Jewelry Related Terms Have you ever tried to purchase a piece of jewelry online and the words used in the description seemed like another language or they actually resembled the list of ingredients on...
Thank you for taking the time to read my guide on antique jeweled filigree vanity items. Almost all of them I have been able to purchase on eBay, as well as antique shops and flea markets. I have collected...
Antique old european cut diamonds are causing quite a stir..some modern day cutters are even begining to cut diamonds in this way to keep up with the demand. But what really makes an Old Mine Cut or Old...
This guide describes how to test a piece of gold jewelry with a stone and testing acid. Many pieces of antique and vintage jewelry do not have karat marks. Because antique pieces were often very heavily gold...
This is your first time you are going to buy an antique jewel on ebay? Dont worry about it, here there are some tips that will help you in this adventure. Antique jewels are a perfect gift for a lady in a...
Maintaining a clean diamond can sometimes be difficult, as jewelry settings can obstruct cleaning efforts, and oils, grease, and other hydrophobic materials adhere well to a diamond's surface. Some jewellers...
Art Deco 1919 – 1935 Art Deco represents the style of decorative arts popular between the world wars. The end of World War I brought about many changes in the social structure. Women had taken another giant...
Identifying and authenticating antique and period jewelry is based on experience and knowledge. It is often a process of comparing known with unknown and making an educated guess. But those of us who search...
Buying truly authentic fine vintage and antique jewelry (rings, bracelets, necklaces, broochs, watches etc) on ebay can be tricky. A simple ebay search for "antique ring " or "vintage ring " will return an...
Edwardian and Art Nouveau Circa 1895 to 1917 The Edwardian and Art Nouveau movements overlapped with both emerging during the final decade of the 1890’s. The 1890’s was a period of rapid colonial...