My JEWELRY COLLECTION (it's a lot!)| Favorite Affordable, Vintage and High Jewelry

Hello everyone!
This week I wanted to talk about one of my favorite subjects: JEWELRY! Here I'm sharing with you a few of my favorite pieces and styles, as well as why I think they should be in your collection too.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did ;)
00:00 Intro
01:29 Affordable/Fast Fashion Jewelry
13:25 Vintage Jewelry
20:10 Real High Jewelry
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Favorite vintage jewelry Etsy resellers:
www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFote...
www.etsy.com/shop/EspeciallyU...
www.etsy.com/shop/KCAVintageG...
www.etsy.com/shop/EstatementT...
www.etsy.com/shop/EnchantedAt...
www.etsy.com/shop/VintageBoxJ...
Ultra chic jewelry that you can still buy:
MANGO
Rhinestone necklace:
rstyle.me/+JP-oFPvqEucCKdjB4B...
Silver rigid bracelet (reminds me of Elsa Peretti for Tiffany's):
rstyle.me/+iFheKRY2FvrTi3T87_...
Link chain necklace:
rstyle.me/+xxU6kMjUJg2uSXrX84...
Link chain ring:
rstyle.me/+rZilWomNNlCISX7NOE...
ZARA
Multi-color enamel earrings:
www.zara.com/us/en/multi-colo...
Woven gold bracelet:
www.zara.com/us/en/woven-brac...
Statement gold necklace:
www.zara.com/us/en/sparkly-fl...
Lizard brooch:
www.zara.com/us/en/sparkly-li...
PARFOIS
Short enamel earrings:
www.parfois.com/en/us/jewelle...
Short geometric earrings:
www.parfois.com/en/us/jewelle...
Knot earrings:
www.parfois.com/en/us/jewelle...
Gold links bracelet:
www.parfois.com/en/us/jewelle...
Enamel elastic bracelet:
www.parfois.com/en/us/jewelle...
Dragonfly brooch:
www.parfois.com/en/us/jewelle...
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[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I was in my 20s in the 80s, beginning my career, and every store had really great costume jewelry, Monet was a favorite.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

What a fabulous time in fashion history!

[@Ingrid0410]

Yes, I remember all those brands now they’re vintage lol

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Once upon a time, bracelets were always worn in pairs. Those matching ones look great.

[@Captainimerika]

So many beautiful pieces with amazing memories. Can you make a video on essential pieces you would buy if you were just starting to build a timeless wardrobe/jewelry collection?

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Amazing idea!! Will add it to my list 😉

[@Ingrid0410]

Great idea! I’d love to see this too,

[@buickinvicta288]

That was interesting. The ruby earrings are my favorite. I collect vintage. Cheers 🥂

[@natalietsoka8167]

Hello Mariana, I love the new hair on you 😀!

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Thank you Natalie! Still getting used to it…

[@virginiaboone8163]

I like it as well.

[@HLB512]

I have my mother’s vintage jewelry from the 50s and 60s. There’s a lot of brooches with matching earrings. There’s also a lot of pieces from the 80s which I love.

[@cl5914]

Recently found your site and I love it! Thanks for sharing your taste with all of us!

[@aboromand9617]

Thank you for sharing the beautiful story about the ruby earrings that you grandfather gifted your grandmother. So beautiful.

[@karenjones6953]

Love pearls!

[@beacuz]

Lovely collection my 2 faves is the pearl necklace and earrings set- and the ruby drop earrings- they are beautiful and look so good on you.😊. I also like Mango gold earrings😊. There is another jewelry brand called Napier that has a similar look to Monet, they were popular in the 70s and 80s. The white enamel and gold pieces looked so beautiful for spring and summer. Trifari is another brand from that era

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Hi Bea! I actually have a Napier bracelet that’s been on my wishlist for months! Such a classic!

[@federicamanfroi]

Your hair are just amazing this lenght, they are very elegant and youthful at the same time

[@carlaruiz4584]

Beautiful collection! It inspired me to go through my own jewelry and check what pieces I could add to my (currently small) collection 😊

[@simipamzat368]

I absolutely loveeeeee this video... Great ideas

[@anabelavandenheuvel480]

I use broaches quite often and I love them.

