I loved this one, Evonne! The timing is really funny. I just took out some old jewelry about a week ago (one being the iconic Tiffany’s bracelet with the heart charm, my husband gave it to me while he was in the service, and the other my OG Pandora charm bracelet with charms from places like my honeymoon!). I tried cleaning them with a new jewelry cleaner I got on Prime Day. It wasn’t successful, but I’m determined to get them to a jeweler so I can wear them again.
I love that you were able to keep and resurrect your pieces. I REALLY admire the way you wear them now!!! So many good jewelry finds here. This was such a lovely read.
Thank you, Traci! We are TWINS, bust those timeless pieces out and add them to the rotation. I promise you will not be disappointed, it will be a nice reminder of how much it means to you when you wear them.
My mom’s secret sauce to clean them up was the following. Maybe that might do the trick for you?!? Soaked the pieces in a mixture of 1/2 cup white vinegar and 2 tbsp of baking soda. Then used a silver polishing cloth.
Oh man- sadly ALL my Tiffany pieces experienced the fate yours almost did. I have no idea where they all went. It’s so sad to think about actually!! I’m so happy you were able to salvage these!!
Too bad you were not able to savage. BUT, based on your outfit snaps your jewelry that you do have is quite impressive. Some real iconic pieces that you will have forever.
Me too.. I had my mom search their whole house for the necklace I bought when I came to NY for the first time for my 16th birthday. It’s nowhere to be found.. I’m very sad about it!
NOOOOO! I’m sad for you. The TRR has a treasure trove of old Tiffany’s iconic pieces. I see a future perfect birthday gift on the horizon Which necklace was it?
It was an open teardrop little pendant on a chain! I was so proud of myself when I asked the salesperson for it and paid for it all by myself haha! I found one on TRR just now!! Why didn’t that occur to me?? Hahaha
Give that old Tiffany’s bracelet a whirl. I’m sure she’d look fantastic in your lineup today.
I’m so glad you agree about jewelry being the most sentimental pieces in our wardrobe 💖. Such a good reminders and memories when you put it on and stare down at it while wearing it.
I was deeply obsessed with getting a Tiffany necklace with the heart charm; I think it was Legally Blonde that featured the necklace and it was SO aspirational. Honestly each of these pieces looks so modern now so bravo to you for styling but also for the reminder to hold on to things.
Elle Woods, our ultimate style icon from the early aughts. She really did give so much charm to that necklace. Appreciate your kind words on how I styled them today. It just goes to show that timeless pieces always hold up, regardless of the decade in which you wear them.
There’s always treasures hidden at mom’s house isn’t there?? I loved my Tiffany charms (sadly gone with the rest) and always envied my friends with the ball bracelet. Truly timeless!
So many hidden treasures, it’s endless. Don’t forget old report cards and science projects to boot! Reading your story broke my heart. I’m excited for you to build new memories as you acquire more pieces into your collection over time 💕.
I’ve also recently rediscovered an old Tiffany piece from the early aughts and have been giving it new life. I love how your pieces hold that sentimental value, and the styling is 💯
Mine is a Return to Tiffany oval pendant on a chunky choker chain. I don’t think they make it anymore. I’ve been finding pairing the choker with a longer necklace makes it a bit more modern (as opposed to just wearing a choker like when I first got it). Still playing with ideas tho!
I know exactly what this one looks like. What a special special piece that you still have! I love the idea of pairing it with a longer piece to make it feel more modern. Excellent idea.
Thank you so much for the mention. And it’s so funny that you’re showing your Tiffany jewelry – I still have two or three pieces from my first trips to New York as well. I know I’ll start wearing them again soon, even though deep down, I’ve always been a gold girl through and through.
Of course, it was a great piece. I also love that you still have some old Tiffany pieces lying around. There's something so nostalgic about those early pieces that I have no doubt you'll bring them back to life again.
First, the call from your mom saying they're cleaning up your things totally resonates. But the Tiffany jewelry! I love your necklace stack, even more so because it has personal meaning to you. I'm so nostalgic for the Tiffany heart charm bracelet I regretfully sold on TRR, what was I thinking? I still have my oval choker necklace (it was such a big purchase for me way back when) and wear it to this day.
Thank you, Tina! This piece was inspired by you and how you shared your MVPs were your jewelry items and not clothes. Appreciated hearing this and it def sparked my creative juices.
I’m so glad you still have the oval choker necklace and wear it to this day. Don’t let her go. I’ve amazed myself at how often I gravitated towards these childhood pieces. Tiffany’s is simply the best and so timeless.
