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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Antique Vintage Jewelry - Why is it Most Sought After? (16 May 2010) Antique vintage jewelry has exploded upon the jewelry market. These little known gems have become some of the most sought after pieces. Many people have found that wearing certain types of jewelry does in fact make a statement. The construction of many of these older pieces are exquisite, and the materials are second to none. There are many styles and types of antique vintage jewelry that spans many years.
Are Marcasite Jewelry Suited For My Lifestyle? (16 May 2010) Marcasite jewelry goes back a long way but it's still very suitable and popular today. And why not? It's affordable, unique and beautiful!
AT HOME WITH BAKELITE (03 Sep 2007) Brief history of Vintage Bakelite and Bakelite in the home yesterday and today
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.
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.
Choosing Quality Tiffany Jewelry (29 Aug 2010) Tiffany & Co is a very well known designer firm which produces many different types of products. They are well known for producing fancy pieces of jewelry which are made to a very high standard. Many pieces of tiffany jewelry include beautiful diamonds.
Christmas Jewelry (12 Aug 2010) Wearing special jewelry to celebrate Christmas is a tradition that started in Victorian times. Today, it is a very popular way for people to show their excitement about the festive season. Christmas jewelry comes in a lot of different forms. You can get brooches, pins, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants.
Collecting Antique Jewelry (27 Jan 2011) Collecting antique jewelry can be very fun and very expensive at the same time. The key to collecting antique jewelry is to know where to look. Just being slightly informed can not only save you money but time as well.
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.
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.