[@ankurkumarsingh210]

Beautiful collection.❤

[@SusanB16]

I love how you had a mix of everything in here 😍

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

A girl needs some variety in her life 😉

[@celiathirlwall3329]

Hello Mariana! You have a beautiful jewelry collection! I'm really enjoying wearing my pearls lately! Your haircut looks fresh for spring!! Have a great week!

[@Nickysmom]

Enjoyed seeing your collection. I am also a fan of what I call “significant” pieces rather than teeny tiny things such as those popular today. I have mostly fine jewelry but also love good costume jewelry. Each piece I have has a story attached and represents great memories. Sometimes I give my great nieces a gift and tell them the story behind them. I did sell a few pieces a few years ago, because I thought I should start divesting myself now but I think I should have kept them, I regret selling them even though I know you can’t take it with you. I like having them.

[@abhishekbhandari4727]

Awesome jewellery ❤️

[@cristinarei7022]

Loved everything !!😍LOVE your haircut also✨👌🏼

[@katharinamorea9449]

Love your haircut, looks beautiful… your collection is very pretty too , I always like to watch your channel, you are such a sweet , classy young lady …. I am much older than you , My first child is older than you LOL … but I still enjoy watching and listener to your videos …such a refreshing channel to see such a young women being so down to earth … very precious, Thank you 😊

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Katharina, hello! Thank you for your sweet and lovely message. Let me know if you’d like me to do a video on a particular theme or subject, ok? 😉

[@lindabell6293]

Zara's new materials are not banned but highly cautioned in California. Even their cotton, linen, and wool naturals are blended with petroleum sludge distillates.

[@huda4275]

Hi Mariana, your new hair style is lovely and it suits you. Very nice collection 👌 😊, especially the vintage ones 🥰. Totally agree with you about the brooches, they are underrated.

[@nadanalia3000]

Amazing video thank you

[@anabelavandenheuvel480]

The best way to store earrings is on medium size medicine box.They are slim and you put one pair on each compartment and very easy to choose which one you want

[@karlas3101]

Hi Mariana,
Love the video! Parfois is also in Beirut Lebanon… I was there a few summers ago and saw at some malls around the city. And of course all over Europe as well.
Beijinhos!

[@jamf-r8719]

What a lovely collection, Mariana! I have more earrings than any other type of jewelry. I usually wear my hair away from my face to showcase the earrings. My sister and I inherited my mother's collection. I have the classic pearl sets (single and multi-strand), gold, silver, some semi-precious stones, as well as jade earrings that I love and use often. For the gold earring that has gotten darker, it's possible to have them "dipped" in gold and they'll look new again. I've had that done successfully with a few vintage pieces (it might not work for all styles, especially if the piece has stones). I had mine done in Manila in the past when visiting family.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Oh, I really want to add some jade to my collection!

[@fanirivers4505]

Love your hair!

[@almatoledo1608]

Everything is so pretty on you. Good model.

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

I love your haircut, it’s very on trend the layered bob. If you want an easy way to stylet use a brush blow dryer Revlon makes one and it styles your hair and dries it in less than five minutes. That’s what I use for mine. I am a retired hairdresser. I wear a classic Bob and in the summer I wear a inverted bob.

[@sotirialevakou4182]

Hi. Love your videos. Your haircut is amazing. Which is the nail polish you wear?

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Hi Sotiria! I’ so glad you like them! The polish is from Londontown (it’s their Illuminating Nail Concealer in the pink shade):
www.londontownusa.com/collections/nail-wellness/products/pink-illuminating-nail-concealer

[@Echolyris212]

You know how to pick such beautiful pieces. Gold looks so beautiful on you. I’m jealous you can pull the larger earrings off. I

[@mariebuckman8787]

I love your style as very similar to mine I have lots of brooches & love them also art deco pieces

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Marie, your collection must be divine 🤩

[@laurenbrewton9277]

Love your hair, you look gorgeous!

