BYSWEETMOM Knitting Crochet Handmade Ponchos, Cowls, Scarfs, Wedding Bridal Shawls Boleros Shrugs: Pink Crochet Top Tank Lace Pink Sweater

BYSWEETMOM Knitting Crochet Handmade Ponchos, Cowls, Scarfs, Wedding Bridal Shawls Boleros Shrugs: Pink Crochet Top Tank Lace Pink Sweater: This bright pink crochet top is hand made with soft cotton yarn. This stylish, casual, chic, trendy cotton sweater will be an indispensible ...

Special Care For Cameos

 

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Special Care For Cameos

    
Cameos are pieces of art, and must be cared for accordingly. Store your cameo away from heat or bright lights, in a softly lined box, and remember that simple cleaning is probably the best method:

• Dust your cameo regularly with a soft brush.
• While dusting, pay attention to the deep ridges in the cameo where dust is likely to collect. Dust can scratch a cameo, so it is important to keep it as dust-free as possible.
• After dusting you may rinse a shell cameo with warm water, drying it afterward with a soft cotton cloth. Shell cameos are easily damaged, so avoid using soap, harsh cleaners or commercial jewelry cleaners.
• Mother-of-pearl cameos can be cleaned with a mixture of mild soap and warm water before being dried with a soft cloth.

If so, you understand that each and every cameo is a miniature work of art. Whether carved in carnelian shell or the rare sardonyx shell, mother-of-pearl or agate, cameos have an exquisite classic beauty that has held the attention of generations. And cameos make memorable gifts: they're great for graduation, Mothers' Day, Valentines day or your wedding anniversary.
At The Cameo Collection, we sell some of the finest cameos in the world. Imported from the tiny town of Torre del Greco, Italy — which is, to this day, the center of cameo carving in the world — our cameos come directly from master carver Gennaro Borriello, who himself employs fifty trained artisans. This relationship ensures that each hand-carved cameo we sell has been produced by artists whose hands understand the shells they carve and the timeless beauty they create.

Thanks to Anna M. Miller's book Cameos Old & New for these special cleaning suggestions

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Butler Violin Brooch With Crystals by Fifth Avenue Collection

 

 

Butler Violin Brooch With Crystals by Fifth Avenue Collecti

$19.99

This a very unique gold plated violin brooch, Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones. There are 2 accent stones in dark blue near the base. The brooch is signed Butler. It is a Fifth Avenue Collection piece.

This is an excellent gift to the music lovers or to add to you vintage collection.

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Unique Vintage Costume Jewellery Specials - SALE

Sherman Clear Crystal Garland Pin / Brooch

$69.99      SALE     $55.99
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This vintage Sherman 1950’s clear marquise and round crystal garland pin is just beautiful and sparkly! It was designed as a medium size 1 ½” garland layered and stacked for a 3-D effect. The pin features a series of dazzling clear color marquise and round shaped crystals set in a rhodium-plated setting. It comes in excellent condition showing no wear visible to the naked eye with all original prong set stones. It is signed on the back in small silver square. Sherman was a Canadian costume jewelry company that produced very high quality pieces. Colorful or clear prong-set rhinestones or cut crystal beads (sometimes with an aurora borealis finish) adorn most Sherman pieces. The metal is rhodium-plated or gold-plated. Sherman produced jewelry from 1947 to 1981. This piece would be a wonderful addition to your Sherman or any vintage jewelry collection. Please feel free to call or email me on any questions you might have either before or after a purchase.

 

Antique Simulated Pearl Crystal~ Engagement ~Bridal Ring Vintage

$69.99     SALE    $62.99
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Antique estate costume jewelry, " pearl ring", This crystal and simulated pearl ring setting is gold plated .
Beautiful pearl setting .

Ring size 8

Circa 1920s-1930s

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New Ways to Wear Vintage Costume Jewelry

