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Posted by calostemma on 05-Sep-2011 08:28 Report
we are spoiled today
On another site , a seller had for auction 1950 jewelry found in a salesman's bag which they had purchased. all items were securely sewn into the bag so were unused
The seller started bidding at $2.00 and $5.00 dollars for brooches and $10.00 for necklaces
Now the 1950 prices for these items were from 12/6 to 35 pounds, pre -decimal money
These were only fashion pieces. The amount in relation to the average wage was astronomical
 
Replied by richbartim on 05-Sep-2011 08:35 (Ref 2311051) Report
too true. prices have come down a lot.
I think most jewelry back then was called "paste" it was the way it was made, the diamond looking stones did look good I had some as a child and still have some but the gold/silver colour metal always went black or bits of metal flakes off.
Replied by pashmina on 05-Sep-2011 12:06 (Ref 2311082) Report
So true !!! The pieces I import from Mexico, sth America and especially Bali are so well made And price the price is wonderful !!! My mother often get be to take pieces off my neck.. And she gives them a good going over... And is amazed at the cheaper price points!

She worked in a fashion house in the late 50's and 60's... So is very familiar on prices etc of jeweler back then.
Replied by pashmina on 05-Sep-2011 12:09 (Ref 2311083) Report
Sorry about the typos ...I'm On the iPhone and can't go back to edit! Lol
Replied by calostemma on 05-Sep-2011 12:16 (Ref 2311086) Report
Can you get your mum to remember what the average wage was back then Pashmina?
Just so we can work out what those prices would have been in todays money
12/6 was the cheapest    s35 pounds the most expensive
Replied by pashmina on 05-Sep-2011 12:29 (Ref 2311088) Report
Ok just got off the phone with mum.

My mum paid 3.5 for rent when they came in 1956. Her wages were 6 pounds as she was under age as age puts it. When she was over 20... She was paid 12 pounds.
Replied by pashmina on 05-Sep-2011 12:31 (Ref 2311089) Report
Mum was a dressmaker .. But she was paid an extra 2 pound as she was a specialist in suits and gowns
Replied by richbartim on 05-Sep-2011 13:11 (Ref 2311096) Report
late 60's I started work I earned 4 pound 10 shillings
I had to give Mum 3 pound for board. the rest was for my clothes and entertainment. 2/6 was half a crown = about 40c
35 pounds = about $45.00.
I remember seeing my Dad's wages packet with overtime he brought home 14 pounds he was a joiner.
Replied by fordfillie56 on 05-Sep-2011 14:48 (Ref 2311100) Report
1966 first year reg. nurse trainee received 17.00 per fortnight in Vic.- Board of 15.00 per fornight was taken out before we saw it as we lived in the nurses home.
Replied by calostemma on 05-Sep-2011 21:37 (Ref 2311138) Report
2 to 3 weeks wages depending of were you worked
eeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Would we spend that today on a fashion piece?
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