Vintage Glass Jewelry

 Nothing is more exciting than an unexpected jewelry find.

 I was just about to leave my favorite indoor market when these boxes caught my eye.  

I knew they were from Canadian stores that no longer exist.

 The jewelry was dusty and needed some attention.  

The deal was sealed when I learned that the vendor was selling her own Mom's collection.  This jewelry (and a few others I did not photograph) belonged to one collector and I wanted to keep it that way.

 Cleaned up they just sparkle.

 The pieces are 1950's.  Possibly venetian.  

The fruit and birds look like other glass beads I have seen in my research travels.

 I did think about breaking them up to restring into a new piece.

 But I don't have the heart to separate such a gorgeous design.  

I do have a little bit of repair on the clasps to take care of though.

 So glad to add them to my collection.

Now I just need someplace to wear them!