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Tips On Finding Vintage Jewelry
Genuine vintage jewelry and new jewelry that is made to look Vintage is always in fashion. We have seen the big names in Jewelry design like Cartier who fortifies the trend with the release of their orchid line. The Orchid line from Cartier reminds us of those necklaces that we used to rummage through in our grandmother’s jewelry boxes. Vintage jewelry is characterized by different styles that have inspired the era that they were in. For example, in the 1920s and 1930s when the flapper girl movement was taking hold of the social scene, we see jewelry styles like long pearl necklaces and heavily studded pendants, brooches and rings. Cocktail rings with huge stones (which have been very famous lately) are seen worn on dainty fingers to signify style and in a way financial standing.
None the less, vintage jewelry has indeed increased in popularity even though they have always been a staple in the market. Long before they got back into ‘fashion’s’ good graces, tons of beautiful and valuable vintage jewelry have been found on sale in flee markets and street fares. The trick is to get your hands on the best ones for the lowest price possible. Below are a few tips that will help you land the best price for vintage jewelry.
TAKE THE DAY OFF – Be the whole of Sunday or the entire weekend itself, vintage jewelry shopping will definitely take up your whole day, if not more. If you are serious about having the best finds, you need to be ready in spending time looking around. Most flee markets are huge, they can cover up entire parking lots and maybe even bigger spaces, in short, when shopping for a thing in a flee market, you need to look around before you can find anything you really want – and the looking around part can take a long time. Flea markets are one good source of Vintage jewelry; another is Vintage shops located all over the country. They are most often tucked away in side streets and secluded area. If you do not know any vintage stores in your locality, then you better start looking.
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM – Well, at least attempt to bluff. Don’t show too much interest. If you do find something you like, act nonchalant about it – as if it’s the 100th similar piece you have seen that day. Ask casually and throw a few negative comments on the jewelry’s way. Why do this? Vendors pick up on interested customers and in a place like a flea market or a vintage store where there is no fixed price; haggling is as natural as breathing. Another important thing is to haggle; these vendors sell their products for the highest possible price which means that they can still significantly lower the asking price.
KEEN EYE – Make sure that you are getting a piece that doesn’t have a lot of damage. If it does, call the damage to the attention of the seller, this way he or she can give you further discount. Do not at any point purchase something that is clearly damaged and irreparable. If you do so, you are only loosing money instead of gaining something by making an investment in broken jewelry.
Jewellery Box – Finding a Lovely Necklace Jewellery Box
There are many products available on the market for properly storing and organizing jewellery. We need to arrange our jewellery articles so that we are able to find and retrieve them whenever needed. In addition to this, storing jewellery articles such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings in separate boxes or cases is required to avoid getting them entangled with one another. Gemstones and diamonds need proper care to keep them away from scratches and blemishes. For all these reasons you might be in need of a beautiful jewellery box for keeping your necklaces. Let’s find out what options are available in this category.
Necklaces can be stored in jewellery organizers, travel cases and large boxes or chests specially designed for storing jewellery. A necklace tray lined with velvet protects your necklaces and provides enough space for storing large necklaces with lots of beads and gemstones. These trays come in a variety of colors and are not very expensive. They are based on stackable design, which means a number of necklaces can be stored in a single tray. Stacking jewellery trays also come with multiple compartments to keep chains and necklaces of different types in separate slots. These types of simple but useful trays are available for $13 a piece.
A jewellery box made from wood and velour is ideal for keeping precious necklaces. It’s possible to print your own artwork on these types of boxes. They can also be given as lovely gifts to your loved ones. They come in cool colors like black, burgundy, navy blue, etc. Necklace set boxes can also be found which come in different shapes. They are made from hard cardboard and covered with velvet. These kinds of boxes are very inexpensive and you can buy one for as low as $1.75.
An antique style necklace jewellery box is something you wouldn’t want to miss out on. Such boxes and cases are somewhat more expensive than ordinary and simple cases but they are definitely worth the price. They are made from high quality materials and last for many years. These boxes can also be used as decorative items as they are gorgeous and eye-catching. You can store all your jewellery articles in a single box because it contains compartments. Beautiful handcrafted boxes for storing necklaces is another category you can check out. These cases are available in the price range of $20 to $200 depending on their size and the materials they are made up of.
A beautiful necklace jewellery box can serve many purposes. It can be used as a decorative item and can also be given away as a memorable and priceless gift. Oriental and antique style jewellery cases are particularly worth mentioning as they are unique and totally exquisite. These cases made from genuine wood come in elegant colors, such as tan, brown, black and cherry. Most of these cases are composed of multiple cubicles to store different jewellery articles. Some of them also come with sturdy drawers to keep small items such as hoop earrings, rings and earring stoppers.