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A Guide To Collecting Vintage Jewellery
Who doesn’t love fine vintage jewelry? (Vintage Jewellery) The superb workmanship required to make such fine jewelry makes it even more appealing. If you are planning to start a vintage jewelry collection, there is much to consider. Here are a few tips for collecting vintage jewelry. ✓ Research Your Chosen Periods – Whether you prefer Art Deco or Retro style jewelry, doing some online research will expand your knowledge and that has to help when sourcing specific pieces. The more you know about the Victorian period, the less likely you are to pay more than a piece is worth. ✓ Make A Connection With An Established Antique Dealer – Check out the stunning vintage pieces only from a leading antique dealer. Once you forge a connection with an established antique dealer, they are able to source a specific piece that you are looking for. Antique dealers have global connections, so sourcing a particular piece is not an issue. ✓ Visit Fairs…
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Gold Rings And Silver Bracelets Make Momma Happy!
I am a jewelry hoarder. I personally have the worst case of ohhhh shiny! I love sparkle, shine, dazzle, and pretty. I love uniqueness, I appreciate fine jewelry. Yes, I need all the pretty things, especially stackable gold rings. If those gold rings accidentally have diamonds in them well then YES, PLEASE! For a lot of women that I know jewelry is programmed into our DNA. I know my family certainly passed down the love of sparkle. Jewelry ALWAYS A HIT! Did you know that the first trace of jewelry was in Iran? (Actually, it was the Mediterranean at the time). About 3,000 to 400 BC!?!? That’s nuts right?? In The Beginning Initially, most of the jewelry was amulets and seals that had spiritual meanings. Check out The Met Museum and see their collection of amulets and jewelry. This particular one is my favorite. (I know… weird but in a fun way. Right?!) Then Cro-Magnons wore jewelry that included…
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Let’s Ring In 2022 With A Bold Chain Necklace! #auratenyc
2022 is just hours away! Can you believe another year has come and gone? I am pretty darn sure that I JUST wished you little Peanuts a Happy 2021!??! Again!! Time flies like crazy! Yeah, even in Idaho. Yup, I’m still a funny girl! A FUNNY GIRL with NEW Jewelry!! Finding The Perfect Necklace This year I was trying to find a necklace that I could wear all the time. Something pretty, feminine and delicate looking but sturdy. Okay, seriously? Did I really think I would find all those requirements in ONE chain?? No…. honestly I didn’t. HOWEVER!! That was before I searched on my favorite jewelry site Au-Rate. Hit that search bar with: Gold Bold Chain Necklace HELLO!!! First LINE of pictures and VOILA! THERE sits my chain. Found It It’s so perfect for me! Not to mention even the box is special! Along with the little pocket case to store my necklace in. Oh sure, I looked in…
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Did Someone Say Diamonds!?!?! #aurateny
Okay Peanuts who’s ready to hear about MY favorite stone? Yup, we’re talkin’ diamonds!! Have you ever wondered why diamonds are such a coveted gem? I know I have. Seriously, what makes that sparkling stone make me what to drool? It also makes The husband’s eyes roll. I am 100% a diamond lover. Show me the sparkly! Please?? Diamonds are the most precious and enduring of all gemstones, with their very name taken from the ancient Greek word αδάμας (adámas) meaning ‘unbreakable’. For centuries their exquisite beauty, inner fire and unique physical qualities have made them prized above all other gems. In fact, diamond engagement rings didn’t become popular until 1947 when De Beers, the British company that mined diamonds in South Africa, launched an advertising campaign. With the help of Hollywood stars and the slogan, “A diamond is forever,” diamond engagement rings skyrocketed in popularity. Although I’m certain had I been born before they were popular, I would STILL…
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Motivation. Beautiful Motivation!! #auratenyc
Ohhhhhhhhhh Oh yes motivation WORKS!! THE NON is giddy!! I have (yes! AGAIN!!) treated myself to a gorgeous piece of jewelry!! After all, us girls gotta spoil themselves! It keeps us sane! During Covid I decided that if I have to stay home I may as well work on me. So, treadmill, sit-ups, crunches and trying very hard not to eat every thing in my path. (I know you are wondering, what on earth does this have to do with jewelry!?! I’m gettin’ there, hang on.) I decided to find a “YOU DID IT” gift to give to myself. My first choice was a gold collar necklaces. LOVE ’em! L.O.V.E T.H.E.M!! Ohhhhhhmmmmgeeeeeeeee, the collar necklace popped up and my eyes locked on a beautiful, delicate, diamond necklace. IN MY FAVORITE setting!! Bezel setting!!! Yes, I am feeling very spoiled. I worked hard to lose 54 pounds! (I know… AGAIN??) I still have 15 to go, I had lost my mojo,…
