Vintage Jewelry History, Information, and Tips

Welcome to the Vintage Jewelry Girl Blog, your resource for vintage and antique jewelry identification, history, collecting and valuation. Our articles cover vintage costume jewelry, collectible designers including Sherman and Marcel Boucher, Art Deco jewelry, Taxco sterling silver, and Canadian vintage jewelry history.

Learn how to identify vintage jewelry, recognize quality craftsmanship, research jewelry makers and hallmarks, determine what vintage costume jewelry is worth, and care for your treasured pieces. Whether you're a collector, buyer or seller, you'll find practical information based on years of hands-on experience in the vintage jewelry market.

Marcel Boucher's Moghul-style Arts of Antiquity necklace and earrings with original Navagraha collection booklet.

Marcel Boucher's Moghul-Style Jewelry: The Arts of Antiquity Indian Navagraha Collection

  Among Marcel Boucher's most unusual vintage costume jewelry designs is his Arts of An...
Vintage costume jewelry value research with sold price examples.

How to Research the Value of Vintage Costume Jewelry: Part 3

How to Research the Value of Vintage Costume Jewelry   If you have already read Part 1 ...
identifying valuable vintage costume jewelry by design, quality, marks and condition.

How to Tell If Vintage Costume Jewelry Is Valuable? Part 2: What to Look For

The following article is Part 2 of a multipart series on determining the value of vint...
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What Is My Vintage Costume Jewelry Worth? Part 1: Understanding Value

The following article is Part 1 of a multipart series on determining the value of vint...
Canadian Vintage Jewelry

Canadian Vintage Jewelry: Designers, History & Hallmarks

    Canadian Vintage Jewellery: A Collector’s Guide - a work in progress ALL IMAGES O...
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Marcel Boucher Vintage Costume Jewelry: A Legacy of Innovative Jewelry Design

  Boucher Jewelry History Shop our selection of Boucher Jewelry OR Jum...
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Taxco: The City That Redefined Mexican Silver Jewelry

How Visionaries Like William Spratling and Fred Davis Transformed Taxco into a...
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How to Clean Vintage Jewelry : Preserving Your Treasured Pieces

  Vintage jewelry holds a special charm. It's a tangible piece of history, a testament ...
Art Deco Jewelry

Art Deco Costume Jewelry Guide

  Art Deco jewelry embodies an iconic style emblematic of the years 1920 to 1935 and re...
Difference Between Vintage, Antique, and Estate Jewelry

What Is The Difference Between Vintage, Antique, and Estate Jewelry

Is Your Jewelry Vintage, Antique or Estate: Focus on Costume Jewelry   When it come...
Vintage Jewelry Eras

A Timeline of the Important Eras in Jewelry History

A Brief Timeline of the Important Eras in Jewelry History   These eras in jewelry hi...
What Are Fur Clips? History, Identification, Values, and Collecting Guide

What Are Fur Clips? History, Identification, Values, and Collecting Guide

  Click here to shop our current inventory of vintage dress and fur clips.   Fur cli...
Sherman Jewelry Gallery

Sherman Jewelry Gallery

Here you will find a gallery of Sherman jewelry that we have had in our collection at one time. Hopefully these images will help you identify your vintage Sherman jewelry. 
Sherman Jewelry History

Sherman Jewelry History

Sherman Jewelry History   Shop our selection of Sherman Jewelry.     ...
1950s Jewelry Trends

1950s Jewelry: Popular Styles, Fashion Trends & How to Date It

What jewelry was popular in the 1950s? See authentic vintage ads, rhinestone jewelry, pearls, brooches and fashion trends, plus tips for dating pieces.

You might also want to check out our older vintage jewelry blog for additional information and resources!