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The Chramostas have built their international reputation utilizing their buying expertise, value, honesty, and integrity. They scour the globe in the quest to purchase the finest curated collection of authentic, timeless, luxury pieces. Each item they sell has been purchased personally and/or vetted by the couple, rather than offering products on a consignment model like many other sites. They offer a 100% authentic with an authenticity promise.
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The Vintage Contessa & Times Past, an internationally recognized showroom based in Houston, is a one-stop, family run shop for high-end vintage and estate pieces. Dynamic husband and wife duo, Rob and Donae Cangelosi Chramosta, travel the world sourcing the finest estate jewelry, watches, designer handbags and accessories, GIA certified diamonds, rare coins, and antiquities that appeal to collectors around the globe.
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I was trying to find my inner peace through 7:30 Sunday morning yoga 🧘♀️but apparently it wasn’t “in the plan”.
Some days we have to be more creative about self-care🛁… so why not buy the bag👜, wear the new shoes🥿, dress your way out of your mood💃 or just simply rest on the couch 🛋️binge watching a new show. Rob & I are loving Lioness 🦁on Paramount. 📺@specialopslioness
#SundayVibes #Yoga #LuxuryLifestyle #selfcare #buythebag #newshoes #bingewatching #livingtheauthenticlife
From Football 🏈to Friendship🫂 to Philanthropy🎗️ to fashion💃- our week was fast 🏁and furious🏎️ !
This Aggie👍 loved supporting her husband’s Buffs 💛🖤, my fabulous 💫philanthropic friends at the Women of Substance✨ kickoff and driving the dynamic🔥 new Porsche Cayenne🛞 @shespacehtx
It’s been a dream come true to create a platform where I'm able to unite and host friends and clients at fashionable events with meaningful conversation and a great cause. As guests soaked in the fabulous style of H town native designer Amir Taghi and enjoyed an exceptional lunch at Turners, UNICEF’s local leaders Dr Sippi Khurana & Amy Pierce shared their passion for this worthy cause with a mission to make sure every child has the right to grow up in a safe and inclusive environment.
Tune into “Living the Authentic Life Podcast” on all major podcast platforms to learn more about the exceptional work UNICEF conducts in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
We all can come together to make a difference by committing to doing the work, promoting inclusive policies and expanding access to services that protect all children.
Girls just wanna have FASHION! 💃🛍️ What a fabulous day pairing up with #houston native designer Amir Taghi for the very first collaborative fashion show luncheon 📸 for charity 🙏 hosted at #BenBerg’s @TurnersHouston. 🤩 While they dined, our most fashionable & philanthropic gal pals & clients were captivated by a mixture of color, texture, volume and shine from Amir’s fabrics✨ styled with an assortment of preowned authentic #luxuryhandbags 👜,#watches ⌚️, and #diamondjewelry 💎 from our carefully curated inventory. Cheers🥂 to @unicefusa and to bringing our community together to connect for such an important cause 🫶
CARTIER GIVEAWAY! 🐆 Who wants to WIN an authentic Cartier watch?! 🙋🏼♀️🤩 In celebration of #wackywatchwednesday, we're collaborating with @papercityhouston to gift 1 lucky follower:
* 1 Cartier 'Must de' Ronde Vendôme Vintage Luxury Watch ⌚️
HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ FOLLOW @papercityhouston and us (@thevintagecontessa)
2️⃣ TAG 2 friends in the comments below! (Multiple entries allowed so go wild!)
Entrants must be 18+. Giveaway will close on 10/4/2023 at 11:59 PST. Winner announced within 48hrs of giveaway closing. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. No purchase necessary.
