A Brief Look at Designers and Companies We Love at Bethidee's Collectible Vintage Costume Jewelry From Art and Boucher to Vendome and Weiss: A Guide To Timelines and Styles Brought To You By Bethidee- Click...
Are you confused by the myriad of hallmarks associated with Gold, Silver and Platinum? Do you know why the most important hallmark that you can look for is the quality mark of the metal? Do you ever wonder...
If you collect vintage gold or silver charms or charm bracelets, you're bound to have questions about practical matters like selecting a bracelet, attaching your charms, cleaning and care, and so on. Here are...
For the collector of Georg Jensen (1866-1935) of Copenhagen, Denmark, Ebay represents a wonderful resource pool. Georg Jensen was a metal designer who worked primarily in sterling silver, but also in gold and...
About Gold Filled Jewelry So many terms are used thru out Ebay and the rest of the jewelry business. This guide is to provide a little information regarding Gold Filled jewelry. I hope this helps a little in...
There are many different types of silver jewelry items for sale on eBay but what's the difference between them all? The main types I'll be explaining are: sterling silver, silver plate/electroplate, alpaca...
Fine Irish Jewelry is Fascinating. Why? Because Irish Jewelry is somehow something more than simply the sum of the value of the precious metals and gems used in it’s creation. Irish Jewelry is a Statement....
There is virtually no difference between costume jewelry and antique jewelry. Costume Jewelry dates back to the 1930s. By the definition of antique that would also make it antique jewelry. However, most...
When a former World War II B-26 bomber pilot who had survived 44 missions over Germany earned his B.F.A. degree in Industrial Arts at the University of Illinois and began exploring jewelry-making techniques...
Hallmarks are most often found on precious metal objects. Jewelry is exempted from hallmarking under certain circumstances. However, when a piece of jewelry is hallmarked, the marks can yield clues to country...