Oh, I love that! You're so right, Tiffany is a classic. I'm so into how you're wearing your necklaces, it looks so fresh and new - just goes to show how a creative mind like yours can make timeless pieces look modern and fun.
Could not agree more about investing in jewelry pieces that hold meaning! Thanks for the LOVE and also LOVE how you stacked the long ball chain heart pendant. Have been really into sterling silver myself lately these days, it just feels so clean and fresh. And I recently purchased a pair of 10mm turquoise ball earrings that feel so nostalgic....but really I think ball jewelry is so timeless!
Thanks, Jillian. Your eye for vintage is unmatched and I’m so sad you closed your shop. But I’m excited for your new journey and I’ve been loving your Substack so much. Do you remember me from Syracuse? We were in the same major.
So glad to hear we are aligned on sterling silver. Happy to see it is having a resurgence. So classic and timeless.
These pieces are gorgeous. I’m so happy you were able to bring them back to life! It’s so special and nostalgic to be wearing something from when you were a young girl.
this was such a stroll down memory lane. we have so many of the same pieces although after breaking the chain on 2 bead bracelets, i finally gave that one up. i’ve thought about pulling out my heart charm bracelet many times lately but haven’t gone for it yet!
Thank you so much for your kind words. Lauren, I can't think of a better time to burst out that charm bracelet and give it a second life. Try it on for size when you're getting dressed tomorrow. I promise you won't regret it.
I still treasure an Elsa Peretti bean necklace my younger sister bought me when I turned 21, having saved up from her Saturday job. Such an early aughts icon!
Love this story, Liz! Any Elsa Peretti piece is a classic showstopper, and her bean necklace is perfection. So happy to hear you're rocking it after all these years as well.
I loved this one, Evonne! The timing is really funny. I just took out some old jewelry about a week ago (one being the iconic Tiffany’s bracelet with the heart charm, my husband gave it to me while he was in the service, and the other my OG Pandora charm bracelet with charms from places like my honeymoon!). I tried cleaning them with a new jewelry cleaner I got on Prime Day. It wasn’t successful, but I’m determined to get them to a jeweler so I can wear them again.
I love that you were able to keep and resurrect your pieces. I REALLY admire the way you wear them now!!! So many good jewelry finds here. This was such a lovely read.
I can’t speak that it works for all jewelry, but definitely for Sterling Silver 💪🏼.
Thank you, Traci! We are TWINS, bust those timeless pieces out and add them to the rotation. I promise you will not be disappointed, it will be a nice reminder of how much it means to you when you wear them.
My mom’s secret sauce to clean them up was the following. Maybe that might do the trick for you?!? Soaked the pieces in a mixture of 1/2 cup white vinegar and 2 tbsp of baking soda. Then used a silver polishing cloth.
You’re spot on. Omg! This is critical inside info….Going to try this asap!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Oh man- sadly ALL my Tiffany pieces experienced the fate yours almost did. I have no idea where they all went. It’s so sad to think about actually!! I’m so happy you were able to salvage these!!
Too bad you were not able to savage. BUT, based on your outfit snaps your jewelry that you do have is quite impressive. Some real iconic pieces that you will have forever.
Me too.. I had my mom search their whole house for the necklace I bought when I came to NY for the first time for my 16th birthday. It’s nowhere to be found.. I’m very sad about it!
NOOOOO! I’m sad for you. The TRR has a treasure trove of old Tiffany’s iconic pieces. I see a future perfect birthday gift on the horizon Which necklace was it?
It was an open teardrop little pendant on a chain! I was so proud of myself when I asked the salesperson for it and paid for it all by myself haha! I found one on TRR just now!! Why didn’t that occur to me?? Hahaha
That style sounds like timeless homerun. Add to your cart immediately!
So much timelessness in one post. The way you make them look so modern makes me want to find my old little tiffany bracelet and give it a whirl.
Jewelry is the sentimental part of my closet and my most cherished pieces come from loved ones or travels. Thanks for the reminder 🥰🥰🥰
Give that old Tiffany’s bracelet a whirl. I’m sure she’d look fantastic in your lineup today.
I’m so glad you agree about jewelry being the most sentimental pieces in our wardrobe 💖. Such a good reminders and memories when you put it on and stare down at it while wearing it.
I was deeply obsessed with getting a Tiffany necklace with the heart charm; I think it was Legally Blonde that featured the necklace and it was SO aspirational. Honestly each of these pieces looks so modern now so bravo to you for styling but also for the reminder to hold on to things.
