You’ve arrived at a true hidden gem. Central Florida’s premiere boutique for Vintage Costume Jewelry, Period Jewelry and Accessories! Located in Brooksville, Florida inside the Well known Easy Street Home Décor at 100 N. Brooksville Avenue, across from the Court House, Kim's shop is filled with everything ranging in age from Georgian to Art Deco to Midcentury, Couture Designer and more, including retro clothing, hats, and handbags. Kim provides Special Event jewelry styling for your Special Events, Prom and Wedding Party" Web site: www.diamondsandrust.com Email: diamondsandrustvintagejewelry ..read more

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and the National Retail Federation already has its most popular types of Mother’s Day gifts for 2024. If you’re still looking for ideas or want to think ahead to next year, we have some suggestions for putting a vintage spin on this year’s gift ideas! Greeting cards—It’s probably no surprise that the most popular Mother’s Day gift is a heartfelt greeting card. They have been a standard for years; look at this vintage Hallmark advertising poster that sold at Matthew Bullock Auction Gallery in 2022 for just under $18. Vintage Mother's Day poster Matthew Bullock Aucti ..read more

Growing up, a staple accessory on my family’s coffee table was a large piece of cut glass with a pattern of flowers and stars that seemed far too pretty for its purpose: holding my parents’ cigarette ashes and cigarette butts. At the time, my parents were heavy smokers, and at least one ashtray was in several rooms in our home, as well as the garage and basement, including souvenir ones that my paternal grandparents brought back from yearly trips to Las Vegas. After my parents quit smoking cold turkey for good, I don’t remember what happened to the other ashtrays, but that pretty cut glass one ..read more

Collector's Cove Antique Mall is an upscale antique mall bringing you quality antique and vintage items. https://www.facebook.com/collectorscoveantiquemall collectorscoveantiques@hotmail.com 2105 Main St New Holstein, WI ..read more

Nestled in the heart of Mayfair, just a stone’s throw from the bustling Oxford Street, lies Grays Antique Market, a treasure trove for antique aficionados and the first stop on day one of our Antique Adventures. This London gem is renowned for its vast and varied collection of fine antiques, vintage jewelry, and exquisite art, making it a must-visit destination for anyone with a penchant for the past. The exterior of Grays Antique Market in London. WikiCommons When you first enter Grays, you will be transported to a bygone era—surrounded by nearly 100 expert dealers showcasing their wares acro ..read more

Over the past 30 years, I've spent many days in the Providence, R.I., area, getting to know some very interesting people in the costume jewelry industry. From designers to business owners and component suppliers, they’re often seen as rock stars in the eyes of avid jewelry collectors. Nevertheless, they’re usually quite humble and honored to be showered with such attention surrounding how they earn a living. One of those people was Ron Verri. This kind and generous man who was entrenched in the costume jewelry trade died unexpectedly on Feb. 4. He was 78. In the days after his passing, I could ..read more

Growing up, a staple accessory on my family’s coffee table was a large piece of cut glass with a pattern of flowers and stars that seemed far too pretty for its purpose: holding my parents’ cigarette ashes and cigarette butts. At the time, my parents were heavy smokers, and at least one ashtray was in several rooms in our home, as well as the garage and basement, including souvenir ones that my paternal grandparents brought back from yearly trips to Las Vegas. After my parents quit smoking cold turkey for good, I don’t remember what happened to the other ashtrays, but that pretty cut glass one ..read more

The once ubiquitous ashtray, as common in homes as landline phones and console television sets, disappeared as smoking went out of style. But now ashtrays have risen from the ashes, so to speak, as more people covet them as cool and nostalgic collectibles. Our cover story from Kris Manty, who grew up surrounded by ashtrays and smoking parents, writes that vintage ashtrays today are considered décor pieces that fit nicely with the “eclectic grandpa” trend so popular in design and fashion. In a word, ashtrays are hot, and we’re not blowing smoke. For anyone who clamors for the “good old days ..read more

A gun affectionately known as “Sweetheart” by Al Capone, the country’s most notorious mobster, will find a new lover when it comes to auction on May 18 at Richmond Auctions in South Carolina. But the .45 semi-automatic pistol is no cheap date, what with presale estimates for the piece at $2-$3 million. Al Capone's gun, "Sweetheart." Richmond Auctions “This particular Colt 1911 is more than just a firearm. It’s a relic of an era marked by lawlessness and larger-than-life personalities,” said Kimmie Williams, Richmond Auctions’ firearms specialist. “Its profound connection to Al Capone adds an e ..read more

Van Eaton Galleries Van Eaton Galleries, the record-setting auction house and gallery celebrating 30 years located in Studio City, California, has announced “The Joel Magee Disney Auction – Part 2” to take place May 4-5, 2024, at Van Eaton Galleries in Studio City, California. The sequel to last year’s record-setting Disney memorabilia auction is now back with Part Two, a massive collection of historical pieces from the Disney Parks and Disney Studios that just couldn’t fit under one roof the first time around. Almost 1,500 items are available to bid on from the largest privately-owned Disney ..read more