What is old is new again, right? Especially in the current economic situation, people are looking for something new and shiny for something to turn to.
Vintage jewelry can be cheaper, more durable and single frequency (Hey, it's survived this long!) That the current bling - if you know what you want. Surrounded by baskets full of vintage rings, bracelets and other jewelry, Lawrence resident Tricia rock necklace look at home.
This vintage bracelet is part of a collection of vintage jewelry Tricia Rock. He found that the Salvation Army Thrift Store a couple of dollars. Pandora Charms
We spoke with officials of jewelry, sellers and lovers to find out what you should look for when considering a period piece.
• Know what you are watching. Rachael Sudlow, who teaches jewelry making for the Lawrence Arts Center and sell their products in the city and at sites like Etsy.com and UncommonGoods.com says it's always good to learn what you can to the room, and is a ring or necklace inexpensive premium.
"Looking the hallmark of a metal stamp to help identify the quality of metals, and all high quality jewelry should be marked - 14kt is a common stamp of 14-karat gold, 10kt and 18kt just like to respond to their properties Point-925 is a common stamp of silver, and 0999 is printed silver. " Sudlow says. "PLAT, PT950 and PT900 are all the markings of platinum, a very expensive and high quality metal."
• Consider the state. Vintage jewelry lover rock Tricia said the first thing she does when she is drawn to a vintage piece is to give a really deep one more time.
"Always be sure to check all buckles and fasteners to check is OK," she said. "And look at the pearls or stones guaranteed to see the piece correctly. Treat the piece that you will bring to the future. I really want to wear jewelry around a store while I shop to get a good feel for him. " Pandora Necklaces
Brad Parsons, the owner of Marks Jewelers, 817 Mass., says, also noting that while many of the vintage items can be repaired, you should make sure that can be saved before buying. If it stops, is one thing, if it is damaged in the stone, is quite another. If it is a piece of expensive determine if the current owner if you will examine a jeweler or a qualified repairman.
• Old does not mean unique. Costume and commercially was agitated as common in the last century than it is now, says Ernie Cummings, owner of Kizer-Cummings Jewelers, 833 Mass. Do your research and find out if you are looking for something run-of-the-mill, or a one-of-a-kind. It may not be evident from the face value alone.
"There are a lot of vintage jewelry, which was the only gem trade. In fact probably the majority," says Cummings. "Some of the pieces were more limited - you type in the same way as now, there are some limited editions."
• Health considerations. Almost all users of jewelry has probably had a ring or bracelet leather green Hulk. Vintage jewelry that can be planted the original metal shows through, and depending on the metal, which can cause a rash or skin discoloration. Nickel allergy often causes a rash on the carriers. Also note, see pieces of tin - Tin is actually about 20 percent of lead and tin by 80 percent, says Parsons. As a possible culprit? Articles of iron (as amulets) that are not specifically labeled unleaded.
If you are concerned about lead, you can have a test kit to conduct immediate Home Depot and other hardware stores for about $ 25
If it's just a green skin you've noticed, Rock proposes to paint directly on the skin of translucent enamel. He says that to keep the green thumb and wrist.
• As the owner of the vintage jewelry? If you have decided to sell some of their jewelry, do not consider getting an evaluation by an expert jeweler before sending to one of these currency transactions in gold. You can get money for your bling quickly go the commercial route, but could also send something really unique junk, Parsons said. Pandora Bracelets
"It 'very sad to think that the industry must absorb a large quantity of jewels, which are passed through the destruction (in cash, gold)," he says, suggesting a jeweler's assessment of the true use of the merchandise before the demolition of them. "You have a good feeling when you find someone who will appreciate something like that and is ready to take over and give another 30 years, 50 years."
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