[@matejamacesic261]

Hi Mariana, I really like some of those vintage earrings you showed, they are total gems. Also, that fine jewelry set consisting of hoop earrings and a dainty bracelet is amazing and absolutely timeless.
As much as I understand the need to buy designer jewelry and would like to own some pieces myself, I always thought that jewelry collections are supposed to be more personal than anything else in our closets, so I always appreciate seeing collections of pieces that you can't find elsewhere. :)
I recently bought my first rings by the brand Linjer, they make demi-fine (gold vermeil) and fine sustainable jewelry. Since I found out about them through social media, I was afraid of the hype, but I wasn't disappointed. The rings are absolutely lovely and my current favorites.
But, I also hold on to some special solid gold pieces that were passed down to me from my grandmother. My absolute favorite is a statement ring with some sort of dark stone in it. A jeweler made it for her on her mother's request and it's many decades old. :)
Since I'm not a mom (yet), I like to imagine I'll pass down some of my pieces to my niece. :)

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Hi Mateja! I’ve never heard of Linjer before. I’ll check them out on Instagram. Thanks for the tip 😉 ps.: that statement ring sounds dreamy!

[@matejamacesic261]

@@MarianaZelenjuk Their jewelry is quite dainty and it's nice to know that they use recycled materials. I purchased gold vermeil rings so I don't know how long they'll last, but so far, so good. :)

[@asrinivas2568]

nice design

[@MaritsaDarman]

you make me want to go out and put real posts on my vintage costume jewelry

[@piyushdwivedirollno1764]

Nice video ❤

[@yashinsheikh1059]

Very nice

[@LifeOfReshmalai]

I like the hair really suits you, would look nice with a Betty draper hairstyle, even if they were scissor happy at least you won’t have to go back sooner. ☺️

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

I’ll try and do a Betty/Grace Kelly set… maybe I’ll like it better 😉

[@solabonafide]

I don’t think you realize how naturally beautiful you are. A lot of these earrings look great on you because you have a natural elegance in your face. You’re not covered in makeup and even if you have some on, it doesn’t look that way. Also, your super short cut will help your hair heal, take pressure off the roots and maybe help with some body and thickness! ♥️

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Elle, that is so sweet!! Thank you!
Ps.: the lighting really helps 😅

[@monikem.h.358]

Nossa! Fiquei surpresa em saber que você é brasileira! Não entendo bem ingles, mas sempre assisto so seus videos pq amo bijoux vintage e a estetica dos anos 40 e 50.
Na Europa consegui realizar muitos sonhos consumistas ao adquirir peças vintage de Designers que sempre admirei.
Muito bom saber que tem brasileiras pelo mundo que também compartilham dessa paixao.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Oi Monike! Nossa, me sinto muito abençoada de ter o acesso às peças vintage daqui… a qualidade e o estilo são incomparáveis! Esse ano quero expandir o guarda-roupa vintage também! Vamos ver se consigo 😊

[@monikem.h.358]

Que bom! Estarei ansiosa para ver suas peças vintage. Para roupas recomendo fortemente a marca ESCADA na época em que era criada pela margaretha ley.

[@nadanalia3000]

This is a super chic hair length and style Mariana

[@jenniferosborn9820]

Thank you for sharing your collection. Really enjoyed your presentation. I heard that the best method for storing jewelry (fashion or fine jewelry) is to use plastic zip bags. This way the pieces don’t rub against each other preventing scratches. I also heard that putting anti-tarnish strips with pieces that are not gold keeps them looking new. As for pearls, they need some air so putting them in a paper bag or cotton would probably be best.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Great tips!!

[@prathajain]

Bellissima. You look so chic. I loved your vintage pieces.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Thank you Pratha 😉

[@Ingrid0410]

Yv got to be the earring queen! And look so stylish with all earrings👍Yv inspired me to start wearing some clip ons again so 50s which I love. 💜vintage jewelry is my fav. Milan is such a stylish city, please do some around town videos or take us shopping in Mango or other spots

[@mafaldasadio5468]

Olá Mariana! Parabéns pela sua linda coleção de brincos! Sempre foram o meu acessório favorito! Sou incapaz de sair de casa sem eles. Concordo que a Mango tem opções muito bonitas e de boa qualidade. Fiquei fascinada com a sua coleção vintage e já estou à procura de algumas dessas preciosidades! Talvez não para usar no dia a dia, mas para ocasiões mais especiais. A Monet tem coisas lindas! Também já vi algumas coisas maravilhosas da Balmain e da Balenciaga, sobretudo dos anos 80/90. Obrigada pelas sugestões! 😘

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Oi Mafalda! Eu também estou numa onda vintage muito forte. Acho que minha próxima compra vai ser uma pulseira da Napier 🤩 obrigada por assistir!

