Collecting Jewelry/Metalware
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By: Judith Wylie
Early copper and enamel bracelets, pins, earrings and necklaces will appeal to the earthy, artistic woman who likes retro, modernist or Arts and Crafts design. more...
Collecting Vintage Weiss Jewelry
By: Lauren Flanagan
Before closing their doors in 1971, the Weiss company created some of the most beautiful and lasting pieces of costume jewelry on the market. more...
Collecting Vintage Christian Dior Jewelry
By: Lauren Flanagan
Some of the best vintage paste jewelry on the market is that of famed designer Christian Dior. more...
How to Spot Fake Vintage Costume Jewelry
By: Lauren Flanagan
Follow these tips before buying vintage costume jewelry and learn how to avoid unknowingly buying fakes and reproductions of designer pieces. more...
The Allure of Vintage Costume Jewelry
By: Lauren Flanagan
In the field of antiques and collectibles, costume jewelry is huge. Get informed about the history of vintage rhinestone and paste jewelry. more...
Collecting Vintage Chanel Costume Jewelry
By: Lauren Flanagan
The Chanel name is synonymous with glamour and her influence in the field of costume jewelry, beyond just ropes of pearls, cannot be denied. more...
Collecting Vintage Miriam Haskell Jewelry
By: Lauren Flanagan
Once you become familiar with the distinctive styles of Miriam Haskell jewelry, you will immediately be able to identify pieces. more...
Collecting Vintage Sherman Jewelry
By: Lauren Flanagan
In the field of antiques and collectibles, vintage costume jewelry is a huge category. One of the best designers of the mid-20th Century was Gustave Sherman. more...
Beginning a Vintage Jewelry Collection
By: Judith Wylie
Find beautiful pieces close to home or when traveling. First, browse thrift and antique shops to find a appealing shape or designer and note prices, then go hunting! more...
Why Vintage Mexican Silver is Hot!
By: Regina Kolbe
Forget the silver bling you see in the shops of Cancun. The most beautiful Mexican silver jewelry is vintage and stylishly modern. First of a Series. more...
The Dueber-Hampden Company Closes
By: Kim Kenney
The Dueber-Hampden Company did not survive the death of its founder, John C. Dueber, or the popularity of the newly invented wristwatch, which made the pocket watch seem more...
The Dueber-Hampden Watch Company
By: Kim Kenney
These highly collectible pocket watches were manufactured in Canton, Ohio and are prized among watch collectors. more...
By: Marsha West
Egyptian revival accessories are fun, timeless, and stylish. Here are some tips to help you identify and buy these unique pieces. more...
How to Care for Your Silverware
By: Kristin Abraham
Learn about silverware in America and how to clean your silver heirlooms. more...
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