluegirlgraphics]

It's also for Oktoberfest when I looked online: www.germansteins.com/oktoberfest-hunters-stag-german-hat-pin/

[@LisaWilliams-jm7tm]

Hi Renee. Oooooohhhhhhh I knew the second you started a “trash pile”’for that jewelry you were going to be in trouble. Hahahhahaha. There are a lot of crafters and junk journal makers who would looooove to have those broken items. Lol. I read the comments and “you got in trouble” LOL. Where you love paper I LOVE vintage jewelry. I actually get giddy like you do when you’re looking at paper😂😂😂. And that’s what makes this amazing world go around. One mans junk is another mans treasure. Keep the videos coming. I love them all. PS. I went to the junk journal you told us about- she’s German.... I don’t have her name in front of me but she is AWESOME!! She has a great eye and I love all of her journals. Thank you for sharing your friends. She spoke highly of you💕

[@PaperandMoose]

Isn't she great! (Pirjo Blues) I love seeing what she finds and how she puts everything together. I still have to attempt to make a junk journal, I just hesitate if I would be "doing it wrong". And no worries on the jewelry, nothing has been tossed out! I learned my lesson in that video for sure haha.

[@cmp1357]

Carved Mother of Pearl Bethlehem pin is worth looking up on Ebay.

[@laurabarker2233]

From the Holy Lands

[@cathyhelmuth823]

Blue Bus Dave will day, “What a score !” Crafters love odd pieces.

[@juliedearman346]

The ring looks like amethyst and sterling.

[@jnnfrgs1]

Nursing homes used to like collect jewelry as BINGO prizes.

[@adorejunk]

Yeah and I would play bingo when I visited my Mom and won and got to pick out a huge enamel Copper Renoir Brooch too! I was stoked!

[@laurabarker2233]

@@adorejunk Love Renoir. I found the painters palette (very large) with matching earrings at a church sale. Talk about being stoked..

[@mobilehomesteadjessie8363]

I love old jewelry , some of the ones people think are ugly I find the most beautiful.

[@carolchidlow4798]

Great vintage haul. What they would call 80s retro or bohemian. People love that stuff and crafters love it too.

[@lisasample7836]

Chico’s is a ladies clothing store that has its origination in Sanibel Island, Florida.

[@joanwellington2082]

We have Chico's stores in California, higher end clothing store.

[@laurabarker2233]

@@joanwellington2082 And nice jewelry.

[@dg6626]

The very first box of clip on earrings they were great, real vintage pearly dangly clip ons love those. I'm so jealous

[@janetc3930]

925, sterling same thing. The bracelet with the ring attached was called a slave bracelet. Yes, really.

[@lisaroth7526]

Somehow, I remember the rings being longer, though.

[@wendyaminzadeh2165]

So sad that was a slave item.

[@stuartstone6359]

Not the same thing. Same scrap price but different in its composition sterling can only have copper as it's remaining 7.5% any other metal makes it just 925 (92.5%) pure silver

[@CR-qp3dc]

@@wendyaminzadeh2165 it's just the name of the style of bracelet. It's not what was worn by actual slaves.

[@barbiekyzar5192]

A lot of these are late 60's

[@Nonayabizness360]

Renee a lot of the fake pearl necklaces including the ones with the ribbon look like ones I used to wear in the 1980s. How fun ! I remember Chicos as a clothing store and they sold jewelry too. Thank you for sharing your find being locked in is making us crazy and we miss our junk stores being open.

[@cherylgiese6234]

The really large circle pin is actually a scarf clasps.

[@adrianblackberry9327]

Yes. Thank you. Wanted to say that but I will give you a thumbs up for spotting and knowing first!

[@jilldavidson2204]

925 indicates sterling silver (code for s.s.), all you have shown is what I use for tassles, focal points, decoration and closures on junk journals. Great haul including clip ons. BTW Tiffany do make clipons for their clients. All of it can be metallic sprayed for steam-punk decoration. Chico is a costume jewellery maker brand (they have a web site). Love your channel.

