Tag Archives: Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry

Bridal Bouquets Made With Jewelry – Wow!

Posted on September 10, 2010 by

Hello Bling Lovers, And h-e-l-l-o brides. I just read a great article from another jewelry blog about brides using vintage costume jewelry to make their bouquets. The bouquets looked amazing. Of course you would a “throwing” bouquet. You would not … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Books – Researching Value and Identity of Your Jewels

Posted on January 20, 2010 by

Hello Bling Lovers! I continue to read and read. I visit  other jewelry collector and seller’s sites. I have been on Amazon looking for books to help me understand my Bling aka Vintage Jewelry. I am so confused, but I know … Continue reading →

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Selling – When will it happen?

Posted on January 11, 2010 by

Hello Bling Lovers! The holidays are over. It is time to sell jewels. And, I ask, just how can I sell my collectibles, especially vintage jewelry. I must say this endeavor is daunting. There is so much to learn about … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – Resolved to learn more about Jewelry!!

Posted on January 1, 2010 by

Hello Bling Lovers, My New Year’s resolution is to learn more about vintage and antique jewelry. I want to know the designers, how to clean my jewelry, photograph jewelry, repair jewelry and how to price jewelry for sale. Other collectors have … Continue reading →

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Scanning Jewelry

Posted on December 16, 2009 by

Hello Bling Lovers, Getting a decent photo is difficult. I am working on scanning jewelry. I would like to capture the true color of my red pieces. I have photographed my red Christian Dior necklace and earrings. https://berniesvintage.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/jewelry-for-sale-029.jpg?w=80 I was not … Continue reading →

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Photographing Jewelry

Posted on December 14, 2009 by

Hello Bling Lovers,   One way to show people your bling, is to photograph them. If you have a web-store like I do, berniesvintage.com, you need pictures to sell your jewelry and collectibles.  I don’t know about you but I have … Continue reading →

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Rhinestone Cleaning

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

Hello Bling Lovers, Cleaning rhinestones restores the brilliance of the stones. It can take a dull piece and make it a show stopper. I have been putting all of my vintage rhinestone jewelry into a mild jewelry cleaner, brushing the … Continue reading →

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