You’ve been looking for the perfect accessories to dress up that flirty, little black dress for the evening. Maybe you just want to add some show-stopping elegance to your office-wear drab. Whatever you are trying to add appeal to, nothing accessorizes your modern clothing like the look of vintage jewelry.
Vintage jewelry doesn’t look cheap or have the look of everyday, mass-produced jewelry. It is becoming the trend to wear vintage, heirloom jewelry paired with the clothing of today.
You may not be among the lucky few that has a time-worn box left to you by your grandmother with jewelry pieces from a gone by era to choose from. So you may wonder where to start your new vintage jewelry collection for yourself.
There are many places to find and purchase authentic vintage jewelry. Seek out yard-sales and second-hand consignment shops. There are also many beautiful older pieces of jewelry to be found online or in antique stores. Just make sure to choose classic trinkets that will retain their value.
There are a few things to be mindful of when choosing vintage or older jewelry pieces. Look for quality and well-cared for pieces. You can easily find some older jewelry that looks brand new. Some wear of vintage jewelry is to be expected but try to avoid chipped or dull looking pieces as well as jewelry that have obviously been repaired. Repaired jewelry will be weaker at the repair spot and this also lowers the value of the piece.
You will want to seek out vintage jewelry that has bright and smooth stones. The jewelry will have a little more weight to it than newer pieces and you will want to note if it has pronged settings.
Maybe you don’t mind paying a little more for your accessories and if this is the case you can purchase designer pieces that have true value and quality. These pieces of vintage jewelry will last for years and be cherished by following generations.
Of course the bargain pieces are great when you are seeking authenticity and if you truly love the look of the piece. You will know if it is the perfect piece of vintage jewelry for you if you will enjoy wearing it year after year.