Author Archive: fitzcharming
Wanda Fitzgerald is a Florida native and an vintage charm collector who loves to share her adventures in an e-commerce jewelry business with anyone who is interested.
Jewelry Quote of the Month – July 2009
“I really think that American gentlemen are the best after all, because kissing your hand may make you feel very very good but a diamond and a sapphire bracelet lasts forever.” ~Anita Loos
Vintage Sterling Silver Jewelry Buying Tips
The popularity of sterling silver jewelry, and in particular, vintage pieces, is growing quickly and has become a popular collectible category. There are a few reasons for its resurgence in popularity, in particular the affordability of silver, and the beautiful sheen that evolves from years of daily wear, called patina. Because silver is generally more […]
Why Am I So Obsessed With Vintage Zodiac Charms?
Maybe because there is a specific number of charms in each collection so I know when I’ve completed a series? Maybe because I’m an accountant and I’ve become accustomed to structure and order? Maybe because it was such a popular theme for vintage charm manufacturers and there are lots of different types to collect? Maybe […]
Vintage Christmas in July Charm Bracelet
I thought I’d share my Christmas Charm bracelet with my readers. The theme is vintage Christmas charms that are mostly 3D or figural and have chipped enamel. This one is aiming for a shabby chic look.
Charm Bracelet Clasps – A History and Style Lesson Part II
Three more examples of bracelet clasps and a bit of description about them…. The top left is a watch chain with a fob fastener. These were used to attach men’s watches to their apparel in Victorian times. They were easily adapted to bracelet clasps, and the swivel mechanism on the clip is sturdy and works […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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
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. […]
Charmcrazey’s New Prince Charming Logo
This is fitzcharming. He’s my new logo graphic and I’ll be working on changing out all my internet and printed material in the next few days and weeks. Don’t you just LOVE him? He comes in many different poses so I believe he will be very versatile in my business. He’s sans charm bracelets at […]
Jewelry Quote of the Month – April 2009
Among Life’s precious jewels, Genuine and rare, The one that we call friendship Has worth beyond compare. ~Author Unknown
Heritage State Promotional Charm Bracelets
In the 1960s, the Heritage Company produced a line of state theme charm bracelets that were used as promotional giveaways that banks gave their customers when they made deposits into an account. Each time a customer made a deposit they were awarded either a starter bracelet or a charm to add to it. I’m not […]
One of My Favorite Charm Bracelets – “It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere”
I wanted to share with you one of my very favorite charm bracelets I have ever assembled. I made it as a gift for a dear friend of mine that loves to enjoy a cocktail every now and again…. mostly again & again. The bracelet and all charms are 14K gold, and everything was purchased […]
Joan’s Vintage Charms and Charm Bracelets Anniversary Charm
I’m pleased as punch because I received my 5 year anniversary heart charm that commemorates a milestone for Joan’s Vintage Charms and Charm Bracelets discussion group. The group was formed by Joan Munkacsi back in 2003 on ebay as a place to share information about charm collecting. The tag line of the group reads “Where […]
Featured Vintage Charm Maker – Thomas L Mott
The Thomas L. Mott company, formed in 1875 in England, is known to vintage jewelry collectors as the maker who popularized the “Butterfly Wing” style of jewelry in the 1920s. I, however, love the brightly colored enamel charms manufactured by the company in the 1960s and 1970s. I’ve just recently become interested in collecting these, […]
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