Vintage Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver
Career decision help, PLEASSE!!?
Hi guys,
I am re-asking a question that nobody answered that I need some helpful/ insightful advice on. I am planning to undergo training as a jeweler, and would like to know if working for a retail or manufacturing jewelry outlet would be more “financially sound” than persuing to start my OWN jewelry business online? I will be working with gold, platinum, fine and sterling silver, as well as diamonds and similar-valued gems and materials; I would expect to make most of my jewelry inspired by vintage jewelry (1800’s through 1960’s), and a lot of people buy rings and necklaces as well as other jewelry from other places, so it would be a hot commodity…what do you think I should do, or what would you do in this instance? Thank you so much for your time in helping me out!! 
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I wish that there were an easy answer. Unfortunately, this is a question that many people have and the answer varies by person. Both options have their ups and downs:
Working for a company allows you to have a guaranteed paycheck but many find it boring and you will not have the freedom that you would if you went into business for yourself.
Additionally, the way that the economy is now, I am sure that jewelry retailers have suffered so it may be hard at first to get things started (at least right now).
With the limited amount of information that you provided, if it were me, I would work for an established company until things start to pick up again and then venture into business yourself. While you are working, try to use the time to build connections and network as much as possible.
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Montblanc Vintage Sterling Silver Safety FP No.4 F RARE $4,999.99 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER SET-PEN,PENCIL,BALLPOINT c1940′ $999.00 |
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VINTAGE PARKER 51 2-JEWEL STERLING SILVER FOUNTAIN PEN $756.50 |
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VINTAGE SHEAFFER IMPERIAL TRIUMPH STERLING SILVER F/PEN $586.67 |
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VTG STERLING SILVER GOLD WASH PENCIL BY DAVIDOFF $550.00 |
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LOT VINTAGE STERLING SILVER WATERMAN SWAN GLOBUS PENS $500.00 |
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VINTAGE REPOUSSÉ STERLING SILVER & GLASS FLORAL INKWELL $395.00 |
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Italian sterling silver memo/note paper pad vintage $299.99 |
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Vtg Sterling Silver Parker Fountain Pen & Pencil Set $299.99 |
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Rare Vintage DELTA 8k Gold & Sterling Silver Pen Italy $290.00 |
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VINTAGE GUCCI STERLING SILVER ENAMEL & PEN REFILL $245.00 |
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Vintage Sheaffer Sterling Silver Pen Pencil Set NOS $199.00 |
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VINTAGE LADY SHEAFFER STERLING SILVER PEN & PENCIL SET $195.00 |
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VINTAGE LADY SHEAFFER STERLING SILVER PEN & PENCIL SET $195.00 |
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AUTH VINTAGE GUCCI STERLING SILVER PEN & LETTER OPENER $195.00 |
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925 SOLID STERLING SILVER VINTAGE ROLLER BALL POINT PEN $173.71 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Parker 75 Fountain Pen $165.00 |
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Vintage STERLING SILVER Sheaffer fountain pen FINE 14k $154.39 |
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Nice vintage ballpoint pen solid 925 sterling silver $145.00 |
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VINTAGE ITALY MONTECATINI STERLING SILVER BALL PEN $145.00 |
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VINTAGE DECO PARKER MECHANICAL PENCIL STERLING SILVER $139.99 |
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Vintage Austrian Sterling Silver Bridge Pencil Set w/ C $135.15 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Overlay Fountain Pen $129.99 |
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925 SOLID STERLING SILVER VINTAGE ROLLER BALL POINT PEN $127.99 |
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Sterling Silver JERUSALEM Made in ISRAEL pen – vintage $112.50 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CROSS PEN PENCIL SET IN BOX NEW $107.50 |
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Sterling Silver pencils by Cross w/ chain in box VTG $100.00 |
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RARE VINTAGE PARKER 75 STERLING SILVER FOUNTAIN PEN 60 $99.99 |
