Where would you start your hunt for vintage jewelry

Debbie

With my new job I would like to add a couple of vintage pieces to my jewelry collection. Any ideas where to start looking. One think I know I want b is a vintage watch. You think ebay is a great place or small shops.

9 years ago

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Nadya

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Etsy also has good vintage jewelry and I think is easier to surf than eBay. And I'm sure there are good resale/vintage/thrift shops near you! Have fun. I love vintage jewelry.

9 years ago

tulle

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My favorite source of vintage jewelry is church rummage sales (sadly, there are fewer of these every year) and other charity flea markets, yard sales, etc. If you take a little time to research the era (Deco, Mid-Century, etc.,) categories (bakelite bangles, Czech glass beads, Mexican silver, rhinestone brooches,) and designers that interest you beforehand, you'll be prepared to recognize a valuable piece, and possibly get it for a bargain. price. Happy hunting, and please let know what you find!

9 years ago

Ledonna N.

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Estate sales rake your phone with you because you can google anything now a days. Small mom and pop thrift store the larger box stores are getting outrageous.

9 years ago

san

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What in particular are you looking for in vintage jewelry Debbie? Cameos and that sort of thing?

9 years ago

Anonymous

Estate sales. You will be amazed at what you find.

9 years ago

dakotacheryl

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Yup, Estate sales and antique stores would be high on my list.

9 years ago

chadya

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start with tag sales, estate sales, you will get the best deals there.

but get there as soon as you can before the dealers ☺

9 years ago

Olivegreen

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Ladywone, great advice on the phone for checking the value and not overpaying. Although for the right piece, I would splurge.
Here you can get some interesting pieces at pawn shops, particularly for watches, and Mexican and Native American jewelry. If you talk to an owner they might show you the cool stuff in the back room, where they break out the precious and semi precious stones in the less pretty pieces and sell to jewelers.

9 years ago

Thistle

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I would maybe even try Etsy.

9 years ago

Staysfit

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How vintage? Do you mean Roman Empire coins, Cleopatras Collars, or items you could find in your grandmothers closet.

9 years ago

Debbie

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Sorry for not replying sooner. Work is busy today today.
San and Staysfit I am looking for Art Deco pieces and things I would have found in my grandmothers closet. I love cameos San.
I have a book Inge recommended a while back that I need to get out and take with me. Plus my phone to google.

9 years ago

Gigi

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I would try an antiques mall, where there are lots of sellers under one roof.

9 years ago

Echo

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Ruby Lane is a nice place.

9 years ago

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