PreciousPastimes

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(¸.·´ ♥ WELCOME ♥ to Precious Pastimes on Etsy ~ a unique collection of romantic vintage assemblage jewelry designed with elements and inspiration from the past.


. . . . romantic style . . .
. . .. . . . . . . rustic charm . . . .
. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . vintage glamour . . . . .
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♥ I'm just an old fashioned girl trying to make her way in a modern world. ♥

As a designer, antiques dealer, and life long antiquarian, collecting and creating has always been a way of life for me.
Antiquing in my family is a multigenerational business, as well as a favorite pastime, so designing vintage assemblage jewelry was a natural progression. My eye is naturally drawn to old things, and the juxtaposition of rustic and refined makes me swoon.
Reworking salvaged materials, beautiful old components, romantic embellishments, and sparkling jewels into sentimental treasures is my way of preserving the beauty and romance of days gone by.

❀ Go green . . . . . buy vintage . . . . . the past makes the perfect present! ❀

♪ My design studio is a non-smoking environment filled with candles, flowers, and Earl Grey tea, so everything will arrive smelling fresh.

♥ All items are custom gift wrapped with care using unique handmade and recycled materials, ready for giving or as a special treat for yourself. ♥

* Feedback from one of my lovely customers:
"This was my first Etsy purchase and I couldn't be more please with it. The necklace arrived so quickly and the packaging is amazing. I am giving it as a gift and you took all the hard work out of it. Thank you so much!"

I want you to be happy with your purchase, and I do my best to provide personal attention and old fashioned customer service.
Please convo me if I can be of assistance with your order.
Thank you for visiting, and I wish you a blessed and beautiful day! :-)
With warm regards,
Jennifer Lynn Loper, (aka)
♡ designer, proprietor, and old fashioned hopeless romantic

♥ For those interested, my "Profile" will tell you a little bit more about me ~
http://www.etsy.com/people/PreciousPastimes

♥ For more vintage goodness, please visit my second shop ~ http://ThisOldeHouse.etsy.com. "out with the new . . . in with the olde"


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(¸.·´ ♥ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ♥

* BEFORE COMMITTING TO PURCHASE, please read the "Terms & Conditions" and "Shipping" information on my "SHOP POLICIES" page:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PreciousPastimes/policy
* My "DESCRIPTION" pages have particular information on each item.
* All images, designs, descriptions, and contributed content © Romantiquarian Design 2008-2012 and beyond. All rights reserved.


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(¸.·´ ♥ HANDMADE PLEDGE ♥

Remember to "shop small" ~ supporting small business promotes independence, sustainability, quality workmanship, and individuality. Buying handmade is better for the economy, the environment, and the people making and receiving.
Buy MADE IN AMERICA ~ because it matters! :-)


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A special THANK YOU to all of the generous people who continue to feature my items in your retail shops, Etsy treasuries, and on your websites and blogs every day ~ it's such an honor to have my work recognized, and I am truly grateful! :-)


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(¸.·´ ♥ A QUOTE FOR MAY ♥

"Curiosity becomes interest, interest becomes hobby, hobby becomes passion, passion becomes life’s work, and even spiritual pursuit -
the stuff of the heart."
~ Margaret Roach, author
And I Shall Have Some Peace There: Trading in the Fast Lane for My Own Dirt Road