| Vintage costume jewelry is one of the most sought | | | | accountable to the fact that they were created for |
| after collectibles today. Be aware, that there are just | | | | the wholesale market. Many artists and designers did |
| as many fakes out there too. Nonetheless, there is | | | | not see their designs as a valuable commodity. Of |
| an extremely large amount to select from, so where | | | | course, if they could only see what these pieces are |
| would one start? What styles would one collect? Lets | | | | worth now, they may have changed their minds. A |
| start with some of the basics, and just maybe this | | | | few of the more well known names to be included |
| will assist you with these answers. Please keep in | | | | on this list are Miriam Haskell, Weiss, and Eisenberg. In |
| mind, that there is entirely too many types to | | | | fact, Weiss sold much of their jewelry to Sears and |
| possible cover here, therefore, we will touch on just | | | | J.C. Penny. |
| some of the basics. | | | | How do you know what is authentic and what is |
| This costume jewelry has been around for many | | | | real? Be aware, there are many fakes on the |
| years. It was all the rage in the twenties and it | | | | markets. The only true possible way to know that |
| turned toward the Victorian side in the thirties. These | | | | you are not looking at a fake, is to research. The |
| are all collectible in one way or another. It is, of | | | | internet is a good place to start. Many collectors have |
| course, up to a collector as to what they like and | | | | there own personal websites out there. These |
| would want to collect. | | | | websites hold a vast knowledge of information, and |
| Lets begin with unsigned jewelry. This is a most | | | | should not be taken lightly. There are also many |
| sought after type of costume jewelry. It is relatively | | | | books out there too. These include many pictures of |
| easy to find, and there is quite a bit of it. Most of | | | | these highly sought after pieces. Compare the piece |
| the unsigned costume jewelry was created before | | | | or pieces to the pictures. Study the piece very hard, |
| the nineteen thirties. They may not hold precious | | | | because, some of these fakes are quite good. Pay |
| stones, but, they can be just as exquisite, beautiful, | | | | particular attention to any marks that they may |
| and desirable, as the more valuable pieces. Why are | | | | have. |
| these pieces of jewelry unsigned? This is largely | | | | |