Elle Woods, our ultimate style icon from the early aughts. She really did give so much charm to that necklace. Appreciate your kind words on how I styled them today. It just goes to show that timeless pieces always hold up, regardless of the decade in which you wear them.
There’s always treasures hidden at mom’s house isn’t there?? I loved my Tiffany charms (sadly gone with the rest) and always envied my friends with the ball bracelet. Truly timeless!
So many hidden treasures, it’s endless. Don’t forget old report cards and science projects to boot! Reading your story broke my heart. I’m excited for you to build new memories as you acquire more pieces into your collection over time 💕.
I’ve also recently rediscovered an old Tiffany piece from the early aughts and have been giving it new life. I love how your pieces hold that sentimental value, and the styling is 💯
Oooohhhh which piece Rin-On? Thank you for your kind words on the styling. How are you styling yours today?
Mine is a Return to Tiffany oval pendant on a chunky choker chain. I don’t think they make it anymore. I’ve been finding pairing the choker with a longer necklace makes it a bit more modern (as opposed to just wearing a choker like when I first got it). Still playing with ideas tho!
I know exactly what this one looks like. What a special special piece that you still have! I love the idea of pairing it with a longer piece to make it feel more modern. Excellent idea.
Thank you so much for the mention. And it’s so funny that you’re showing your Tiffany jewelry – I still have two or three pieces from my first trips to New York as well. I know I’ll start wearing them again soon, even though deep down, I’ve always been a gold girl through and through.
Of course, it was a great piece. I also love that you still have some old Tiffany pieces lying around. There's something so nostalgic about those early pieces that I have no doubt you'll bring them back to life again.
I have a bunch of pieces saved for my daughter’s Bat Mitzvah 🩵 can’t wait to share with her.
I love this, Sarah. What a wonderful memory to share with your daughter.
First, the call from your mom saying they're cleaning up your things totally resonates. But the Tiffany jewelry! I love your necklace stack, even more so because it has personal meaning to you. I'm so nostalgic for the Tiffany heart charm bracelet I regretfully sold on TRR, what was I thinking? I still have my oval choker necklace (it was such a big purchase for me way back when) and wear it to this day.
Thank you, Tina! This piece was inspired by you and how you shared your MVPs were your jewelry items and not clothes. Appreciated hearing this and it def sparked my creative juices.
I’m so glad you still have the oval choker necklace and wear it to this day. Don’t let her go. I’ve amazed myself at how often I gravitated towards these childhood pieces. Tiffany’s is simply the best and so timeless.
Oh, I love that! You're so right, Tiffany is a classic. I'm so into how you're wearing your necklaces, it looks so fresh and new - just goes to show how a creative mind like yours can make timeless pieces look modern and fun.
Could not agree more about investing in jewelry pieces that hold meaning! Thanks for the LOVE and also LOVE how you stacked the long ball chain heart pendant. Have been really into sterling silver myself lately these days, it just feels so clean and fresh. And I recently purchased a pair of 10mm turquoise ball earrings that feel so nostalgic....but really I think ball jewelry is so timeless!
Thanks, Jillian. Your eye for vintage is unmatched and I’m so sad you closed your shop. But I’m excited for your new journey and I’ve been loving your Substack so much. Do you remember me from Syracuse? We were in the same major.
So glad to hear we are aligned on sterling silver. Happy to see it is having a resurgence. So classic and timeless.
Yes I do! So fun to reconnect here. Excited to follow your retail musings!
These pieces are gorgeous. I’m so happy you were able to bring them back to life! It’s so special and nostalgic to be wearing something from when you were a young girl.
Thank you so much, Katelyn! I’m so happy we didn’t toss them after all 💗.
Such an amazing article Evonne!! 🤍
Thank you, Michelle. I had a feeling you would like this one.
this was such a stroll down memory lane. we have so many of the same pieces although after breaking the chain on 2 bead bracelets, i finally gave that one up. i’ve thought about pulling out my heart charm bracelet many times lately but haven’t gone for it yet!
Thank you so much for your kind words. Lauren, I can't think of a better time to burst out that charm bracelet and give it a second life. Try it on for size when you're getting dressed tomorrow. I promise you won't regret it.
I still treasure an Elsa Peretti bean necklace my younger sister bought me when I turned 21, having saved up from her Saturday job. Such an early aughts icon!
Love this story, Liz! Any Elsa Peretti piece is a classic showstopper, and her bean necklace is perfection. So happy to hear you're rocking it after all these years as well.
History looks good layered! Yes!!! I agree so hard. Love this so much
Thank you, Ginny! I think so too and glad you agree 😊.