Sunday 15 May 2022

Loss of costume jewellery in a fire - Absolutely gutted

 Loss of costume jewellery in a fire - Absolutely gutted.

A couple of months ago, we had a major fire in the storage unit that we had stored lots of our stuff in anticipation of moving in a few years time. The whole unit burnt to the ground. There is an investigation ongoing that it was arson. I am convinced it was as the whole building burnt so fierce and there was suppose to have been a sprinkler system! 

Anyhow we lost so much, yes we were insured but very much under insured. Gone now is the collection of vintage costume jewellery that I had built up over the last 20 years. My whole inventory of jewellery books that I used for identification and reference - along with many other things that meant a lot to me and hubby. 

Can I go on collecting and researching costume jewellery?

I now find it very difficult to actually look at any jewellery. In the last few months I have brought just a few pieces to add to my own personal collection. The jewellery that I have on eBay was the boxes that I still had at home. I don't think I will every buy anymore jewellery just for resale again. 

Cloisonne unicorn brooch

Cloisonne unicorn brooch back view

Brought this pretty Cloisonne unicorn brooch to add to my Gothic/fantasy collection. Circa 1980s of age. Wiggle to the pin at the back.

Art Deco style brooch in green back view

Art Deco style brooch in green 1980s

Art Deco style brooch from the 1980s. In green and gold colours. Copy of the Pierre Bex brooches but this one was made in China/Asia
Silver marcasite swallow brooch 1960s back view

Silver marcasite swallow brooch 1960s

Silver marcasite swallow brooch 1960s
Silver marcasite swallow bird brooch circa 1960s with a rhodium plated back.  
Iris or rainbow glass brooch 1960s back view

Iris or rainbow glass brooch 1960s

Iris or rainbow glass vintage brooch 1960s

 Floral Iris or rainbow glass vintage brooch circa 1960s. The rhinestone are in shades of blue, pink and clear. 

2 comments:

  1. Sue, I am so sad to hear about the fire! I just found your blog today and went through many of your posts, so excited for all the valuable information you shared. I am just getting started in my journey through time with vintage jewelry, and I created an account so I could start following you. I am sorry for your loss of such an amazing collection. Thank you for all you've shared. I hope time heals the wounds. Love and Light, Sheena

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  2. Thank you for this comment Sheena. Good luck with your vintage jewellery collection.

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I preserve the past. Researching family and local history. Finding about mine and other people's ancestors, is just one of my passions. I also love vintage costume jewellery made here in the UK. I write about my finds and like to research.