Top 5 Vintage Finds of the Week

Signed ADI, stamped 925 sterling silver, made in Thailand — this ring checks every box for a serious vintage jewelry find. ADI is a respected maker whose signed sterling pieces are collected specifically, and the combination of a pink center stone with clear CZ accents gives it a cocktail ring presence that works equally well day or evening. Thailand has a long tradition of fine silverwork, and pieces marked with both a maker's signature and a 925 stamp have a quality assurance that unsigned pieces lack. A signed vintage sterling silver ring with genuine gemstone accents for under $70 is the kind of find this site exists to surface.

Trifari is one of the most collected names in American vintage costume jewelry — founded in 1910 and worn by First Ladies from Mamie Eisenhower onward, a signed Trifari piece carries genuine provenance and a collector market behind it. This 1950s smooth knot gold tone bangle with buckle hook clasp is quintessential mid-century Trifari: clean lines, quality construction, a design that is confident without being showy. The knot detail is a Trifari signature motif from this period, immediately recognizable to collectors. At $29 for a signed Trifari piece in MCM style, this is an exceptional entry into vintage Trifari collecting.

Signed Trifari pearl and rhinestone dangle earrings — the combination that defined American cocktail dressing from the 1950s through the 1970s. Trifari's faux pearl pieces are among the most sought-after in the brand's archive: the quality of the faux pearl finish, the weight of the rhinestone settings, and the secure clip or post mechanisms were all held to a standard that the brand's reputation demanded. These 2.2cm dangle earrings are the kind of piece that pairs with everything from a white shirt to an evening dress. A signed Trifari find for just over $30 is a genuine bargain in the current vintage jewelry market.

A 1989 GUESS watch with a Roman numeral dial and red leather band — this is late-80s American fashion at its most specific and most fun. GUESS watches from this era are firmly in the vintage collectible category now: the brand's late-80s and early-90s designs have aged into something genuinely cool, and the red leather band against a Roman numeral face is a colour combination that feels more current than dated. A documented 1989 piece for under $20 is the week's best value find — the kind of thing that looks great on a wrist and costs less than a coffee for two. Perfect for anyone building a vintage watch collection on a budget or looking for a characterful everyday piece.

A signed, framed antique miniature oil painting of a cat from the end of the 19th century — this is a genuinely antique original artwork in a format that has been collected since the Renaissance. Miniature paintings were a prestigious art form throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, requiring exceptional technical skill to achieve the detail of larger works at a fraction of the scale. This piece is over 125 years old, signed by its maker, and framed — ready to hang as both a piece of antique art and a charming example of the Victorian and Edwardian fascination with animal subjects. Cat paintings from this era have a dedicated collecting community. At $145 for a signed antique original, this is this week's most significant find.