Antique Jewelry Makes a Great Gift! Vintage Costume Jewelry is
Fun to Give
Vintage costume jewelry is a great treat for people who love
to collect and display antique jewelry. A gift of antique jewelry is a
romantic reminder of the past that can just as easily adorn a dress as
it can adorn a collector’s drawer!
When buying antique jewelry it is crucial to consider the condition of
the piece you want to purchase. Look for missing jewels, bent pieces,
twisted pins and unsightly scratches. When you go to shop for vintage
costume jewelry take a jeweler’s glass with you or an inexpensive
magnifying glass. You’re not likely to find many rare stones in this
inexpensive jewelry, but you will want to be able to see how well each
piece you look at is holding up to the test of time.
If the intended recipient of your gift is a vintage costume jewelry
buff, he or she is likely familiar with the names of designers and the
difference between high and low quality jewelry. It’s fine to purchase
a piece that catches your eye and screams your gift recipient’s name
out at you from across the room. But consider studying up on the names
of antique jewelry designers, jot them down and take the list along
just in case you run across a rare find!
Before you begin your treasure hunt, decide whether you are purchasing
a piece of antique jewelry, in this case vintage costume jewelry, as a
collector’s item, as a fashion accessory or both. Shop accordingly and
have fun as you learn.
When you find that perfect piece of antique jewelry, find the perfect
box or gift wrapping to present it in. Ask a jeweler for suggestions,
create one on your own or shop in a department store for an
inexpensive, but flashy little jewelry box that reflects the vintage
look and feel of the piece you are presenting.
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