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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?
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
AT HOME WITH BAKELITE (03 Sep 2007) Brief history of Vintage Bakelite and Bakelite in the home yesterday and today
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.