| Collecting vintage jewelry is fun, and a great hobby | | | | inexpensive jewelry. |
| for many people who are collectors, buyers, and | | | | To make matters worse they are now starting to |
| dealers. In the last year fake Weiss jewelry has been | | | | make Lisner and Eisenburg fake jewelry. To make |
| showing up on eBay, and other reputable auction | | | | sure you are getting a authentic piece of jewelry ask |
| sites such as Yahoo. Many people are being mislead | | | | the seller if the piece is vintage or contemporary. |
| and spending more money than needed. There are | | | | Have them send you photos of the back side to see |
| things to watch out for when purchasing any kind of | | | | if it is textured or not. The best way to make sure |
| vintage jewelry. | | | | of its authenticity is for you to buy from a reputable |
| Weiss closed its doors in the year 1971 and is no | | | | dealer that will give you a certificate of authenticity. I |
| longer making jewelry. Counterfeit Weiss jewelry is | | | | have collected vintage jewelry over the years and |
| being made by a Rhode Island plant and are even | | | | want to warn others to make sure their items are |
| beginning to make matching earrings. Not only in the | | | | vintage and authentic. As collectors, we value a piece |
| u.s. but now starting in England. The fake jewelry is | | | | of vintage jewelry as a piece of the past! Keep |
| known as contemporary and is generally pretty, | | | | looking, and enjoy your treasures! |
| bright, and colorful. Most have textured backs of | | | | |