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Costume Jewelry: what do I look for? Navigation: Main page Author: sewgood I have been selling and buying vintage jewelry for years. I look in the stores too, noticing the latest styles. What are a few things I look for? Well, if they have rhinestones. How are they attached? Prong set will last a life type rather than glued. But if you like a piece. Do not fret. There are some people that sell different sizes online and a little G-S cement and your all fixed.
I look to see how the piece closes. Bracelet. Does is snap back well? Well, I have several Sarah Coventry from the 60's that do. I see some in the stores that don't make it to the shelf sorry to say.
Does the piece have glass beads or plastic. May not seem like a big deal. But glass holds the color and beauty. Whereas plastic cracks and flakes.
In a ring. Adjustable is nice for costume. But a lovely piece with timeless designs and colors will go on forever and never go out of style.
Some like gold. I'm a lover of silver. Silver cleans nice. Nothing so beautiful as me getting a silver piece, dipping it in cleaner ,and seeing a beautiful work of art. But that's my opinion.
I hope this helps some on your next shopping trip for vintage or costume jewelry in today's world.
Blessings, Sewgood
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