Vintage , Antique & Cameo

Yesterday I was looking through my late gran Angeline's jewelry box (which now belongs to me)& I found a beautiful Cameo broch .

Cameos 

Pretty valuable 

Method of carving 

Always raised image 

Usually worn as jewelerry an large earrings

Queen Victoria was a fan of the Cameo trend 

Vintage ?  ..   Antique? ....  Retro?  ...

Antique

Generally older than 100 years 

Usually a piece of furniture 

Handcrafted 

Often very valuable because of it rarity 

Vintage

Item that is least 20 years old

Moonstone necklace I got for my bday from Joy's Collectibles  in Longstreet , Cape Town 

Retro 

Dictionary meaning : a fashion reminiscent of the past 

A new item that is inspired by something old .

Retro fridge 

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Good Vintage shops

Second Time Around

 

One of Cape Town oldest and well know vintage shops in Long Street.

The shops has amazing garments such as swing dresses, men suits , hand bags, retro jewellery, original leather heels and boots.

From the 20s to 1990s.

 

The Cats Meow

Located in Woodstock next to the Old Busicuit Mill.

Glamorous Vintage wear, sequined dresses , silk scarves , 60s sun hats & beautiful vintage wedding dresses .

Stock is updated every Friday & the prices are pretty reasonable.

Decor: old 1920s vintage & the walls are covered with retro Vogue Covers. :)