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 Silvertone Scroll Feather Leaf Design Signed Sarah Cov Coventry Vintage Pin $5.99 Time Remaining: 30m Buy It Now for only: $8.00 Buy It Now |
 Vintage Art signed Christmas Tree pin Enamel Rhinestones 2 $39.99 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 53m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 Buy It Now |
 Vintage Signed MONET Aurora Borealis Clip Earrings Large Glass Gems Beauty $24.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 33m |
 Vintage Signed Japan clip on earrings lucite snow speckled silvertone filigree $0.99 Time Remaining: 34m |
 VTGVendome Filegree Bib Necklace Signed Vendome Silver Tone Color $20.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 35m |
 Lovely Vintage Signed Crown Trifari Gold Tone Link Bracelet $24.00 Time Remaining: 29d 3h 19m Buy It Now for only: $24.00 Buy It Now |
 Vintage Signed DOR Gold Filled JADE Stone Leaves Leaf Pendant Earrings $9.99 Time Remaining: 36m |
 Vintage Lot Costume Jewelry Brooch Necklace Earrings Bracelet Signed Pieces $4.75 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 37m |
 Vintage GIVENCHY Signed Goldtone Double G Logo Choker Necklace $45.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 39m |
 6000 old ADVERTISING posters Signs ads Vintage Photo CD $5.95 Time Remaining: 28d 21h 23m Buy It Now for only: $5.95 Buy It Now |
 BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY LOT SIGNED CORO JAPAN SARAH COV LOT 13S $10.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 40m |
 vtg BELLER SPAIN Spanish Dancer Painting Original art on canvass signed $45.00 Time Remaining: 42m |
 DOROTHY LAMOUR LOVELY DRAMATIC VINTAGE SIGNED Portrait Photo $14.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 43m |
 Vintage Clip Earrings Yellow Peach Plastic w Goldtone Setting Signed Star $12.99 Time Remaining: 29d 9h 8m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 Buy It Now |
 SIGNED CINER FIGURAL TOUCAN BIRD RHINESTONE PEARL VINTAGE GOLD BROOCH PIN $40.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 45m |
 Vintage Signed Sterling Silver Zuni MOP Cardinal Cuff Bracelet $36.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 48m |
 BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE BROOCH PIN SIGNED GROSSE GERMANY 1970 BROCHE BROSCHE $34.00 Time Remaining: 48m |
 Joyce Randolph Vintage Actress The Honeymooners Signed 3x5 Index Card C3548 $7.50 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 20m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 Buy It Now |
 BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY LOT SIGNED WEISS LISA SWANK ULTRA LOT 14T $41.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 49m |
 Vintage 925 Sterling Silver TAXCO MEXICO Bracelet Signed 42 Gm 7 1 4 x 3 8 $111.99 Time Remaining: 49m Buy It Now for only: $124.99 Buy It Now |
 Vtg Goldette NY Signed Jeweled Victorian Revival Filigree Charm Slide Bracelet $41.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 49m |
 Abbe Lane Vintage Actress Singer Movies Signed 3x5 Index Card C3570 $6.50 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 18m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 Buy It Now |
 VINTAGE GREEK NAVE MARINE PAINTING OIL ON WOOD SIGNED A RARE SMALL GEM N R $46.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 50m |
 Vintage signed Los Ballesteros sterling silver poison pill pendant $79.99 Time Remaining: 51m |
 SIGNED MONET BAMBOO GOLD TONE 17 ESTATE NECKLACE VINTAGE $16.49 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 54m |
 Vintage Signed Sarah Cov Gold Tone Textured R Initial Brooch Pin $6.99 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 43m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 Buy It Now |
 2 VINTAGE SIGNED TRIFARI PINS HAVE CROWN ON THE MARK USED AFTER 1955 EXC COND $9.99 Time Remaining: 55m |
 Lovely vintage Boucher signed numbered pave flower brooch earrings set $31.99 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 59m |
 Vintage large Thomas Lee Original Oil Painting of white Persian Cat Signed $199.99 Time Remaining: 1h 1m |
 Vintage Trifari Bracelet With Coral Beads Signed Very Nice $25.99 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 48m Buy It Now for only: $25.99 Buy It Now |
 VINTAGE LOT RHINESTONE NECKLACES Art Nouveau SOME SIGNED SWAROVSKI CLAIRES $61.00 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 2m |
 VINTAGE SIGNED 1961 DICK DALE SURFERS CHOICE LP DEL TONE LPM 1001 $79.00 Time Remaining: 1h 2m |
 VINTAGE SIGNED MY GREAT SIN by JOHN BUZON TRIO BBR 1002 $79.00 Time Remaining: 1h 2m |
