What to do with antique jewelry. Use vintage jewelry in craft projects, or add some old-fashioned glamor to home decor with costume jewelry embellishments.

Apr 20, 2010 - Laura Dix

Vintage costume jewelry is fun to collect and fun to buy and sell. There's as much value in those funky '60s bangles as there in the earrings of the 1920s.

Jan 31, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Early copper and enamel bracelets, pins, earrings and necklaces will appeal to the earthy, artistic woman who likes retro, modernist or Arts and Crafts design.

May 26, 2009 - Judith Wylie

Before closing their doors in 1971, the Weiss company created some of the most beautiful and lasting pieces of costume jewelry on the market.

May 22, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

In the field of antiques and collectibles, costume jewelry is huge. Get informed about the history of vintage rhinestone and paste jewelry.

May 9, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

In the field of antiques and collectibles, vintage costume jewelry is a huge category. One of the best designers of the mid-20th Century was Gustave Sherman.

May 5, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

Find beautiful pieces close to home or when traveling. First, browse thrift and antique shops to find a appealing shape or designer and note prices, then go hunting!

Apr 6, 2009 - Judith Wylie

Shopping for vintage babbles online can be overwhelming. Start by familiarizing yourself with some vintage costume jewelry designers.

May 30, 2008 - Marsha West

Silver jewelry marks give country of origin or metal content, important for valuation and dating vintage or new silver jewelry.

Jul 16, 2010 - Linda Richard

Gold jewelry marks are letters and numbers that identify the gold content, and these numbers are inside rings, bracelets, brooches and necklaces.

Jul 12, 2010 - Linda Richard

Some of the best vintage paste jewelry on the market is that of famed designer Christian Dior.

May 20, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

The Chanel name is synonymous with glamour and her influence in the field of costume jewelry, beyond just ropes of pearls, cannot be denied.

May 7, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

Once you become familiar with the distinctive styles of Miriam Haskell jewelry, you will immediately be able to identify pieces.

May 6, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

Vintage costume jewelry is fragile and should be stored with care. Follow these tips to ensure safe storage of treasured pieces.

May 4, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

Vintage costume jewelry is often delicate and should be cleaned with care. Keep your rhinestones brilliant by following these easy steps.

May 4, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

Certain online shops stock huge assortments of uncirculated vintage beads and findings.

Jan 27, 2009 - Marsha West

From elegant to downright gaudy, 1940s and 1950s retro jewelry can be fun to wear, collect, or to buy and sell.

Oct 8, 2009 - Vickie Britton

Adorned by wealthy influential people throughout the ages, vintage jewelry is one glamorous trend that has never gone out of style.

Dec 26, 2010 - Charlene Gray

Buying vintage or antique jewelry can be difficult as on first glance it is difficult to tell old from new. These guidelines help to spot the differences.

Apr 28, 2010 - Anne Haile

Caroline Cox explores jewelry design styles from 1890 to modern designs of today. Period photographs show models wearing the pieces through the years.

Sep 2, 2011 - Renee Shelton