Having vintage collections in
your jewellery box can do wonders when it comes to portraying an authentic look
at a function, wedding or event. However, to be able to successfully carry out
such a look, you need to understand what suits you and how to collect vintage jewellery. There are a
number of factors which you must understand before you go about adding items to
your vintage collections. Remember that it is important for you to take care of
purchasing the right product as buying jewellery calls for a sizeable
investment.
Training your eye to find hidden gems
The first and foremost step
of adding jewellery to your vintage collections is to train your eye to catch
the right pieces and to find hidden gems. The market for vintage jewellery is extremely buoyant. As a result, the key
to purchasing the right item is often linked with condition and quality.
Remember to avoid worn out or corroded plating, missing stones, chipped enamel,
scratches and cloudy rhinestones. Moreover, the fastenings should always be
tested to ensure that they work properly. There are a number of outlets which
are ideal for purchasing jewellery to
add to your vintage collections. Some of these outlets include designer
outlets, reputed jewellers, specialist jewellery fairs and retro fashion
markets.
Detecting the era to which the vintage jewellery
belongs
Each era has its own
definition of style which can be easily detected if you know what to look for.
Therefore, you must always ensure that you familiarize yourself with the
various shapes and forms as well as the characteristics of the jewellery for a
particular era. If you’re looking for vintage
jewellery from the Victorian period, you should check out the way the
stones have been placed. Generally, Victorian era jewellery featured small
stones that were studded all over the piece. Cloisonné enamel work was
extremely popular during the time as well.
Spotting the fakes
It is extremely important to
spot the fakes to prevent yourself from getting swindled. Remember to check for
dust around the stones as it could help in indicating the age of the piece. The
style of the clasp should also be compatible with the date for the piece
selected by you. The weight of the vintage
jewellery as well as the trademark signatures and designer stamps also
helps you to determine the authenticity of a particular piece.