 vintage retro deco MONET signed gold link bracelet EXCELLENT $4.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 2m |
 Vintage SIGNED MATSON GOLD POPPY LEAVES FILIGREE GLASS VANITY TRAY SOAP DISH $40.00 Time Remaining: 29d 8h 38m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 Buy It Now |
 Lot of 6 Vintage Signed Monet Jewelry Items Butterfly pins Earrings and more $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 3m |
 Vintage Signed JAPAN Clear Blue GLASS Beaded Necklace $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 3m |
 Vintage Antique Necklace Tested Silver Length in Inches20 signed Edith sterling $13.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 3m |
 Hatchetman Charm ICP Signed 2003 Vintage 925 stamped $89.99 Time Remaining: 28d 22h 10m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 Buy It Now |
 Vintage JJ Judith Jack Enamel Silver Leaf Pin Brooch Jewelry Signed $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 6m |
 Vintage MIRIAM HASKELL White Glass Bead Necklace Signed $24.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 7m |
 Vintage photo locket Coro signed fleur de lis brooch pre1940s to 1950s $12.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 8m |
 Vintage style AVON signed rhinestones enamel BUTTERFLY brooch pin GIFTS $9.99 Time Remaining: 16d 10h 58m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
 VINTAGE SWAROVSKI SIGNED CRYSTAL SILVERTONE CUFF BRACELET $16.75 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 9m |
 Vtg Signed W GERMANY Brass Shades of Green Cream Bead Cluster Clip Earrings $6.99 Time Remaining: 1h 11m |
 Vintage 1972 Signed SARAH COVENTRY Frozen Lace Abstract Round ST Clip Earrings $6.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 11m |
 Vintage 1960s Chunky Rhinestone BOGOFF Link BRACELET Signed $42.00 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 44m Buy It Now for only: $42.00 Buy It Now |
 Lot of 3 Vintage Beautiful Summer Necklaces 2 Signed Monet $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 12m |
 Vintage Trifari signed necklace earrings set $26.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 12m |
 VTG GOLD TONE NECKLACE WITH A SLIDE AND MATCHING CLIP EARRINGS SIGNED MONET $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 13m |
 VINTAGE PIN BROOCH HAPPY CAT MOUSE PLAY FRIENDS ANIMALS SIGNED JJ FELINE PETSJR $3.99 Time Remaining: 29d 5h 25m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 Buy It Now |
 Signed Crown Trifari Vintage 1960s ThermosetGlass Enamel Necklace 1286m $16.99 Time Remaining: 1h 13m |
 VINTAGE SWAROVSKI SIGNED CRYSTAL EARRINGS GOLDTONE RED STONE EXC COND $5.03 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 13m |
 VINTAGE NAVAJO RING STERLING AND TURQUOISE SIGNED BY DELORES SMALLCANYON $31.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 16m |
 VINTAGE AUTOGRAPH SIGNED PHOTO TALLULAH BANKHEAD TO HER AGENT HOLLYWOOD BROADWAY $350.00 Time Remaining: 29d 12h 30m Buy It Now for only: $350.00 Buy It Now |
 Vintage Signed Regency Blue Green Rhinestone Bracelet $46.36 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 16m |
 Vintage signed navajo Steve Yellowhorse sterling silver earrings $19.99 Time Remaining: 1h 18m |
 VINTAGE AURORA BOREALIS AB CRYSTAL NECKLACE EARRING SET SIGNED GERMANY COLORS $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 21m |
 VINTAGE SIGNED WESTERN GERMANY AMBER BROWN GLASS PLASTIC CLUSTER CLIP EARRINGS $7.50 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 6m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 Buy It Now |
 Signed 1928 Onyx Clear RHINESTONE Vintage Inspired PENDANT CHAIN No Reserve $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 21m |
 Vintage Gold Fancy Scalloped Necklace Signed $3.99 Time Remaining: 1h 23m |
 STUNNING Art Deco VTG GEOMTRICAL LUCITE DANGLE CRYSTAL EARRINGS SIGNED DICK CO $26.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 25m |
 NEAT VINTAGE SIGNED JAPAN GOLD TONE BLACK LUCITE CLUSTER BEAD CLIP ON EARRINGS $5.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 6m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 Buy It Now |
 MINT SIGNED CROWN TRIFARI FIGURAL RED ENAMEL DRAGONFLY VINTAGE GOLD BROOCH PIN $30.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 27m |
 VINTAGE DESIGNER SIGNED 80s STERLING SILVER ARTISTIC STUDIO LEAF BROOCH PIN $20.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 27m |
