DO YOU KNOW? GOLD prices have gone crazy in value on the World Market. Since August of 2004, Gold has gone up 250% per ounce. The price of Gold was then at $380.00 per oz. Today, in the...
Not sure that wonderful bangle will fit? There is an easy way to know for sure. Put your thumb and pinky finger together, Take a soft tape measure, and measure around your hand. if you don't have a soft...
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,...
Quick Help / Bullet-Tips For Vintage Jewelry Collectors, by purplejammy We're NOT experts on any subject will never make claims to be such...we do however, know a lot about old jewelry both Fine ...
This is Part II of a two-part guide; to read the first part, click here: Part I. If you collect vintage gold or silver charms or charm bracelets, you're bound to have questions about practical matters like...
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...
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...
Few hobbies can be put to everyday use the way jewelry-collecting can. Every time you put on a necklace or slip into a pair of earrings you are utilizing your hobby. And no genre of jewelry has more...
When you choose a piece of handmade artisan jewelry, you are purchasing a piece of work directly from the artist’s hands. This gives it special meaning and value. Much thought and design knowledge has gone...