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.
Invest in Tomorrow's Collectible Jewelry Today (06 May 2011) Wouldn't it be great to have a time machine that would allow you to go back and buy today's collectible jewelry at yesterday's prices? You can do the next best thing by buying jewelry today that will become sought after by collectors in the future.
Jewelry - Ever Present in Our Lives (01 May 2010) school, every occasion can be celebrated with a piece of jewelry. Stone Age paintings show the folk of that time wearing adornments around their necks and wrists. Although they will probably have had some deeper meaning, this is the first evidence we have of what we now know as jewellery.
Jewelry For The Holidays (05 Dec 2007) Do you have the right jewelry for the occasion? What kind of jewelry do you wear at Christmas?
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.
Kenneth Lane Vintage Costume Jewelry (12 Aug 2010) If you aren't familiar with Kenneth Lane vintage costume jewelry you should be. Kenneth Lane costume jewelry has been worn by the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Kennedy Onassis, and Claudette Colbert. Born in Detroit Michigan he attended the University of Michigan for two years obtaining a degree in advertising.
Knowing Your Antique & Vintage Jewelry (10 Aug 2007) Information on how to determine the authenticity and value of Antique and Vintage Fine and Costume Jewelry. Some tips on what to look for on old jewelry and better made pieces versus newer 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.
Looking Good Doesn't Have To Cost A Fortune - Buy Estate Jewelry (10 Aug 2007) Looking Good Doesn't have to cost a fortune. Buy estate jewelry! When it comes to estate jewelry there is always much discussion about what is and what is not estate jewelry. The definition is really quite simple.
Miriam Haskell Designer Jewelry (19 Mar 2011) All of today's products from Miriam Haskell epitomize the spirit of the founder. Miriam Haskell was born in 1899, in the Indiana city of New Albany. Her parents had immigrated to the United States, from Russia.
MIRIAM HASKELL JEWELRY (19 Mar 2011) A brief look at the styles and background of jewelry by vintage designer, Miriam Haskell
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.
Mystical Power of Gemstones (18 Jun 2008) Apart from their use as ornamental instruments used in gemstone jewelry, gemstones have been used for remedial purposes in accordance with astrology for centuries.
NATURAL COLOUR DIAMONDS (26 May 2008) It might surprise you to learn that diamonds come in other colors besides clear!
OPALS, DIAMONDS, 18k SETS AND JOSE HESS (18 Jul 2011) If there's one thing we love about vintage jewelry it's its uniqueness. So individual! Such fabulous one-off designs. No cookie-cutter stuff.
POOLS OF LIGHT JEWELRY (24 Apr 2010) How do you know if hat you're buying is a true piece of Pools of Light Jewelry?
PROPER CARE FOR YOUR PEARL JEWELRY (26 May 2008) Whether you bought your own pearl jewelry or received one as a gift, you need to know that it is very important to take good care of it so that you would be able to use it for a long time.
RHINESTONES: ALL THAT GLITTERS (26 May 2008) Today, the term rhinestone has a wider usage, and is used to describe any glass stones, with or without a metallic backing.
