Antique and Collectible Jewelry
Resources to help you identify antique and collectible jewelry from many periods.
Resetting an Heirloom Diamond
It's not unusual for diamond rings to be handed down from one generation to the next, but sometimes their settings need to be repaired or replaced, and sometimes the settings don't suit your style at all. Whether or not to reset the diamond is a very personal decision.
It's not unusual for diamond rings to be handed down from one generation to the next, but sometimes their settings need to be repaired or replaced, and sometimes the settings don't suit your style at all. Whether or not to reset the diamond is a very personal decision.
Choosing Jewelry that's Boho Chic
You can think of late 1960's to early 1970's fashions when you hear the term Bohemian used to describe a style. Called Boho for short, the look is earthy and layered, with flowing bottoms and tops that are often made from natural materials. You can have some fun developing a Boho chic look, especially when you add jewelry and accessories to the mix. Here's how to get started.
You can think of late 1960's to early 1970's fashions when you hear the term Bohemian used to describe a style. Called Boho for short, the look is earthy and layered, with flowing bottoms and tops that are often made from natural materials. You can have some fun developing a Boho chic look, especially when you add jewelry and accessories to the mix. Here's how to get started.
Boho Look Necklaces and Bracelets
Bohemian styling--Boho for short--is an ethnic look that combines clothing and accessories similar to those worn by native people from around the world. Think back to the late 1960's to early 1970's era of flower children or "hippies." Boho's a lot like that style, with layered clothing and accessories made from natural materials.
Bohemian styling--Boho for short--is an ethnic look that combines clothing and accessories similar to those worn by native people from around the world. Think back to the late 1960's to early 1970's era of flower children or "hippies." Boho's a lot like that style, with layered clothing and accessories made from natural materials.
About Bakelite Jewelry
Don't you just love Bakelite jewelry? Bakelite is a plastic that was originally used for industrial purposes, until jewelry makers found that its light weight made Bakelite perfect for manufacturing inexpensive bracelets, rings, pins, and other items. Here are some tips to help you identify Bakelite jewelry.
Don't you just love Bakelite jewelry? Bakelite is a plastic that was originally used for industrial purposes, until jewelry makers found that its light weight made Bakelite perfect for manufacturing inexpensive bracelets, rings, pins, and other items. Here are some tips to help you identify Bakelite jewelry.
Warman's Jewelry, Identification and Price Guide
Find out how this guide to collectible jewelry from the late 18th, 19th and 20th centuries can help you become a savvy jewelry collector. Guide to fine and costume jewelry.
Find out how this guide to collectible jewelry from the late 18th, 19th and 20th centuries can help you become a savvy jewelry collector. Guide to fine and costume jewelry.