There is virtually no difference between costume jewelry and antique jewelry. Costume Jewelry dates back to the 1930s. By the definition of antique that would also make it antique jewelry. However, most...
Hallmarks are most often found on precious metal objects. Jewelry is exempted from hallmarking under certain circumstances. However, when a piece of jewelry is hallmarked, the marks can yield clues to country...
Sometimes the best kept secrets can no longer be "kept a secret". In the case of the Jeweler Industry (as a whole) the one place they don't want anyone hunting for treasures (not so well buried) is on eBay!...