How To Shop For Vintage Jewelry At Thrift Shops By: Deena O'Daniel | Jan 17th 2010 - Some of the best places to find great vintage costume jewelry are thrift shops. You"€™ve seen the big stores "€" Goodwill, Salvation Army, Savers"€¦and then there are the charity shops run by churches and non-profits. All of them receive donated jewelry, and I have found some amazing pieces in thrift shops. It seems to me that the larger chain shops have better prices than the smaller charity shops, but it really depends on who is pricing the jewelry when they put it out for sale. Some shop empl ... Tags:vintage jewelry, costume jewelry, thrift shops, bargain jewelry
Jewelry Education 101: How To Become An Informed Buyer By: Melanie Spark | Sep 22nd 2009 - Whether you are a seasoned jewelry collector or someone who is just beginning to build her collection, it's important to be an informed buyer. When you shop for jewelry, whether it be precious metals, gemstones or by gram weight, it's always a good idea to know what to look for and how to identify a bargain. Tags:jewelry education
