Part 2 ANTIQUE & Vintage JEWELRY HAUL Victorian and More! How to Identify Old Jewelry Unboxing

This is part 2 of a recent antique and vintage jewelry haul I got from a lady who used to own a jewelry store. You will see (and learn about!) some beautiful Victorian pieces including a mourning brooch, a celluloid necklace, some sterling silver, amber, carved bone, wedding cake beads and much MORE. Brands include Trifari, Kramer, De Nicola and others. I hope you enjoy my haul. There are bracelets, brooches, necklaces, rings, etc. Thanks so much for watching, please share and like this video if you're so inclined! xo
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[@oldhippiegirl2137]

You are a very good teacher. Be patient Sandy. Your channel is going to skyrocket!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

You’re a doll for saying that. As always, thanks for watching. xo

[@thriftinluxury451]

I can’t get enough of your videos tryna binge watch as many as I can. I love your glasses too!❤️🙏🏾

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

You’re so sweet. Thanks a million! Hugs, Sandra

[@olivevintage8622]

34:19

[@cherylsebby5607]

The 1940 flower pin might be to hang a watch or locket. Popular in that era ❤

[@annehurricane4413]

I am with you on the Met jewelry - I remember going through the catalogs when I was a kid (my mother has quite a few pieces - it was a go-to gift for my father, so we were on the mailing list, when that was a thing!). I can now identify a lot of the pieces,even if they aren't marked as such (particularly the earrings), and snap them up when I can. But the mourning jewelry is fantastic - I just got a piece that is a a circle/dome pin, with an etruscan revival feel, set with a circle of coral beads and a larger coral bead in the middle, set with a diamond. It's very highly domed, and judging by the back, I think at some point there was hair or a momento in it with glass - but unfortunately that is long gone. My mother and I scrutinized it carefully, and wonder if it was a mourning broach for a child, and the coral beads being from a teething bracelet. There is something about that older jewelry that really makes you wonder on the story of each piece. I adore those grotesque 800 silver earrings - there is definitely a market - look at Cini/Peruzzi, I think you have something there.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

CONGRATS on the awesome coral pin -- wow. I don't have anything like that. And I've never heard of Cini Peruzzi, I'll check that out. Glad you also like Met jewelry -- it's very beautifully made. THANKS for all the info and for leaving a comment @annehurricane!!!!! xo

[@annehurricane4413]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter To be clearer - look at either Cini or Peruzzi - both are Italian makers of 800 grade jewelry, that do a lot with cupids and gargoyles, etc. Unless there is a mark, it might be hard to directly attribute your earrings, but I think that, with the right keywords to bring the collectors, those will do well. It's unusual to see earrings, I have a few of the crazy necklaces, and would love a pair of earrings like that to go with them.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Yes, I already quickly looked and I think you are right. It might be one of those two. I’ve never heard of either of them, so I very much appreciate you sharing your knowledge! They’re so detailed and very cool. Thanks!!!!! xo

[@samanthasimental3788]

I think mourning jewelry is a beautiful way of remembering your loved ones.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Indeed. Thanks so much for watching. xo

[@adelegalaxi7895]

The carnelian necklace from MET is an easy fix for a jeweler - it requires some riveting done. I'm binge watching your videos))) I find them well done and very educational. Love them!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Good to know! I'm so glad you are enjoying my stuff. Cheers! xo

[@cherylsebby5607]

Smokey topaz pin at 22:13 looks like Julianna or D&E c1965. I think you also had a Julianna piece a few pieces ago. Very collectable..

[@deighfrost3023]

I was gonna say the same thing. Julianna probably made the beautiful smoky topaz brooch. Love that one.

[@heididepotter8136]

I would love to see your handjewlery. I m so happy your mother found that missing piece of that bug/ insect. Its realy stunning!!! That clear rhinestoned boach is stunning! I loved that broach with that red flower in the midle. I love the design. Very pretty That Paisy is so cute. Thank you for sharing Sandra x

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you and stay tuned for my hand jewelry collection!!!

