African jewelry is designed to be eye-catching and colorful. However, it is traditionally not meant to be purely decorative in nature. African men and women wear jewelry for protection , fertility , strength,...
Connoisseurs prize Native American jewelry not only for its great good looks but also for the way in which it reflects the history and traditions of the artisans who create it. People who purchase this...
So you want to buy some authentic Native American jewelry on ebay? There are a bunch of guides on ebay already, but what I am going to offer you is not only advice from my personal experiences, but also a list...
Have you ever wondered about the letters, numbers or pictures on the back of Mexican Sterling Silver Jewelry? These marks are referred to as hallmarks or trademarks. They can help you identify where the piece...
When you are looking to buy vintage costume jewellery you will notice the term 'jelly belly' used to describe anything from coloured cabouchons to moonstones, hopefully by the end of this you will be a bit...
There is a lot of forged/faked Indian jewelry on ebay, particularly Zuni and Navajo styles. Here is a guide to help you figure out who is selling the real stuff.Why should you even care?Why, you might ask,...
BEWARE of SELLERS who claim "Tested" or "Unmarked" for Gold OR Silver items! My father owned a pawn shop for many years and I am very familiar - actually, an EXPERT in gold and silver testing. I did it for him...
Chains are worn by both men and women and are always in fashion. They are available in hundreds of styles, thicknesses, and types. Chains can be short to be worn as bracelets, longer choker length necklaces...
As far as I know Alpaca is not a STERLING SILVER, Alpaca is a (Nickel, Copper, and /or Zinc alloy) that looks pretty much like Sterling .925 but it has lesser value than the sterling .925 does. From the...
Everyone wants to find a $1000 piece of jewelry on ebay for $50. I have been scouring ebay for great deals of that caliber for years and I have found such a deal exactly ONE time. Ever. What I am saying is...
