jewelry

Are you a lover of fine turquoise jewelry, vintage cocktail rings, or gold cuffs and bangles? Rare and custom items can be found at estate sales, they just may take a little digging! The great jewelry sells very quickly, so be sure to get to the sale on time and have your cash ready for spending. To […]...

The Greater Washington DC area is host to an abundance of history and individuals who have lived their lives as world travelers. As a result, estate sales are always exciting because you never know what you will find. There is always something ready to be discovered and made new again. Exploration is half the fun. […]...

Bakelite is a lightweight plastic, and invented in the 1900s. Its use in jewelry became very popular in the 1930s around the time of the Depression, when the financial position of many Americans meant that women were looking for accessories that they could buy cheaply to dress up their outfits. Bakelite jewelry fit the bill […]...

An almost required stop at any estate sale is the vintage and fine jewelry showcases. Gender is not a determinant, men and women will stand in line to buy some fine, odd or funky jewelry reminiscent of an earlier period. Some people look only for fine gold and silver items, some like the Victorian era, […]...