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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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
AT HOME WITH BAKELITE (03 Sep 2007) Brief history of Vintage Bakelite and Bakelite in the home yesterday and today
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.
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.
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.
Costume Jewelry They Look So Good On You (15 Nov 2008) 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.
DATING JEWELRY: JEWELRY METALS (26 May 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!
DATING JEWELRY: PRECIOUS METAL HALLMARKS (26 May 2008) The use of hallmarks on jewelry and objects made from precious metal began in the 1400's, however many unmarked pieces exist.
Designer Costume Jewelery (15 Nov 2008) Costume jewelry has been given the name; "costume" because of the use of this fashion accessory as stage costumes in stage plays and theater plays. This less costly jewellery is often made of materials like; glass, plastic and base metals. Gemstones used in these jewels are also not real.
Exclusive Designer Costume Jewelry (12 Jul 2008) The designer jewelry is made keeping in minds the tastes and preferences of today's fashionable women.
HOW CAN YOU BE SURE IT'S JEWELRY by SHERMAN? (16 Aug 2008) Is that Sherman bracelet or necklace you're thinking of buying really a Sherman? How do you know if there's no signature?
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.