How to Decorate With Vintage Jewelry

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By D Porter Porter
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Vintage jewelry and craft pieces.

One person's junk is another's treasure. The latter is what inspired me about vintage jewelry. Nabbing a garage sale find from heaven, I landed a jewelry box brimming with both glimmering vintage beauties as well as earrings without partners, or so called junk.

While it's depressing to lose an earring, break a necklace or bust a brooch backing, finding a new use for lonely vintage jewelry is a blast. Offering a face lift to personal belongings, it also indulges one's creative whims. Read on to learn how to do it.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Unused vintage jewelry or unpaired earrings
Glue and ribbon (optional)
Any of the following:
Picture frames
Wicker baskets
Wire frame decorations
Decorative candles or candle holders
Clothing (like t-shirts) that need a boost

Put Vintage Jewelry Pieces to Good Use

Step 1

Sort through your unworn earrings and separate them into piles based on backing: clip-on, wire and studs. Set aside small stones and valuables. The type of earring largely determines the application method required.
Step 2

Rhinestone Brooch on Plain Colored Shirt by bizewriter

Evaluate jewelry pieces by color, group if desired, and notice unique shapes and objects that appeal to your design sense. Set your primary selections aside.
Step 3

Vintage Clip Earring on Frame by bizewriter

Gather knickknacks and clothing that may benefit from a design boost. Look for solid colors, clear glass and thin metals, like wire frame. Opt for items thin enough to accommodate a clip or wire earring. Alternatively, consider glue or ribbons as backing for larger items such as candle holders.
Step 4

Vintage Brooch on Wicker Basket by bizewriter

Experiment and mix and match for your favorite selections. Note that many clip-ons and brooches will not require glue to be attached, so be selective about permanent fixes.