Finding affordable craft supplies, are always on the mind of those who do crafts as a hobby. Shopping at flea markets can be a fun place to look for your next set of jewels. Buying dated jewelry that can be redesigned is a creative way to not only save money on supplies, it can be a wonderful way to find unique and one of a kind beads or findings. When shopping for used jewelry look for items that still have good working parts as well as beads that can look like new with a little cleaning and polishing.Once again, buy only items that you really love, you will find a use for it. Flea market shopping will yield not only vintage jewelry but also newer jewelry with findings that can give good continued use. Read the following list for a few pointers for buying used jewelry:
- Make sure the jewelry can be cleaned easily
- Buy only pieces that you love
- Buy used jewelry with good competitive pricing. Old isn't necessarily cheap
- Clasps and closures should be in good working condition
- Rosary bead chains are a good component for today's jewelry styling
- Religious symbols are highly sought after items
- Souvenir charms to mix with other charms to create theme jewelry
- Glass beads and pearls in your favorite colors
- Chains and more chains, buy them a variety of colors and weights
- One of a kind earrings can be used for charms or used as pendants on a new necklace
- Mix and match vintage beads with newer beads for an eclectic look
