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.
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.
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!
NATURAL COLOUR DIAMONDS (26 May 2008) It might surprise you to learn that diamonds come in other colors besides clear!
DATING JEWELRY: JEWELRY METALS (26 May 2008) Dating jewelry accurately can be quite a challenge. Many materials and techniques used today in production are the same basic methods used for at least 5000 years!
DATING JEWELRY: PRECIOUS METAL HALLMARKS (26 May 2008) The use of hallmarks on jewelry and objects made from precious metal began in the 1400's, however many unmarked pieces exist.
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.
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.
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.