[@deighfrost3023]

I love love the first flower brooch of silver. I have a small goldtone flower brooch with the same style of petals. I like how 3D it is. Beautiful pieces. I’ve learned so much from you and thank you so much for sharing these beauties.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks so much for watching and thanks for the nice comment!

[@charisesumner5034]

I used to collect vintage Mexican jewelry and l have sold a lot of my jewelry pieces. I really enjoyed collecting it and todays finds are not as good as they used to be ten years ago. Your brooch at the beginning of this video is a great example of that! I have one that looks very close to yours. I do still have it and it’s a piece l will be keeping. Yours is wonderful and probably made, like you said, in the 40’s. Do you still have it? I hope so (the vintage Mexican jewelry collector in me), lol. I find that, and believe that, that type of Mexican jewelry is art in sterling silver/silver. It is all hand made, each link, each flower, each part. And the most fascinating pieces were made in the 40’s. It’s art in silver much like a painting but in silver. I continue to love watching and catching up with, all your videos. I think you are a sweetheart! Thank you for the education you are providing on jewerly! I have learned so much!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I totally agree with you. I am keeping mine -- it really is a special piece. Thanks for watching and happy hunting!!!

[@katebrubaker2243]

Ohh saw the pics so had to come see !

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks! I got some cool stuff, huh? Good to see you!!! xo

[@christinegofmanas5795]

Absolutely love the butterfly that needs repair

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks, I love that one too!

[@charlene-allgood]

Love the bug pendant to!!❤

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks Charlene!

[@spicydamesvintagejewelryth2155]

I Love the hair lock pieces

[@gaila6087]

Omg! Such beautiful pieces! Love listening to you as u r so informative. A pleasure 💖🦋

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you so much! xo

[@juneholbrook9452]

I would like to see your hand jewelry. You have some really wonderful jewelry from this pick. I can't even pick out a favorite which is unusual for me.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh thank you! I will get to the hand jewelry collection, hopefully soon! Thanks so much watching, glad you liked my jewelry choices!!!! xo

[@cherylsebby5607]

Little scottie dog c1935 President Roseavelt dog named Fala. 1930s popular motif at the time ....😊

[@RetroBandCT]

Nice haul! Great that you were able to buy out a store!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you! 😊

[@KristenDanotherchanceresale]

I received my mouse, poodle and fox brooch yesterday in the mail, so adorable! Thank you!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Wonderful! Thank so much!!!! xo

[@lindatulley8407]

Those the creepy faced earrings are Cini brand.

[@lisasorce2258]

Another great educational video! Thanks so much! I love what you've found!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

So glad!

[@spicydamesvintagejewelryth2155]

Great finds.

[@cherylsebby5607]

The onyx art deco pin looks like an original to me c1930. It has the word sterling instead of just 925 and very beautiful!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

You really think so? Oh -- that would be awesome! I can't find any info on ACI, but I have other pieces by them that look "new trying to look old".... I'll keep looking for info and will let you know. Hugs!!!!!! xo p.s. I knew many costume jewelers began using precious metals because other metals were needed for the war effort, but I did not know that they sent it to Mexico to be made. VERY interesting indeed! I'm glad you concur about that huge flower brooch being 40s -- my gut told me that -- I'm not really a "silver" person. Thanks for that.

[@cherylsebby5607]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter yes and the stones are hand set not glued. Beautiful.

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

I just love that Big Bug…….so handsome.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Isn't he? I did take him to the jeweler to get properly glued -- he looks great now!!!

