Jewelry
Joan Crawford's Favorite Citrine Jewelry Suite Heads to Auction
Jewels worn by actress Mitzi Gaynor, diamonds galore and property from several noteworthy estates also shine in Heritage Auctions' star-studded sale.
Joseff of Hollywood Costume Jewelry Dazzled The Big Screen
Worn by Vivien Leigh, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe, discover how the sensational costume jewelry of Eugene Joseff played a starring role in film's glamorous era.
Antique Hatpins: Stylish Self-Protection
Manufacturers once marketed hatpins as fashion accessories and weapons against unwanted advances.
The Legendary Splendor of Hobé Jewelry
A favorite of the Ziegfeld Follies and a hit with Hollywood starlets, Hobé jewelry shines among the finest costume jewelry collectible brands.
The Stories Behind Elizabeth Taylor's Legendary Jewelry
The actress and humanitarian said that jewelry was one of the three great loves in her life. The other two were husbands Mike Todd and Richard Burton, who both gifted her with magnificent gems over the years. Here are the stories behind those famous pieces that set auction records when they were sold.
The History of the Engagement Ring
From ancient Rome to a modern advertising campaign, there's a reason we still put a ring on it. How the diamond engagement ring came to be.
Rare Tiffany Medusa Pendant Sells for Record $3.65 Million
One of the earliest jewels made by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the famed pendant had been listed as "whereabout unknown" for decades and is considered a "holy grail" piece.
How to Shop for Antique and Vintage Engagement Rings
Antique and vintage engagement rings are appealing for their nostalgia, history and feeling of romance. We turn to RubyLane.com, the world’s largest curated marketplace for antiques and vintage collectibles, to make the hunt easier.
History of Christian Dior Jewelry
Synonymous with feminine beauty and timeless fashion since the 1940s, Christian Dior also created fabulous jewelry. Discover the jewelry that complemented Dior's fashion genius.
How to Identify Juliana Jewelry
Made by DeLizza & Elster, Juliana Jewelry offers distinct characteristics that savvy costume jewelry shoppers can learn to spot.
Vintage Christmas Costume Jewelry
What’s colorful and fun, and collectible year-round? Christmas costume jewelry!
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.
Sweetheart Jewelry Sparkles with Love and Patriotism
In a touching salute to loved ones, women wore sweetheart jewelry during World War II to remember and honor men serving overseas.
Bracelets Celebrate A Charmed Life
Whether kitschy or sentimental, sassy or Victorian, charm bracelets chronicle a jingly-jangly history on a wrist.
Bats Soar High in Art Nouveau Jewelry
As fascination for Asian motifs spread through the Western world during the nineteenth century, bats became popular in Art Nouveau jewelry as symbols of luck and happiness.
2-DAY AUCTION – 400+ VINTAGE SAFES & ANTIQUES
The Irving Isicoff Collection / International Museum of Safes will be sold at AUCTION on May 25th & 26th. Visit www.stamplerauctions.com to register and prebid. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that includes safes over 200 years old along with over 300 lots of antique scales, décor and more. Don’t miss it. See y’all there.