#houstongiveaway #fashiongiveaway #texasgiveaway #giveawaytime #luxurygiveaway #cartierlover #cartierwatch #vintagecartier
"She was beautiful, but not like those girls in the magazines. She was beautiful for the way she thought. She was beautiful for the sparkle in her eyes when she talked about something she loved. She was beautiful for her ability to make other people smile, even if she was sad. No, she wasn’t beautiful for something as temporary as her looks. She was beautiful, deep down to her soul." #FScottFitzgerald 🫶 Happy #Nationaldaughtersday! We might be a day late but we never feel short with an incredible daughter like Bella 🥹💗
In celebration of the last day of #milanfashionweek & all things Italian 🇮🇹, today we're dropping prices on #guccibags for the ultimate #Guccisale 💚🤍❤️ From #guccimarmont to #ophidia, this is the week to snag a killer #guccibag at a great value💯 We got so excited about the #ggmarmont we accidentally quoted it twice! ***The Gucci Diana Bag retails at $3500 and flash sale is $2300! (our bad! #livingtheauthenticlife includes cases of the "Mondays" 🤪)
Sound off below on when you think the #Guccibamboo bags made their introduction! 🔊 (Hint - Gucci first launched #bamboohandles as a solution to leather shortages after a war...🎋) We were way off!! 🤣
A whirlwind week from empowering women at lunch @Tonyshouston for @thewomensfund to a heartwarming girls' night with two of my favorite girlfriends in Houston. The secret to resiliency? Cherishing friendship, sharing stories, and savoring the moments including an amazing dinner at @BennyChows. Here's to strong women and even stronger bonds! 🌟👭🌆🍽️
#EmpowerWomen #GirlsNight #HoustonNights #FriendshipGoals #Resilience
#livingauthentically #liveauthentic #livingtheauthenticlife #livingbestlife #purposedriven #dothework #makeadifference #livingyourbestlife #authenticlife #authenticlifestyle
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Today is officially the first day of fall, the social season is in full swing but Mr. Weather did not get the memo. 🥵 It’s tough to decide what to wear as we transition into fall, and when you're partying with #porsche 🏎️ you want an outfit just as hot as the cars.🔥 When in doubt pick a color and go wild with it...💟 Our schedules are jam-packed so we might as well achieve grapeness 💁♀️🍇
GAME: SET: MATCH!🎾
This week in addition to launching🚀 our Vintage Contessa Houston, TX silk scarf featuring the #astrodome 🏟️ we also celebrated 50th Anniversary of the legendary tennis match #battleofthesexes held on September 20, 1973 in the landmark Astrodome.💫
Special guest, Houston’s very own tennis star ⭐️ @garrisonzina joined @gingastontv in a conversation🗣️ about the #behindthescenes scoop that led @billiejeanking to famously prove that women can and will prevail 🏆 over men on the tennis court and beyond. 🙌
As a woman who always wanted a seat🪑 at the table, I was so inspired watching🎥 #emmastone and @stevecarrelll in @battleofthesexesmovie🎞️, coming to understand the match was so much more than a tennis game, it was about equity🤝 and social change. 💯
And when it comes to fashion💃, I’ve always loved tennis fashion more than the fashion for any other sport👟. Ted Tinling, the foremost designer of tennis dresses👗 of the 20th century
designer, designed BJK’s historic
dress for the match against #BobbyRiggs. Tinling has a place in my heart ❤️ now that I lnow he was the first designer to add lace to tennis pantries🩲 aka bloomers so when your skirt flies up 💨your bloomers were appropriate☺️. So smart ☑️.
#livingauthentically #liveauthentic #livingtheauthenticlife #livingbestlife #purposedriven #dothework #makeadifference #livingyourbestlife #authenticlife #authenticlifestyle
#dresswithpurpose #dressforsuccess #girlboss #luxurystyle #dressfortheoccasion #sustainableluxury #houstonstyle #sustainableluxurybrand #houstonluxury
Cheers to all the strong beautiful women working hard to give back to our community and dressing their best while doing it! 💃🥂🌎🫶.
#livingauthentically #liveauthentic #livingtheauthenticlife #choosejoy #livingbestlife #purposedriven #dothework #makeadifference #livingyourbestlife #authenticlife #authenticlifestyle
#dresswithpurpose #dressforsuccess #girlboss #luxurystyle #dressfortheoccasion #bestdressed #hermesbirkin #crocodilebirkin #crocodilebag #birkin25
It's #wackywatchwednesday and today we're talking about the often misunderstood #quartzwatches ⌚️⌚️⌚️ Most people don't believe Rolex ever made them, but Rolex actually made 2 #Oysterquartz models - a Datejust and Day-Date. 💯 Because they were retired over a decade ago, these models are incredibly rare and highly sought after. 🕵️♂️ If you're a #rolexcollector, you're gonna want to check out the #rolexoysterquartz #watches we just got in 🔥
Sell Your Luxury Handbags and Jewelry Today for Top Dollar
Our growing family of satisfied customers across the globe know that at Vintage Contessa & Times Past, we buy designer handbags and jewelry in pristine condition. We not only offer clients the ability to get cash out of their initial investments, but also offer in-store credit for individuals looking to trade in an item and upgrade to a new style or designer. Vintage Contessa & Times Past team has discerning taste and features a full array of gorgeous and tasteful handbags from designers such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes and many others.
Clients love to buy and sell high-end luxury handbags and jewelry with us because they know we offer:
- Guaranteed authenticity on all items we sell
- A rigorous inspection process to ensure you receive a top quality item
- An extensive selection of world-class designer products
- A collection full of limited edition, one-of-a-kind and hard-to-find items
- Fair pricing, deep discounts and more
We buy designer jewelry, including watches, from a full range of world-class manufacturers including, but not limited to : Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Bvlgari, Cartier, Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Omega, Panerai, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tag Heuer, Tiffany & Co, Tudor, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Shop a Premium Selection of Luxury Watches
Attracting customers from around the world, The Vintage Contessa & Times Past is known as the premium designer watch store in Houston, TX. We offer a truly unique and ever-changing selection of vintage as well as newer pre-owned timepieces for men and women from names like:
And more. Our pre-owned luxury watches, all come with our Authenticity Guarantee and a warranty. Vintage Contessa is proud of the reputation we’ve earned around the world over more four decades with both buyers and sellers for honesty, integrity and value. That’s why many of our clients do business with us again and again.
