Archive for May, 2009

Snapeez Locking Jump Rings Free with Every Vintage Charm Purchase

Snapeez Locking Jump Rings Free with Every Vintage Charm Purchase

It’s a new marketing strategy I’m rolling out.  These are amazing little devices that snap shut pretty securely when used to attach a charm to a charm bracelet.  I haven’t lost a charm yet and I’ve been using them for a while now.  And they are much less expensive than soldering by a jeweler.  It’s […]

May 24, 2009 | By | Reply More
Another Crown Trifari Demi – Parure

Another Crown Trifari Demi – Parure

This golden topaz color aurora borealis rhinestone brooch and clip earrings are set in gold plate. It’s a beautiful demi set. I purchased these separately on Ebay and they match perfectly. I just love it when I find different pieces from the same collection and reunite them with their partners. A bit of history on […]

May 17, 2009 | By | Reply More
Contact Me

Contact Me

My name is Wanda Fitzgerald and I sell vintage jewelry, specializing in charms and charm bracelets, from a variety of venues. You can view all of my jewelry which is personally selected from around the world from the links on this page. I offer a money back guarantee on everything I sell as I realize […]

May 15, 2009 | By More
Fitzcharming – About Me

Fitzcharming – About Me

My name is Wanda Fitzgerald and I live in Central Florida. I’m a CPA by profession but my passion is collecting things. Charm bracelets in particular. My out of control collections are what let me to the fascinating world of ecommerce. I sell vintage jewelry & other collectibles on Ebay. My company’s name is Charmcraze-y LLC. […]

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Bracelet Clasps – A History and Style Lesson

Bracelet Clasps – A History and Style Lesson

Bracelets come with lots of different types of clasps, which vary in the ease of operation, security, and functionality. The clasp on a particular bracelet is one of the clues that I use when verifying the period of a charm bracelet.  That method isn’t always reliable because sometimes an older bracelet may have had the […]

May 11, 2009 | By | 9 Replies More
Jewelry Quote of the Month – May 2009

Jewelry Quote of the Month – May 2009

Give crowns and pounds and guineas But not your heart away; Give pearls away and rubies, But keep your fancy free. ~ A.E. Housman

May 8, 2009 | By | Reply More
Trifari Mid Century Plastic Jewelry

Trifari Mid Century Plastic Jewelry

Recently I’ve become smitten with mid century costume or fashion jewelry. Collectible pieces are easy to find on the internet and at estate sales and lots of fun to collect and wear.  There are so many different styles it would be easy to get overwhelmed so I’m starting my collection with colorful plastic Trifari pieces. […]

May 3, 2009 | By | 1 Reply More