Category: Vintage Jewelry Talk
Damaged and Broken Jewelry – Before You Throw It Away
When I have broken or damaged jewelry, and that’s pretty often being in the vintage jewelry business, I’ve got a few choices for dealing with the pieces. Years of experience allow me to make an quick decision.
Sarah Coventry and Emmons Jewelry Companies – A Family Affair
Sarah Coventry and Emmons jewelry were both sold at home parties from 1948 til the 1980s and are some of the most collectible vintage jewelry.
Vintage Wells State Map Charms – How Many Slogans Do You Know?
I’ve written about Wells State Map vintage charms before and many readers know I collect them. I haven’t bought any for a while though and still have about a dozen on my wish list. I don’t have them on a bracelet yet either. I collect the colorful enamel Wells vintage state charms but I […]
Margot de Taxco Mexican Silver Jewelry
Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enameled Jewelry Margot Van Voorhies Carr was an American artist who moved to Mexico in 1937. She soon met and married Antonio Castillo, one of the owners of Los Castillo silver. Her husband encouraged her to begin designing silver jewelry in his shop under the professional name of […]
Guide To Choosing A Necklace Length
Buying The Right Type And Length Of Necklace And What The Sizes Are Called There are several different styles of necklaces and the first consideration when choosing a length is how the necklace is made. A metal chain is typically worn with a pendant on a woman or worn alone on a man. It can […]
What Type Of Gold Jewelry Should You Buy?
Have you ever wondered what the difference between rolled gold and gold plate is? Or gold filled and vermeil? Read this for easy definitions and differences.
Why Are Some Sterling Silver Charms Covered With Rhodium Plating?
Do you know the difference between charms that are rhodium plated and those that have a vintage patina? Here are some examples of both and reasons why you would want rhodium plating or not.
Creed Vintage Jewelry – Charms and Rosaries
This birth month angel is one of my favorite Creed charm themes. The company makes some of the nicest vintage charms, mostly Christian and Catholic in nature. Creed is also famous for their crystal rosaries.
A Lesson On Basse-Taille Enameling For Jewelry
I learn new things about jewelry all the time. Today I learned about Basse-Taille, a jewelry design technique used to enamel jewelry. Join me as I share my research and some pretty pictures of Basse-Taille enameled jewelry.
BMCo Vintage Souvenir Enamel Charms
BMCo made a vast assortment of pretty enamel charms that are still found for sale on auction sites like eBay today. The ones I’ve seen are primarily souvenirs from Canada but there are also quite a few Caribbean Island travel charms and some from Bermuda. I decided to find out what I could about the BMCo charm maker.
What is Poured Glass Jewelry?
If you search the vintage costume jewelry listings on eBay or Ruby Lane you will no doubt see quite a few with the term “Poured Glass” in the title or description. For those new to collecting read on to find a summary of what to expect when you purchase a piece of poured glass jewelry.
Rising Silver Prices Scare Me
What scars me is that as the price of sterling silver skyrockets, and the economy stays in the tank, more and more people are scrapping their family heirlooms for quick cash. Right at this very minute there are probably hundreds of thousands of vintage charms sitting in scrap silver bins all over the country. Collectible charms made by Cini, Walter Lampl, Nuvo, and other great silver artisans ready to be melted and lost forever. This is the perfect time to start a vintage charm bracelet collection, as a matter of fact it may only get harder in the future.
August Birthstone Peridot Charms
The vibrant green colors of a peridot stone explain why, for centuries the peridot has been a symbol of nature. In ancient Egypt they were called “the gem of the sun” because of their brilliance, and early priests drank cups made of peridot stones. They believed the act connected them with Isis the goddess of nature. Another traditional belief is that when one wears a peridot, they will be protected against night terrors. This stems from the fact that the green color stays bright even at night.
Antique Chatelaines And Their History
Usually attached to a pocket or belt at the waist, chatelaines had chains with a swivel hook at the end of each to hang tools necessary to deal with problems that arose during the daily upkeep of the house. Some items typically found on a chatelaine are keys, a small notebook, pill bottles, eyeglasses, writing instruments, scissors, or a watch, to name a few.
Pearl Charms For June Birthstone Girls
If you’re lucky enough to be born in June your traditional birthstone is a pearl. What woman can resist a strand of soft, smooth, lustrous and velvety pearls? Of course being a charm collector I love charms with a pearl or two set into them.
February Birthstones – Amethyst
If February is your birth month then you’re lucky enough to have a royal purple amethyst like the one in this pendant as your birthstone. Deep purple amethyst jewels have been preferred by royalty and clergy since ancient times.
Historical and Ancient Charm Meanings
People have adorned themselves with jewelry since ancient times. Throughout history jewelry represented specific values or beliefs, and wasn’t necessarily worn for decoration. Find out what some of these ancient trinkets mean.
Egyptian Scarab Beetle Jewelry
The golden age of modern scarab beetle jewelry was the 1950’s when they were used as carved stones in bracelets, earring, pendants, and rings. The Van Dell jewelry company made a wide range of scarab jewelry which was very popular. Since that time Scarabs have fallen out of favor as a fashion accessory. Lately however […]
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