[@chika_333]

local jewelers can easily polish and gold replated your earrings for sure! in philippines it usually cost around $2 if its not a huge piece. here in japan it can range from about $15-$30

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Thanks for the tip!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I love that haircut on you, it’s very chic!

[@GiuliaC.Caputo]

Stupenda come sempre ❤️

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Grazie Giuuu 😊

[@priyankatk4801]

Hi Mariana! Great video. Love how timeless each piece is, even if it is fast fashion. Especially adore the green & jade earrings at 16:40 ! Where can I find something similar? I also feel gold and pearl jewelry really sets itself apart from all the trends over the years. Glad to see your collection resonate that!

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Hi Priyanka! Those green earring are so special to me 😊 I found these on Etsy that have some similar features:
www.etsy.com/listing/1185087415/vintage-green-bead-gold-tone-metal-swirl
www.etsy.com/listing/1124880384/vintage-stone-and-pearl-clip-on-earrings
www.etsy.com/listing/795026430/vintage-estate-green-multi-stone-clip-on
www.etsy.com/listing/852161530/gorgeous-vintage-14k-gold-clip-on

[@priyankatk4801]

@@MarianaZelenjuk Thank you, this is awfully sweet ❤️

[@cristinaqueiroz1474]

Hi Mariana, I loved your video, your pieces and I think you were a little bit sentimental when you were showing your family jewels.
I have just recently discovered your channel and just loved it.
Beijinhos

[@lindabraudaway5303]

Your hair is beautiful

[@Shiryone]

All so very nice, especially your inherited pieces. Do you have pictures from your 15th birthday? Would so enjoy seeing it. Clip earrings usually pinch my ears after having them on for a while. Would you consider doing a video about your wedding? Just sharing about the venue, how many people, your favorite memories, and whatever pictures you feel comfortable posting, especially about your dress. I noticed in an earlier video you mentioned your wedding and you got a very dreamy look on your face. :-) Con la speranza che tutto vada bene, Ciao.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

I have them in Brazil! Maybe next time i go back I can do a little stroll down memory lane and make a video out of it!

[@rashmika1583]

Wlc🎉❤

[@NiloufarTalebiAUTHOR]

Love your videos, your voice, your elegance, your charm, and everything in between. Thank you! 💝

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Niloufar, what a sweet comment! Thank you ☺️

[@lovemyplanet11]

Hi Mariana, this is a very nice video. How a bout a video on the history of jewelry ? Perhaps, the 50s and 60s ....Thank you :)

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Lovely idea!!

[@almatoledo1608]

Molto bella!

[@nabeelaali77]

I saw earings on MANGO that have Similar design to your brocher..

[@bipulkumar-qs5ub]

Nice vedio

[@RosalieLamorliere]

I hope Mango/Zara/H&M will one day start thinking of us cool toned people who look terrible in gold......there is literally nothing cool in silver nowadays!!!

[@mahakkneekhraa4609]

❤🎉

[@HaloReachMaster11]

Your hair is Beautiful! Love this cut on you.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Thank you! I’m still getting used to it…

[@christinekelly-rose303]

I soooo can relate with the hair stylists cutting and cutting and cutting hair....and it's all on the floor!! It will grow out :)

[@sibymiller]

Question please! Don't they hurt those "clip on" earrings?? I don't know why on me they're very painful 😣

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Hi Sibyla! I have to be honest: depending on how tight the clip is, it does begin to hurt. When I start feeling uncomfortable, I just take them off, give my ears a few minutes do recover and then put them back on…

[@Ingrid0410]

I find some clip ons can really pinch owww but some are fine. Better for me cuz all pierced earrings even pure gold make my ear lobes itch,

[@deepaknandwani8274]

Mam You are so cute 🥺❤️

[@karinabarrientos7912]

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