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McClelland Barclay Lives on Through Collecting Created: Friday, December 14, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013
McClelland Barclay is know for his work as an illustrator, but it goes far beyond oil and canvas or paper and pencil.
Kovels' Buyers' Guide To Costume Jewelry: Parts 1 & 2 Created: Monday, January 16, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013
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.
rivoli stone Created: Saturday, September 04, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Check out this feature to find out what a rivoli rhinestone looks like in vintage costume jewelry.
Juliana/DeLizza & Elster Watermelon Rivioli Parure Created: Sunday, July 20, 2008 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Learn how much your Juliana vintage costume jewelry is worth through this pictorial price guide.
Vintage Costume Jewelry Price Guide Created: Thursday, June 22, 2006 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Learn how much your vintage costume jewelry is worth through this pictoral price guide.
Durand Art Glass Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Durand art glass, although not quite as well known as Tiffany and Steuben, made some really beautiful decorative pieces including iridescent varieties.
The Jack in the Pulpit Vase Created: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
While the founder of a very famous American glass studio is said to have named this type of vase, the style originated abroad.
Marner Heart Lampwork Glass Stones Created: Saturday, March 12, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
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.
Man + Antiques = Mantiques Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
What are mantiques? These include vintage license plates, golf memorabilia and beer collectibles, among other things collected predominantly by guys.
pot metal Created: Sunday, September 05, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Learn what pot metal refers to in costume jewelry through this illustrated glossary definition.
dress clip Created: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Jewelry Glossary Example of a 1930s Dress Clip Style of Brooch
Eisenberg Originals Fur or Pin Clip Created: Sunday, October 29, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Learn how much your vintage costume jewelry is worth through this pictoral price guide.
Costume Jewelry in America Created: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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.
margarita stone Created: Saturday, September 04, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Margarita stones were used in the construction of costume jewelry made during the late 1950s and '60s. Find out what they look like here.
jelly belly Created: Saturday, September 04, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Learn more about the type of 1940s sterling costume jewelry known as the "jelly belly."
Dragon's Breath stones Created: Thursday, August 12, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Learn to identify Dragon's Breath or Mexican Glass Opal Stones as seen in antique and vintage costume jewelry.
aurora borealis Created: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
How to Recognize Aurora Borelis Iridescent Rhinestones Finishes in Costume Jewelry
saphiret Created: Saturday, March 20, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Wondering what a saphiret looks like? Take a look at this example and definition to find out for sure.
Stones in Costume Jewelry Created: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Learn to identify stones such as "Easter egg" and "Cat's eye" in costume jewelry with these illustrated examples.
Researching Miriam Haskell Jewelry Created: Thursday, August 05, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
This list provides of some of the best places online to research vintage costume jewelry manufactured by the Miriam Haskell company.
Fashioncraft Robert Created: Monday, May 17, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Researching the vintage costume jewelry mark Fashioncraft Robert? Check this illustrated gallery for a photo of the mark and information on the designer or manufacturer.
Original by Robert Created: Monday, April 12, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Original by Robert - Researching a vintage costume jewelry mark? Check this illustrated gallery for a photo of the mark and information on the designer or manufacturer.
Vintage & Collectible Costume Jewelry Marks Created: Thursday, March 18, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Researching a vintage costume jewelry mark? Check this illustrated gallery for a photo of the mark and information on the designer or manufacturer.
Wm deLillo Created: Thursday, March 18, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Wm. deLillo - Researching a vintage costume jewelry mark? Check this illustrated gallery for a photo of the mark and information on the designer or manufacturer.
baroque pearl Created: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
This illustrated glossary-style article defines the baroque pearl, tracing its history.
Haskell Pastel Rhinestone and Pearl Earrings Created: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Miriam Haskell Pastel Earrings - Learn how much your vintage costume jewelry is worth through this pictorial price guide.
Haskell Red Rhinestone Earrings Created: Sunday, November 08, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Miriam Haskell Red Rhinestone Earrings - Learn how much your vintage costume jewelry is worth through this pictoral price guide.
Haskell Turquoise Bead Necklace Created: Sunday, October 29, 2006 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Learn how much your vintage costume jewelry is worth through this pictoral price guide.
Haskell Rhinestone Brooch with Leaf Accents Value Created: Thursday, June 22, 2006 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Miriam Haskell Rhinestone Brooch with Leaf Accents Value
Haskell Brooch with Rows of Faux Pearls Created: Thursday, June 22, 2006 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Miriam Haskell Brooch with Rows of Faux Pearls Value
Buying Vintage Costume Jewelry Created: Thursday, December 09, 2004 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Need some hints on how to buy vintage costume jewelry for yourself or as a gift? Take a look at these helpful hints.
Fashion Jewelry: The Collection of Barbara Berger Created: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013
The Barbara Berger collection is legendary among costume jewelry enthusiasts. Learn more about an exhibit and book highlighting this remarkable collector and her treasures.

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