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...
In this guide I will outline the numerous silver alloy marks and trade names that have been used throughout the world on antiques and collectibles. Many of these marks can confuse the buyer, dealer or...
12 Creative and Different Things To Do With Vintage Jewelry Ideas from a long-time collector as well as inspirations from customers!1. Decorate a picture frame: Old pins- especially rhinestone pieces- look...
There are so many rock-bottom bargains on eBay, especially with jewelry items, that it's all too easy to lose sight of what you're actually bidding on and buying. There's fine jewelry and there's costume...
What is Art Deco?Art Deco is known as a style or era relating to the years 1920-1935. Of course, it didn't start on January 1, 1920 and end at the stroke of midnight on December 31, 1935, but the years...
From the Dawn of Civilization,ancient cultures have been using jewelry to beautify and protect themselves. Jewelry was used to display social rank or ownership, as well as enhance looks to attract a mate. The...
The abundance of jewelry on the market for the tribal or fusion belly dance enthusiast is Afghani. Is it old? Is it new? Is it recycled? Is it reproduction? Why does some of it say "Made in Pakistan"? Why does...
Many of my buyers have asked how to make their new spirit feel welcome. They want the new living impaired member to feel happy and safe in their new home. Some are buying haunted spirits for dating and...
Displaying Stickpins, My Beginnings I love vintage and antique jewelry, both fine and costume jewelry. I enjoy wearing it, collecting it and displaying it. I own a few larger pieces, but I mostly collect...
More and more jewelry lovers have begun to collect antique and estate jewelry to add to their collection, travelling greater distances and paying higher prices.For the gem lover antique and estate jewelry...