If you are a novice at buying vintage jewelry, especially on EBAY, you will probably find many of the descriptions a bit confusing due to the terminology used to describe the pieces. Sometimes, you might start...
Valuation of jewelry and gems has come a long way in the past few decades. The determination of what makes a finished piece of jewelry or loose gem worth "x" as opposed to "y" has been a topic of discussion...
Valuation of jewelry and gems has come a long way in the past few decades. The determination of what makes a finished piece of jewelry or loose gem worth "x" as opposed to "y" has been a topic of discussion...
Synthetic Gems - Lab Created - Coated and Treated Gemstones... Buying gemstones online can be exciting and akin to a Treasure Hunt! However, how to distinquish between a synthetic and natural gemstone is part...
Promotional Gemstones - What are they? What's a déclassé gem? What's a promotional stone? Is one different from the other? The resounding answer to this question is NO! A déclassé gem and/or promotional...
When it comes to choosing a Ruby, go with what shade of red which will most enhance your skin tone, lipstick shade and hair color! Sounds a bit like a Ruby Fashion Guide but, let's face it! When you pick a...
Acceptable and Non Acceptable Words in Descriptions: If one uses words such as Elegant, Fascinating and Stunning (as listed in Word Group "A") then this is the opinion of the Seller and the piece may indeed...
Styles Colors - Necklaces or Beads come in a large variety of styles and colors. The Glass bead necklaces will most always be the most expensive to buy. The Glass beads from the 1940’s and 50’s are still...