Antiques

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Identifying and pricing antique jewelry often requires some detective work. Perhaps the relative from whom you inherited the piece has long since passed on, and no other family members have clues...

Buying or selling jewelry is easier with the right equipment, and a loupe is nearly essential for close examination. Many people do not use a loupe because they do not know how. The loupe...

An antique engagement ring is more authentic and original than a regular, run-of-the-mill engagement ring. Putting the time and effort into looking for and finding the perfect antique engagement...

With gold being over $900 a gram and eBay growing at a continuous steady rate, now has never been better to sell your jewelry and other valuables for some quick cash. There are many Websites...

Bakelite, which is also known as molded Phenolic, was the first plastic made. It has been dated back to 1907. This type of plastic was used for more than just jewelry. It was used for radios, hair...

Nickel is soft metal that is used to make many household objects such as vases, door handles and sink fixtures. Antique nickel will develop a rich sheen over time that is sought-after by antique...

The price of antique costume jewelry is increased if the company's name is imprinted on the jewelry. Find out more about collecting antique costume jewelery with expert tips from an antique...

Antique carriage clocks were portable clocks often sold in high-end jewelry stores. Find out about collecting carriage clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an...

Have you read my earlier article on How To Buy and Collect Antique Jewelry Wisely? It's long but, chock full of good advice. Are you looking to start an antique jewelry collection but not sure if...

Does owning antique jewelry keep your dreams alive? Whether you're a sometime shopper who likes to pick up a that antique gold, diamond brooch or a full time addict who tumbles from the car...

Vintage Costume Jewelry needs special attention when you clean it. Read on for tips on how to clean your costume jewelry.

Learn how to evaluate Costume Jewelry found at a garage sale in this free series of antique collectors videos from our antique store owner.

Antiques are pieces of history that tell a story of the past. Coins, jewelry, furniture and textiles are popular antiques sought for collections. Learn to clean antiques to ensure their appearance...

For over twenty some odd years now, I’ve paid my bills, supported myself, and now my daughter on the income made from liquidating the estate contents of those who hire me. While I love my job,...

Maintaining the luster and appeal of your antique jewelry is probably important to you, especially if your jewelry holds sentimental or monetary value. Some methods for jewelry cleaning can be...

In the early 1900s, a man named Leo Bakeland invented a tough, fire-resistant plastic called Bakelite. The material was originally intended for industrial uses, but jewelry-makers soon found that...

Antique jewelry can be very beautiful and very valuable. Many people buy it to collect it. Others buy it to wear. Or they may buy it to present to a loved one on a special occasion, as antique...

When many people think about antique jewelry, they think of brooches that their grandmothers used to wear--but antique jewelry encompasses a wide variety of historical periods. Antique jewelry can...

Antique jewelry exists in very different styles according to the time period in which it was made. Edwardian jewelry (1901 to 1915) is very light and feminine, while the 1920s style favored a...

Sterling silver is an alloy that, according to federal law, must be at least 92.5 percent pure silver. The remaining 7.5 percent may be composed of any other metal, which is usually copper or...

Antique jewelry is often passed down through generations of a family, and is therefore very meaningful to the owner. If the piece is authentic, it could also be very valuable. To determine the...