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| Collecting Antique Jewelry |
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Buying antique jewelry is fun! What a wonderful way to learn the history and culture of times gone by and please yourself and your loved ones at the same time.
When choosing pieces from any period it is always wise to consult a reputable dealer that you know and trust. The following are examples of useful questions to ask:
Other examples of highly desirable antique jewelry are those pieces fashioned using Shakudo. These Japanese mixed metal pieces, many of which originally decorated the samurai swords, were incorporated into beautiful jewelry for the Western marketplace in the latter half of the 19th century during the aesthetic period.
During the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts periods, materials such as bone, ivory, horn and enamels were popular and combined with semi-precious stones for gorgeous and wearable jewelry. In the Art-Deco period materials such as chrome and Bakelite were used to make fun and dramatic jewelry that is highly collectible. Sometimes these materials were combined with precious stones for added pizzazz.
Whatever your chosen period, always buy the very best example of the period that your budget will bear. As you add to your collection look for complementary pieces that might be worn and enjoyed together and never rush to make a purchase until you can be sure that you will love and enjoy the item for a long time. Then you can wear your antique jewelry with pride and enjoy telling the stories and history behind your collection when others admire your fabulous finds.
Marion Glober
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