We all love fine jewellery and over the years, a woman can accumulate quite a collection of vintage jewellery, if she puts her mind to it. If you are young, love vintage jewellery and wish to start a collection, here are a few things to consider.
- Tell Everyone You Know – If you make a point of telling the whole world that you love old jewellery, people you know will bring you many pieces and while you might not like every item, there will be some cool pieces that just seem to find their way to your hands. Start with family, then move on to friends. When you are out and about, keep your eyes peeled for second-hand shops that sell personal effects like jewellery.
- Online Antique Dealers – The best place to find genuine vintage jewellery is with the online antique dealer. Take a look at their much sought-after antique diamond engagement rings and you are sure to find a piece that lights your fire. What better way to browse genuine vintage jewellery than from your own living room? A secure online payment sees the piece packaged and sent by special courier. Don’t buy antiques on platforms like eBay, as you can never be sure about the seller; rather deal with a professional antique dealer who has a reputation to uphold.
- Vintage Jewellery Is A Long-Term Investment – Antique and vintage jewellery appreciates over time and the larger your collection, the more it is worth. Of course, you won’t be looking to sell your jewellery collection, but, if you are ever in need of cash, you could sell a few items that you no longer wear. Some women leave their jewellery collection to their children to create a family heirloom with some pieces handed down from generation to generation. If you are careful with your purchases, your collection will appreciate steadily over time.
- Do Some Online Research – The Internet hosts a wealth of information about jewellery of all eras. From 16th Century France to the Victorian era, which contains 3 sections. Art Deco might be your thing, in which case you can discover the origins and various features, not to mention well-known jewellery makers of that time. The more you know about vintage jewellery, the less likely you are to be scammed and everything you need to know is on the web. Learn what to look for in terms of hallmarks and symbols, and there are online forums for amateur collectors where you can share your knowledge with like-minded collectors. This is a great way to network, which should lead to making new connections within the vintage jewellery community.
- Coloured Gemstones – Vintage jewellery gives you the opportunity to inject some rich colour into your wardrobe; Art Deco jewellery embraces rich colours from a wide range of gemstones, such as amber, amethyst, opal, sapphire, emerald, ruby, citrine and onyx, to name but a few. The online antique dealer would have a great selection of Art Deco vintage jewellery. If you are looking for a special diamond engagement ring, look no further than an established antique dealer.
Vintage jewellery describes a diverse range of styles; basically, anything less than 100 years old is classed as vintage. If you have disposable income, why not treat yourself to one piece of jewellery per month? You deserve to have a little luxury and pleasure in your life and starting a vintage jewellery collection can be a hobby.
