Vintage Costume Jewelry

Shopping for vintage accessories can be stylish, but it can also mean saving lots of cash.

Learn how to recognize aurora borealis rhinestones used in vintage costume jewelry pieces.

If you wonder what to look for when buying a vintage costume jewelry gift for yourself or a friend, wonder no more. Take a look at this informative article!

The definition of the jewelry-related term cabochon.

It's easy to date Chanel vintage costume jewelry, which can be quite valuable, once you know how to decipher the company's marks and signatures.

Have a piece of vintage jewelry marked CINER? Find out more about the marks and company here.

News about the Forbes galleries exhibition The Vintage Woman: A Century of Costume Jewelry in America, 1910-2010. This article describes a vintage costume jewelry exhibition in New York City.

Researching a vintage costume jewelry mark? Check this illustrated gallery for a photo of the mark and information on the designer or manufacturer.

Learn how much your vintage costume jewelry is worth through this pictoral price guide.

Dragon's Breath Stones in Antique and Vintage Costume Jewelry

Think vintage costume jewelry is old news? You might think again after reading about these fun figurals in all price ranges - from $5-$5,000!

Juliana jewelry, made by DeLizza & Elster, was originally signed with only a paper hang tag. However, you can learn to identify Juliana by looking at the construction and materials used to craft these collectible pieces of vintage costume jewelry.

Learn more about the type of 1940s sterling costume jewelry known as the "jelly belly."

Read Pamela Wiggins' interview with renowned jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane about what he's collected in his lifetime and what it's like having your designs viewed as collectibles.

Wondering whether or not Kovels' Buyers' Guide to Costume Jewelry might help you learn more on this popular topic? Find out more about both Part One and Part Two of these guides here.

Marguerite stones were used in the construction of costume jewelry made during the late 1950s and '60s. Find out what they look like here.

These unique heart-shaped lampwork glass beads were patented by Marner and used in designs sold to a number of well-known costume jewelry houses.

Pieces designed and manufactured by Miriam Haskell (largely a company rather than one single person, albeit it was founded by Miriam Haskell in the 1920s) continue to be one of the most sought after names in vintage costume jewelry.

Parure is a word used often by vintage costume jewelry collectors, but do you know what it means and how to pronounce it?

See an example of the jewelry setting technique of Pavé setting stones.

Learn what pot metal refers to in costume jewelry through this illustrated glossary definition.

Check out this feature to find out what a rivoli rhinestone looks like in vintage costume jewelry.

What's a saphiret? Take a look at this example and definition to find out for sure.

Learn to identify stones such as margarita, rivoli, jelly belly, "Easter egg," and "Cat's eye" in costume jewelry with these illustrated examples.

Patriotic sweetheart jewelry is a sentimental favorite of your Antiques Guide, find out more about these treasures from the World Wars.

These rhinestones are widely referred to as "watermelon" by both dealers and collectors, but the correct name is Vitrail II Medium.

Coco Chanel began building a name for herself as a designer of fashions and costume jewelry to go along with them back in the 1920s. Read more about her "junk" jewelry and the fashion empire itself here.

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.

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.

A great reference showing costume jewelry patents paired up with actual photos of vintage pieces.

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.

A good selection of Eisenberg vintage costume jewelry reproduction examples, along with a few copies designed to resemble pieces from other manufacturers.

An illustrated introduction to Hollycraft jewelry.

Learn more about various types of ivory and other materials made to look like ivory through an information packed article from a jewelry expert.

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.

A beautiful display of Retro Moderne designs from Emerald City Vintage Costume Jewelry.

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