[@kayapostolas3387]

The gold hand pendant is a hamsa hand The Hand of God it is similar to evil eyes. Learning a lot from your videos

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks so much!!! xo

[@lilliekat4U]

I purchased a box of jewelry and in it was a crab pin which I set aside because I thought the body portion was Lucite. I gasped loudly when I looked up the designer and saw it was a Zodiac Cancer Brooch by De Nicola!! It is in mint condition... I can only imagine what your brooch is worth ....Boy are you blessed that you had this opportunity! I probably would not be able to sleep for a month!!!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Woah!!!!!!!!! Very cool. I’ve never one of those in person - that’s awesome. xo

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

Nice jewellery

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you 😊 xo

[@verajewls1883]

Awesome!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you! Cheers! xo

[@janetwhyte368]

I love your taste in jewelry and I enjoy your videos 😀

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Glad you like them! Thank you.

[@maryclark2808]

❤the mexico sterling

[@charlene-allgood]

Whoa that is huge!!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching!

[@designsdoovers]

The beautiful blue spray brooch has a couple AB stones in it so I’d say 1957-1965. More likely the 60’s.

[@littlemisseccentric5948]

That bee is divine

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Amazing, right? Thanks so much for commenting and watching. Cheers.

[@cherylsebby5607]

Oh you are killing me here! So lucky! The topaz pin is also WWII 1942 - 1947 sterling. I use a gold or silver polishing cloth from Walmart to gently get the silver tarnish off for the rose gold to shine!

[@mrststreasures9628]

The blue rhinestones are my fav!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Yes, blue rhinestones are gorgeous. THANKS!!!! xo

[@HorseluvrWN]

I just found you and love, love, love your videos! You are an awesome teacher and I am a new fan and subscriber!!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for subbing! What a wonderful message to read. Thank you kindly. Cheers.

[@helensmith2839]

You always show the most interesting pieces, very nice. ♥️👍

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you Helen!!!! xo

[@aliciamullaney6634]

My favorite was the four leaf clover. Maybe you can tell us sometime how a collector stores all their jewelry.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I too love that little clover. Maybe I will give everyone a tour of my office and show my organizing method. Maybe that will give me some incentive to clean! It's a bit of a mess right now. Thanks for watching. xo

[@maryclark2808]

I have found hundreds of 4 leafs in my life few i did put in a pendant .i love looking for them🍀🍀

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh that’s so cool! I maybe found one in my whole life when I was a kid! Thanks for watching !!

[@christhompson4270]

Stunning jewellery pieces, thank you for sharing your beautiful jewellery and knowledge. Love them all 🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you so much 😊 xo

[@maryclark2808]

Amazing bug😊

[@rowserm]

Very nice haul. You hit the Mother lode. Great jewelry pieces.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks so much for saying that! xo

[@carolheringer5513]

Another great educational video!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Glad you think so! xo

[@QuirkyGirl10]

Boiled wool is basically wool that has shrunk due to being washed in hot water - kinda like when you toss a wool sweater into the washer by mistake :p

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for that, interesting!!!!

[@cherylsebby5607]

The butterfly wing jewerly was popular in 1920's...you are very knowledgeable! Love it 😀

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh thank you!!!!!! I've got two more coming up in the near future -- one of them is definitely 20s! Thanks as always!!! xo

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

The kramer earrings are very nice...love purple

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Me tooooo! Thanks for watching! xo

[@familypicking8678]

New subscriber here. Love this video. I really like your glasses. Didi #familypicking

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for subbing! And thanks for liking my glasses -- my husband thinks they make me look like a nerd! But, what's wrong with nerds??? lol xoxoxo

[@carmineauditore1707]

Hi! Most of the brooches are just gorgeous. The other pieces are interesting and, as always, you describe them so well! However, that boiled thing should be shoved out the door!!! Lol. Bye for now, Veronica

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

HAAHAHAHAHAH! You know what? You're right about that!!! It was too weird to resist... Thanks for watching Veronica. Hugs.

[@cherylsebby5607]

You're right I think on the carved piece 1820 on the watch chain 1900 I think. Lovely.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Could be!!! Thanks.

[@anadocarmo9054]

Love that butterfly wing pin I would love to own it

[@anadocarmo9054]

And those beautiful brooches

[@yvonneschimmel453]

Boiled wool is a type of fabric that was treated with hot water.like knitting with wool yarn then you was it with hot water and the piece become like felt

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh that's interesting. Thanks for the info!!! xo

[@yvonneschimmel453]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter we learn something new every day lol

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Indeed!!!!

