tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77611288175468770592024-02-20T18:10:10.838-08:00Collectible Jewelrytrthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-51106464842351272592011-06-09T20:30:00.000-07:002012-01-04T20:32:09.040-08:00Jewelry Earrings - Origin and History of Earring JewelryEarring jewelry, despite the fact that it's tradition came from the orient, westerners already have reflected quite a great excitement to these kinds of enticing ornaments currently. Guilt all the hippies of those yester decades as well as fascination akin to the east, jewelry earrings have now emerged as a perfect fashion accessory globally. Quite frankly contemplate a young lady, embellished intrthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-51589395187765861142011-06-08T20:30:00.000-07:002012-01-04T20:30:52.264-08:00What Makes Handcrafted Jewelry Special?Jewelry can be used to enhance the personality as well as used as a style statement. While some people wear jewelry at all times, there are others who buy jewelry on certain occasions only. A good jewelry collection can include both priceless handcrafted pieces as well as less expensive affordable jewelry.In the ancient times, most royalty from around the world were known to adorn jewelry that trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-6655524911676871522011-06-07T20:29:00.000-07:002012-01-04T20:30:07.554-08:00Men's Guide to Buying Jewelry Online For WomenWhile the idea of surprising their ladies with a stunning diamond solitaire often fascinates men, the fact is that very few are actually ready for the vigorous buying exercise which is called "jewelry shopping". Fortunately, this buying can be made considerably easier with the aid of the internet. However even while you can definitely buy things of the net easily, you still have a lot of work to trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-33597945437126856942011-06-06T20:28:00.000-07:002012-01-04T20:29:15.537-08:00The Advantages of Buying Jewelry OnlineThat Jewelry is a highly sought after gift item for loved ones is a fact that does not need to be over flogged. Its popularity is so glaring that even a blind person can see it and a deaf person can hear its deafening sound.It is a fact that most women do not go without jewelries of one kind or the other. A woman will hardly go anywhere without wearing an earring or a necklace as we all know, nottrthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-28228109668800224992011-06-05T20:27:00.000-07:002012-01-04T20:28:31.044-08:00Ayala Bar Jewelry - About the Artist and CollectionsAbout the Artist:Ayala Bar was born in Israel and resides there today, creating unique jewelry designs from her studio in Givatayim, a Tel Aviv suburb. After graduating from art school in the 1980's and pursuing an eclectic career in theater and interior design, she started her design company in 1990 and has emerged as one of Israel's leading handcrafted jewelry designers. Today, Ayala Bar trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-77070743805522123862011-06-04T20:27:00.000-07:002012-01-04T20:27:34.768-08:00Collecting Celtic Jewelry - A Beginner's GuideMany people of Celtic origin are intrigued by the history and meaning of the symbols found on Celtic jewelry designs. If you share this very natural curiosity about your ancestry, you may be interested in starting a Celtic jewelry collection of your own.It can be difficult to choose from the many stunning choices currently available in the marketplace. I've compiled a comprehensive guide to the trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-88519667646550403992011-06-03T20:26:00.000-07:002012-01-04T20:26:39.275-08:00The Extravagant Indian Costume JewelryIndian Costume Jewelry is lavish, extravagant and it appeals to women of all backgrounds. These lavish pieces are inspired by the designs that were adorned by the Royal Indian Moguls dating back to the 17th century. Although the costume jewelry pieces are not real therefore the word "costume" the designs and color of these regal pieces are similar to the pieces adorned by the Royal ladies. These trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-91503278562114318092011-06-02T20:25:00.000-07:002012-01-04T20:26:00.336-08:00Choosing the Perfect Bridal Jewelry and AccessoriesSince your wedding dress would be the most important purchase, it would be preferable to choose it first followed by all the accessories. If you are having a bridal party you may want to consider shopping all at the same time especially if you a have a certain theme in mind.Start by looking through bridal and hair magazines. Visit the bridal fashion shows in your city. Check different bridal trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-7548512241665318842011-06-01T20:22:00.000-07:002012-01-04T20:25:16.732-08:00Fashion Accessories: 2011 Jewelry TrendsWe are already well into the new year and hot fashion accessories are popping up everywhere. With warmer weather approaching, it means brand