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PRESERVING YOUR FIND JEWELRY (10 May 2008) Regardless of how many pieces of jewelry you own, your jewelry should be well maintained and cared for. Your jewelry will remain in pristine condition with a little TLC.
Vintage Costume Jewellery Sparkles Again (16 Mar 2008) Men and women have worn costume jewellery since the Romans developed the ability to cut glass imitations of precious gemstones. Jewellery was worn to enhance appearance, display wealth and affirm love, friendship and loyalty. The reasons for wearing jewellery remain the same today, but the popularity of styles changes. Vintage costume jewellery is experiencing a revival these days as sparkling vintage rhinestone brooches are roaring back in style. Here are a few things you'll need to know to help you pick out the right pieces.
Proper Care For Your Pearl Jewelry (16 Mar 2008) There simply is nothing you can compare to the luster that pearl jewelry has. Whether you have some pearl earrings or a pearl necklace, they have a glow that just yearns to be admired. Now, whether you bought your own pearl jewelry or received one as a gift, you need to know that it is very important to take good care of it so that you would be able to use it for a long time.
Vintage Costume Jewelry is Pretty And a Great Investment! (16 Mar 2008) Vintage costume jewelry made between 1910-1970 is worth big today on the collectibles market. When you know what you are looking for, you can buy cheap and sell high!
Rhinestones: All That Glitters (01 Mar 2008) Originally, rhinestone referred to rock crystal, the clear variety of quartz, obtained from the Rhine River. Today, the term rhinestone has a wider usage, and is used to describe any glass stones, with or without a metallic backing.
Dating Jewelry - Precious Metal Hallmarks (22 Feb 2008) When you're buying gold, how do you know if it's really gold or gold filled or rolled gold? Sometimes, a stamp isn't enough. Read on ...
Dating Jewelry: Jewelry Metals (22 Feb 2008) Dating jewelry accurately can be quite a challenge. Many materials and techniques used today in production are the same basic methods used for at least 5000 years!
NATURAL COLOUR DIAMONDS (11 Feb 2008) The word diamond comes from the Greek word "adamas" meaning 'unconquerable'. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance known to man.
Jewelry For The Holidays (05 Dec 2007) Do you have the right jewelry for the occasion? What kind of jewelry do you wear at Christmas?
Telling Bakelite From Other Plastic Materials (28 Nov 2007) The costume jewelry from the 1920's-1940's bakelite era is highly sought after. So how do you determine if it is actually made of bakelite? There are a couple of fairly simple tests. Although not full proof they work pretty well.
A Few Helpful Hints for Finding Great Vintage Jewelry (28 Nov 2007) If you're looking for trendy change that is both original as well as eye-catching, then the plan for you is to think antique. Vintage, retro, and classic styles are simply timeless and never go out of style.
Antique Three Stone Diamond Wedding Rings (28 Nov 2007) From graceful Victorian design to scrolling Art Nouveau stylings, an antique wedding ring can bring a level of charm and elegance to your trousseau. When you go shopping for wedding rings, you should not ...
All About Collecting Vintage Jewelry (28 Nov 2007) If you are like a lot of people now days, you may have developed a taste for old vintage jewelry. Until more recently the ultimate jewelry to own has been expensive items ...
Costume Jewelry - For Those of Us With Personality (08 Oct 2007) Unlike fine jewelry which can seem somewhat impersonal and cold, fashion or costume pieces allow us to express our personality and are available in every design and style imaginable. Far from "cheap jewelry", vintage costume pieces can actually be worth big bucks if you know what you are looking for.
Today's Leading Designers and Their Premium Lines of Designer Jewelry (08 Oct 2007) Sophisticated consumers are purchasing high quality jewelry like no generation has done before it. A strong middle class combined with a vibrant economy has pushed up demand as shoppers seek the right piece to add to their private collections. Trendsetting design is very important for contemporary fashion conscious consumers and leading jewelry designers have responded in kind to meet that demand.
AT HOME WITH BAKELITE (03 Sep 2007) Brief history of Vintage Bakelite and Bakelite in the home yesterday and today
How to Clean Your Vintage Jewelry - (29 Aug 2007) Vintage jewelry - it has survived for so many years but yet - a simple mistake can now ruin it! Learn how to best clean and preserve these treasures from the past. Heirloom or junk - your choice.
Costume Jewelry They Look So Good On You (29 Aug 2007) As the name implies, vintage costume jewelry is old imitation jewelry. Costume jewelry is the perfect accessory for casual to formal dress, and is a wonderful way to express your personality.
