I bought my first piece of vintage jewelery from a street vendor while running from the dorm to class when I was in college - it was a bohemian garnet brooch. I paid $5.00 for it, and I was SO disappointed when no one else liked it since it left a big hole in my allowance. Later my husband and I began practicing law as partners, and I had an opportunity to work with a lot of estates. The story around town was, "She'll buy anything that sparkles." At that time, there were few people who valued vintage costume jewelry. Through the years, I bought boxes of it - many of which I stored just like that. We had four children and little time for hobbies, so I did not get to the boxes for many years. My husband became ill in 2005 and died in 2009. During and since that time my hobby has been a treasure hunt, and I have met some of the nicest people - collectors and sellers of vintage jewelry. They are so unselfish with their time, knowledge and talents. Jewelry Ring has been my source for friendship and information. What a group! Thank you all and HUGS to each of you. Norma
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