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The Duchess of Windsor – now *these* are vintage jewels!

I was thinking recently about vintage rhinestones, and that led me to vintage jewelry, and that led me to fine vintage jewelry, and of course that led me to the Duchess of Windsor.

She had own style, that’s for sure. Take a look at this pin!

Jeweled Flamingo Pin belonging to the Duchess of Windsor
Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby Flamingo Pin belonging to the Duchess of Windsor

Actually I think Wallis Simpson is a pretty fascinating woman – and story. And she certainly loved jewelry. The good stuff. I think I read recently that a collection of her fine jewelry was sold at auction for $12.5 million. With an M.

Kinda out of my league – so far out that it doesn’t even bother me.

I really like that pin – but honestly, I’d like it just as much if it was silver plated metal with crystal chatons and little baguette rhinestones. Now all I’ve got to do is find a flamingo pin to play with 🙂

These are all Rose Pink. Really.

I just think it’s interesting, the different colors that have gotten one name in the jewelry biz over the past few decades.

Like the title says – these are all “rose pink”:

rose pink vintage rhinestone jewels
Rose Pink Vintage Glass Jewels

And these are not even all the examples I have of that color name – only the pics I had with white backgrounds.

All the shades are lovely. They’re just not the same. No wonder people get confused sometimes when they’re ordering a certain color!

All are available at Weekendjewelry1 on Etsy (yes, it’s my shop). And all are available in patina brass, golden brass, or shining silver plated settings. If you don’t see one of the listings, just send me a note!

Vintage Glass Jewels – and Beads – at my Etsy shop

I just thought I’d give a peek at some of the goodies I have in my Etsy jewelry supplies shop. I love these little sparklies – and I hope you will too 🙂




Of course they make wonderful holiday jewelry – for yourself, or maybe even more, to make some lovely gifts without having to spend a lot of time – or money.

PS Do you know someone who’s getting married soon? What a wonderful gift, to make bridal jewelry for your BFF!