[@Kimberly-wt1nu]

Don’t throw out broken stiff. Just throw it in small sandwich bags and sell for a few bucks at the flee market.

[@seleneapolczynski6093]

Good Morning Little Sprite😁 I watch you and Taco Stacks every morning. It's a great way to have my morning. 😁BUTTON BUTTON😁

[@PaperandMoose]

Hope you have a great weekend Selenea!

[@suzicreamcheese4925]

Chico's is a clothing brand, it can be pricey. It does has some resale value

[@sammierunner1328]

There is a Chico's store near me, they have clothing, shoes, jewelry, in there own labels, and some other things.

[@karenderose524]

I can’t believe these folks didn’t donate the jewlery. I’m so glad you save it!!

[@jschwederslp]

I just saw a wedding bouquet that a bride made out of costume jewelry. It was gorgeous.

[@PaperandMoose]

I have seen those before on Pinterest and I agree - beautiful and it will last forever!

[@slicano6617]

Could that huge circle “pin” maybe be for hair? Like around a bun and the pins go through the bun.

[@carolv8450]

That would b pretty

[@jenniferhall9902]

I think you are correct about it being an accessory for updos.

[@deniseferree279]

Or for a shawl pun

[@deniseferree279]

Pin

[@janehaddon7337]

Don’t throw out Renee, crafters would love picking up pieces just like that, try selling them at you flea markets first, sadly I live so far from America so I can’t come to you for a rummage☹️

[@dianestrickland2685]

Yes, put a lot together of parts and whole pieces you don't want and sell it online.

[@annetteknitter1113]

And theatres!

[@daphne4983]

Indeed!

[@lovelyleeann3]

Omg so much beautiful jewelry!!! Yo think it was going to the garbage. You are doing an amazing thing. A great way to bring joy to peoples lives. The Goonies is a great movie ha ha I love giraffes so yes that is the one I am picking ha ha ❤️😃

[@majstar]

I would sell the broken jewelry as a lot. As long as you indicate its broken.

[@Ernest_More]

WOW! That’s quite the FREE haul. Good job!

[@bonnielawson9965]

I am crying every time you put something in the trash or on the floor....

[@celinagonzalez9494]

Me too!!!!

[@christhompson9486]

You can easily repurpose those beads into something else.

[@KarinMurati]

Me too. Don't throw them away. Put them in an big old jar or vase ectr. and sell them as " Costume jewelry treasure jar". You will get some $$$$$ ♥ Do the same with broken parts and single clip ones. But mark them as "broken.

[@deborahfoster1960]

Right😕 Have those beads with the ribbons on them looked at by a jeweler. Just two days ago (7/7/20) this lady's daughter was looking in her mom's old jewelry box at her dad's house (the mom left it there after their divorce) TMI,right🤭 But anyway,there were some pink beads,a bracelet and earrings 8n there. We thought it was just nice costume jewelry but it was 100% Real. Worth about $1500+ Her mom told the daughter get my jewelry box and bring it with you when you come back home.🤭👍 She had very nice pieces in there some belonged to her mom that had passed away.

[@LillianAragones]

Had so much fun trash picking with you... all of that stuff is sellable for arts&crafts, vintage etc, Great find!

[@celinagonzalez9494]

Chicos it's a big brand here in California and some Chico's jewelry are made with real semy precious stone and pewter I have a pewter and amathista citrine and peridot necklaces from Chicos long time ago maybe 20 year ago and it's quite worthy! Check your turquoise or blue stone maybe it's real who knows!

[@Dragonfly31133]

A lot of really nice finds!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@Paula_KentuckyRed]

All that jewelry will sell, even the mardi gras beads. Pick out the best ones to sell individually, lot the rest as wearable/broken crafter lot. They sell by the pound as lots. You can even sell lots of non-working watches as steampunk lots. Check out estate jewelry lots on eBay, I think you’ll be surprised at the prices they go for. Also make sure to check the earring backs, you may find silver or gold ones. Gold and silver sell well and Blue Bus Dave can probably point you to a buyer in the area. Thank you for sharing this Renee! I love jewelry and purses! 💍👜

[@jessicaanderson3455]

Jewelry jars

[@tracygallo761]

Crafters love to use jewelry for various crafts. I like to do canvases with it. I can’t believe you scored all of that goodness! Nice! Stay healthy!

