Etsy Shop for oldbutnew

Sweet Love

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:36:05 -0500

$17.00
These delicate earrings feature two silver toned hearts with purple crystals repurposed from a vintage brooch. Dangling below are two strands of vintage brass and one of sterling silver.

They dangle 1 and 1/4 inches beneath elongated vintage raw brass kidney wires 2 inches in length.

Faith

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:36:04 -0500

$19.00
This simple charm bracelet features a vintage brass locket with a chocolate brown patina, a vintage sky blue crystal and pewter Celtic cross. The silver toned vintage band was salvaged from a charm bracelet in disrepair.

The little locket measures 1/2 of an inch in diameter and the bracelet is 7 inches long and closes with its original clasp.

Midnight Memory

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:36:04 -0500

$27.00
This dark and striking necklace showcases a large vintage glass crystal briolette wrapped in wire dangling alongside a round vintage brass locket. Hanging a small ways up the vintage coppery rope chain is a gold toned charm with dark red stone.

The crystal is 2 inches in length and the locket measures 1 and 1/4 inches in diameter. The raw brass vintage chain is 16 inches long.

Pharaoh

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:09:10 -0500

$25.00
For the treasure hunter in us all. This necklace features a vintage brass ancient Egyptian head I have set against an antiqued brass filigree square. Hanging at one side are a vintage topaz swarovski crystal and shabby vintage glass pearl.

The pendant measures 1 and 3/4 in length by 1 and 1/4 inch across and hangs from a dainty vintage brass chain 17 inches long that closes with a claw clasp.

Key to the Rose Garden

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:09:10 -0500

$25.00
This whimsical piece features a rusted vintage skeleton key adorned with a vintage rose cabochon and tiny swarovski crystal.

The 2 and 3/4 inch key hangs from a 24 inch vintage natural brass chain that closes with a vintage brass spring clasp. A little wire-wrapped freshwater pearl dangles at the close.

Princess Phone

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:09:09 -0500

$19.00
These whimsical earrings feature two vintage copper telephones(with moving rotaries!) dangling beneath vintage chandelier crystals on their original art deco style hardware.

They hang down 2 inches below stainless steel french ear wires.

An Old Fashioned Wedding

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:52:11 -0500

$27.00
A sweet old fashioned romance in necklace form. I have set a black resin cameo with a cream colored woman in an open filigree flowery copper frame. Hanging in a cluster to one side are a vintage strand of rhinestones, a vintage copper bow, shabby vintage glass pearl and vintage brass marriage license charm.

The pendant measures 2 and 1/4 inches in length by 1 and 3/4 inches across and the vintage copper rope chain is 17 inches long and closes with an antiqued copper claw clasp.

Memories and Lace

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:52:11 -0500

$17.00
For those extra special memories you want to hold onto. Two antiqued brass filigree circles are set with green swarovski crystals in the center. Dangling below are two working vintage brass tear shaped lockets.

The earrings dangle 1 inch beneath vintage brass earhooks that mimic the tear shape of the lockets..

My Secret

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:52:11 -0500

$23.00
Every girl has her secrets, right? This bracelet reminds me of that with a vintage key and locket. To the front of the vintage brass locket I have set a vintage cameo and dangling with the rusted key is a vintage swarovski crystal and taupe freshwater pearl.

The band is 7 inches of vintage copper rope chain that closes with a vintage brass spring clasp. The key measures 1 and 1/2 inches in length.

Society Dame

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:54:46 -0500

$9.00
I have set a pretty purple cameo of a society lady in hat and flowing dress on a aged vintage brass ring with side details. This fun little ring is perfect for any occasion.

The cameo measures 1/2 of an inch in length and the ring base is adjustable, so one size should fit most.

Home Sweet Home

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:54:45 -0500

$25.00
My home is old(and maybe in need of a few repairs), but beautiful and loved and familiar. That's what this simple charm bracelet makes me think of, though I promise it doesn't need repairing!

Two strands of antiqued brass rope chain make the band of this bracelet with a vintage brass key and wire-wrapped vintage chandelier crystal and freshwater pearl hanging at the claw clasp.

The bracelet measures 7 inches in length and the key is 1 and 1/2 inches long.

Turtle Flower

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:54:45 -0500

$15.00
These delightful vintage gold plated turtles with red enameled shells were a great find! I have paired them with teensy vintage Czech glass flowers wrapped in wire dangling at the tops.

They hang down 1/2 of an inch beneath hand formed raw brass hook wires.

