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The Vintage Jewelry Designer Florenza (29 Jan 2010) The Dan Kasoff Company first began to produce jewelry in the 1930's; however, the name Florenza was first used in 1948. The company ceased operation in 1981.
Start Collecting - Vintage Kramer Costume Jewelry (29 Jan 2010) Perhaps less well known than the more abundant Coro, Trifari or Napier costume jewelry, Kramer costume jewelry often used rare or unique stones in their jewelry. In the 1950s and '60s, Kramer manufactured Christian Dior designs, so finding a piece of Christian Dior by Kramer is a rare but rewarding treat.
The Basics of an Antique Engagement Ring (29 Jan 2010) An Antique engagement ring represents the classic beauty and romance of a by gone era. Many antique engagement rings are passed down through the family as a family heirloom. Others can be bought in the open marketplace sometimes at a substantial discount to the cost of a new ring. They are definitely a viable option that should be considered when you are purchasing an engagement ring.
Anne Klein and Her Stunning Jewelry Designs (10 Nov 2009) Today the name Anne Klein is associated with everything from eyewear to hosiery and everything in between, and yes it is still associated with jewelry, although in her earliest days Anne Klein designed costume jewelry and that is what she was known for. Anne Klein was born in New York City. She started as a sketcher in 1938 ...
14k, 22k Or 24k - What's Gold Karat Mean For Your Jewelry? (10 Nov 2009) What is a gold karat, and what does it mean when your gold jewelry is stamped 10K, 14K, 18K or 24K. What do all the 14K stamps and 18K stamps on your gold jewelry actually mean? Well for starters there are a couple things we need to define before we answer this actually pretty easy question.
Victorian Jewelry - The Best of Vintage Jewelry (10 Nov 2009) Victorian jewelry is well-known for its academic value and also for the inimitable touch that it offers to antique charm. Even today casual buyers associate the majority of old jewelry pieces to the Victorian era owing to its unique characteristics. In fact it influenced the fashion of the masses...
What's the Snag with an Online Jewelry Auction? (29 Sep 2009) Jewelry auction sites sell high ticket pieces at very low costs. So how do they make their profit? What are the booby traps that you need to be mindful of before spending any time or money deal hunting for discount luxury jewellery?
The Changing Beauty in Jewelry (26 Sep 2009) Jewelry has always fascinated man since time immemorial. Originally the word jewelry comes from the French word joule. In the 13th century different items of ornamentation was called jewelry, namely ear rings, necklaces armlets and others.
More Than Pearls of Wisdom - Fresh Water Pearls From the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys (26 Sep 2009) Pearl jewelry has always evoked the essence of the sea. One imagines giant clams, or beds of oysters and pearl divers swimming down to grab what they can while holding their breath. The image of the tropic seas, warm sun and salty breeze gives way to a different reality. Natural pink pearls are beautiful. Pearls jewelry using these pink beads is lovely and surprising. It's surprising because these unique pearls are found in the Miami River in Ohio.
The Worth of Vintage Brooches (21 Aug 2009) Vintage brooches are special not only because they are miniature works of art that can be paired up with whatever you are wearing, but also because they cannot be easily duplicated. With so many modern-looking, fake jewelry strewn about in the market these days, having a vintage brooch makes you unique and sets you apart from the rest of the world.
Vintage Costume Jewelry - What to Look For (21 Aug 2009) When looking for vintage costume jewelry, it can be tiring and cumbersome for the collector to know which pieces are going to bring in a big profit and which one's are not. Unlike expensive fine gold and diamond jewelry, costume jewelry was made for much cheaper, using base metals and semi-precious stones. Although it was made wholesale, you should never mistake it for the cheap pieces you find in department stores today.
The Beauty of Classic Watches (05 Aug 2009) A great classic watch is more than just something worn on your wrist to keep the time. It's more comparable to a work of art that contains the workmanship and design of the time and person who made it.
Vintage Wedding Bands - A Smart Alternative (05 Aug 2009) Couples who are looking for vintage wedding bands often prefer these older rings because of their uniqueness and exclusiveness, and antique wedding rings are gaining in popularity among the richer and sophisticated set.
Vintage Costume Jewelry: Yesterday's Fashion Today (08 Jun 2009) Jewelry, whether fine or costume, has been a part of human culture since the earliest times. People wear jewelry to satisfy their vanity, to indulge their love for beautiful things, and to look good to others. Vintage costume jewelry fulfills all these criteria, but at a fraction of the cost of real or fine jewelry.
Learning How to Price Vintage Costume Jewelry (08 Jun 2009) In spite of their humble origins, the vintage pieces produced in factories using semi-precious materials are now considered collectibles worth well beyond their original price. If you know what you are looking for and can distinguish the worthless knock-offs from the genuine Eisenberg necklaces and other top pieces, then you can literally make a great living simply by collecting.
Vintage Jewelry - How to Differentiate Real or Fake? (03 May 2009) Vintage jewelry collecting, and especially vintage costume jewelry collecting, has exploded onto the market in recent years. Many are signed and many are unsigned. With this explosion has been an increase of fake jewelry to go along with it. Therefore, when it comes to collecting vintage jewelry, be sure you know what you are looking for and at. Later on, you will be glad that you did.
JULIANA: INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS & COLOR (03 May 2009) "Juliana" jewelry is a line that was produced by the DeLizza & Elster Company and is highly sought after today. This multi-colored necklace is a unique collector's piece.
Buying Discount Jewelry at Estate Sales (28 Jan 2009) One of the best ways to find antique and unusual jewelry is at estate sales. This article discusses estate sales and how to get jewelry at a deeply discounted price at such sales.