[@ivahurt8661]

The Chicos jewlery is pretty expensive for costume jewlery. A necklace usually ranges from $60-$150 if their vintage could be more 👏

[@pamelairvin3164]

Clip-on earrings make great additions to necklaces, hat bands, and other accessory pieces. A bag of "dress-up" jewelry for little girls would be an idea. The chunky necklaces can be used for curtain tiebacks! So much creativity in your find.

[@amplified-zg1cy]

Donate/sell anything you don’t want, even loose and broken items. So many people repurpose into beautiful art.

[@katherinedevary5029]

Oh, my gosh! You scored in my opinion! Love the Chico's pieces! Thank you for sharing!

[@David-nu3dr]

Whoever owned the jewelry was COOL! I wonder why she threw it out. Hope she is still here wearing lots of super cool jewelry.

[@laurieweaver7001]

I bet the person has passed away and someone just threw all of her things away.

[@snooooopycomehome]

@@laurieweaver7001 I thought the same. Much of it not my style but other would love it so I wouldve donated

[@summerrain2362]

Wow! So much vintage jewelry. I'm glad you found it😊and rescued so many unique pieces.

[@kaseythomas9646]

Mexico makes coral jewlery. Remember there is ocean on 2 sides of Mexico!

[@karenrose656]

how fun! I enjoyed watching your jewelry find:)

[@edithboyd9824]

925 is Sterling silver. That charm bracelet you found is Sterling as well and it is vintage.

[@stuartstone6359]

No it's not it's got the same purity but sterling is a British standard for its silver and can only be mixed with copper. If its not marked sterling it isn't sterling just 92.5% pure silver.

[@vintagebodymindsoulradley9151]

loved even the first box....what fun!!!

[@roseh.505]

Those long beaded necklaces remind me of the ones shown from the "roaring '20's". Very popular.

[@hitchheike2]

I use the clip ons to decorate my flats when I wear an all black outfit. I love some of the pins ..what a cool find

[@j.campbell8024]

Mama Fratelli! She kept pulling the beads out of Mouth's mouth! "oh my God!"

[@rohalexander1283]

I have some paper projects I have been working on that require gluing, the clip earrings work very well, sometimes the weight helps. Also, I will take them apart to rework into other pieces of jewelry or box designs I am working on.

[@lindazelepugas6545]

.925 means its sterling

[@minarima]

It's a Mexico mark so can sometimes be nickel silver, needs to be tested.

[@alexisgordon2759]

Haha! 🤣

[@Miladyluvs]

No. 925 Is the Sterling silver mark.. These rings have “925” stamped on them, meaning that they are not made of solid gold. 925 is a standard sign used to mark sterling silver, and the meaning of the stamp is that the silver content in the piece is 92.5% (i.e., the remaining 7.5% is comprised of other elements)

[@stuartstone6359]

@@Miladyluvs No sterling is the standard stamp for sterling. It is a British standard it means that it is 92.5% silver and the rest copper. 925 means it is 92.5 % silver and the rest any other metal. It can only be sterling if it is copper. It is called sterling as a pond of it in weight was worth £1 (one pound sterling) in our currency.

[@BeachComberNoni]

I had several pieces marked 925, took to reputable jeweler, said they were not sterling but an alloy.

[@janrhodes7149]

I love using old jewelry to make vintage assemblages. I rarely find it. Wow you made a score. Watch Tarnished Treasures she also makes assemblages. Such beautiful things. I’m so jealous. Lol.

