Okay, here we go on Tiffany. Who doesn't love the stuff?? The question is, who knows the real from the replica? Here are some pointers to help you figure it out. NEW INFO: NEW UPDATED GUIDE AS OF 10/24/07...
Hello Everyone! Being that many of my fellow ebayers write to me on a regular basis asking me how to test for BAKELITE plastic, which I have gotten many thank you's for all my helpful responses to you, I...
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Is that jewelry made of REAL pearls? If you want REAL GENUINE NATURAL PEARLS, be alert for the following terms: SHELL PEARL These are not pearls at all, but man-made beads concocted from ground shell!...
Have you ever wondered about the letters, numbers or pictures on the back of Mexican Sterling Silver Jewelry? These marks are referred to as hallmarks or trademarks. They can help you identify where the piece...
To the newbie mineral buyers out there: beware of the fake turquoise. Real turquoise is sold by the gram. It costs BIG TIME. Expect to pay good money for the real stuff.Here are some links that offer good...
People been coming in and out of my shop and have been asking the same questions over and over again. Why are these pearls so cheap? How do you know they are real? In this guide I will try my best to explain...
Real Amber is Millions++++++++ of years old. There are alot of Amber 'wanabees' out there,make sure you know what you are getting. I have been a collector of amber my entire life, having inherited several...
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...