new styles in jewelry, which may just be a woman's favorite accessory! With designer fashions being recently shown on runways, jewelry is taking front and center stage at many of these big shows. There are a few trends that are regularly showing themselves trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-84031902709811233202011-05-13T09:19:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:20:26.116-08:00Vintage Costume Jewelry - Sorting Through The Pricing Nightmare!Vintage costume jewelry began appearing in the United States shortly after World War I. Brought over from France by returning G.I.'s, the jewelry soon caught on in America. The popularity really began to explode in the 1920's with American companies dominating the landscape. Some of the most popular American manufacturers include: * Coro * Eisenberg * Weiss * Coventry * TrifariAlsotrthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-81302160830377629822011-05-11T09:19:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:19:35.194-08:00Vintage Costume Jewelry - Why is it Most Sought After Collectibles?Vintage costume jewelry is one of the most sought after collectibles today. Be aware, that there are just as many fakes out there too. Nonetheless, there is an extremely large amount to select from, so where would one start? What styles would one collect? Lets start with some of the basics, and just maybe this will assist you with these answers. Please keep in mind, that there is entirely too trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-32248829038534906222011-05-09T09:17:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:18:51.872-08:00The Most Collectible Names In Vintage Costume JewelryVintage costume jewelry has become a highly collectible niche in the antiques and collectibles world. Here are some of the most collectible names in vintage costume jewelry and some background on them.WeissCreated in 1942 by a former Coro company employee named Albert Weiss, Weiss has become one of the most popular and collectible names in vintage costume jewelry collecting. Weiss is synonymous trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-56534161407359962862011-05-07T09:16:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:17:11.869-08:00Start Collecting - Vintage Weiss Costume JewelryLess well known than the more available Coro or Trifari, Weiss costume jewelry is a good choice for the beginning collector.Spanning a large range of designs and materials, from rhinestones to enamel to plastic, Weiss was in operation from 1942 to 1971, making them truly vintage pieces. Albert Weiss contracted with designers and manufacturers to produce designs with the Weiss name.Be aware, trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-22865579359282449512011-05-05T09:15:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:16:04.753-08:00How to Care for Your Collectible JewelryThere are many different types of jewelry available and worn by people today. The most common types are rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Often these are made with precious and semi-precious stones and metals. These items of jewelry often hold great beauty but they can also require specialized care.Many people simply have their jeweler care for their various pieces, and this is a good trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-15129042344944024042011-05-03T09:14:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:15:30.262-08:00Get Genuine Barbells & Tongue Rings For Your Body PiercingBody and body parts jewelries are most popular body ornamentation since ages. Piercing of body for ritual, traditional and fashion trends are going on for centuries. Starting from common ear and nose piercing, the latest trend is eye brow, belly, nipple, navel and tongue piercing.Ritual Tongue piercing was prevalent during Maya, Aztec and various other old civilizations in Middle East and Asia trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-73525590343778020902011-04-09T09:13:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:14:28.634-08:00Victorian Antique JewelryThe Victorian Era is one of the most remarkable and memorable times in British History. It is the second time, after the Golden Age - otherwise known as the Elizabethan Era, where a British Queen would be accredited and associated with the immense forward movement of a country. The Victorian Era was ruled over by the great Queen Victoria who became the last monarch under the House of Hanover (Hertrthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-85493517259241461472011-04-08T09:13:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:13:47.708-08:00Fine Jewelry - 4 Things to Take Note When Buying Fine Jewelry OnlineOnline shopping has become a very popular activity on the World Wide Web. With advanced broadband technology, more people are going online in the comfort of their bedrooms to buy stuff like clothing, books, tickets, jewelry, etc. Every day, millions of transactions are happening online, with a