Comments on: Repurposing Mom’s Earrings

By: Christina Vallem

Christina Vallem — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:15:14 +0000

This is a great idea. I see clip-on earrings at the resale shop all the time.

By: Lynn Edwards

Lynn Edwards — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 21:01:05 +0000

Jillian, your work is lovely! What a wonderful way to honor your mom’s memory! All of these pieces are stunning but I especially like the round “turquoise” pendant and necklace. Adding the faux leather tassel was genius!

By: Margriet

Margriet — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:56:32 +0000

What a great Idea !! I have a few earrings from my grandmother who was from the late 1900 so these are for sure antique ! I have very fond memories of her , she too was very creative with minimal supplies !! I will see if I can do something like you did with yours Great Idea !! Thanks for sharing ! Margriet

By: Jean G GLover

Jean G GLover — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:52:48 +0000

Another use for the large, old clip ons. Turn them into 50’s sweater guards..attach a pretty pearl chain between them and a small piece of rubber on the actual clip. That way it doesn’t slide off the sweater. Back in the 50’s sweater guards were the bomb!!

By: Myra Schwartz

Myra Schwartz — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:10:07 +0000

Condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom. Love what you’ve done with your mom’s pieces and it must be very gratifying to use her jewelry in your work. Don’t you think she’d be pleased? I’m sure she always knew how creative and talented you were.

It always helps to have beautiful components to inspire us and your mom had beautiful taste in jewelry. I love them all, but the green and gold one at the top of this post was so simple and elegant. It really struck me. You did a fabulous job bringing the colors together so cohesively. Best wishes to you!

By: Chery Barnes

Chery Barnes — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:35:28 +0000

Love what you have done in recycling Vintage pieces and honoring your Mom. You did a great job enhancing the focal piece with your designs and color choices.

By: Rhet Mitch-Lynn

Rhet Mitch-Lynn — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:06:08 +0000

Absolutely beautiful. What a compliment to you mother and your ingenuity. Thank you for sharing the creative idea.

By: Dianne Jacques

Dianne Jacques — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:04:41 +0000

Your mom certainly had quite a flair for fashion. The pieces you have created are truly, truly striking. While all of them are wonderful, I really love the organic feel and colors used in the first piece, my cup of tea. I can see why you couldn’t part with it. It also seems to me that creating these would be very therapeutic.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 01:12:52 +0000

Because her earrings are so vintage, you are able to create truly one of a kind pieces! I love the different ways you finished the necklaces. Thank for this gorgeous peek at the jewelry of the past, Jillian.