Welcome to DESIGNER VINTAGE JEWELRY where we bring you regular 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. Our bi-weekly FEATURE article comes from our partner site at RUBY LANE. We'd also love you to SUBSCRIBE to our RUBY LANE NEWSLETTER so you can be the first to know when we've added new items or put current stock on sale. SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
Romantic Component of Pearls in Jewelry (18 Jun 2008) The fast changes in fashion make this world so astounding. The diamond used to be "the queen of gem" but now all kinds of other gemstones are becoming just as popular in gemstone jewelry.
Spotting Fake Vintage Weiss Jewelry (12 Jul 2008) Love vintage jewelry? Make sure that the jewelry you are buying is real and how to spot the fakes.
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.
The Vintage Jewelry Designer Florenza (29 Aug 2007) 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.
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.
Vintage Costume Jewelry Is Increasing In Value (12 Jul 2008) Ever wonder what value people find in old stuff? Vintage jewelry is a wonderful way to collect a beautiful piece of history and possibly even make some money on your purchase.
VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY IS PRETTY & A GREAT INVESTMENT (26 May 2008) Indeed, for anyone knowing what they are looking for, it is very possible to find authentic costume jewelry at low prices and resale for massive profits. Unfortunately, most people have no clue what is meant by "vintage" costume jewelry!
VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY SPARKLES AGAIN (26 May 2008) 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.
Vintage Costume Jewelry: Yesterday's Fashion Today (10 Aug 2007) 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.
Vintage Plastics; Bakelite, Celluloid and Lucite (10 Aug 2007) The Realization of the importance of Vintage Plastics such as Bakelite, Celluloid, and Lucite and how they have opened new designing ideas in the Kitchen and other rooms in the house besides being Beautiful Collectible Jewelry.
What is a Claddagh Ring? (20 Jul 2008) Although there are many Celtic designs used in making jewelry, one of the most interesting and popular is the Claddagh. This design most often used for rings is named after a small fishing which was located to the west of Galway, Ireland just outside the city walls. What makes the this ring unique is the fact that this village has exclusively used this traditional design for over 400 years.
