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Fashion Magazine Covers Were So Much More Glamorous In The 1950s

Jan 3 2014

It's an indisputable fact that the 1950's were a more glamorous time than the present, sneaker-filled world we live in. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the covers of fashion magazines from the era, which showcase the then-contemporary fashions in vivid, Kodachrome-worthy colors.
With photographers like Irving Penn, models like Anne St. Marie and celebrities like Audrey Hepburn to bring them to life, it's no wonder that these glossy covers still inspire us. Check out a sampling of some of our favorite 1950s covers, and let us take you back to a time when red lipstick, cat eyeliner and daytime hats reigned supreme...

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I love all vintage but vintage jewellery is my real passion . I have been collecting for many years ,I also love to restore pieces of vintage jewellery that can no longer be the piece it once was and make a new creation .I want to share my treasures and friendship with other vintage jewellery lovers . Every day is a new and exciting one . So here I am on this great Etsy site ready to have fun ! I hope you stop in ,check my shop out and see what I am talking about and say Hello ! 
Please feel free to contact me on any questions you might have on any of my pieces. 

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How to Tell If Jewelry Is an Antique

Know what to look for when trying to determine if a piece of jewelry is an antique. This helps you get the best possible price for your piece if you are selling, and it can save you money if you are buying. Examine these features as indicators of antique value: the materials used; intricacy of the clasp; gem cut and style; and the craftsmanship of the piece. Knowing what styles of jewelry were popular in different eras is also important when identifying genuine antique jewelry.

Instructions

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     Identify the materials used in the piece of jewelry. For example, jewelry made in the 18th and 19th centuries (from the late Georgian to the Victorian era) was often made out of silver, which has a metallic, earthy scent. Yellow gold and pinchbeck pieces were also made during this time. Semiprecious stones and enamel were frequently used during the Art Nouveau period (1890-1915) and non-traditional materials such as bone, horn, copper, shell, ivory and carved glass were also popular. Diamonds and pearls set in platinum were popular during the Edwardian era (early 1900s), and platinum and precious stones were used during the Art Deco period (1920-1935). Gold, semiprecious and synthetic stones characterized Retro jewelry (1935-1950).
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     Look at the type of fastener used on the piece. Brooches made in the 1800s generally have "C" catches on the back, while screw-back earrings came about in the 1890s. Riveted hinges on pins and lever-back earrings were not developed until 1900. Tongue-in-groove clasps were designed in 1910 and barrel clasps came along in the 1930s.

     
     
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     Study the cut of the gem, if applicable. For example, old mine cut diamonds are irregularly shaped and appear lumpy, but are brilliant under low lighting, and were very popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. European and rose-cut gems are often seen in antique pieces. Gems were hand-cut until the 1800s, when machines were invented to do the cutting. A modern cut is a reliable indicator that a piece of jewelry is not an antique piece.
   • 4
     Look at the style and craftsmanship of the piece. Jewelry was handmade until the mid-19th century, and the sides of jewelry pieces made during that period are not generally identical. The back of a piece of antique jewelry is just as intricate and ornate as the front of the piece, and antique jewelry that is a well-made piece is smoothly finished on the front and the back. You should be able to run your fingers over the front and back of a piece without feeling your fingers "catch" on anything.
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Welcome to PegsVinatgeJewellery ~ Unique Vintage Jewellery
Please check out some of my vintage treasures . My true passion is vintage costume Jewellery and have been collecting for about 20 years . Would love to share some of my great treasures with you . Most of my pieces are one of a kind , also some being handcrafted 

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Turned My Passion Into A Online Home Business

I love all vintage but vintage jewellery is my real passion . I have been collecting for many years ,I also love to restore pieces of vintage jewellery that can no longer be the piece it once was and make a new creation .I want to share my treasures and friendship with other vintage jewellery lovers . Every day is a new and exciting one . So here I am on this great Etsy site ready to have fun ! I hope you stop in ,check my shop out and see what I am talking about and say Hello !
Please feel free to contact me on any questions you might have on any of my pieces.

 

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