Don't judge a book by its cover

  
   
Anytime when I go antiquing I love to find glass jars (usually a pickle or jam jar or something awful like that) filled to the brim with new and old jewelry.  Usually, I don't spend a lot on them and if they are under $10.00 I snap them up.  Yes, I do end up usually throwing away half of it but the other half is usually pretty good.  Take a look...

 
I think I need to go make some jewelry now...what do you think?  Next time you are antiquing and you spot a pickle jar all taped up with something sparkly popping out, take a chance.

P.S. If you are wondering, I didn't have to throw away much of it.... It was a pretty good stash!

Comments

[Zita - Mlle Magpie]

Lori, those jars are an amazing find! How do you get so lucky all the time?!! And such an amazing price too.

[Michelle]

I'm often tempted by those jars, but always worry it's all junk. Maybe I'll take a chance next time! Looks like you found some goodies!
Michelle

[Kathy]

Oooh, sparkly things! I am curious if you ever repair them. I frequently run into beautiful rhinestone pieces where a rhinestone is missing. I ordered some loose rhinestones off eBay yesterday thinking I could use them for repairs but honestly don't know what I'm doing!

[Katsui Jewelry]

Lori,
The other half is really beautiful. Somehow my glass jars aren't as forthcoming but I do love the element of surprise....and I also like the glass jars!
Fondly,
Suz

[Susanne]

Love these odd jars! I keep a crock by my desk that I dump unused jewelry bits with the intent of making a junk jar myself and just in case..... After tossing so many clip on earring backs I decided I loved some of the more ornate pieces and decided to use them in a pair of earrings. (a quick search on etsy showed me I wasn't the first to think of this!) I mentioned this to someone yesterday and they are saving them to use when making robots from Altoid tins. You never know!

[dottimae]

Great Find!!!