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.
This website is a partner site to our newest information site at VIANVI and connected to our shops at both RUBY LANEand RUBY PLAZA. We have also recently set up the VIANVI SHOWCASE, a neatly organized photo gallery of all the stock currently available. We urge you to visit it too.
Right Way to Clean Diamonds (06 Oct 2008) There are several ways to clean and store diamonds. Know the right way to clean your diamonds so that they can last forever.
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.
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.
Start Collecting - Vintage Weiss Costume Jewelry (13 Jun 2010) Less well known than the more available Coro or Trifari, Weiss costume jewelry is a good choice for the beginning collector. Spanning a large range of designs and materials, from rhinestones to enamel to plastic, Weiss was in operation from 1942 to 1971, making them truly vintage pieces. Albert Weiss contracted with designers and manufacturers to produce designs with the Weiss name.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Story of Murano Glass - From Inferno to the World Museums (13 Jun 2010) There is no way around it, making glass is an art that requires very special people. Murano has been passing this passion for glass for more than eight hundred years, from one family member to another.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
