Jewelry
Colored Diamonds Shine Bright at Heritage Auctions
A Fancy Vivid pink diamond sells for $187,500, highlighting a dazzling fine jewelry event.
Jelly Belly Costume Jewelry Clearly Beautiful
Inspired by fine jewelry, the unique designs and construction of 1940s "jelly belly" costume jewelry are a whimsical departure from the costume-jewelry norm
Chatelaines Were The Swiss Army Knife of Victorian Fashion Accessories
Both decorative and functional, chatelaines carried useful household objects primarily for the ease of having each tool at hand at all times.
Do you Remember Home Party Jewelry?
Taking root in the late 1940s, selling Sarah Coventry and other costume jewelry to your friends at home parties was a big hit with postwar housewives looking to make a little cash of their own. And the jewelry wasn't bad either.
For the Love of 1950s Napier Jewelry
Here's why you should collect the stylish designs and quality craftsmanship of James Napier's mid-century costume jewelry.
Harry Winston Diamond Shines at $362,500
The sparkling work of Winston, known as 'The King of Diamonds', highlights Hindman's Important Jewelry Auction.
How to pick vintage rhinestone jewelry that sells
With so much vintage costume jewelry on the market, how do you determine what to buy for a good investment? Here's some rhinestone jewelry picking advice.
Why Boucher is Among the Best in Costume Jewelry
One of the most esteemed names in costume jewelry, Marcel Boucher's designs from the 1930s and '40s still sparkle with collectors.
Faces Give Clues to Cameo Jewelry Age, Materials
Cameos are often carved from shell, hardstone, and even glass. Discover the history of cameo jewelry, and what makes some cameos more desirable than others.
How to Identify Unmarked Costume Jewelry
Identifying unmarked costume jewelry is one of the biggest mysteries collectors face. With a little know-how, savvy collectors can turn sleepers into keepers. Here's how.
The Best Costume Jewelry Designers
Who were the most influential costume jewelry designers? Here are seven all-time great designers you need to know.
Woman Finds Gold Viking Ring in Pile of Costume Jewelry
Archaeologists say that the size of the ring suggests it belonged to a wealthy and powerful Viking chief more than 1,200 years ago.
The 'Shocking' Costume Jewelry of Elsa Schiaparelli
For her jewelry and fashions, the Italian designer loved to use the vibrant hue, "shocking pink," that became her signature and the in-style color with the couture crowd.
Literary Scholar Specializes in Victorian Jewelry
Etsy shop owner Rosanna Nunan moves from Jane Eyre to buying and selling antique mourning jewelry, lockets and cameos.
Miriam Haskell: Costume Jewelry of the Stars
With creative partner Frank Hess, Miriam Haskell designed affordable costume jewelry pieces promoted by some of Hollywood's biggest names. Discover why her vintage items are in such high demand.
