Why Collect Vintage Jewelery?

Vintage Jewelery can be both fun and most rewarding to collect and at the moment it is most fashionable too.

There are a huge variety of pieces to buy in all materials, shapes, sizes and functions and in all prices ranges. So the first of my guides to Vintage Jewelery and Antique Jewelery is taking a look at the reasons you might like to collect these special pieces and a quick overview of some items available at a reasonable price.

Top five reasons to buy Vintage Jewelery and Antique Jewelery:

1. You like it

~ personal appeal is always the most compelling reason for buying a piece after all hopefully you will be able to wear

2. It is more likely to be unique than a piece bought from a shop

3. Its a bargain

~ just compare prices with new for the same quality

4. There's a huge variety available

5. Its more likely to be a better investment than a new piece

So what pieces of vintage jewelery can you find at a reasonable price? Whats a bargain these days?

Here are my top 5 picks for todays bargains . These can all be found for under 20

- Vintage Brooches

~ look carefully at these and there are some wonderful older pieces available, take a look at silver brooches these are great with summer colours.

- Diamante necklaces

~ Full of sparkle for the party season or the vintage Bride

- Silver Bangles

~ 1970s retro chunky bangles are much cheaper than new and very boho hippy chick

- Gold rings

~ 9 carat gold rings with gemstones can be much cheaper if bought as vintage than new.

- Costume Jewellery Earrings

~ You do have to be careful with earrings if your ears are pierced. Whilst vintage earrings can be found very cheaply please do make sure that they are cleaned properly if you have pierced ears. Clip on earrings are plentiful but can be quite painful to wear.

And what vintage jewelery is in Fashion now?

Just going buy what my customers want these days its vintage brooches and charm bracelets these days

Anne Haile - Antiques Dealer and Writer. You can find my shop at Antiques Shop and a wide selection of vintage jewelery.

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