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Jewels n Treasures

Affordable vintage costume jewelry

Vintage Jewelry and Collectible Jewelry Resources

Definitions and explanations for jewelry-related terms and materials

Planning to purchase fine jewelry? Read about types of gold,
gemstones and more

Definitions and types are discussed here.

Definitions and types including clip-on and permanent earrings

Names and photos of different styles of clip backs including paddle
back, and hinged types.

What jewelry to wear at the office, for your body type and more

Lengths and definitions

Swarovski crystals, how to tell the difference, when to use hand-cut
rhinestones, history of rhinestones and more.

Fashion jewelry history, haute couture, Monet, vintage jewelry as an
investment.

The differences between natural, seed pearls, cultured, and imitation
pearls are highlighted.

Birthstones, descriptions, healing powers, Mohs hardness scale for
each birthstone

Well known jewelry manufacturers and dates they produced costume
jewelry

Historical jewelry periods from ancient jewelry, through Victorian, Arts
and Crafts Movement, Retro, Modern, and more!

Common rhinestone finishes, Swarovski rhinestone colors, news in
rhinestones

Standard number of facets, names, and descriptions of many
rhinestone, gemstone and diamond cuts and shapes.

Photographs of various types of clasps typically for necklaces and
bracelets to identify styles like fish hook, barrel, toggle, box and more.

Some of our favorite costume jewelry and other links.

Section details how to clean, store, and repair vintage jewelry and
costume jewelry

Section with bead and rhinestone size charts, Mohs Scale of Hardness,
Patent information and more.

Feature articles on jewelry designers, materials like Bakelite and
jewelry symbols.

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