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...
Most questions on early plastics are How Can I Test For Bakelite? What Are Some Differences Between the Plastics? When Was It First Produced? In this guide I will give some information on the history of early...
Remember, as a kid, playing Hide and Seek? Treasure Hunt? You can find treasures at Yard Sales...No need to outgrow that heart pounding, foot tingling, exciting feeling of "GOTCHA!"...Be an Ebay Seller of...
I just got another sweet email complimenting me on the photos that I use in my listings, so I thought I would share what I've learned about taking pictures of costume vintage jewelry. I...
Every serious vintage costume jewelry collector has come across a piece or two that is signed "11 W 30 ST INC" and has thought, "What an odd company name!" Not many jewelry books reveal much information about...
Lucite is the queen of diversity, appearing in many forms, colors and styles in jewelry from the 1940's on, although it was most popular during the ཤ's and 's. It is an acrylic resin, and one type of ...
The antiques and collectibles market will never be the same. Some people love it, some people hate it. No matter what your opinion, ebay has changed the way people shop and sell. The purpose of this guide is...
This is a general VINTAGE JEWELRY BIDDING GUIDE. Red flags in listings, and specific issues related costume jewelry, ETC... RHINESTONES Many people use a flash when taking pictures. Totally understandable,...
White, yellow, or rose gold, platinum, or silver from whatever period (Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, or mid-century) ? your rings, pins, earrings, bracelets, necklaces or charms...
Stylish jewelry with the Trifari imprint and distinctive crown logo are things of beauty that can be appreciated for generations. Here you can learn more about the Trifari brand, one of the best names in...