Welcome to DESIGNER VINTAGE JEWELRY where we bring you informative articles on buying, selling, collecting and looking after designer vintage jewelry. We scour the net looking for articles of interest and also invite submissions & comments from those knowledgeable in this area of jewelry.
The Luxury And Elegance Of Vintage Jewelry (05 Feb 2012) Vintage jewelry goes by many names. It is sometimes referred to as estate jewelry or antique jewelry. The only real requirement that a piece of jewelry has to have to be considered vintage, is that is most be from a different time period then the one that is being lived at the moment. Certain time periods and eras jewelry are more desirable to collectors than others. The time period, quality, and design of a piece of jewelry tend to be the deciding factors when it comes to pricing these antiques.
Should You Use a Pawn Shop or a Website to Sell Your Gold? (20 Oct 2011) It used to be that the only place you could sell gold was a pawnshop. While these were excellent places to for individuals to sell their gold, with the development of cash for gold websites, many are turning to the internet now to get rid of their old gold jewellery and make some quick cash. But which is better?
Vintage Jewelry Supplies (09 Oct 2011) Nothing shines and fascinates quite like vintage jewelry. The intricate lines, carefully-etched edges and hard-to-find parts may belong to another era but they remain as lovely as they were when they first came out. Actually, they are even lovelier this time around. Vintage jewelry develops character, a patina that's unique and not easily seen or replicated in contemporary jewelry. If you're buying vintage jewelry supplies to create your own pieces, here are some helpful tips ...
How To Find Affordable Vintage Jewelry For Your Collection (09 Oct 2011) If you are the kind of person who likes affordable vintage jewelry, then you know that finding any will require you to work diligently. It is not because this type of jewelry is no longer available, you just need to learn how and where to look for them. Today there are so many people collecting vintage jewelry so it can be a little difficult locating any.
A Popular Gift For Christmas Eve Jewelry Is Gemstones (18 Sep 2011) A great gift for Christmas Eve jewelry is any piece given with love. Love is the bottom line most women are hoping for when given a gift from the special person in their life. Blenders, foot warmers and sweaters are nice, but that additional gift of a sparkling gemstone or a bright sterling silver necklace can encapsulates the way you feel inside and will win her favor.
Costume Diamond Jewelry - Roaring Twenties and Contemporary Modern Period (18 Sep 2011) Costume jewellery made over the last hundred many years is nearly as gorgeous and spectacular as genuine diamond jewelry created of precious metals like platinum, gold, and silver, and precious gemstones like diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. Costume jewellery has evolved through the many years, as may be seen by reviewing the background of this fashion tradition.
Become a Costume Jewelry Vendor (16 Aug 2011) Costume jewelry is a commodity that will always be in demand. Ever since it became popular in the early 1900's, people without the means to afford expensive jewelry have turned to costume jewelry to meet their fashion needs. If you have decided that you want to become a costume jewelry vendor, it would be wise to pick a niche, learn about your customers, and find a way to distinguish yourself from your competitors.
Costume Jewelry Makes a Comeback (16 Aug 2011) There are a lot of trends that come and go quite quickly in the fashion world and it can be hard to keep up with all of them. One trend making a comeback recently is costume jewelry. This type of jewelry has been around for hundreds of years but its popularity wavers with each decade. Costume jewelry is meant to be short lived, inexpensive and often tailored to match a specific outfit. It is very affordable so purchasing and disposing of pieces doesn't hurt the wallet too badly.
What Jewelry item do women wish for most? (07 Aug 2011) If the video accompanying this short article is any indication, the single jewelry item women shop for and wish for most is ...
Tips for Swiss Watch Repair (03 Aug 2011) Even the finest quality precision equipment needs maintenance. If you are owner of a Swiss watch and your watch needs repairs then which watchmaker should you go to? There are a lot of people who face this problem.
There's the big Auction Houses and then there's us! (21 Jul 2011) High end estate auctions like Christies, Sothebys, Dupuis bring out the wealthy buyers with big pocketbooks. Thank heaven for the little sellers who offer great estate jewelry at affordable prices, like Divine Finds at Ruby Lane!
ENAMELED JEWELRY: WEARABLE WORKS OF ART! (18 Jul 2011) Another one of my latest passions in jewelry is centered on enamel. This rather complicated art dates way back, before Art Nouveau, where it was very popular, even before Victorian times. In fact, it was used in ancient Greek and Roman times.
How is it done? Here's what a little online research yielded ...
OPALS, DIAMONDS, 18k SETS AND JOSE HESS (18 Jul 2011) If there's one thing we love about vintage jewelry it's its uniqueness. So individual! Such fabulous one-off designs. No cookie-cutter stuff.
Sherman Jewelry - The Debate Rages On (08 Jul 2011) When it comes to "Signed" versus "Unsigned" Sherman jewelry. I personally believe there is a vast number of "Unsigned" Sherman pieces. Some collectors and books would disagree but I have to go with my experience as a collector and common sense. I truly believe that if Gustave Sherman had known how expensive and collectible his jewelry would become while they were being manufactured during the 1940's, 50's and 60's, he would have made certain that each and every piece was permanently stamped.
Sources For Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry (06 Jun 2011) 31 Mar 2010 ... Other companies that produced quality vintage rhinestone jewelry include Weiss, Schiaparelli, Sarah Coventry, Pell, Ora, Kramer, Hollycraft, ...
