There is a woman in my life that is very precious. Having lost my own Mother many years ago, I have adopted this woman into my life and that of my children’s lives. Miss Claudia is in her mid eighties. Although you aren’t supposed to tell a woman’s age, Claudia will proudly tell you hers. She is remarkable as she still drives, still faithfully goes to church and still does most of what she wants. She tells me I am the daughter she never had and I feel as close to her as I did my own Mother. When you get to be of a certain age, you realize that the things you have are just that, things. Claudia has begun to declutter. One day she told me to go through her pins and chose some I would like. She has beautiful pins and I tried very hard not to be greedy though she encouraged me to take as many as I wanted, she had no use for them. I picked these eight pins.
The pictures do not do them justice. The one below is bigger than it looks in the picture. The outside pedals are pink stones.
I am so glad that you can see the scene in this pin.
This leaf is the biggest, probably close to three inches. It was the hardest to photograph. In fact taking pictures of jewelry period is hard. It just doesn’t do justice to the pieces.
All the shots of the pearl double circle pin came out blurry. It’s so pretty, I wish you could see it better. I remember wearing circle pins in high school in the 60′s. This one is a fun pin.
This is the smallest. It’s maybe 1 1/2 inches across. Very petite. Very pretty pink stones.
I’m glad on this one you can see the cameo. It’s so delicate.
Aren’t they all pretty?
I don’t think I have a favorite. They all remind me of Claudia and will help keep her close in my heart.
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What a beautiful story! Isn’t it wonderful when the Lord gifts us with special people in our lives? The pins will be wonderful mementoes. The cameo is fabulous! Thanks for sharing your story.
You are one lucky lady to have that special friend in your life. Those pins are so very lovely, enjoy!
Cheers,
Jo
What a special lady in your life..I’m so proud that you each have the other to love. The pins are beautiful..and what a special gift it must be for you. Happy VTT..have a great weekend.
I love looking at pins but I never wear them. I did wear circle pins, however, when they were popular
what a lovely post..Claudia sounds delightful and her pins are real treasures..LUCKY YOU!
Those are so very lovely and I’m glad you will treasure them.
What a great lady. We would get along just fine. I am 80 as well and very active and do what I want most of the time. Things do not mean the same as you get older. Glad you had a chance at some her beautiful pins.
Wonderful pieces. It would be especially nice to know if she has any memories related to them. You are a lucky girl!
Oh my goodness, these are beautiful! We have a similar story with a special aunt. She was on my VTT from last week
Thanks for sharing.
Jocelyn
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Hi Pat. Sandy’s right it is a wonderful gift when Lord puts two people together that can fill a void in each others lives. The pins are beautiful and precious.
Hugs…Tracy
That is just the sweetest story and the pins are a treasure! A real smile!
happy VTT!
Beautiful pins they are.
These are sooooo lovely.
Leigh just made a post last night about displaying her lovely vintage pins on her decorative pillows – - – they looked so great on off white or cream ‘n lace pillows – - -
These are beautiful! I love vintage jewelry! My wedding set is actually a vintage find!
Those are just lovely! You’re very lucky to have those and that wonderful friend as well.:)
very nice!! How are you going to display them? I have a few old pins and necklaces and thought… what a shame, just laying in my jewelry box….linda
You’re so lucky to have a woman like Claudia in your life! I don’t think we’re ever too old to need a mother. Those pins are absolutely beautiful, and I’m sure she wants to see you enjoy them!
Happy VTT!
Carol
You two are blessed to have found each other. What a wonderful relationship! I love the pins you chose. I’m sure Claudia is glad to know how happy you are to have them.
Jane
WHat a sweet story and what a collection of beautiful pins that mean so much to you. I love that pink one, it is so delicate and soft looking, of course, they are all wonderful! Happy VTT!
THese are just gorgeous. I just did a post about what I made with my vintage pins that were given to me. You might like the idea. If you visit my blog just scroll down to the last VTT to see that post. It is so nice to have someone like that in your life.
What beautiful pins, and from such a beautiful lady! Miss Claudia is a treasure, and I’m so glad you’ve brought her into our lives! Love the idea of displaying them on decorative pillows!
Oh, I’m jealous! Lovely, lovely pins. I particularly like the petite pink one.
I am a huge fan of vintage jewelry. I’ll have to post some of the ones I found in my house when we bought it!
Beautiful beautiful pins and lovely ladies.
What beautiful pins she gave to you. Those are very special I’m sure. The memories you’ll have of them.
Aren’t these just lovely?
Wearing lovely pins is such a long lost art….my grandmother only had a few but the few she had were indeed lovely. The pewter with the green in your photos reminds me of one she used to wear.
I wish I had the sense to keep them when she passed 13 years ago. They are not to be replaced.
Thank you for a lovely, memory invoking, post.
Your pins are so pretty – I love vintage jewelry.
Thanks for sharing.
How wonderful to have such a woman in your life. And the pins–not only are they beautiful, but each time you look at them, you will think of her!
How lucky you are to recieve not just jewelry but memories of a wonderful lady in your life. Thank you for sharing the pins and the story of your special friend. I think the green leaf is my favorite. I know it must have been hard to choose which ones you liked the most.
Those are all nice pieces.
My favourites are the leaf and the white flower, but they are all lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Chania