| Never going out of fashion, antique jewelry is | | | | be known. The style and look of the piece may be |
| considered as an eternal traditional adornment with | | | | helpful in determining the age of the piece even if is |
| the quintessence of heavenly charm. It has its own | | | | true that many styles gain their ways back into |
| sole personality which cannot be hackneyed or | | | | fashion suddenly after a disappearance for a while. |
| imitated in the least possible way. There is no doubt, | | | | Jewelers use a loupe to have a close look of any |
| being extremely attractive and exceptional, this | | | | antique jewelry piece. You can use it to find out |
| jewelry is expensive and has become a subject of | | | | whether the piece is covered with true gems or |
| curiosity for knowing them better. The present article | | | | things simply having the look of gem stones. Perform |
| has laid down some gigs regarding how to know an | | | | a close examination of the stone and carefully look at |
| antique piece of jewelry better. | | | | it. If you are able to locate very small air bubbles in |
| At first you must look for the maker's mark which is | | | | the stone, then you can easily conclude that it is not |
| generally present either on the back or on the clasp | | | | a real gem but rather it is plastic or glass. You may |
| of the antique jewelry and carefully scrutinize each | | | | be able to know more things if the back of the |
| inch of the jewelry piece. You can clarify your doubts | | | | jewelry is uncovered and you can see through the |
| regarding the piece if you have got it from any of | | | | stones to find out whether it has dyed foil |
| your family members or if it has come to you | | | | rhinestones or real gems. |
| through inheritance, then the age of the jewelry may | | | | |