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Discover the Fun of Figural Jewelry
Learning about whimsical adornments can bring almost as much cheer as wearing them. Find out just what figurals are and where you can get a few of your own right here.

Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Patriotic sweetheart jewelry is a sentimental favorite of your Guide, find out more about these treasures here.

Painted Porcelain Jewelry and Buttons
Find out about antique hand painted jewelry from the early 20th century through a book review from your guide.

All Info About Jewelry Collecting
Whether you're a jewelry collector or just an admirer, you'll definitely learn something on this informative site. Topics range from collectible costume jewelry to gemstones and precious metals.

Antique Sash Brooches
Learn about these large and lovely jewelry items with Scottish roots and an Art Nouveau flair.

Coro Advertising
One of the best ways to identify and date collectible jewelry is through old magazine ads. Take a look at this extensive collection of Coro advertising hosted by Morning Glory Antiques.

Costume Jewelry Designers and Companies Best of the Net
Trying to identify a maker's mark on a piece of costume jewelry? Look no more. This comprehensive list, with applicable dating where available, will prove to be a superb research tool.

Dress Clips: How to Wear Them
If you've ever wondered how to wear a dress or fur clip, wonder no more. This article is filled with examples that will have you stunningly accessoried in no time!

Eisenberg Ice Classics of 1994
As shown in this Collecting Channel feature, Eisenberg, a reknowned name in the vintage costume jewelry arena, paid tribute to vintage jewelry styles of the past in 1994, and the pieces were instant collectibles.

Eisenberg Jewelry
This fabulous article on a popular jewelry maker features background information, advertising pages and lots of sparkling Eisenberg jewelry. A great place to learn more about the company and the wares.

Grandma's Jewelry
An interesting site exhibiting a grandmother's collection of costume jewelry. Provides useful information on the designers listed as well as photographs.

Hobe Jewelry Through the Decades
This wonderful look at Hobe jewelry provides some interesting comparisons between popular jewelry makers of the '40s and '50s along with lots of other useful information.

Is it Real or is it Fake?
How to distinguish old costume jewelry from new with links to side-by-side comparisons.

Jewelry Resource Page
This vintage jewelry resource page maintained by Jan Gaughan of Eclectic Vintage. Among the numerous resources and links provided you'll find information on popular designers, how to identify specific types of jewelry, fakes/repros and care & cleaning tips.

Juliana Jewelry
It's all the rage with costume jewelry collectors, but do you know how to identify Juliana style jewelry? This online article will give you a few clues.

Miriam Haskell Jewelry
A beautifully illustrated article providing background information and style dating for this popular costume jewelry company from 1924 to the present.

Miriam Haskell - Unsigned Pins & Clips
Jewelry made by Miriam Haskell prior to the 1940s was not marked. Take a look at this helpful reference album to learn to spot unsigned Haskell clips and pins.

Miriam Haskell - Unsigned Necklaces
Miriam Haskell jewelry made prior to the late 1940s was unsigned. Take a look at this reference album produced by a collector to help educate others on identifying early Haskell jewelry.

On Your Mark, Get Set
Does a piece of vintage costume have to be signed to be collectible? Get one viewpoint in this Collecting Channel Feature.

Seven Criteria for Evaluating Collectible Jewelry
Master the art of evaluating costume jewelry with this helpful guide based on author Christy Romero's research.

Swarovski Doesn't Rest on its Sparkle
Swarovski rhinestones adorn many highly collectible pieces of costume jewelry. Learn about the past and the future of this jewelry legacy.

Vintage Costume Jewelry Ads
Page loaded with advertisements from magazines featuring vintage costume jewelry dating back to the early '40s.

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