Crystal Clear

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:54:45 -0500

$21.00
This romantic little necklace showcases a wire-wrapped vintage chandelier crystal with a vintage brass heart dangling below. Hanging in front is a vintage rose cabochon set against a brass filigree circle.

The entire pendant measures 1 and 1/2 inches in length and the antiqued gold plate chain is 14 inches long and closes with a claw clasp. A tiny freshwater pearl wrapped in wire hangs at the close.

SALE Wedding Bells

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:29:49 -0500

$9.00
SALE, originally $17, marked down to $9!

I love these adorable earrings so much I think I'll be off to make myself a pair when I'm done here. Four vintage glass tulips hang in clusters, with vintage glass crystals tucked below. Hanging at the top are two vintage copper bows.

They hang 1/2 of an inch beneath vintage brass ball and coil earwires.

The Society Key

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:29:49 -0500

$27.00
A charm necklace with plenty of charm. A large vintage skeleton key hangs with a vintage brass oval locket I have set with a vintage purple cameo of a woman in dress and hat. Also hanging on the vintage copper chain are a vintage swarovski crystal and teeny freshwater pearl.

The key measures 3 inches in length and the chunky copper rope chain is 18 inches long and closes with a vintage brass spring clasp.

Speakeasy

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:29:48 -0500

$31.00
Invoking memories of times past, this necklace centers around a large ornate brass filigree oval of flowers I have set with a flowery vintage white cabochon. To one side hang a vintage tassel, small teardrop locket and two little white pearls.

The pendant measures 3 inches across and 2 inches in length and hangs from a delicate double strand of vintage brass chain closing with a vintage brass spring clasp. The chain measures 16 inches long.

Fragrant Memories

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:29:48 -0500

$19.00
Some memories are extra special. Like these earrings. Two large vintage lockets with flowers and vines hang from elongated brass kidney wires. Hanging above are a vintage aqua Czech glass flower and teeny freshwater pearl.

The lockets measure 3/4 of an inch in diameter and the natural brass earwires are 2 inches long.

The Cat's Meow

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:24:31 -0500

$15.00
These kitty friendly earrings feature two vintage enameled of pale pink dangling beneath vintage faux pearls. The ear wires are antiqued brass leverbacks.

They hang down 1 and 1/2 inches below the ear wires.

Shall We Dance

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:24:31 -0500

$29.00
Full of romance and whimsy, this necklace centers around a vintage porcelain cameo I have wrapped in natural brass filigree. Hanging in a cluster to one side are a vintage Czech glass flower and freshwater pearls wrapped in wire above a vintage brass key charm.

The 20 inch chain is made of one strand vintage brass and another of antiqued gold plate that connect with a vintage brass spring clasp, with another glass flower dangling at the clasp. The cameo measures 1 and 1/4 inches in length by 1 inch across.

The Golden Secret

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:24:12 -0500

$15.00
I love and collect lockets so I couldn't resist making a pair into these little cuties. Two heart shaped vintage brass lockets with flowers and vines etched into the front hang from simple raw brass hooks.

The hearts measure 1/2 inches across and 1/2 inches in length.

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Long Distance Love Affair

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:24:12 -0500

$19.00
Sometimes a phone is more than just a phone. A vintage copper telephone and vintage brass puffy heart hang from a slinky vintage raw brass chain.

The telephone measures 3/4 of an inch in length and across and the chain is 16 inches long and closes with a spring clasp.

SALE Waiting by the Phone

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:45:53 -0500

$9.00
On SALE, were $15, now $9!

Most of us at one point or another have been there...sitting by the phone...waiting for it to ring. These adorable earrings feature two vintage copper telephones and wire-wrapped freshwater pearls.

These lightweight earrings dangle 3/4 of an inch beneath natural brass earwires.

SALE Butterfly Kiss

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:45:53 -0500

$21.00
SALE, was $29, now $21!

Romance and springtime mix in this filigree fantasy. A brass filigree cameo of a lady with upswept hair has been wrapped in a lacy brass filigree square. Hanging off to one side is a vintage brass filigree butterfly, a cluster of vintage glass flowers, and a freshwater pearl. A drapery of brass hangs below.

The vintage brass chain is 18 inches in length and closes with a claw clasp. The pendant and chains at the longest point reach down 5 inches below.

Chocolate Swirls

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:45:52 -0500

$13.00
This earrings look deceptively sweet with vintage chocolate brown swirls salvaged from a flashy 80's trinket. I have hung them on vintage raw brass ear hooks with tear drop bases.

The metal curly cues hang down 1 inch beneath the brass ear wires.