[@bethparker1500]

Chico's is costly costume, boy o boy, this was so much fun

[@lizarnold87]

I am so glad you saved that from the trash....clip earrings are used in art projects so I bet you can sell it....stay safe

[@bethparker1500]

Those are Egyptian scarabs of wisdom on the bracelet ring. Could be from the 50s-60s. NICE.

[@larkdavis6041]

Such wonderful finds! So interested in a few pieces, especially the pearl wrap necklace!😍

[@jeffmame605]

I have paid good money for bags just like that!

[@wawathunder]

There are so many classic vintage pieces there even if you do not recognize what you have! I was intrigued by the finds because I have collected all kinds of jewellery over the years.

[@pennyspapers1127]

Would love stag pin, It would look great on my son's kilt! Let me know what you want for it.

[@pamstreasures3823]

Renee great finds! The 1 brooch is hand carved mother of pearl, Victorian, late 1800's to early 1900"s. Usually set in sterling silver. Value around $100 - $125+. Also butterfly sweater clasp- vintage 1930's - 1950's. TFS!

[@coleensonnenfeld5519]

Flower pin looks like poppy the veterans it a big deal I loved the giraffe pin too great finds

[@kathymachen8342]

Junk journalers would love the beads,etc. for charms!

[@monicabennett6620]

Those large pins are coat pins popular in the late 80s early 90s.

[@abbiestreasures1953]

Wow! Major score, especially if you wanted to create new pieces of jewelry from all those goodies! 🤗 It does look like my drawer of jewelry from the 70's and 80's....most of those plastic beads were not Mardi Gras beads ....we had EVERY color of plastic beads to color coordinate with our outfits! We thought we looked very put together with our matching plastic jewelry! LOL! What an amazing find! Lucky You! Thanks for sharing. 🙋‍♀️

[@PaperandMoose]

I do like that the necklaces are long - makes for an eye catching piece as well as one can loop it twice around the neck if desired.

[@abbiestreasures1953]

@@PaperandMoose we actually knotted them ..long or short depending on the effect we wanted....quite the fashion statement! LOL

[@romancewiththepast7979]

The ring looks Mexican in design I would think 925 is sterling

[@lindatreggett2604]

I agree.

[@tricebaker00]

I agree.

[@marilynmartin8417]

925 is sterling

[@stuartstone6359]

Nope 925 is silver that is 92.5% pure and mixed with any other metal. Sterling can only be mixed with copper or it isn't sterling even though the purity is the same. This is because it's the British standard for silver (why it's called pound sterling) and one pound in weight was worth one pound in currency when the standard was adopted.

[@fishandpeppers4643]

Renee, I do a ton of things with clip on earrings. I make refrigerator magnets, decorate picture frames, make bracelets. I love them!

[@saraleecoleman4427]

You and Blue Bus Dave have quite the magical hauls of jewelry! Adult version of " kids in a candy store"!

[@paulanull8731]

I was just going to say she needs to talk to BB Dave as he sells pins and other jewelry for a big part of his online stores. He really knows his stuff and can give you information to help you if need.

[@cherylross2718]

He would love the giraffe pin.

[@valkrush6777]

Little girls would love those long beaded necklaces for dress-up play!!

[@briggsyontheridge3598]

The red flower pin is a "poppy" worn to honor Veterans.

[@jeanagee7579]

I have seen picture frames with costume jewelry glued on the entire frame.It was lovely!

[@ontariopicker6343]

Take all the jewelry and take it to BlueBusDave and trade it for paper items. Use your loupe to look over possible gold or silver and dont make mistakes in identifying such as you know who did at the flea market lol.

[@velaminavalentine9322]

Right, so Dave can screw her over like he did Taco Stacks, I hope she's smarter than that

[@WarblerRidge]

“This is like a weapon too!” Lol. Fun finds. I think the chunky red white and blue near the start is my favorite.

[@PaperandMoose]

I'll be keeping the red, white, & blue necklace for sure!

[@romancewiththepast7979]

If you find a tube top, turban and tiny cigars I think someone is my aunts doppelganger.

