Antique Jewelry, with imitations and simulated jewels, have been family heirlooms for centuries. Long before the term costume jewelry, Jewelry made from Pinchbeck with diamante or paste. Although not made with precious metals or gems, Kings and Queens actually preferred these imitations to their more expensive counterparts. King Louis XV of France, a great admirer of the newly created Rhinestone awarded […]
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Does Anyone do Costume Jewelry Repair? I’m sure that question has been asked a million times. It seems like Jewelry stores look at costume jewelry as second class. As if it is below them to even consider helping you out. But who do you turn to when needing costume jewelry repair? True costume jewelry may […]
The golden age of Costume Jewelry began in the early 1900’s with Iconic Designers and their Brands. This can also be the starting point for Costume Jewelry Collecting as well. With brands such as Coro, Eisenberg, Hobe, and Trifari there is a multitude of brands to collect. It can be quite an undertaking whether you […]
As one of the fastest growing sectors in the collectible markets today, the Costume Jewelry Collection is no longer just a fad. While many people have looked at costume jewelry as junk. In truth, the early costume jewelers craftsmanship rivaled those who made fine jewelry in the same era. A proven fact as early 20th-century […]
In my last post on the Antique Engagement Ring, I discussed the 3 major diamond cuts found in the Old World Ring. Yet while the diamond may be the first thing noticed, there are still many other features which make an Antique Ring unique. The form of the ring, the metals used, and the presence […]
When buying an engagement ring you have many decisions to make. The cut of the diamond, yellow gold or white, or maybe platinum. Then there is the question of do you buy a new ring or look for an antique engagement ring? First of all let me ask you. Are you looking for something truly […]
If I ask you what was the most important room in your house, what would you say? If you answered the kitchen you’re not alone. In a recent poll, visitors to houzz voted the kitchen most important at a rate of 2 to 1. The kitchen was also named one of the two most important rooms when […]
If you are interested in collecting Cameos or just want to add a nice Cameo to your collection, beware! The Cameo has been popular since the 16th century. So has the Cameo imitation. With the modern processes and equipment of today, it is becoming more difficult to spot knock-offs every day. This along with the […]