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You may have seen them and not even realized what they were, but buried in the piles of costume jewelry and Bakelite pieces that you may see at antique shows and flea markets are some fabulous treasures of...
Limited edition pins can be quite valuable. But just because a pin isn't called Limited Edition doesn't mean it isn't. Confused? Let me explain... This is one of those little secrets Disney doesn't want to...
"Hecho en Mexico" (Made in Mexico) sterling silver jewelry is varied, innovative and very wearable. Mexico has a long history of beautiful and inventive jewelry designs in sterling silver. All types of...
Choosing an Antique Cameo What is a cameo? They are miniature sculptures, usually mounted as jewelry, but sometimes decorating boxes, buckles or other accessories. Cameos are gemstones carved in relief,...
A Pearl is a hard, rounded object produced by certain mollusks, primarily oysters. Pearl is valued as a gemstone and is cultivated or harvested for jeweller. Pearls are formed inside the shell of certain...
Twenty-Five Facts about Cameos A cameo consists of two layers: a raised figure/scene and a background.The oldest known cameo, found in Alexandria (Egypt), dates to the 3rd century B.C. and was carved from...
RESIN CAMEOS' The current most popular Cameos are constructed of resin. Resin Cameos are often the Cameos with the highest relief , the widest variety of shade choices , the lightest weight and maybe the...
This is a short guide incorporating simple care tips for brooches and costume jewelry. Have you ever noticed that your brooches and other costume jewelry tend to tarnish and fade sooner than your fine and...
When shopping for jewelry take a magnet with you. Try each piece with the magnet to see if it sticks. If it sticks to the magnet, then it is not silver. Also if the stones are cold to the touch on your face it...