The Cupid Key

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:45:32 -0500

$23.00
This sweet and simple piece centers around a vintage pewter key printing. To one side dangle a vintage heart and arrow charm and tiny freshwater pearl.

The key measures 3 inches in length and hangs from 14 inches of antiqued silver plate chain that closes with a claw clasp.

Silverplums

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:15:01 -0500

$17.00
Lovely, glamorous little drops! Vintage silver balls of filigree and crystal dangle from their original metal chains. Two vintage silver toned leaves dangle at the tops.

The lightweight earrings hang down 1 inch below stainless steel french ear wires.

Pear Shaped

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:15:00 -0500

$33.00
For a bit of glamour, this necklace showcases a disassembled vintage brooch of glitzy rhinestones that hangs alongside a vintage chandelier crystal on a vintage silver chain.

The pendant measures 2 inches in length and the silver chain is 19 inches long and closes with a claw clasp.

Sweet Memories

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:21:56 -0500

$21.00
A delicious little charm bracelet with a working vintage brass locket and vintage gold leave and wire wrapped freshwater pearl. The band is vintage gold snake chain.

The locket is 1/2 of an inch in length and the bracelet measures 7 and 1/2 inches long.

SALE The Fall Fairy

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:59:42 -0500

$19.00
SALE, was $27, now just $19!

Sunny and magical, this cameo necklace features a silver fairy printing. A vintage acrylic floral cameo is set in a silver plated floral filigree frame with a flying fairy off to one side of the base, a blue swarovski crystal on one wing. Dangling at the top on the opposite site is a small cluster of vintage Czech glass flowers.

The antiqued silver plate chain is 16 inches and closes with a claw clasp. There is an additional 3 and 1/2 inches of connector chain finished off by an aqua glass flower, making the necklace adjustable up to 19 and 1/2 inches. The cameo and frame measure 1 and 1/2 inches in length and 2 inches across.

A Little Bit in Love

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:59:42 -0500

$23.00
Romance and whimsy abound in this salvaged treasure. A vintage white enamel trio of hearts takes center stage in this bracelet, with a pink freshwater pearl wrapped in wire to one side. The band is comprised of vintage brass fishing swivels and large vintage brass double linked chain.

The bracelet measures 8 inches in length and closes with a brass claw clasp.

Flutterby Groove

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:59:42 -0500

$13.00
Earrings to take you back. Two groovy vintage brass butterfly charms are wrapped in antiqued brass wire and dangling below vintage faux pearls.

They hang down 1 inch below natural brass french hooks.

Gothic Tea Party

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:15:15 -0500

$25.00
This necklace is a little bit dark and a little bit whimsy. A silver tea bag, teapot and vintage swarovski crystal hang in front of a backdrop of silver plated filigree with a vintage black earring repurposed into a facet of the pendant.

It measures 2 and 1/4 inches and hangs from shiny silver plated chain 15 inches long that closes with a claw clasp.

Memories and Roses

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:15:15 -0500

$17.00
A treasured memory is like a rose, and these earrings are like a treasured memory. Two working vintage brass lockets are set with vintage pink rose cabochons.

They dangle 1/2 of an inch beneath natural brass earwires.

SALE Patchwork Romance

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:55:25 -0500

$19.00
SALE, was $27, now just $19!

As sweet as sugar, this whimsical necklace centers around a rusted vintage key I have set with a vintage porcelain heart of flowers and two swarovski crystals. Wrapped in brass wire, it hangs from patchwork chain of vintage brass and antiqued gold plating.

A vintage copper bow dangles to one side of the key and the 18 inch long chain closes with a vintage brass spring clasp. The key measures 2 inches in length.

SALE Beauty and the Butterfly

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:55:25 -0500

$7.00
SALE, was $11, now $7!

A sweet little butterfly pin embellished with a vintage blue cameo of a silhouetted lady in white. Wrapped in sterling wire and dangling from one antennae is a vintage aqua Czech glass bud.

The brass brooch with a brushed silver appearance measures just over an inch in height and 1 inch across and the little cameo is 1/2 of an inch in length.

The Memory Bracelet

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:07:19 -0500

$19.00
A bracelet for a girl with a secret. This little charm bangle features a working vintage brass locket, a copper lock charm and a smokey faceted quartz bead, all strung on a vintage copper rope chain.

The bracelet measures 7 and 1/2 inches in length and the tear shaped locket is 1/2 of an inch long.

