How to Find Vintage Costume Jewelry

There was a time when people turned up their noses at the rhinestones and faux pearls of the early 1900s. Now, that type of jewelry, and others which represents the vintage costume jewelry eras, is in vogue once more, and in hot demand as well.

While it's true that rhinestone and faux jewelry is still being made today, it just doesn't have the class or appeal of antiques that say "I'm fake and proud of it."

One of the first places to look for vintage costume jewelry, is at yard sales. People often clear out the attics where they've stored things their parents and grandparents had, and amongst the jumble on tables, you may find a treasure trove of paste diamonds and glass "sapphires".

Another good place to look, although you may have competition for the pieces you want, is at local auctions. Again, this is often a case of houses being cleared out, and unless the auctioneer is particularly sharp about the market in that area, most vintage costume jewelry will be offered in "lots", or bunched in with other small items to hurry the sale along.

The last place to look, and likely the most expensive, is in swap or pawn shops, and antique stores. If you're lucky, the pawn shop owners may not have recognized the value of a well-made piece of vintage costume jewelry, but that is rarely the case with antique stores. They know the fads and fashions of the current market, and while a particularly fine piece may be worth the money, most of what you find there will have a heavy price tag.

Copyright © 2005-2008 JewelrySalesBusiness.com. All rights reserved.
JewelrySalesBusiness.com is not associated with or endorsed by any of the listed companies.
Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Click Here

View our Business Guide | Jewelry Guide | Wholesale Buying Guide

How to Find Vintage Costume Jewelry

Featured Companies:

More Opportunities:

Resources:

Admin: