Unfortunately, in the United States, the divorce rate is rather high. Of almost 2.5 million marriages each year, almost half of them will end in divorce. That is quite a statistic. Dividing possessions, making decisions about the children if there are any, all this is stressful and emotional. So what happens to jewelry accumulated…
What To Do With The Ring, When There Is No “Happily Ever After”
Unfortunately, sometimes our romance stories don’t always have happy endings; or at least they don’t all end the way we thought they would. Promise rings, engagement rings, and wedding bands, are symbols of the love we confess for one another; but as many a philosopher has stated, sometimes “love” just isn’t enough. When…
Important Tips on Selling Inherited Jewelry and Gold
Parting with precious gold jewelry and heirlooms is not a decision to be taken lightly, and neither is how or to whom you sell them. Though there is no shortage of cautionary tales in which those selling cherished items end up scammed, it’s actually easy to avoid selling your gold for less than it’s…
More Estate Jewelry Shopping Tips
Tips For Shopping For Estate Jewelry Vintage, rare, and estate jewelry are unusual finds; perfect for the collector, antique lover, or as that most special gift for that extraordinary person in your life. Buying jewelry, in general, requires some thought and careful attention to detail, but estate jewelry shopping also requires a bit of…
Estate Jewelry: Something Unique for That Singular Someone
Giving the gift of jewelry is something extremely personal and very special. When you give jewelry, it is usually to someone you care for very much and you want to pick just the right piece to commemorate her, to celebrate him, for a special occasion, or simply to begin a collection. The gift of jewelry…
The Engagement Ring Etiquette
When one party breaks off a marriage, it’s devastating for the other. Many people have questions about the proper wedding ring etiquette in these cases. Do you return the ring to the person who bought it, or do you sell it out of pain and anger? Here’s the polite (and legal) way to go about…
Four Unique Costume Ideas You Can Make with Vintage Jewelry
Halloween is a favorite for many. An event has to be special to beat out another celebration where you receive a bunch of gifts. People love the opportunity to dress up for a night, and that’s the allure of this special day. Halloween costumes are more than an icebreaker; they’re an escape. They transpose…
Selling Jewelry from an Ex-Boyfriend or Ex-Girlfriend
It’s Too Nice To Throw Away, But You Don’t Want It When a relationship ends, you’re left picking up many pieces, both figuratively and literally. You can sometimes feel lost, and when it’s time to go through all of your things, it feels like you fall further down the rabbit hole. This is how…
Is “The Great Gatsby” Responsible for Twenties Styles and Vintage Jewelry Trending?
The twenties were a time for change, rebellion, music, movies, and of course, the fall from financial stability to financial ruin for some. Though past, it’s safe to say that “The Roaring Twenties” are an unforgettable time period, and subsequently, they always make their way back into the mainstream, somehow. In…