Playful

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:07:07 -0500

$17.00
Or, The Curious Case of the Missing String. I have paired this vintage Avon kitty brooch with a round bead wrapped in wire mesh that resembles a ball of yarn.

The cute little cat has blue crystals for eyes and measures 2 inches in height.

The Memory Key

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:07:07 -0500

$25.00
I have strung a uniquely shaped vintage skeleton key with a tiny wire-wrapped freshwater pearl from an extra long vintage brass rope chain that closes with a vintage brass spring clasp.

The key is 2 and 1/4 inches long and hangs from a chain 24 inches in length.

SALE Pearls of Wisdom

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:49:57 -0500

$7.00
On SALE, were $13, now $7!

Simple and sophisticated, these earrings center around two antiqued brass hoops that dangle from raw brass hooks with teardrop detailing. Wrapped in wire and suspended below are two teensy white freshwater pearls.

They hang down 1 inch from the tops of the teardrops.

Blush

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:49:57 -0500

$9.00
This ring is as sweet as a blush. I have secured a vintage pink rose cabochon to a tarnished vintage brass ring base with side details.

The ring is adjustable, so one size should fit most and the rose is 1/4 of an inch in diameter.

SALE Hideaway

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:49:56 -0500

$17.00
SALE, was $23, now just $17!

Based off of my own personal everyday necklace, it's safe to say I love this piece. A unique, rusted vintage key hangs with a tiny brass dragonfly with his wings bent in flight to one side.

The delicate gold plated chain measures 16 inches in length and closes with a vintage brass spring clasp. The key measures 2 inches in length.

Gilded Roses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:43:19 -0500

$9.00
Delicate and dainty, these little earrings center around two vintage brass roses backed by antiqued brass filigree circles. They hang from vintage raw brass ear hooks with teardrop detailing.

The roses dangle just 1/2 of an inch below the hooks.

Baby Abalone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:02:57 -0500

$11.00
This darling ring showcases a vintage peach colored cameo of a silhouetted beauty backed by a beautiful iridescent abalone button. The sheen was very hard to capture on camera, but it is quite lovely.

They are secured to a vintage brass ring base with side detailing. The ring is fully adjustable, so one size should fit most.

The Dragonfly Ball

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:03:05 -0500

$25.00
Simple and elegant, this necklace showcases a large vintage chandelier crystal with a brass dragonfly dangling in front. The chain is my favorite coppery colored vintage raw brass and closes with a claw clasp.

The pendant measures 1 and 1/2 inches long and the chain is 14 inches long..

Pretty as a Pirouette

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:44:32 -0500

$15.00
I took ballet all through my young life and there's something magical that happens when you slip on those shoes. To me, it's the ultimate in femininity. These precious earrings feature two vintage copper ballet slippers with little bow detailing dangling beneath vintage pink faux pearls wrapped in copper wire.

Lightweight and delicate, they hand down 1 and 1/4 inches beneath sterling silver earwires.

Bubble Bubble

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:45:25 -0500

$15.00
Simple and stylish, these earrings are made of a single strand of vintage red hoops that hang from delicate sterling silver fishhooks.

Each length of red metal circles measures 2 inches.

Heron Marked

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:23:46 -0500

$23.00
This austere necklace features a tarnished vintage sterling silver heron hanging from vintage weathered red metal hoops. They are fastened to a rough looking silver vintage chain.

The heron charm measures 3/4 of an inch and the entire necklaces is 16 inches around and closes with a spring clasp.

SALE Lovey Dovey

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:01:59 -0500

$5.00
SALE, was $9, now $5!

This sweet little ring showcases a fun vintage cabachon in a coppery pink color with a heart in the center I have secured to an aged vintage brass ring base with side detailing.

The heart piece is 3/4 of an inch in diameter and the ring base is adjustable, so one size should fit most.

SALE A Spring Ring

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:45:58 -0500

$5.00
SALE, was $11, now just $5!

It's coming! Spring is really coming!! Can you feel it? This little ring is in full bloom for the event. Made with a vintage brass adjustable ring base, one size should fit most.

I have secured a vintage porcelain cabachon of flowers to the front, backed by a frame of brass with a pretty scalloped border.

SALE Butterfly Girl

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:45:05 -0500

$7.00
SALE, was $11, now $7!

There's just something utterly feminine about butterflies. This girlie brooch started with a brass butterfly with a neat brushed silver tone finish. Hanging in front is a silver plated flower with a pink vintage flower wrapped in silver wire dangling below.

The butterfly measures 1 inch in height and has a 1 inch wing span and the little pink flower hangs down 1/4 of an inch below.