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Vintage Parker Solid Sterling Silver Ball Point Pen $99.99 |
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VINTAGE PARKER 75 STERLING SILVER CISELE FOUNTAIN PEN $99.99 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER SHEAFFER FOUNTAIN PEN 14K NIB $99.99 |
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Vintage WAHL Eversharp Sterling Silver Pencil USA Made $99.99 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Mechanical Pencil $99.99 |
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VINTAGE LEVENGER 18KT GOLD STERLING SILVER FOUNTAIN PEN $99.95 |
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Vintage Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen old $99.75 |
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VINTAGE AURORA 98 STERLING SILVER FOUNTAIN PEN $99.00 |
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VINTAGE PARKER STERLING SILVER & BAKELITE PEN $99.00 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CROSS PEN PENCIL SET IN BOX NEW $96.00 |
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Roller Pen Sterling SILVER Vintage Engraved ITALY New $90.90 |
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GENUINE VINTAGE TIFFANY&CO STERLING SILVER “T” BALL PEN $90.00 |
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SILVEROLEX STERLING SILVER TRIBES OF ISRAEL VINTAGE PEN $89.99 |
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Vintage german sterling silver ballpoint barley pattern $75.00 |
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VINTAGE PARKER 75′ CISELE STERLING SILVER FOUNTAIN PEN $74.99 |
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VINTAGE GLOBUS STERLING SILVER PEN MADE IN ISRAEL $74.99 |
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Vintage Cartier France Sterling Silver Letter Opener $69.99 |
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Vintage GLOBUS .925 Sterling Silver Pen Made in Israel $67.99 |
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Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mechanical Pencil $63.99 |
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Flat top 63 Nib PARKER75 Sterling silver F/Pen-Vintage $61.00 |
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VTG DECORATIVE STERLING SILVER LETTER OPENER c1989 $54.04 |
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Sterling Silver Vintage Horse Letter Opener + Horn Bla $49.95 |
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Anson Sterling Silver Coca Cola Vintage pen Made USA $47.99 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Letter Opener $45.00 |
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AUTHENTIC Vintage GUCCI Sterling Silver Enamel pen +box $42.00 |
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AUTHENTIC Vintage GUCCI Sterling Silver Enamel pen +box $42.00 |
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Vintage Letter Opener Sterling Silver Handle $35.95 |
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Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver T Clip Pen $35.00 |
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Vintage 1920-30s Wahl-EverSharp Sterling Silver pencil $35.00 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Floral Monogram Letter Opener $34.95 |
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Vintage Judaica Rolex Sterling Silver Pen Tribes Israel $29.99 |
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Vintage Lunt Sterling Silver Letter Opener #2 ~ MIP $25.00 |
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Vintage Cross Sterling Silver Pen & Pencil Set New 3041 $24.99 |
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VINTAGE Tiffany & CO Sterling Silver Diamond Cut Pen $24.99 |
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GOOD VINTAGE ART DECO HM STERLING SILVER INKWELL 1938 $22.39 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Pen Pencil-USA AXT $22.00 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER PENCIL HENBER 4 1/4 IN. 15 GRMS $19.99 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER ADVERTISING PEN QUALITY TOOL $19.99 |
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VINTAGE SHEFFIELD ENGLAND STERLING SILVER LETTER OPENER $18.99 |
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Vintage CROSS STERLING Silver MECHANICAL PENCIL w BOX $18.00 |
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HM VINTAGE WAHL EVERSHARP PENCIL.STERLING SILVER.CASED $17.75 |
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Vintage Siam Sterling Silver Letter Opener $15.50 |
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VINTAGE SHEAFFER STERLING SILVER FOUNTAIN,14KT NIB,NICE $15.50 |
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VINTAGE DECO STERLING SILVER LETTER OPENER LQQK NR !!! $14.99 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Pencil Great Shape $14.99 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Towle Ball Point Pen $10.50 |
