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Collecting the Antique Pocket Watch
Collectors are drawn to the wonder of antique pocket watches. They've graced pockets and waistcoats since the 15th century and are as much a wonder now as they were then. more...
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By: Ken Aiken
Dials are the face of a watch and pretty faces sell watches. Waltham, Elgin, Illinois, Hampden, E. Howard, and other companies made porcelain dials for watch movements. more...
An Introduction to Watch Jewels
By: Ken Aiken
Watch jewels are critical components of mechanical watches. Made in various sizes and shapes these gemstones are marvels of micro-lapidary art. more...
Collecting Forties and Fifties Vintage Jewelry
By: Vickie Britton
From elegant to downright gaudy, 1940s and 1950s retro jewelry can be fun to wear, collect, or to buy and sell. more...
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
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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...
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