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Secondhand Me

Hand inlaid tray by Couroc of Monterey California
Going to town is dangerous for me. I tend to check out the thrift and antique shops and always seem to find something to buy. The above tray is for a friend in Yarnell who collects Couroc.

Grand Staircase Escalante
I stopped at LeFevre overlook on the way to Kanab for the great view.

Sterling silver & abalolne Horny Toad pin and pendant
Then had to look over what the Native American ladies had for sale. They set up to sell here to tourists. Usually it’s just low priced necklaces that are mass produced. Yet occasionally they have something unusual, like the horned lizard pin above.

On the way home I stopped in Fredonia. At the Animal Rescue Thrift Shop I bought a sterling silver chain for $1. Then went to the local Antique store and scored the sterling silver and turquoise cluster ring which is “old pawn” from the 1950s. A perfect fit.
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Best Buy

Berta & I went shopping in Prescott yesterday. Of course that means stopping at a thrift store or two for a best buy or two.
One of our favorites is the non-profit NOAH that helps Neglected, Orphaned, Abused, Helpless four-legged friends. We always seem able to make a donation through our many purchases. One of these trips I’ll remember to take a picture of the place.My first shop stop is always the jewelry counter. And yesterday I scored this….

…combination pendant & broche.This little gem is about 1inch long. It’s definitely sterling silver although there is no .925 stamp or signature which usually indicates it was made pre-1970s, sometimes called old pawn. The well matched turquoise stones shaped with points on both ends are known as needlepoint, an iconic style made by the Native American Zuni people who now live in western New Mexico.

I believe I’ve mentioned before that I collect, sell and create jewelry. And I am my own best customer. My motto: a woman can never have too much jewelry.

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