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As your vintage jewelry collection grows fewer pieces get to see the light of day because there are only so many pieces of jewelry a girl can wear at the same time. A huge problem collectors find with the pieces they buy is that there are not very many practical ways to wear them.
Most vintage costume earrings for example are clip ons, so there is always the worry that they will fall off. Vintage brooches and pins are great to look at, but not always the most practical piece to wear. Some necklaces have too much bling for a single neck. Don't let any of these reasons stop you from collecting and wearing vintage costume jewelry.
Instead try new ways to wear the pieces that you already have and get twice the bang for your buck.
New Ways to Wear Brooches and Pins
Move the brooch from your shoulder and expand its use to the rest of your wardrobe. A great website for buying and finding new ways to wear vintage jewelry is Nutmeg Nine, and they sell the best little pendant converter for five dollars. Add the converter to your favorite brooch or pin and voila! you have a new pendant to string on a necklace.
Add a little sparkle to your hairdo three different ways. To glam up a ponytail add your pin to a plain black ponytail elastic and tie up your hair as you normally would. If you put your hair up in a bun or French twist attach the brooch or pin to a hair comb or large clip with jewelry wire and secure comb your hair. Even if you want to wear your hair down you can add a pretty brooch. Attach the brooch off to the side on an elastic headband or a cloth band.
Other ways to add brooches to your outfit are pinning them on a satin belt, a purse, in the vee of a shirt or dress and pinning them on a cloth bracelet.
New Ways to Wear Vintage Earrings
The fact that most vintage earrings are clip-ons makes them a lot more versatile in terms of using them in other parts of your wardrobe. Sparkly earrings can be used in many of the same ways that I described for brooches; pinned in the hair, as a pendant, or attached to a belt. Some new ways to wear a pair of vintage earrings includes adding them to the straps of a tank top or attached to the straps of a pair of flip flops.
To attach to your tank hook the clip of the earring around the strap and close off the earring screw so that it cannot fall off. Use this same technique to add your earrings to a plain pair of flip flops, attach them to the top of the band and you have an instant pair of jeweled footwear.
New Ways to Wear Vintage Necklaces
Vintage necklaces probably get the most use since they never go out of style and you can pile them on with just about anything. But if you are still looking for new ways to wear them try some of these ideas.
For those long vintage necklaces with rows of rhinestones try adding them to an updo using bobby pins. Try attaching the ends of your necklaces to a chain or cloth belt you already own to dress up your favorite pair of jeans. If you have a purse with a removable strap attach a necklace that has a large chain link or other sturdy metal band.
Now that you have plenty more ways to wear your vintage jewelry you need to go out and buy yourself some more!
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Vintage Bakelite Jewelry

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What is Bakelite?

Bakelite is a castable, fire resistant plastic that was invented by Leo Baekeland in 1909. It was originally used for industrial purposes, until jewelry makers found that its light weight made Bakelite a perfect choice for designing and manufacturing inexpensive bracelets, rings, pins and other jewelry.
Bakelite jewelry became especially popular in the 1930's and 1940's, after a wider assortment of colors was introduced. The new batch of Bakelite colors captured the imagination of more and more jewelry companies. Coco Chanel was one famous designer who offered Bakelite jewelry and accessories.

Do Other Materials Look Like Bakelite?

Bakelite is the trade name for the plastic product produced by the Bakelite Corporation, but materials made using the same formula were eventually sold under other trade names in the US and around the world.Celluloid and lucite are two other plastics used to make jewelry. They can resemble Bakelite, but Bakelite items of the same size are heavier.

How Can I Tell if My Jewelry is Genuine Bakelite?

Method #1: Some Bakelite collectors recommend the 409 Test. Here's how to do it:

1. Dip a cotton swab in 409 household cleaner and touch a small area of the piece, such as a back that won't be visible when worn.
   
2. If the piece is vintage Bakelite, the accumulated patina will show up as a yellow stain on the cotton swab.
   
3. Rinse the cleaner off the tested spot right away.

Method #2: Some collectors recommend you place the jewelry in hot water, then remove and sniff. Warmed Bakelite smells like camphor.

Are There Bakelite Imitations?

Yes, there are newly manufactured imitations out there, so beware. Linda Grossman, of Evelynne's Oldies But Goodies, deals in vintage Bakelite and other collectible jewelry. Here's what she has to say about the fakes:

"We are dismayed that there is a cottage industry that has been created with the production of Fakelite, which has the appearance of Bakelite. On close examination, and to the trained eye, these items are not vintage Bakelite, but sometimes they have been treated in ways to make them pass the commonly used Bakelite tests (409 and hot water). We recommend that you purchase Bakelite only from a reputable, experienced dealer."

Sometimes Bakelite is New and Old

Some jewelry makers are creating new Bakelite jewelry out of larger pieces of vintage Bakelite, such as radios, which were very popular during Bakelite's heyday. Some of the pieces are quite attractive, and most of these craftspeople are honest about the jewelry's origins. If you pass the jewelry on to someone else, please be sure they know it is a newly handcrafted item made from vintage Bakelite.Here are a few books that can help you learn more about Bakelite:

• The Bakelite Jewelry Book, by Corinne Davidov
  
• Bakelite Bangle: Price & Identification Guide, by Karima Parry

How Much is Bakelite Jewelry Worth?

It depends on the piece, and the demand for specific collectibles is an everchanging thing. Search for Bakelite on ebay to get an idea of current pricing. Read the descriptions carefully--some are fakes. Don't be afraid to ask the seller for verification that the piece is truly Bakelite, and always check a seller's feedback rating before you bid.
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