A common problem with vintage rhinestone jewelry could be that the stones sometimes have began to look a bit yellowy. This is simply not the rock crystal aging but is in fact the epoxy that bonds the crystal onto the backing that’s aging and getting hard.
The stone might lose its sparkle due to oxidation [...]
Since the 1940’s rhinestone jewelry has been a trendy fashion statement. From famous movie stars to modern ladies the demand for what is now categorised as vintage or antique rhinestone jewellery has always been robust.
In the event that you’re thinking about beginning a collection of antique rhinestone jewellery,you need to be conscious of exactly [...]
The Beauty of Antique Piano Lamps
Antique piano lamps had a distinctive shape so they would not cause shadows on the music. The lamp was narrow and long to accomplish the light shining directly on the sheets of music. Back in the old days, piano lamps were actually lit up by candles. With the advent of [...]
It is no secret that old toys in the right condition can be worth a fortune. Although the majority of us used toys for what they were and pretty much destroyed them, a few clever folk kept theirs in pristine condition. Whilst arguably we had more fun, the collectors have had the last laugh as [...]
It was once the case that if you were an antiquarian book collector you would have to go hours on hours trawling through dusty book shops to locate the rare out of print books that you were looking for. These days, just about anything you are looking for will be found with ease on the [...]