 VINTAGE DESIGNER SIGNED AQUAMARINE PERIDOT GRIPOIX MALTESE PENDANT NECKLACE $76.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 VINTAGE DESIGNER SIGNED BLINDING HEADLIGHT GROMET RUNWAY CUFF BRACELET $76.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 Vintage styl DISNEY signed PUMPKIN carriage locket pendant necklace Cute Gift $4.99 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 4m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now |
 VINTAGE DESIGNER SIGNED EMERALD GLASS HAMMERED PANTHER REMOVABLE NECKLACE $52.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 29m |
 silver ring turquoise stones setting vintage signed A E $9.95 Time Remaining: 1h 29m |
 STUNNING 2 ROWS VINTAGE IVORY CREAM GLASS DOUBLE KNOTTED SIGNED PANETTA NECKLACE $4.25 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 30m |
 CHIC VINTAGE SIGNED JAPAN GREEN CLEAR GLASS TRADE BEAD CLUSTER CLIP ON EARRINGS $5.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 7m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 Buy It Now |
 Vintage Bangle Clamp Style Enamel Bracelet Signed NLH Enamel Pierced Earrings $6.99 Time Remaining: 1h 30m |
 MARIA GRAZIANO ITALIAN VINTAGE CUPID PAINTING GRAPEVINE ILLUSTRATION SIGNED $31.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 34m |
 vintage retro deco signed gold fill w lrg brown Black White pearls BRACELET $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 34m |
 Lot 28 Signed Vintage MOVIE FILM STAR Photos AUTHENTIC LOW BIN $310.00 Time Remaining: 29d 5h 46m Buy It Now for only: $310.00 Buy It Now |
 Excellent Vintage Signed West Germany Pink Pearl Necklace $19.99 Time Remaining: 1h 35m |
 Vintage Paint by Number Signed Dated 1968 Anemone 16 x 20 Canvas Board VGC $16.00 Time Remaining: 1h 36m |
 Beautiful vintage CASTLECLIFF CLIP ON Earrings in goldtone Signed $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 36m |
 Vintage Signed W GERMANY Decorative Hinged Bangle Bracelet $8.99 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 37m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 Buy It Now |
 VINTAGE ART AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL GOLDTONE METAL FLOWER CLIP ON EARRINGSSIGNED $14.99 Time Remaining: 1h 37m |
 Vintage Goldtone Chain Bracelet with Black White Beads Signed Monet $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 37m |
 Vintage Signed W Germany Olive Green Rhinestone w Pearl Earrings $8.99 Time Remaining: 1h 38m |
 Rare Vintage Bonwillum Artwear Rosewood Ribbed Cuff Bracelet 1988 Signed $100.00 Time Remaining: 29d 5h 1m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 Buy It Now |
 Vintage Antique Pendant Charm Miniature silvertone gemini zodiac signs neat $2.26 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 42m |
 Vintage BLUE FLOWER SUGAR BEADED LONG NECKLACE SIGNED JAPAN $7.18 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 43m |
 Miriam Haskell Vtg Baroque Pearl Gilt Mesh Choker Necklace Signed Lovely $775.00 Time Remaining: 1h 46m Buy It Now for only: $975.00 Buy It Now |
 Vintage SIGNED Doris Day 35 by 55 BW Photo $20.00 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 3m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 Buy It Now |
 Vintage Signed Liz Claiborne Thermoset Gold Metal Beaded Necklace 1293m $14.99 Time Remaining: 1h 47m |
 VINTAGE YSL YVES ST SAINT LAURENT SIGNED GOLD MODERNIST CUFF BRACELET RUNWAY $400.00 Time Remaining: 1h 48m |
 Signed AUSTRIA Vintage Earrings Flower Tiered Blue Glass Rhinestone Baguette Sil $8.50 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 48m |
 Vintage Signed Reverse Carved Crystal Heart Silvertone Necklace $8.99 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 37m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 Buy It Now |
 Huge Lot Vintage Jewelry Signed Coro Napier Avon Trifari 1928 19 pcs rhinestone $21.99 Time Remaining: 1h 48m |
 Vintage Bogoff Signed Four Leaf Clove Pin So Cute $2.25 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 51m |
 BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE SIGNED TRIFARI PRISM PENDANT NECKLACE 24 LONG $20.52 (22 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 54m |
Vintage Costume Jewelry: Hidden Value To The Trained Eye
Never mistake vintage costume jewelry with the cheap reproduction jewelry you see in most malls and department stores. In fact, vintage costume necklaces, bracelets, and other pieces were originally purchased by American soldiers in French boutiques, and brought home after the First World War. Trifari, Coro, and dozens of American manufacturers soon began producing the designs and pieces that have turned into some of the most prized collectibles on the vintage market today.
