Baubles Bangles & Beads-Vintage Jewelry & Clothing

Everything a Vintage Glamour Girl Needs To Dress Her Best..And Sparkle! ALL JEWELRY 30% OFF NOW!
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Santa's Helper 30% OFF JEWELRY SALE On NOW Until DEC. 1~Sewing Patterns & Postcards Ship Free In The U.S.

Today's Featured Items

$20 USD
Signed CLAPSADDLE 'A Thanksgiving Wish' Embossed Turkey..

$56 USD
HTF Limited Edition 'Indians Arts and Crafts' ..

$40 USD
SALE Regal MINT Condition B. DAVID Bejeweled Crown ..

$175 USD
Exquisite 'HANAE MORI Boutique' '80s Silk Geometric ..

$85 USD
Stunning Vintage LILLI ANN Double Breasted Wool Coat ..

$18 USD
McCall's Crafts #8865 Brooke's MOON BEARS Pillowy ..

$18 USD
1910 SANTA Filling The Stockings Postcard~Rifle ..

$28 USD
SALE Emerald-Eyed RUDOLPH Christmas DEER Gerry's ..

$50 USD
SALE Breathtaking HUGE Rose Satin Glass & Aurora ..

$36 USD
McCall's #9799 Rare HELEN LEE Mod Mini & Full Length ..

$18 USD
Simplicity #6630 Jiffy Reversible Hooded Poncho ..

$50 USD
April May 1970 VOGUE Pattern Book International ..

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About Baubles Bangles & Beads-Vintage Jewelry & Clothing

Our Service Pledge To You:
I am available to process your order during regular business hours, sometimes into the early evening, and will contact you by email the same day an actual Purchase Order is placed (unless I am sleeping...lol). I welcome your questions and comments regarding anything in the shop. I guarantee all of my items to be as described and of the finest quality vintage. Every Item is selected for its beauty, condition, and value. There are several thousand vintage treasures on display for purchase and/or being readied for sale in the near future, so please feel free to browse at your leisure and make inquiries. Email is available to you 24 hours a day and a reply will be sent by the next business day. I am happy to be of service to you and will work hard to earn your trust and repeat business. All items are shipped quickly~within 2-3 business days~after receipt of payment by Money Order or sent through PayPal. Items paid for by Personal Check will ship after the check has cleared both banks (generally 7 or so business days). If you need Express shipping, please email me and I will try my best to accommodate you. (Extra shipping charges will apply). FYI, many areas of the country east of the Mississippi still require 2 days to receive deliveries from Arizona by Express Mail products, whether shipped through the USPS or other carriers. One day service generally will only apply to areas West of the Mississippi.

About Us
**Proud Member of Vintage Fashion Guild**

WELCOME!

The Holidays are right around the corner! I am so excited! To help Santa out, all shop jewelry is on sale 30% Off until December 1, 2009. Nothing is held back and prices are already reduced so you may pay immediately for your purchases if you are in the U.S. Shoppers placing orders outside the U.S: Please wait until you receive your adjusted invoice from me before making payment.

Lots and lots of stunning glitz and glam Holiday Dresses, Coats and Accessories are also arriving, so please be sure to check back regularly to find YOUR perfect ensemble or gift item.

Be your own Stylist and dress your Glamour Girl here with infinite choices to express your individuality. No matter what vintage era you wear or collect, would be Flappers to Disco Divas and their gentlemen can find over 2500 beautiful choices for their shopping pleasure and purchase. Head to toe, there is something here you can just NOT resist, I promise!

Make it your resolution to add more vintage to your wardrobe and home this year and help make the world a greener place. You will be helping to sustain the environment, getting outstanding value for money, and making both of us very, very Happy!

Thank YOU for my seven successful, joyous and memorable years here! My shop has been in the Top 50 shops for six of those seven years here on Ruby Lane, week in and week out, and that couldn't be said without your continuing patronage and support. I have a very specific view point regarding the best in vintage fashion and costume jewelry, based on my broad experience in the field of fashion as well as being raised in a French home. Some of my best loved pieces are not those created by major name designers (although some definitely are!), so my choices for sale in this shop will be based on that somewhat indefinable 'Chic Factor'. The clothing, jewelry and accessories in this shop are displayed and valued for their quality and iconic style points, loved and desired for their timeless beauty. I want you to look your very BEST 365 days a year, so I make my goods affordable, as well. I am adding more items weekly during the Summer~jewelry to clothing, purses, shoes and accessories, paper ephemera, sewing patterns + MORE, so be sure to check in often...

My philosophy is that vintage jewelry, clothing and accessories are meant to be WORN and admired, and I believe that vintage and antique pieces look absolutely smashing whether worn as a complete fashionable statement of an elegant bygone era or combined with modern clothing pieces and accessories. In alignment with that philosophy, the items I display for sale are in the finest condition available~Excellent to Mint and 'New Old Stock'~no 'study' pieces for sale here! You can always wear the wardrobe items you purchase from me with pride, confidence AND sassy style!

Welcome To My Shop! Don't Be Shy If You Want To Make An Offer~Every Item Is Considered On An Individual Basis. I love to chat about my stock and will always give you my Best Price when you send an Offer.

You can also be assured I will continue to add dozens of vintage sewing patterns and sewing and craft design books often to help you create the BEST fashions and gifts yet!

Whether you sew or have a trusted seamstress who creates your clothing, there are dazzling vintage designs here that will keep you both 'unique and trendy'. All patterns are ORIGINAL (NO reproductions or copies) and are piece counted and checked for completeness prior to being added to the shop. At least 75%-80% of the vintage and antique patterns I offer are in UNCUT, factory folded Mint condition.

