TESTING FOR BAKELITE; SOME Thermo Plastic Bakelite tests easily / Some does not, but they are still what we consider Bakelite today.The MOST conclusive test of what WE call Bakelite TODAY is to Cut it with a...
Antique old european cut diamonds are causing quite a stir..some modern day cutters are even begining to cut diamonds in this way to keep up with the demand. But what really makes an Old Mine Cut or Old...
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century costume jewelry is an exciting area of collecting for personal enjoyment as well as an excellent for-profit business opportunity. The first and best piece of advice to the...
I have spent a lot of time looking for various items (from boxes to porcelain to books to jewelry) I wanted to buy over the past five years on eBay. Here are some of the things I have learned that may help...
MID-SOUTH COIN JEWELRY When shopping for Jewelry it is important to know the difference in Gold-plated Jewelry and 10K, 12K or 14K Gold-filled Jewelry. We hope this guide helps when you are considering the...
How do you learn to recognize a fake hatpin when you see one? By practice and by doing comprehensive research before buying. It is important to learn about the construction characteristics that authentic...
STERLING SILVER JEWELRY CARE This guide is divided into the following four areas:• Sterling Silver Information • Storing Sterling Silver Jewelry • Cleaning of Sterling Silver Jewelry • How to polish if tarnish...
As a long-time collector of hatpins and hatpin holders, I have now amassed a rather large and impressive collection. I have most displayed in hatpin holders although the holders are not the focus of my...
Here are some fun creative ways to wear and enjoy your Vintage and Costume Jewelry. 1. GET A LARGE METAL BARRETT AND CLIP SOME FUN VINTAGE CLIP STYLE EARRINGS TO THE BARRETT. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO CHANGE...