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Things To Consider When Buying Antique Engagement Rings And Jewelry
By Allen Jesson
Antique jewelry and especially antique engagement rings are becoming more popular over time, however if you are not armed with the correct knowledge you may end up paying a small fortune for something that really is not worth much.
The best way to tell is your antique engagement ring or any antique jewelry has any value is by its condition, when it comes to determining its price value condition really is everything.
Sometimes it is very difficult to tell is an item of antique jewelry is an original or remade, if the piece of jewelry has different color gold's this could indicate that there has been some form of alteration. If there are stones in the item of jewelry check to see if there is a seam that is visible, if so this could mean that this piece of jewelry has had a previous life.
If you do find a seam on your antique engagement ring or any piece of antique jewelry then it does not necessarily mean bad news, because antique jewelry has been around for many years and was probably thrown into a jewelry box time and time again this would have resulted in slight damage where repairs have needed to be carried out. The most important thing to determine is if the repair was done correctly, if the repair was done correctly you should hardly be able to notice it.
Do not be afraid to ask questions when purchasing antique engagement rings or jewelry, you have every right to ask you dealer if the item you are interested in has had any repairs or alterations or are the stones original. You can also request that the antique dealer puts the answers in writing. If they are not willing to do this then my advice to you is not to buy the item of jewelry in question.
I would always suggest that you only purchase antique jewelry from somewhere that you can physically view it, buying over the internet means you will be unable to see the jewelry before you part with the cash.
If there is no other way than to purchase online then never buy from a seller who displays the jewelry with a fuzzy photograph, a reportable seller will provide you with more than one photograph usually from different views and also provide you with detailed information about the item in question.
If there is a no returns policy I would assume that this is because they expect returns therefore I would always avoid a seller unless they have a proper returns policy.
Buying antique jewelry from a traditional antique dealer may be slightly more expensive but this way you will be able to see the item and asses its value yourself making sure you choose the right piece and avoid being ripped off
About The Author
Allen Jesson writes for several sites that specialize in Antique Engagement Rings,
Vintage Engagement Rings and A Gift Of Poetry
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Allen_Jesson
Tips On antique camp furniture
To prevent mildew damage to old photographs and art work hung on damp or outside walls, tape or glue a sheet of plastic to the back to create a vapor barrier.
Buy antique furniture today!
START WITH EASY FIXES. When you begin repairing antique furniture, it's smart to learn with simple projects. For example, a loose stretcher on a chair is a good place to start. Broken hardware can also be an ideal project for a beginner. If you're going to replace it with identical reproduction hardware, the repair can take just a few minutes. Always try to learn with "reversible repairs." This means a process that can be reversed with little or no damage to the furniture. You can always remove a screw if its head looks too new against older wood. But, if you've pried wood veneer off a table and--too late--realized that the veneer was important, it can be impossible to restore it.
Buy Nouveau antique jewelry today!
Mixing furniture of different periods and nationalities is a fairly safe bet, so long as the pieces exhibit roughly the same degree of sophistication. Country cousins do not always mix happily with city types. It is not a matter of money. Vernacular furniture often finds itself out of place in an aristocratic ambience, even though it can now cost as much, and in some cases more, than its ormolu-mounted equivalent. A good oak Welsh dresser of around 1800 can cost as much as a Sheraton mahogany side-board of the same date; a well-carved French Provincial commode can fetch as much as one made by a Paris ebonite, while a simple Shaker sewing chest can bring more at auction in the USA than the rest of them put together
Buy antique beds today!
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Our Featured antique camp furniture Article
Things To Consider When Buying Antique Engagement Rings And Jewelry
By Allen Jesson
Antique jewelry and especially antique engagement rings are becoming more popular over time, however if you are not armed with the correct knowledge you may end up paying a small fortune for something that really is not worth much.
The best way to tell is your antique engagement ring or any antique jewelry has any value is by its condition, when it comes to determining its price value condition really is everything.
Sometimes it is very difficult to tell is an item of antique jewelry is an original or remade, if the piece of jewelry has different color gold's this could indicate that there has been some form of alteration. If there are stones in the item of jewelry check to see if there is a seam that is visible, if so this could mean that this piece of jewelry has had a previous life.
If you do find a seam on your antique engagement ring or any piece of antique jewelry then it does not necessarily mean bad news, because antique jewelry has been around for many years and was probably thrown into a jewelry box time and time again this would have resulted in slight damage where repairs have needed to be carried out. The most important thing to determine is if the repair was done correctly, if the repair was done correctly you should hardly be able to notice it.
Do not be afraid to ask questions when purchasing antique engagement rings or jewelry, you have every right to ask you dealer if the item you are interested in has had any repairs or alterations or are the stones original. You can also request that the antique dealer puts the answers in writing. If they are not willing to do this then my advice to you is not to buy the item of jewelry in question.
I would always suggest that you only purchase antique jewelry from somewhere that you can physically view it, buying over the internet means you will be unable to see the jewelry before you part with the cash.
If there is no other way than to purchase online then never buy from a seller who displays the jewelry with a fuzzy photograph, a reportable seller will provide you with more than one photograph usually from different views and also provide you with detailed information about the item in question.
If there is a no returns policy I would assume that this is because they expect returns therefore I would always avoid a seller unless they have a proper returns policy.
Buying antique jewelry from a traditional antique dealer may be slightly more expensive but this way you will be able to see the item and asses its value yourself making sure you choose the right piece and avoid being ripped off
About The Author
Allen Jesson writes for several sites that specialize in Antique Engagement Rings,
Vintage Engagement Rings and A Gift Of Poetry
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Allen_Jesson
Tips On antique camp furniture
To prevent mildew damage to old photographs and art work hung on damp or outside walls, tape or glue a sheet of plastic to the back to create a vapor barrier.
Buy antique furniture today!
START WITH EASY FIXES. When you begin repairing antique furniture, it's smart to learn with simple projects. For example, a loose stretcher on a chair is a good place to start. Broken hardware can also be an ideal project for a beginner. If you're going to replace it with identical reproduction hardware, the repair can take just a few minutes. Always try to learn with "reversible repairs." This means a process that can be reversed with little or no damage to the furniture. You can always remove a screw if its head looks too new against older wood. But, if you've pried wood veneer off a table and--too late--realized that the veneer was important, it can be impossible to restore it.
Buy Nouveau antique jewelry today!
Mixing furniture of different periods and nationalities is a fairly safe bet, so long as the pieces exhibit roughly the same degree of sophistication. Country cousins do not always mix happily with city types. It is not a matter of money. Vernacular furniture often finds itself out of place in an aristocratic ambience, even though it can now cost as much, and in some cases more, than its ormolu-mounted equivalent. A good oak Welsh dresser of around 1800 can cost as much as a Sheraton mahogany side-board of the same date; a well-carved French Provincial commode can fetch as much as one made by a Paris ebonite, while a simple Shaker sewing chest can bring more at auction in the USA than the rest of them put together
Buy antique beds today!
Your Latest antique camp furniture News
Chinese Antiques - Calligraphy
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:26:55 -0600
Chinese Cabinets, Chests, Tables, Statues and Carvings - Ancient Chinese Vases, jewelry of Brass, Bronze and Wooden Art - and an Introduction to Calligraphy.
Vintage Collectibles from The Americas
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:25:49 -0600
Antique sacks of unsearched gems, civil war portraits, old home furnishings, antique prints including cowboy photos and drawings from the old Wild West, Indian relics and more. But how do you really know an item is the real deal? Is it really a collectible or someone else's discarded piece of junk? Here are tips from a Garage-Sale Junkie who swears by the collectible items she's found.
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