Vintage Costume Jewelry: Upcycled & Repurposed


Vintage costume jewelry is one of those things that's really fun to upcycle into something new. Why? Because...well, they're pretty, and sparkly, and girlie... and if you're lucky enough to inherit some from your family, the pieces have a special meaning, since they are a connection not only to the past, but to the past of someone you love.

Enamel flower pins, rhinestone brooches, orphaned earrings with clusters of pearls - even shoe clips have new life once they're upcycled into something new. Broken jewelry? There's a reason you kept it, isn't there? Check out the photos below and see what some creative folks have done with vintage costume jewelry and maybe you'll be inspired to go on an old jewelry treasure hunt of your own!
*One final note: Before you disassemble or repurpose any vintage jewelry, make sure it's not valuable! 





A few more versions of a vintage brooch bouquets...



Deposit for a gray brooch posy -- made to order

Deposit on a ruby red heirloom brooch bridal bouquet -- made-to-order bridal bouquet





Or redesign them into something entirely new...




Vintage Brooch Necklace






Vintage White Wedding & Gold Rhinestone Bridal Bracelet, Heirloom Floral Cluster Earring Bracelet OOAK



buckle using vintage jewelry Trash to Treasure: Ten DIY Projects Using Old Jewelry
Cute vintage jewelry belt buckle (above) and embellished purse (below) by Georgia Peachez


repurposed purse Trash to Treasure: Ten DIY Projects Using Old Jewelry


How about some home decor?






Jewelry tree




Victorian Embellished Metal Picture Frames covered in Vintage and Costume Jewelry Pearls and Handpainted Charms


Sparkling Baby Blue Crystal and Rhinestone Jeweled Picture Frame OOAK


Vintage Sparkle Wreath
















Napkin rings from old costume jewelry


What do you think?


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