[@lynnedelacy2841]

Romance with the Past that made me laugh out loud !

[@hfsaid]

I loved that turquoise & silver necklace abt 5 min in the video, also the giraffe & the black russian pin towards the end.

[@kateannbailey621]

"1925" was a brand name ... . CHICO'S is expensive! The pieces match their clothes..check catalog online! In the 1980s animal pins were in...

[@tammycottrill6572]

What a fun find! Hours of fund just looking through it all. Don't throw any of it away. As other have noted, it can be sold. I actually use broken pieces of jewelry in my mixed media art. I find much at thrift stores and friends will also give me their "junk". It never looks the same after I get done with it! I even use the clock works from inside the watches so those can be gutted and the gears sold.

[@DefyLogicband]

The clip ons and other pieces would be beautiful in one of the jewelry Christmas trees very talented crafty people make...

[@kathrynmcconkey1779]

I HAVE A JEWELRY CHRISTMAS TREE MY MOTHER MADE. ITS QUITE BEAUTIFUL. BE PERFECT FOR YOU TO MAKE.LOVE YOU.🙏🐾🌷🐈💕

[@samanthab1923]

linda g I just found out about those. Saw some over on Ashley Rose 🌹 Beautiful.

[@emile-gaming2467]

amazing that box of jewelry and I just tuned in! 🤩 Regards from Belgium, Micheline

[@PaperandMoose]

Hi Micheline! Hope all is well in Belgium and thank you for watching!

[@markmccormick7182]

PAM, the bracelet with the chain and ring attached is referred to as a Slave Bracelet. Depending on age it could be worth $5 or $150. Nice piece!

[@vickiglover7573]

Those pins of every different size would go so nice on the lapel of a solid blazer. Every single thing there could be resold. My mother used to absolutely love those fashion watches

[@jackiewallum8999]

Style is Macy’s and Chico’s is a women’s clothing, jewelry, shop

[@IslandGirlTCFamMember]

Nice finds! You can put the broken jewelry, bits and pieces and single earrings into a crafter's lot. There are people out there that will buy lots like that to craft with.

[@denisedouglas6522]

You will be surprised when you list & sell the Chico’s pieces! Have fun!!!

[@Veirud]

Thise larger pieces are beautiful!!! The necklaces! And wow, what a good score u got there!!!🤗

[@elainetombari143]

Don’t throw anything away make jars of “junk “ jewelry and sell them. Crafters are always looking for these items.

[@VladDImpala]

In the current April VOGUE, Marc Jacobs was photographed wearing a coat with clip-on earrings worn as pins/brooches. You are already ahead of the game! You can wear these clip-ons as pins/brooches. Especially if you have only found one. Or sell them and add in your listing that they can be worn as pins. If the person is afraid to lose a clip-on used as a pin, crafters can add new pin-backs. My sister re-purposes a lot of her costume jewelry. We can, and should, recycle/re-purpose many items.

[@ionaphillips8500]

Renee the jewelry is from the 60,s I remember seeing some of that in Dey,s brothers in Syracuse,Ny what a joy to see all of that again, the lady was rich ,they would buy the costume jewelry thats what they did to save there money, the funky art deco was from the 70,s ,there was a time when Deco was a thing, thanks hugs

[@justmejenny7986]

Just reading through the comments and saw Syracuse N.Y., I reside in central New York. I remember when downtown had all the big department stores. Miss those days. Remember Switzs? That was my favorite store ever!

[@cherylmellblom9736]

I used to live in No. Syracuse and my mom worked at Switz’s. As a teen in the 60s I used to love to go downtown to shop and see a movie. Those days are just a memory now. Here in Grand Rapids, which is an exciting city, people go downtown to eat, drink or hit our museums. Not many places to shop-at least none I can afford. I shop like Renee.

[@amandapittar9398]

Those big earrings make shoe clips, brooches, pendants... taken apart they can be remade into anything! I loved some of that stuff. Unfortunately I remember some of it too, worse still, I have some.... I think you have a Drag Queen haul🤩