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Pen: Vintage sterling silver straight dip, ornate, box $10.00 |
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Vintage Wahl Eversharp Sterling Silver Mech. Pencil $9.99 |
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VINTAGE A.T. CROSS STERLING SILVER BALL POINT PEN $9.99 |
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vintage Sterling Silver Parker Pen & Pencil Set nice $9.99 |
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Vtg Modernist Sterling Silver CROSS Pen Pencil Set Box $9.99 |
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Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver T Clip Pen $9.99 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MECHANICAL PENDANT PENCIL $9.99 |
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1964 OLD VINTAGE PRINT AD, PARKER 75, STERLING SILVER! $9.99 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Lady Letter Opener Neat Design $8.50 |
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vintage sterling silver letter opener desk vanity set $4.99 |
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Vintage Waterman’s Fountain Pen – Sterling Silver $3.99 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER ORNATE PROPELLING PENCIL FOB $1.53 |
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A Vintage Sterling Silver Retractable Pencil $1.53 |
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(2) Two Vintage Pencils Sterling Silver & Dixon $0.99 |
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Sterling Silver Coffee Cup Mug Bead Charm for Pandora Biagi Troll Chamilia $10.98 This coffee mug bead charm is compatible with Pandora, Charmilia, Troll, Biagi, and other Italian jewelry. Please be aware of the hole size…. |
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Unusual Classy Sterling Silver Mood Ring with Beautiful Vivid Colors $119.99 As seen in the latest issue of: Warman’s Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide by Cathy Flood. For sale now on Amazon an in all major book stores all over the USA. New, classy heavy quality setting marked Sterling and set with a 18×13mm mood stone in perfect condition.. these stones are flawless and have vivid color changes. Want to see it in action?? Email us for the link to our video. PLEASE E… |
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Sterling Silver Swarovski Crystal White Pearl Dangle Bead Charm For Pandora Troll Biagi Chamilia $10.98 It is compatible with Pandora, Chamilia, Troll, Biagi, and other Italian jewelry. Please be aware of the hole size…. |
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Sinatra: Silver Screen, Sterling Hits $0.88 The SILVER SCREEN STERLING HITS collection pays tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra with a DVD/CD package of material from the actor/singer’s 1940s and ’50s heyday. The DVD portion presents three of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ greatest films: ‘TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY (1946) an epic musical about the life and times of composer Jerome Kern; SUDDENLY (1954) a tense thriller about a psychopathic triggerman hire… |
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Sterling Silver Vintage Zippo Lighter $235.49 Vintage??? Sterling Silver Zippo Lighter This is a new Vintage??? sterling silver Zippo lighter Zippo lighters are known for their reliability, style, and quality craftsmanship It is sealed with the factory orange safety/security sticker Includes a lifetime warranty from Zippo It is wind proof, weather resistant and survival ready Zippo lighters make an excellent gift for you … |
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Zippo Lighte Vintage, Sterling Silver, High Polish $99.00 The World Famous Zippo® Guarantee Any Zippo metal product, when returned to our factory will be put in first class condition free of charge, for we have yet to charge a cent for the repair of a Zippo metal product, regardless of age or condition. The finish, however, is not guaranteed. This guarantee gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state… |
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Bunny Enameled Earrings Sterling Silver 925 Green $9.00 Adorable earrings made of sterling silver 925. Approx. 3.5 grams per pair. Double sided enamel. … |
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Flower Earrings Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl $9.90 Adorable earrings made of sterling silver and mother of pearl. Approx. 5 grams per pair. … |
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Fuchsia Enameled Earrings Sterling Silver Brown $14.00 Adorable earrings made of sterling silver 925. Approx. 6 grams per pair. 2″L x 5/8″W…. |
