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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 postcards are a collector's item, a treasure for home-schooler's and a blast for crafter's. One of the resources below cites vintage postcards as the # 3 most collected item in the...
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...
Murano is an Italian island in a lagoon off the coast of Venice. Since the 13th century, the island has been synonymous with furnaces and master glass artists who produce some of the finest...
Coins are a piece of us all. It is how we purchase and own things, a symbol of power. However, old coins become even more important, as both something almost priceless, as well as a piece of...
Collecting postcards has been a popular hobby for more than a century. Many collectors place a monetary value only on their collections, while others take up the hobby for purely sentimental...
Create an antique rose garden you can relax in at the end of a stressful day. Before there was aroma therapy there were roses. Descendents of roses as far back as the 15th century can be found...
One place to find article ideas is in Antique Books. Books published before 1923 are in the public domain and can be used legally. Much of the information in these books is still useful today ...
As jewelers, people come to us asking questions about antique wedding rings. We'll discuss what to look for in the ring and the gemstones. Hopefully, you will feel confident making a decision to...
Some antiques should be left alone and simply cleaned a bit to maintain their value. However, if refinishing is desired to restore the antique, this article will help to explain the basic process...
If you are looking for ideas for your next eHow article, or for a fiction story you want to write, or for an article you want to write to submit for publication, there are some memory jogging...
Antiques are a tangible investment. It is important to look after your investment. Most often your antiques appreciate in value, that is why it is so important to properly clean and care for...
Murano glass Christmas trees are brilliant, colorful little treasures. They're hand-made, mouth blown art glass from an island off the coast of Venice, Italy. Most Italian glass Christmas...
You can give any home character with a little imagination. Some of my favorite things around my home came from just driving around! Part of the thrill in creating your custom look is the hunt. ...
Do you love to wear jewelry? Would you like to have a collection of interesting jewelry pieces? Antique Malls across America hold a treasure chest of inexpensive quality jewelry waiting for you...
This glass antique light shade was a 3-hole hanging fixture over a ceiling lamp in it's former days. You can find these quite easily still, at thrift shops, Ebay, etc. There are many designs to...
An appraisal is just one person's opinion, whether it's free or for a fee. Get a second opinion (and even a third or fourth) if you have a lot of money on the line.
French provincial basically refers to the interior decor styles in France's provinces in the 17th and 18th century. France's provinces generally did not have the resources to purchase grand...
Before selling anything on eBay, the seller must determine the item's value. Learn how to determine what an antique or collectible is worth on eBay before listing it.
If you are lucky enough to have saved your toys and dolls from when you were a little girl or you inherited a selection of vintage dolls from a relative who cherished them, you could be sitting on...
Roses are so very beautiful, and many of us today have roses growing in our yard. They are easy to use, to make home made wall art out of. If you don't have roses, your friends do. When you...
We've all seen the chocolate covered spoon made of plastic. How about making this simple gift a little bit more elegant...use an antique silver spoon!
Finding affordable signed vintage jewelry requires some diligence and hard work. It isn't that it isn't available many places, but you need to know what you're looking for and realize that many...
If you have a great antique that you would like to store clothing in but it has a terrible musty smell, you can eliminate the odor with a few easy steps.
Money Management International has named December 18th “National Regifting Day.” Once considered taboo, it must be okay to regift, seeing a day has been set aside to regift. It makes sense to...
Estate sales are becoming more popular around the country and can be found online any day of the week. If you are looking for unique antique art, jewelry, pottery or old mechanical equipment such...
You can sell your antique sterling silver holloware on eBay and receive the best prices. Holloware is utilitarian or decorative items like, tea sets, bowls, and candlesticks. There are many...
Selling old coins is something that is done quite frequently in the antique market. Throughout the world, old coins from all around the world and from all different years in history are sold. Some...
Prints or pictures can be disguised as being old or antique by a simple method somebody taught me a long time ago.
Collectors adore old cookbooks for a variety of reasons. Among these are that they hold a lot of history, have great basic recipes, and are sometimes even valuable. whatever your reason for...
There are so many sources for finding antique doors. You can locate them at many antique markets. There are specialty antique dealers that deal just in antique parts and pieces from old homes...
To keep your antique silver plate pieces looking nice, you must periodically polish them. Silver tarnishes over time. A silver item that appears yellow or black has tarnished and needs to be...
It's no wonder that blue and white is a favorite color combination for cottages and seaside decorating. The colors are at once calming and refreshing and evoke images of the sea. Read on to...
People make up a wish list for all sorts of reasons. Probably the most common type of wish list is a bridal registry. The happy couple goes to a store, either in person or online, and selects...
These wreaths are unique for decorating homes that have an antique feel, or farm house feel. They are to be made with old antique sheet music. You want them to look old, and see the age in the...
The right mix of accessories is critical to achieving American country style. You'll need to select pieces that have an old, handcrafted look that's rustic and homey.
Antique enthusiasts have a passion for Philadelphia-style furniture--wooden pieces produced by one of several famous Philadelphia cabinet-makers during the Victorian era. Identifying...
Whether you live next to the ocean or not, if you love the beach you can bring a little of that laid back atmosphere right into your living room (or bedroom, bathroom, etc.)
You have decided to dust off your bookshelves and you realize that you have several very old books in your collection. Could they be antiques? Are they worth money? Here are a few tips to...
Collecting antique compacts is a fun and beautiful way to connect with our social history. Compacts are considered antique jewelry, something to remember when searching for these gorgeous...
When shopping for a dining table, whether new or antique, there are certain characteristics that define high quality. This article will list what to look for when shopping for a dining table in...
Antique dinner bells are a unique piece in the world of antique collecting. Varying from eras, locations, and designs, antique dinner bells can be very difficult to find, that is if you are not...
Vintage engagement rings differ depending on the vendor. Some call new designs vintage just because they are patterned after an older design. Others only consider antique rings that are older than...
Beautiful old headboards are being tucked away to gather cobwebs, when they can restored to a new and lovely life. Most antique headboards and matching foot boards are to narrow for present day...
Decorating a den with a rustic decor is exactly what many families are looking for. It's a very comfortable decor. You are bringing the outdoors in. And it's a great way to decorate cabins, log...
Many people sell antique silver that they have had for many years. Other people sell antique silver that they have inherited or purchased for resale. There is a high demand for antique silver of...
The best answer to the question, "How can I repair my antique chalk picture frame?" is, Don't. Unless you know for sure that it is completely worthless, DO NOT attempt to repair any...
Vintage musical instruments can sometimes be quite valuable, especially if they're rare, custom or special editions, and in good condition. If you're lucky, you can determine the value of a...
Becoming an antique appraiser requires educational courses and a hands-on practicum under a licensed appraiser. Antique appraisers establish the value of personal property and serve as expert...
Take your kitchen back to a simpler time where houses were less extravagant and family was the central part of the home. Love old farmhouses? There are a few steps you can take-both big and...
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