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Costume Jewelry History
And Jewelry Marks
MINT:
A woman is never truly dressed without her jewelry!
Everything you ever wanted to know about vintage jewelry and assorted other oddities. . . . .'cause that's what we love and what we are!!
About Us
- The Jewelry Ladies
- We're two 'old' ladies who enjoy an appreciation for costume jewelry and all things vintage. The thrill of the hunt -- be it yard sale, flea market, ebay, or trolling through boxes of junk at a country auction -- is what puts the spark in our day!!
On Jewelry and Men. . . .
"I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewelry." (comedienne Rita Rudner)
Blog Archive
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2008
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March
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- The Bakelite Test(s). . . . .
- Easter Blessings To All . . . . .
- Happy St. Patrick's Day to all. . . . .
- Ever have one of those days. . . . . .???
- Trinkets 'n treasures up for bid . . . .
- Discovering something new. . . .
- LAST CALL. . . . . .
- Passing Along Some Good Advice. . . . .
- Random Thoughts In The Wee Hours. . . . .
- Our Motto. . . . .
- In The Beginning. . . . .
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March
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"I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond." Mae West
Necklace Lengths
Collar: 12-13 inches
Choker: 14-16 inches
Princess: 17-19 inches
Matinee: 20-24 inches
Opera: 28-34 inches
Rope: 45+ inches
Choker: 14-16 inches
Princess: 17-19 inches
Matinee: 20-24 inches
Opera: 28-34 inches
Rope: 45+ inches
Wonderful sites for finding info & treasures!
- All About Jewels Glossary of Terms
- Annie Sherman vintage jewelry
- Bag Lady Emporium
- Celluloid Forever facts about plastics, etc.
- Collectics.com for terms, identifications, etc.
- Collectors Index
- Gianna's Gems
- Glossary of Jewelry Findings Terms
- Good Plastics History Info
- Great Vintage Jewelry
- Jewel Nouveau - great vintage pieces
- Michelles Vintage Jewelry
- Milky Way Jewels
- Morning Glory Jewelry - Great Jewels & Info
- N & N Vintage Costume Jewelry
- Sparklz.com - great pieces, wonderful information, lots of personality!
- Time Dances By antique and vintage jewelry
- What Was Is Vintage
Costume Jewelry History
And Jewelry Marks
CONDITION RATINGS:
CONDITION RATING EXPLANATION
New, in the box (from which it has never been removed), as it came from the factory. This criteria is so difficult to meet, that it is almost NEVER used.
NEAR MINT:
Appears to be never worn or used, nor stored improperly. It may display its age by tarnishing, especially in silver (once polished, however, it is no longer Near Mint).
EXCELLENT:
Top condition with no chipping, fading, missing stones, no yellowing stones, no peeling, no worn prongs or edges. Backs (especially of earrings) may be very slightly worn as long as the front is still in Top Condition. Replaced stones should be so perfect in size cut and color that it is virtually unnoticeable.
VERY GOOD:
Well cared for with no missing stones, no dead stones or graying stones, no peeling pearls, enamel may have minor chips, may show slight wear or scratching on prongs, edges. Backs may be very moderately worn. Replaced stones should be a good match in size, cut and color.
GOOD:
Very wearable and acceptable, however, upon close inspection may reveal some poor foiling including spotting( the small "pepper" kind), minor clouding and minor darkening or graying stones, chipping, minor yellowing and wear.
FAIR:
Damage is immediately visible and may or may not be repairable, and might include missing stones,dark stones including spotting that is more than "pepper", broken parts, & severe wear.
In addition these subcategories may exist, along with appropriate explanations: ALTERED, REFURBISHED, RECONSTRUCTION, SOLDERED.
Condition versus Quality: Each piece of jewelry is evaluated according to condition. See above. The condition rating does not address the original quality. Costume jewelry was and is made in all grades of quality. A goodly amount of costume jewelry that was inexpensively made has become collectible. Quality is difficult to rate and isn't always apparent in the pictures .
A woman is never truly dressed without her jewelry!
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