[@bonnielaarman1878]

I used to find four leaf clovers in my grandparents huge front yard that had clover and grass in it on their farm.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Very cool! I've read that were places where the weather was "just right" for growing them and there were / are plentiful in certain areas. What a wonderful memory of your grandparents. Thanks for watching!

[@crystalkelley7821]

Brooch at 21:08 is likely Juliana or D&E. Figure 8 puddling, open backs along with closed ones and stacked, or three-dimensional, construction. Really gorgeous.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

That gray one? Yeah, I thought the same thing. I think I have another just like it also. THANKS!!! xo

[@cherylsebby5607]

Gorgeous poodle enamel pin marked Germany instead of Westen Germany so probably before 1945 also word sterling spelled out instead of 925 Just saying. Love it all 🤩

[@ishara_priestess]

Completely awesome as usual!! Love your videos!! ☮️❤️

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

😊 thanks!!!!! xo

[@christina-yp6jy]

Thank you.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks Christina!!

[@JenniferHayesJVG]

Congrats on 600 subscribers!❤

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you so much 😀 Can you believe it??? Thanks for sharing my channel. Hugs.

[@marybrown8263]

Hi..on ur part one haul..was the 1st time watching and I adore ur knowledge and jewelry..do u have a shop..online store where u sell..plus iam learning so much from you and on following all ur u tube...😄💃

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for coming. I haven't had a chance to list anything from this haul yet, but on eBay I am thefunkypicklestore. Thanks again and welcome!!!! xo

[@JenniferHayesJVG]

More Beauties!!! Love Them!!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks girl!!!! xo

[@JenniferHayesJVG]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter Your welcome ! And thank you! I have been learning things I didnt know from watching you. I cant wait already to see the next batch of jewelry. I shared your channel out yesterday in one of the reselling live shows I moderate in. I will share it around when I can Im a moderator in alot of chats🤗❤

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

How wonderful! Thanks a million, hope someday I can return the favor. Hugs.

[@JenniferHayesJVG]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter lol no worries I have plenty of subscribers

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Nice -- you go girl!!!!!!

[@ladysylvia4018]

You can use E-6000 glue to repair some pieces easily. You can buy at Michaels or hobby shops.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you for that Sylvia. I do use E-6000, but with that big bug -- I want it be done properly and not just glued. I got it inexpensively, so I don't mind paying a few buck to get it professionally fixed. Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching -- I appreciate it! Cheers.

[@KristenDanotherchanceresale]

4:25 😍😍😍

[@StaceyMcdonald-s3h]

The broken fly is a pendant.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks Stacey! I did have it fixed by the jeweler. I love it! Thanks for watching!

[@lynnepie25]

Hi, I really think the piece you think is bone with the deer on it might be a tooth. Maybe from an elk or moose or deer.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Well, I had no idea -- so thanks for your help, as always. xo

[@trippblackwater9097]

That's what I thought. Ivory from elk. I am native American. I have some ,I make earrings out of them.

[@patriciaeaton2591]

The pendant yo called bone could be walrus ivory from Alaska.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Interesting, thanks for that info! And thanks for watching Patricia. xo

[@deboraballes9044]

Ya bugs!!!!😅👍

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I like bug jewelry too!! Thanks for watching Debora!

[@corinnanuqui8953]

Ooh, the brooch at 26:57 might have the kind of green oxidation that can spread to other jewelry, so please segregate.

[@HorseluvrWN]

I love the bug but I am sure it’s sold by now.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I'm keeping that one! Thanks Resell!

[@cherylsebby5607]

Doesn't your charm at 29:43 look like gold? The engraved date looks like gold all the way down? Maybe st least GF. Might have had a mark on the missing bail....

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Gold filled (sadly). haha. Thanks.

