But we digress. While you don’t have to pick a side when it comes to mass-produced or vintage jewelry, today, we're giving the spotlight to the latter. Ahead, we've picked the best vintage jewelry stores you can find in the Philippine shores. The best part? They’re all online—so bid away in the comfort of your own home (but proceed with caution for the sake of your wallet)!
SHOP: 6 Vintage Shops for Second-Hand Jewelry
1. Vagabond Vintage (@vagabondvintageph)
If you ascribe to the adage of “bigger is better,” find your way to Vagabond Vintage’s page. They hold a colorful collection of vintage jewelry with giant stones, chunky metals, and many other pieces done in the most ostentatious fashion. We’re always waiting for their cameo pieces,which they source from Italy, or those of quirkier motifs like seashells, bees, and even a vain teddy bear. If you’re lucky, you might snag a designer piece, as the store also stocks a selection of vintage Chanel costume jewelry and Gen Z’s beloved Vivienne Westwood picks.
2. Bravo Stella (@bravo.stella.vintage)
If you fancy jewelry that looks straight out of an English royal’s treasure trove, you’d love exploring Bravo Stella’s vintage store. Their selection befits a duchess, with supersized pendants and brooches that pair well with your most fanciful frocks. Keep an eye out for their home goods too, as they also list some chic dinnerware from time to time.
3. The Library (@thelibrary_ph)
If your personal taste speaks to a more subtle style, The Library should be your go-to vintage jewelry store. Their Instagram page reads like a personal film diary, which we like to take as styling suggestions for their pieces. Explore their collection of dainty rings, which you can wear as is or as stacking pieces; or check out their shapely earrings that are dotted with Swarovski crystals.
4. Mi Hermana (@mi.hermana.ph)
Founded by sisters with a penchant for collecting jewelry since their youth, Mi Hermana presents a collection of wildly colorful treasures. You’ll find a selection of bold golden pieces, like clip-on earrings that were popular in the '80s, or chain necklaces that work as well today as they did back in the day. They’ve come out with pieces of more color too, like eye-catching rings of semi-precious stones, and stunning turquoise pieces that pop against handcrafted gold.
5. Fashion Factory by Maisie (@fashionfactorybymaisie)
There’s a feeling of spiritedness in Fashion Factory by Maisie’s selection of jewels, with designs that speak to a more quirky sense of style. Take this charm bracelet, for example, which features musical motifs and dancing figurines that date back to the 1960s; or her selection of Mickey Mouse watches that brandish the ubiquitous cartoon; or our personal favorite—a hair peineta and clip set rendered in a vibrant rainbow of colors.
6. Haute Court Vintage (@hautecourt_vintage_mnl)
Haute Court Vintage stocks different kinds of jewelry, but chunky gold necklaces are their clear forte. From those with intricately crafted charms to styles that Christian Lacroix would approve of, you’ll find a jaw dropping collection of gilded treasures. Pair one with a ratty white tee, jeans, and vintage bag and you’ve got yourself a no-brainer outfit.
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