Are you confused by the myriad of hallmarks associated with Gold, Silver and Platinum? Do you know why the most important hallmark that you can look for is the quality mark of the metal? Do you ever wonder...
Want to know how to identify the silver content of jewelry? Silver purity marks defined and some types of “Silver” that aren’t silver at all! The precious metal silver is very soft in its purest form, so...
I HAVE PEOPLE COME TO ME ALL THE TIME,SAME STORY,"I SAW AN AD,I WENT TO -? MART,I SAVED AND I BOUGHT AND AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS IT TURNED BLACK."CAN I EVER BUY JEWELY THAT WILL LAST FOR ME?" ONE OF THE...
Looking for silver and gold on eBay? Here are some definitions that can help you sort through the hype and find the beads or jewelry you are really looking for! Silver, silver alloys, silver-filled...
If the listing says "German Silver", "Tibetan Silver", "Alpaca Silver" or "Nickel Silver", you may be surprised when you read this Shopping Guide. If you are shopping online for Quality Silver Jewelry, you...
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...
If you are a novice at buying vintage jewelry, especially on EBAY, you will probably find many of the descriptions a bit confusing due to the terminology used to describe the pieces. Sometimes, you might start...
I have been reading some of the other guides, blogs reviews. They are all very good but I feel its time to get down to the brass tacks and be open and honest! This is for all you jewelry people out there!...
~ How to select the best length Pandora bracelet charms to fit ~For those who are unfamiliar with the Pandora bracelet system, its a gorgeous and modern version of a charm bracelet. But instead of hanging,...
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...