[@sherri2594]

23:48 possibly Elk tooth

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Ok - thank you!!! I was wondering what that was. Do you know about how old? It looks maybe 1800s but I don’t have anything to compare it to. Thanks for lending your expertise. Xo

[@sherri2594]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter I believe it is antique or very close to it. I see the makers mark on the chain, H & ? the part that is holding the tooth. I do believe those go together, I could be wrong. Maybe if you look up the chain maker you can get an Idea of possible age. That mourning brooch is amazing, did you test it? I had an antique 14k Fleur De Lis brooch that had a patina similar, it was marked 14k.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

So the fob is marked "R&F", it seems it is likely Edwardian. That tooth looks like a little piece of folk art, it's possible that somebody in the 1900s or 1910s carved that -- maybe someone put the tooth on their that their granddad or father made? I'm guessing without a signature it would tough to know for sure. It certainly doesn't look professionally scrimmed. Good idea though on looking up the fob. My mourning brooch is just filled -- I can see where the gold has worn away. I only have a few mourning brooches, and they are all just gold filled. No marks either, I just examined every inch of it. Thanks for your comments!!! xo

[@sherri2594]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter I hope you can find more on it, that would be a keeper for me but I keep all antique & unusual pieces.

[@sunshine000000ful1]

Just curious were you given good prices on the jewellery seeing they were closing? Gorgeous pieces!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Well, I feel the price I paid was fair for both of us. I walked away feeling like I got some real bargains and I'm sure she felt great getting a bunch of $$ for her stuff that she longer wanted. The jewelry store closed years ago, she's had it all in storage for some time. So it win-win. I'm so glad I can share my excitement with people who understand it's beauty and unknown history. Thanks Mary!!! xo

[@sunshine000000ful1]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter lovely stuff! I am sure if she's had it stored away for awhile she is happy to have it sold! Love your taste! I also have a passion for broochs and am a bit of a horder! Gotta love the small pieces that don't take up much room but take lots of room in the heart! My favs I collect are sterling and gold pieces, victorian to mid century! But will take anything beautiful! Lol!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Agreed! My faves used to be 40s and 50s costume -- but these past few years have me very interested in the Victorian stuff. I own only Georgian piece and it's a momento mori ring. I'll get around to showing it. Rock on! xo

[@spicydamesvintagejewelryth2155]

I've got a huge piece of amber like 2 inched by 2inches. I wonder how much it is worth?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Hi Spicy - I’m not sure what it’s worth either. Some colors are rarer than other (white and red for example). I have a few loose pieces too! Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@lindatulley8407]

The clear bracelet is Lucite if it's plastic?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Not necessarily. Lucite is a nickname many of us use, but technically, Lucite was the name trademarked by Dupont. THANKS for watching!

[@nitamcclanahan7420]

What makes that one brooch a "mourning pin"?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Black jewelry was commonly worn while a woman was mourning the death of a loved one. Very popular in Victorian times. Thanks for watching!

[@filipematias5127]

Where do you find all these little treasures?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Hi, thanks for watching. I get most of my stuff at Goodwills and yard sales in the New England area.

[@filipematias5127]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter Ok Milady ! Thanks for replying and sharing your finds ! I also love everything that's old, antique, vintage and oddities wether it's jewelry or other items!

[@lindatulley8407]

Cini is expensive ❤️

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Ok, good to know. THANKS!! xo

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

I have a pin I can NOT get info. Abalone shell a carved metal with a person's profile and headdress of arms?? One mark is 980? All Mark's handmade stamped or pounded in..Anyone??

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

So sorry I am no help. It sounds like an interesting piece! Good luck with it and thanks for watching!

[@dossnone4554]

Your boiled wool looks like felt.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

It’s such a crazy bracelet! It feels very “wooly”. It’s a weird one. Thanks for watching. xo

[@deloresvanzant1159]

Get rid of those devil earrings 😂

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

They are a bit creepy, right? THANKS for watching!!