Posted by admin on 06 Nov 2009 | Tagged as: General Information
I’ve always loved the look and subtle glow that radiates from amber. But, I never really thought much more about amber until I began to do some research for this post. For example, I didn’t know that amber is actually fossilized resin (which is different from sap). And, I didn’t know that it comes in [...]
Posted by admin on 25 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Unique Vintage Jewelry Find
So, I was hunting for a vintage necklace for another post when I ran across some truly unique vintage jewellery at Nouveau Motley’s Shop.
The shop owner, Rachael Victoria Adams, has taken old vintage watches and other pieces and restructured and redesigned them to make some absolutely fabulous modern day treasures. Ms. Adams has extensive education and experience in the [...]
Posted by admin on 22 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Where & How to Buy and Sell
Think BIG this Fall! This season is still about “statement” pieces. Take a peek at your vintage jewelry collection and look for big, bold, colorful and shiny jewellery. Also, look for ways that you can stack and layer your vintage baubles. For example, you might throw several different bracelet styles on your wrist all at [...]
Posted by admin on 02 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Unique Vintage Jewelry Find
Scroll down to take a peek at this fabulous vintage pendant from the Art Deco era. It has geometric shapes that are typical of Art Deco vintage jewelry pieces. It is made of 18K yellow as well as white gold. The front side of the piece is white gold. The blue rectangular baguette is simply beautiful [...]
Posted by admin on 30 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: History of Vintage Jewelry
Patek Philippe is credited with creating the first wristwatch in 1868. Prior to that time people did make attempts to adapt watches so that they could be strapped to the wrist. But Mr. Philippe really invented the first modern wristwatch. When these watches first appeared on the fashion scene they were called wristlets and were [...]
Posted by admin on 20 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: General Information
Yes! There’s plenty of vintage jewelry out there for Hippie Chicks. And, the best thing about being a hippie chick is that the vintage pieces you buy are generally lower in price than older pieces.
Although there’s room for debate, the ‘hippie’ generation began in the early 1960’s and lasted through the mid-1970’s. While there was [...]
Posted by admin on 20 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: General Information
If you know even a little bit about vintage jewelry then you know that the variations and themes are endless. It would simply be impossible to categorize and discuss them all in one place. However, it’s safe to say that most readers will be aware that there are vintage rings, vintage brooches, vintage earrings, and [...]
Posted by admin on 14 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: History of Vintage Jewelry
The often free flowing and somewhat mystical style of the Art Nouveau period makes it my favorite. In this era we see vintage jewelry that catches the essence of femininity and lighthearted whimsy. Jewellery created during this phase was really made for and worn by the ‘hip’ crowd.
While each country invented its [...]
Posted by admin on 13 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Where & How to Buy and Sell
So, you may be thinking that vintage cufflinks are the perfect gift for your spouse, life partner, or significant other. And, you might be right about that. On the other hand, it’s just possible that your love of vintage cufflinks doesn’t extend to your mate. And, even if you’re absolutely positive that [...]
Posted by admin on 30 Aug 2009 | Tagged as: Where & How to Buy and Sell
There are a variety of places where you can look for great vintage jewelry. However, if you don’t have any experience in purchasing vintage pieces then it’s a good idea to spend a little time doing some research before you start shopping. That said, here are some fabulous spots to explore when on the hunt for your vintage baubles.
Resale [...]
Posted by admin on 30 Aug 2009 | Tagged as: History of Vintage Jewelry
Vintage jewelry is a broad category that describes jewelry created anywhere from the 1920’s through the late 1980’s. However, there are many smaller periods of time that fall within the general ‘vintage’ category. These periods have their own names to identify jewelry created during those years. Generally, these periods are as follows:
Arts and Crafts (1894-1923): During [...]
Posted by admin on 26 Aug 2009 | Tagged as: General Information
What is vintage jewelry?
Many of us hear the word vintage and tend to think it means “old.” And, sometimes that is true. But jewelry doesn’t necessarily have to be old to be vintage. Vintage jewelry usually describes jewelry created from the 1920s through the 1970s. However, some say that the term really relates to jewelry created [...]
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