This is a fairly new collection which I started last May after I found my first box at an estate sale. I only have three so far, but that is the magic number for a collection. I wish I found them more often.
This is the first ring box I found. The heart shape got me.
I think it is intended for a child's ring as it reads "Kiddiegem" on the back.
This is the second ring that I found in July. It was in a free box.
It baffles me why people put items like this in a free box at an estate sale. I was happy they did that though. The blue velvet interior is a nice touch.
My third and final ring box was found at the second day of an estate sale last fall. It was half price.
I like the shape of this one.
Small and sweet collection this week. If you have an idea for a future collection challenge leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____." Another week, another collection!
One of my favorite collections is my collection of typewriter ribbon tins. They have great graphics and look really great displayed all together. Do you have any of these tins?
Posted by: Marina | January 21, 2014 at 05:44 AM
What a cute little collection. I probably would have skipped right over those ring boxes. It amazes me what people put in the free boxes too. The 2nd box with the blue velvet is sort of deceiving since it doesn't look like much on the outside. I really like the shape of the last one too.
I have you to thank for making me stop and look at everything differently and in free boxes especially!!
Posted by: Doreen | January 21, 2014 at 07:40 AM
Vintage ring boxes are some of my favorite things! I've found some beauties myself at estate sales (for pennies) and at the flea. The shabbier the better, and hopefully with velvet on them!!!!!!
Posted by: gail | January 21, 2014 at 08:00 AM
So sweet. Love the second one.
Amazing what people put in the free box.
Another beautiful day in the city of roses!
Posted by: Janet Johnson | January 21, 2014 at 08:43 AM
What a sweet tiny collection! There are ads on ebay for Kiddiegems. Sterling silver rings were 29ยข. Ah, the good ole days!
I bought my third giant clothespin this weekend. Three is that magic number!
Posted by: Shara | January 21, 2014 at 09:48 AM
I have one vintage ring box in pink and I love it! Nice collection!
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | January 21, 2014 at 10:22 AM
Nice start to a new collection! The middle one is my favorite. I have one similar but the lid doesn't close properly any more. I think it was made by Dennison, if memory serves me, and I was surprised to learn they made them.
Posted by: Kathy | January 21, 2014 at 12:38 PM
I have my parents ring boxes. My dad put a lock of my moms hair in hers when she was battling cancer. At first I thought it was .....kind of odd but, now I'm so thankful to have them. Martha
Posted by: Martha | January 21, 2014 at 04:32 PM
how about vintage back scratch wooden hands
Posted by: Liz | January 21, 2014 at 05:47 PM
Do you have a collection of Irmi items?
Posted by: Gretchen Snyder | January 21, 2014 at 05:47 PM
Do you have a collection of vintage lipstick and compacts? Or, vintage perfumes bottles?
Posted by: Patti | January 21, 2014 at 08:07 PM
Nice start to another collection... I'll bet you find even more this year. You always can pick gems out of other's discards. Well done!
Posted by: Maureen | January 22, 2014 at 09:13 AM
Oooo this is exciting......the beginning of a new collection! I've always thought that those old boxes were little gems themselves, especially if they're heart-shaped. It's going to be fun watching you add to this collection!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | January 22, 2014 at 01:51 PM
My mom has a small collection of these! They are often too expensive to buy when we are antiquing but every now and then we stumble on a bargain!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 23, 2014 at 06:46 AM
How adorable! I have one, but I will have to go look at it. It contains my great uncle's baby ring. I don't think it's particularly fancy, though. These are incredible...another thing to watch for!
Posted by: Shelley Germann | January 23, 2014 at 05:51 PM
Oh, I forgot to mention the doily! LOVE IT! Is it chartreuse, yellow or green? It's hard to determine...but it's wonderful! New? Can't remember seeing it before.
Posted by: Shelley Germann | January 23, 2014 at 05:53 PM
Yeah, a new collection! :) I wish rings still came in sweet boxes like these, they are so pretty.
Posted by: Pixie Vintage | January 23, 2014 at 10:18 PM
Good finds. My daughter, Maggie (SalvageSiren), was just proposed to from her Will and he bought a vintage (1920s) ring. He had a heck of a time finding a nice ring box that was vintage. Can't believe how high they go for on eBay/Etsy.
Posted by: BigAl | January 24, 2014 at 01:35 PM