Antique Jewelry

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Posted April 29, 2008 at 2:08 pm

If you are fond of vintage items, you don’t have to depend entirely on your ancestors to acquire a few of these heirlooms. Heirloom-quality jewelry from the Victorian, Edwardian, art deco and other periods is now readily available. When you wish to gift a rare piece of jewelry to your beloved, choose a unique vintage item that she will preserve for the rest of her life. Antique jewelry, a term applied to jewelry over a hundred years old, is now a favorite with the prospective brides, too. With everything that is old now coming back into fashion, most brides walking down the aisle are adorning vintage jewelry with pride.

Among the jewelry pieces that you can pick up are antique engagement rings, studded necklaces, bracelets, brooches, crosses, pendants, lockets and other extraordinary pieces of timeless art and beauty.

These antique jewelry pieces come to you through antique jewelry auctions, fairs and sales that are frequented by the jewelers to bring you pieces of extraordinary charm and elegance. Some of the jewelers also specify the age of the antique jewelry on display. For instance, some may claim to keep pieces from 1900 to 1950 (Edwardian, art deco and retro jewelry), and some may have heirloom pieces that are at least two centuries old (late Georgian or Victorian jewelry)! Read the rest of this entry »

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How To Find And Buy Antique Jewelry Wholesale Jewelry

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Posted April 27, 2008 at 2:07 pm

Vintage or antique jewelry is worth a lot of money in most cases and it can get really expensive trying to acquire a collection. Actually with a little research and effort you can find antique jewelry wholesale just like any other product if you are willing to invest a little time.

The majority of the population would probably tell you to look on eBay or other online auction sites but the fact of the matter is that these really aren’t good sources for finding antique jewelry wholesale because the sellers at the sites usually know the value of what they are offering up for sale. There are other ways to find vintage jewelry at or even below wholesale so let’s take a look.
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Antique and Collectible Jewelry

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Posted April 25, 2008 at 2:03 pm

Resetting an Heirloom Diamond
It’s not unusual for diamond rings to be handed down from one generation to the next, but sometimes their settings need to be repaired or replaced, and sometimes the settings don’t suit your style at all. Whether or not to reset the diamond is a very personal decision.

Choosing Jewelry that’s Boho Chic
You can think of late 1960′s to early 1970′s fashions when you hear the term Bohemian used to describe a style. Called Boho for short, the look is earthy and layered, with flowing bottoms and tops that are often made from natural materials. You can have some fun developing a Boho chic look, especially when you add jewelry and accessories to the mix. Here’s how to get started.

Boho Look Necklaces and Bracelets
Bohemian styling–Boho for short–is an ethnic look that combines clothing and accessories similar to those worn by native people from around the world. Think back to the late 1960′s to early 1970′s era of flower children or “hippies.” Boho’s a lot like that style, with layered clothing and accessories made from natural materials.

About Bakelite Jewelry
Don’t you just love Bakelite jewelry? Bakelite is a plastic that was originally used for industrial purposes, until jewelry makers found that its light weight made Bakelite perfect for manufacturing inexpensive bracelets, rings, pins, and other items. Here are some tips to help you identify Bakelite jewelry. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jewelry shopping tips Another Preference

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Posted April 23, 2008 at 2:02 pm

Just to let you all know, the Indians in Aruba are selling what you call “Bluff” diamonds.

They start out as a poor quality & laser them to make them appear to be a higher quality so they can sell them for more money.

The tanzanites start out brown until they heat them to turn Violite.

The emeralds could be cracked & filled with gel & will crack again over time

The pink sapphires are probably pink tourmaline

The gold is usually 10kt

nothing is made in the USA

All of the Indians like to be nice to your face but talk a lot of crap about Americans & Arubians (they think we are lazy)

They only give you beer to get you to open up your wallet

If you walk away they will lower the price

The Mark up is 450%- So make sure you get 70-75% off

My advice, Have fun on the Island but save your money & buy jewelry at home, made in the USA!

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Jewelry Buying Tips

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Posted April 21, 2008 at 2:01 pm

Shop around. Compare prices of comparable quality jewelry to find the best value. The lowest price is not always the best value as diamonds and colored stones vary greatly in quality and price. A flawless and colorless one caret diamond can be as high as $30,000 and a “promotional grade” diamond as low as $500. So be sure you are comparing prices of comparable quality stones. Also be aware of stores that double and even triple the retail value of the jewelry and then offer a “50% Discount” of the inflated price.
Have the jeweler give you at least a week to return the jewelry you are buying for a full refund after you have it appraised. Get full details of the materials and stone quality on your receipt, plus the fact that it is returnable for a full refund.
Get a jewelry appraisal by an independent appraiser certified by GIA not on the store staff. Find an appraiser that does not buy or sell.
Learn about jewelry quality and prices. An excellent book is: “JEWELRY & GEMS, The Buying Guide” by Matlins and Bonanno, published by Gemstone Press and available at most bookstores.
Review the other categories in this section to find out more about Diamond Grading, Diamond Jewelry, Gemstones, Jewelry Quality, and Best Buys.