Unlike the fashion jewelry produced and sold today, vintage pieces have dramatically appreciated in value over the years and are expected to continue doing so in the future. Buying low and selling high is very possible in the world of vintage jewelry collecting, but identifying the most profitable pieces is an art all of its own. Investors need to look at five main areas to assess value of a vintage piece of costume jewelry:
Demand
Market Supply
Craftsmanship
Design
Condition
From basic economics we know that higher demand will lead to greater price points, and ultimately raise profits for the investor. Signed vintage necklaces, brooches, and earrings by Miriam Haskell are currently the hot items in the costume jewelry market, but being able to identify the valuable items from the pretty imitators is what separates the successful collectors from the mere hobbyist. Remember, the most popular designs are not necessarily the prettiest or most unique but they will tend to be more profitable to collect.
So why do people like some pieces but not others? Novice collectors tend to focus exclusively on signed pieces, but often the unsigned, well-designed pieces prove to be the most profitable to collect. In truth, the vast majority of vintage costume pieces are actually unsigned. Simply knowing what makes a stunning design unique can help you identify the unsigned pieces and optimize profits. The exceptional quality of jewelry designs from companies like Hollycraft and Bergere make unsigned pieces from these companies both easy to recognize and very profitable to collect.
The type and quality of gemstones used is typically the most relevant factor to the price of a vintage piece of costume jewelry. The majority of vintage costume pieces are indeed made with relatively inexpensive semi-precious materials, but seasoned collectors know that a few companies went all out and only used exceptionally High Quality gemstones in their jewelry. Try locating pieces from companies like Eisenberg or Bogoff as they almost always used the best stones possible. Other designers who have excellent craftsmanship and design with great potential to buy low and sell high include Kramer, Danecraft, and Trifari.
Last but certainly not least, the condition of the jewelry plays a critical role in its value. With some pieces nearing 100 years old, it is quite common to find vintage jewelry showing significant signs of wear including scratches, peeling, discoloration, and even missing stones. But while some degree of wear is expected, it is not the only factor that determines price. Collecting vintage costume pieces is still a very profitable venture for anyone knowing how to identify the truly profitable pieces.
About the Author
Sandi Kapiszka is a vintage costume jewelry collector specializing in
period sets
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Auction - Estate & Real Estate in Greensburg PA
 1960s Black Velvet Painting Circus Clown Picture In Original Wood Frame and Signed by Artist Vintage Collectible Sale Price: $12.79 See Reviews For This Product  |
 1970'S Enamel And Goldtone Fish Pin, Vintage Signed Jj In Ivory With Gold Finish Sale Price: $9.99  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionGold plated base metal Made in USA |
 Joe Theismann Autographed/Hand Signed Vintage Redskins Jersey PSA/DNA #J47942 Sale Price: $280.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis is a Vintage Washington Redskins Jersey that has been hand signed by Joe Theismann. The autogrpah has been authenticated by PSA/DNA. It has their hologram sticker and matching certificate. |
 Gordie Howe Vintage Signed Matted Photo Sale Price: $79.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionVery rare vintage photo and signature (all acid free materials). Overall size is 12x14 inches. Ready to be framed. |
 MLB Vintage World Series Films - Los Angeles Dodgers 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981 & 1988 List Price: Sale Price: $12.00 You save: $12.95 (52%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionCovering two DVDs and over three hours, Vintage World Series Films: Los Angeles Dodgers covers five championship years of the Dodgers following their move from Brooklyn to the West Coast. Beginning with 1959 (a 34-minute film narrated by future legend Vin Scully), it's a time capsule of Dodger history, from the dominance of pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale to the speed of Maury Wills to their 1981 breakthrough against the New York Yankees... |
 Vintage 80's Collectible Signed #113 of 500 Limited Edition Boutique Style Colette Doll Zapf Creation See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe card enclosed in the tissue lined envelope that is still attached to this doll reads: "We certify that this original "Colette" doll, Dotty No 113 of 500 limited issues, has been made of finest materials according to original specifications... |
 Paste Jewels List Price: See Reviews For This Product DescriptionIt may interest the readers of this collection of tales, if there should be any such, to know that the incidents upon which the stories are based are unfortunately wholly truthful. |
 Jimi Hendrix Vintage Logo Guitar Pick Sale Price: $5.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionOFFICIALLY LICENSED. 100% brand new from the manufacturer...PERFECT!! |
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Oriental Home Vintage Signs 5x7-inch Picture Frame (China) $26.99 This wide picture frame features a printed, decoupaged collection of vintage signs with words including 'Believe' and 'Tomorrow' in shades of blue, red, and green beneath a pink, beige, and powder blue distressed overlay. |
