Collecting Jewelry/Metalware

Vintage and antique costume jewelry is highly prized by collectors. You'll find well-researched information on everything from learning about silver hallmarks, to collecting your favorite Victorian or Edwardian jewelry, to how to create new items using vintage costume jewelry. Along with collecting high end watches and other metalware, this topic is all about glitz and accessorizing with pizazz.

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Vicki F. Chavis

Latest articles in Collecting Jewelry/Metalware

Make a Framed Christmas Tree Using Vintage Costume Jewelry

Your collection of vintage costume jewelry can be used to create original, framed Christmas trees. Learn how to make a one-of-a-kind piece of holiday art.

Sep 17, 2011 – Vicki F. Chavis

Patek Philippe President Visits Muscat for a Promo

Patek Philippe president Thierry Stern says his watches are 'a work of art'. Meet the man who was born in family that made just watches.

Mar 3, 2011 – Hubert Vaz

Antique and Vintage Costume Jewelry: Reclaim, Upcycle, Refurbish

Junk jewelry has value, not just to collectors but to artists who upcycle these old costume pieces into wearable art. They've become prized collectibles.

Feb 28, 2011 – Lorraine Syratt

Hallmarks for Silver: A Guide to Hallmarks on English Silver

If buying or selling silver in the form of silver antiques or silver jewellery then an understanding of the hallmarks for silver is key.

Jan 9, 2011 – Frank Smith

Buying and Selling Gold: What is Bullion?

If buying or selling gold, one option is to buy or sell gold in the form of gold bullion.

Nov 22, 2010 – Frank Smith

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