<p>Thanks! Is there some way I could use it to pull a scarf together? I really should wear it instead of let it sit in a jewelry box!</p>
<p>Assuming that you’re using a silk scarf I would bring the ends together (like a V) and put them through the backing. I wouldn’t put holes in a silk scarf. As long as the scarf isn’t too thick that should work. And it should look great.</p>
<p>I LOVE jewelry and have a decent collection. My MIL (yes, the very same) did give me a 50s charm bracelet. Other than the obvious does anyone have an idea for an update?</p>
<p>Something I like about Tiffany’s is that they are incredibly nice to window shoppers and tourists.</p>
<p>Alumother, you’ve managed to post the first diamond earrings I’ve ever seen that I want!</p>
<p>If anyone is interested in South Sea pearls, go to Bangkok. My friend and I each bought a string of “Nancy Pelosi” pearls. I got mine in white color and she got hers in champagne color, 16mm, uniform sizes and great lustre.Since I have a thin neck, the extra pearls were used to make a pair of earrings and a cocktail ring, both with diamonds.
Anything similar in this country costs three times as much.</p>
<p>Mathmom - I’m honored!</p>
<p>Pizzagirl – That’s a classic. And not old-fashioned at all. Circle pins in diamonds or pearls are one of those things that never go out of style. Lots of good ideas here. Have you considered putting it on a fabric headband…not right in the center? </p>
<p>ellebud – Depends on how many charms are on it. If there are a lot, just go with it. If you want to make it livelier and there’s space, get some colorful jeweled charms (not nec. real). The flashes of color will wake it up and bring it forward. </p>
<p>These are real and $90 apiece:</p>
<p>[ROSE</a> GOLD BIRTHSTONE BEZEL CHARMS - Tokens & Charms - Accessories - Jewelry | Robert Redford’s Sundance Catalog](<a href=“http://www.sundancecatalog.com/product/handmade+jewelry/jewelry+accessories/jewelry+charms/rose+gold+birthstone+bezel+charms.do]ROSE”>Rose Gold Birthstone Bezel Charms | Sundance Catalog)</p>
<p>I own three charm bracelets – one my own, from the 1960s, one my mother-in-laws, and one my mother’s. I never wear them, but I’m too sentimental to get rid of them.</p>
<p>A friend here turned her old charm bracelet into a necklace that is darling.</p>
<p>And rose gold is the current “It” metal. Which, of course, makes us wonder why there even IS an “It” metal, but never mind.</p>
<p>Staying tuned for ideas for using a pearl/gold circle pin.</p>
<p>Also, some truly striking cameo brooches? The nicest cameo is encircled in gold with small diamond accents.</p>
<p>If anyone reads the blog Mai Tai, she does things with scarves that are amazing. Almost as chic as Alumother!</p>
<p>Funnny… I don’t feel bad at all wearing vintage pins my mom picks out on ebay. I never give another thought to the previous owner… only the kindness of my mom to think of me. For example, at Mother’s Day she gave me a lovely sparkly blue pin (my favorite color. She is on a strict budget, but so are many college parents.</p>
<p>I wore my grandmother’s cameo on my wedding day. It is truly beautiful. My mother was too sentimental to wear it. But for my wedding…well, she cried when she saw it around my neck.</p>
<p>The most important piece of jewelry I own was given to me via my grandfather by an old friend of his in Israel This ring (definitely NOT my style in any way) belonged to this woman’s mother. When she (the mother) was sent to Auschwitz a friend held it for her. After the war my grandfather’s friend went and claimed it. This lady didn’t have any other relatives on this earth so she gave it to me. Jewelry is a treasure trove of memories, be it a hat pin or a Cartier diamond necklace.</p>
<p>^^^ great story, ellebud. I feel the same about my family jewelry, only a few items of which are very valuable. But every piece is important to me: it has a story, and a little heartbeat.</p>
<p>Pizzagirl - :). As my mother reminds me, a simple thank you will suffice, so I’ll just say thank you, even though I want to disclaim your nice compliment.</p>
<p>Une Femme D’Un Certain Age also does good scarf tutorials on her blog.</p>