Filed under: Jewelry Antique - 19 Dec 2008 | Spread the word !
As a person in my twenties, I have encountered a lot of people (both male and female), who do not like antiques (which they often condescendingly refer to as “old junk”). Although I have tried to take the time to understand why they feel this way, I simply can’t understand why they don’t see the value (both aesthetic and monetary) in antiques. The best assumption I can make is that they are simply misinformed, and they use the term “antiques” as a blanket statement to describe anything that is old. If this is the case, I can see why they wouldn’t be impressed by “antiques,” because there’s no denying that there are a lot of old things that are in terrible shape and very unattractive.
However, there is a big difference between antiques and run of the mill old stuff. A great example of this is antique jewelry. From brooches to necklaces, some of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry that I have ever seen in my life are antiques. Because they were made in the days before mass production, their handmade nature reflects a level of craftsmanship and refinement that is hard to replicate in today’s modern jewelry production environment.
Filed under: Jewelry Antique - 19 Dec 2008 | Spread the word !
For quite some time now, I have really enjoyed going out and shopping for antiques. Although I have tried, I honestly can’t remember what exactly it was that first made me give antique shopping a try. However, regardless of what it was that made me start shopping for antiques, once I started out, it was something that I did not want to quit doing.
There are actually a couple of reasons why I really enjoy to go shopping for antiques. The first reason that I enjoy this activity is what I like to call “the thrill of the hunt.” Whether I decide that I want to purchase a piece of antique jewelry or an old clock, once there is something that I want to find, “the thrill of the hunt” kicks in. When it comes to antiques, you never know what kind of amazing treasures you are going to find, so it’s an activity that is never dull or boring.
In addition to “the thrill of the hunt,” I also enjoy that antique shopping is a social activity. I have several friends who also enjoy this type of shopping, and it is something that allows us to have a great time together.
Filed under: Jewelry Antique - 30 Oct 2008 | Spread the word !
If you have some old jewelry in your collection, you are probably curious about whether or not it is an antique. Even though it may have sentimental value and you might not be interested in actually selling it, most people like to know when they have possessions that are worth a significant amount of money.
Well, I’m happy to tell you that not only can jewelry be an antique, but it can be one of the most valuable types of antiques around. Because of the metals and stones that jewelry is made from, pieces of jewelry can increase in value as they got older. If you have pieces of jewelry that are made from top of the line metals and stones (such as gold, platinum and diamonds), you may have some very valuable jewelry antique pieces.
So, how do you find out if your old pieces of jewelry are worth any significant amount of money? Because there are so many different factors that influence how much a piece of antique jewelry is worth, I can’t even give you an estimated guess here. However, if you take a piece of antique jewelry and get it appraised by a professional, you should be able to find out exactly how much it is worth.
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