If you collect vintage and antique silver or gold charms and charm bracelets, you'll find a wealth of choices on eBay--it's a charm collector's dream. But as more and more people fall under the spell of...
Many ring sellers on eBay are not professionals. Some don't have devices to measure the size of a ring they want to auction or sell. Here's a tip for determining a good approximate ring size: If a dime passes...
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...
Maybe you wore a Casio in high school and remembered it fondly. You had moved on to a more 'upscale' watch but the Casio was always there, just waiting for a new battery or band to be ready for service again....
Hello vintage Jewelry lovers; As far as I know Alpaca is not a STERLING SILVER, Alpaca is a (Nickel, Copper, and /or Zinc alloy) that looks pretty much like Sterling .925 but it has lesser value than the...
The purpose of this guide is to describe some terms commonly used in the Southwestern Native American Jewelry Market VISIT TUMBLEWEEDS JEWELRY EBAY STORE DEAD PAWN JEWELRY. For the Southwestern Native...
MAKE JEWELRY SHINE WITH BAKING SODA! EVERY JEWELRY ITEM I REPAIR OR MAKE FOR MY CUSTOMERS I FINISH WITH THIS FAST SIMPLE STEP. TAKE A SOFT TOOTHBRUSH AND GET IT WET WITH WATER, THEN ADD A DROP OR TWO OF YOUR...
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...
Courtesy of Heritage Galleries Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas. By Jim Halperin The coin world is poised once again for another roller coaster ride in the marketplace. As soon as the word was out that major Wall...
Beware of the pitfalls when wanting to purchase or sell ANY item described as GOLD. To be named and promoted as 'gold' (in most countries of the world) it must be a solid gold construction and so marked: There...