substantial amount of money circulated around.There are too many choices when it comes to buying fine trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-18194949960610822252011-04-07T09:12:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:12:50.535-08:00Vintage Costume Jewelry is Pretty And a Great Investment!Indeed, for anyone knowing what they are looking for, it is very possible to find authentic costume jewelry at low prices and resale for massive profits. Unfortunately, most people have no clue what is meant by "vintage" costume jewelry!The very first true costume jewelry appeared on theatres throughout Europe before being brought back to the States by American G.I.'s returning home from World trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-52351750989781057432011-04-06T09:11:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:11:54.744-08:00Pricing Vintage Costume JewelryVintage costume jewelry, unlike the fashion jewelry sold in department stores today, actually appreciates in value so you have to know what you are looking for when purchasing. Identifying the profitable pieces to collect boils down to knowing what actually determines value on the market.Costume jewelry is always mass-produced using cheaper materials like semi-precious stones. Costume pieces weretrthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-463857389518649642011-04-05T09:10:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:11:04.131-08:00Vintage Costume Jewelry - Know What You're BuyingIt could well be a costly mistake confusing vintage costume jewelry with the cheap necklaces and bracelets you see in most retail outlets today. The fashionable but inexpensive jewelry became emblematic of the free-willing 1920's, but amazingly retained its popularity even during the Great Depression years and beyond. As interest increased in the United States, more and more American companies trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-10514898306956665712011-04-04T09:09:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:10:17.518-08:00Vintage Costume Jewelry Is Increasing In ValueIt is important to understand that not all costume jewelry is the cheap, worthless stuff that can be discarded after wearing a few times without much regret. Costume jewelry got its start in the dazzling theatres of Europe in the early 1900's, giving it the lasting name of "costume", but popularity really took off when Americans fell in love with it after the end of the First World War. Soon trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-55252821152657112932011-04-03T09:08:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:09:28.902-08:00Vintage Costume Jewelry - A Rhinestone In The Rough?You will most likely never see the costume pieces of today appreciate in value but this is not the case with the vintage costume jewelry. Distinguishing between the valuable pieces and the worthless ones can turn out to be a very profitable hobby or even a career. Assessing value of any jewelry piece always boils down to five variables: Originality of Design, Rarity, Supply, Quality of Materials/trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-47763253951460146962011-04-02T09:07:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:08:06.877-08:00Collectibles and Jewelry Content - How to Write Collectible Jewelry ArticlesIf you go online and search Jewelry topics you will find that there are a number of books, and articles on this subject. One of the biggest topics in the category of jewelry is collectible jewelry. Apparently, there is a huge following for those authors that specialize in this venue. And many of them make quite a bit of money selling these articles to magazines, or newspapers.There are many trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-79535721639182436682011-04-01T09:05:00.000-07:002012-01-03T09:07:12.262-08:00Shopping Thrift Stores and Pawn Shops For Collectable Jewelry ConsideredFinding pristine pieces of collectable jewelry takes a lot of patience and a bit of knowledge. That means it takes some experience and observational talents that must be developed over time. Some folks like to peruse the online ads on eBay, Craigslist and such to find collectable jewelry, but you better make sure you know what you are buying and that the picture displayed is crisp and the actual trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761128817546877059.post-52687034962067568502011-03-09T09:05:00.000-08:002012-01-03T09:05:46.707-08:00Vintage Costume Jewelry: Yesterday's Fashion TodayJewelry, whether fine or costume, has been a part of human culture since the earliest times. People wear jewelry to satisfy their vanity, to indulge their love for beautiful things, and to look good to others. Vintage costume jewelry fulfills all these criteria, but at a fraction of the cost of real or fine jewelry. It is an inexpensive alternative that does not sacrifice taste as well as trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912281006723237809noreply@blogger.com