There are many different periods of jewelry designs in history, a lot of times the jewelry will tell its age because of the design and the wear on it. Beware of fakes on the market from China; it is better to shop on well known online antique shops, not the auction sites.
On auction sites there is a small risk of jewelry being reproductions; if purchasing for only private collection it would be risky but okay. If you are purchasing vintage jewelry as a reseller than the jewelry should be verified as original piece regardless of price.
Here are some photos of some of my pieces, I really don't spend a lot of money on these pieces but it makes feel good saving a piece of unique vintage jewelry history.
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| Chinese blessing charm http://www.savingshouse.blogspot.com |
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| 1920s scarab earrings http://www.savingshouse.blogspot.com |
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| 1933 worlds fair ring http://www.savingshouse.blogspot.com |
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| 1940s era delft jewelry lot www.savingshouse.blogspot.com |
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| tiny delft ring really cute, http://www.savingshouse.blogspot.com |
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| 1940's era travel gift Cuban wood pin http://www.savingshouse.blogspot.com |
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| Reproduction cameo pieces and 1970s era pin/pendent tiger pin. Http://www.savingshouse.blogspot.com |
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| Jelly Belly Spider Pin, starfish pin, vintage clip earrings http://www.savingshouse.blogspot.com |
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| 1960s Parrot pin http://www.savingshouse.blogspot.com |
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| Silver claddaugh friendship ring http://www.savingshouse.blogspot.com |