I am a proud member of VINTAGE FASHION GUILD, with over 25 successful years in modeling, retail fashion buying and selling, obtaining the position of fashion director, and finally devoting my career to my love of buying and selling vintage clothing, accessories, and beautiful costume jewelry. Why buy new reproductions and 'retro' designs when you can buy the fabulous, ORIGINAL vintage designs from me?

Here are recent comments from some of our wonderful customers:

"You will be pleased to hear the parcel arrived today and both jewelry items are gorgeous, thank you for excellent customer service and safe delivery. I will back to visit you soon!"

"Hello there: I wanted to let you know that the Max Factor Compact arrived just now... safe & sound... it's really lovely...in great condition...so pleased!!!!"

"I LOVE the shoes and I LOVE the bracelet. They were beautifully wrapped and are in wonderful condition. Each fits perfectly! Thank you so much."

"The faux fur hat arrived safely today and it is PERFECT! I have a VERY small head and only vintage hats work for me; I could never wear a "Medium" from a store like Macy's--LOL! My husband thought it looked great too, and it just fits so securely on my head--ultra chic! Thanks again for being such a great Ruby Lane seller!"

"I just came home and found the lovely Monet set I had purchased from your shop. Thank you for the beauty of the set and the speedy delivery."

"I got home from vacation and the necklace was waiting for me. What a great and beautiful piece it is, too. Thank you so much for getting it to me. I hope to shop at your store again soon."

"The purse just arrived.....Thank You!! I love it. It has been a pleasure doing business with you."

"The dress and purse are gorgeous and arrived safe and sound. Thanks for packing them so nicely.."

"Just wanted to let you know I received the silver glitter handbag, IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL! AND IN PERFECT CONDITION!!! Shipping was so fast! I will shop here again and again! Thanks..."

"Just wanted to let you know that I received my handbag today. I love it. Even nicer than the description. Thank you!"

"Just a quick note to let you know that the earrings arrived today and they are wonderful! A perfect match to a vintage necklace that I have. Thanks so much!"

"Thank you for offering this gorgeous dress and for such excellent service..."

I also carry a special selection of Religious Jewelry, Rosaries, medals, statuary, and other collectible items for the Spiritual You. Being a Smart Chick myself, I know Glamour Girls are also as bright as they are beautiful, so I have excellent vintage and antique book and magazine offerings, updated 'periodically' (pun intended). For the lovely and frilly Little Girl in You, I offer vintage paper dolls, 1950s romance Comic Books, and vanity items. There are also old collectible artworks, postcards and advertisements to decorate your personal space.

For that Special Man in Your life, I carry Vintage Cufflinks, Vintage Ties, Belts and Buckles, Clothing, jewelry valets, and other gift items.

Come in and browse to your heart's content, and when you are ready to buy, I will be ready to serve you. It is all here, presented just for YOU...

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VINTAGE CONDITION RATING CHART~CLOTHING, JEWELRY, ACCESSORIES & TEXTILES:
MINT~Rare, like new condition. Tagged or obviously Never Used, or found Mint on the Card or never removed from package.
NEAR MINT~Without Tags, but in fresh and nearly 'as new' condition. Obviously unworn or unused, with unblemished finish or pristine, unlaundered condition. Also known as 'Original' condition.
EXCELLENT~No flaws found and minimal or no wear that does not in any way distract or detract from the beauty or functionality of the piece. Almost as perfect as Near MInt, with only slight touches of use visible.
VERY GOOD~Normal age-appropriate wear noted that does not compromise the beauty of the piece (true 'vintage' condition). Piece has its original finishes and stones, all buttons, zippers, embellishments, etc. Small flaws, repairs and/or soil marks noted in description.
GOOD~Noted minor flaws, wearable as is with cleaning or easy repairs (button reattachment, seam stitch, etd). Normal age/use wear that does not compromise functionality. **Please Note: Our shop rarely sells anything that would be graded as 'Very Good' or 'Good', with 99% graded at Excellent-Mint condition. NO 'STUDY' OR 'MUSEUM' QUALITY PIECES (with hidden flaws such as shattered or missing linings, broken zippers, etc. making them appropriate only for display) ARE SOLD HERE.

Our shop uses the following standard GRADING SCALE FOR POSTCARDS adapted by most dealers and by the leading postcard hobby publications:
M - MINT ~ A nearly perfect card just as it comes from the printing press. No marks or creases, and no writing or postmark. A clean and fresh card, not a reproduction. Rare and hard to find in this condition, making it highly collectible.
NM - NEAR MINT ~ Very light aging or very slight discoloration from being in an album for many years. Not as sharp or crisp as the Mint graded card, but far above the norm for its age.
EXC - EXCELLENT ~ Like Near Mint in appearance with no bends or creases, or rounded corners. May be postally used or unused and may have writing and postmark only on the address side. A clean, fresh card on the picture side, with no fading or significant soil.
VG - VERY GOOD ~ Corners may be just a bit rounded. Almost undetectable creases or bends that do not detract from overall appearance of the picture side. May have writing or postal use on address side or slight edge rubbing wear. A very collectible card.
G - GOOD ~ Corners may be lightly blunt/rounded with noticeable bends or creases. May be postally used or have writing on address side. Soil marks on verso or slight discoloration from album mounting to the corners. Small nicks to the edges. No tears or holes. Rarity makes this card collectible.
FR - FAIR ~ Card is intact. May have soil, stains, creases, writing, and/or cancellation may affect picture side. Tears and holes to edges may be present. Could be a scarce card that is difficult to find in any condition, making it the primary reason to purchase.

Our shop adheres to these accepted guidelines in grading all of our postcards.
You can always buy with confidence!

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