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The Wizard of Oz Jigsaw Puzzles 24 Piece $12.88 Jigsaw Puzzles 24 Piece… |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CROSS PENDANT $14.01 A plain silver cross pendant featuring a deatiled vintage style design. Shop4Silver.com guarantees that our sterling silver merchandise is 925 sterling or above. |
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VINTAGE C.Z. DIAMOND STERLING SILVER CHANDELIER EARRINGS $135 Vintage C.Z. Simulated Diamond Sterling Silver Chandelier Earrings |
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VINTAGE RHODIUM STERLING SILVER BRACELET $32 Nickel-free sterling silver bracelet featuring a vintage design. Also includes a rhodium plate finish, which gives it its lustrous white gold appearance. Shop4Silver.com guarantees that our Sterling silver merchandise is 925 Sterling or above. |
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LARGE VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CROSS PENDANT $16.35 A large plain silver cross pendant featuring a beautiful vintage design. Shop4Silver.com guarantees that our sterling silver merchandise is 925 sterling or above. |
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Vintage Inspired Pink Peruvian Opal Sterling Silver Designer Pendant $63.99 Vintage Inspired Pink Peruvian Opal Sterling Silver Designer Pendant |
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VINTAGE C.Z. DIAMOND CITRINE STERLING SILVER CHANDELIER PENDANT $41 Vintage C.Z. Simulated Diamond Citrine Sterling Silver Chandelier Pendant |
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VINTAGE FILIGREE C.Z. DIAMOND FLORAL STERLING SILVER EARRINGS $68 Vintage Filigree C.Z. Simulated Diamond Floral Sterling Silver Earrings |
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Sterling Silver Yellow Cubic Zirconia Vintage Style Post Earrings $56 Sterling Silver Yellow Cubic Zirconia Vintage Style Post Earrings |
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Sterling Silver and Smoky Quartz Vintage Bracelet $104.99 Inspired by a vintage look, this bracelet exudes feminine charm while keeping in mind the sultry allure of a woman. The sterling silver bracelet alternates exquisitely designed openwork sterling silver stations with rich smoky quartz stations that are bezel set in sterling silver. This bracelet takes romantic charm to a new level. |
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VINTAGE RHODIUM STERLING SILVER BRACELET 7” $32 Nickel-free sterling silver bracelet featuring a vintage pattern design. Also includes a rhodium plate finish, which gives it its lustrous white gold appearance. Shop4Silver.com guarantees that our Sterling silver merchandise is 925 Sterling or above. |
Tiffany Vintage & Contemporary Silver Jewelry – How to Identify a Fake
There is nothing more understated and elegant which screams chic than sterling silver jewelry from Tiffany & Co. The Styles & quality of this silver jewellry is universally recognized, but never equaled. Many unscrupulous jewelry makers have tried to copy their designs, but, have almost always fallen short.
At Tiffany & Co., you pay a huge premium for their unsurpassed reputation and Quality. However, you can find great deals on authentic Tiffany silver necklaces, bracelets, an other items on eBay. In rare instances, you may see an item being sold as new if for instance, the seller is stating it is a recent gift or purchase which was never worn. You can expect a small discount from retail. Most items you will see are used. However, these used items are a great place to catch a bargain.
Whether bidding on a newer item, such as a Return To Tiffany & Co. silver necklace or used, vintage Tiffany & Co. silver ring, make sure it is authentic. To help you be a more informed consumer, and get the most out of your jewelry purchase, I would like to offer you these tips on how to ensure you are buying an authentic piece of silver jewelry.
Lobster Clasps
On Tiffany & Co silver link bracelets, the clasp is referred to as a lobster claw clasp because of its shape. This clasp is beefy and thick and along with other Tiffany & Co. clasps, it has .925 stamped on its base. On fake items, the clasp is cheap looking and made from thin, stamped metal.
Bracelet and Necklace Links
The sterling silver links on an authentic item are solid and soldered smooth. On fake items, the links are pinched together and have uneven gaps. Link bracelets and necklaces come in only one size and can only be sized by a Tiffany jeweler. If a seller offers you different sizes, you are probably buying a fake.
Sterling Silver Quality
All of the Tiffany & Co. silver jewelry is .925 sterling. It is solid, and not silver plate. Fake silver is plated with rhodium, is very shiny and lacks the luster of sterling silver. Also, many of the fake items have been manufactured with steel and therefore, will be magnetic.
Quantity Of Items Available & Price
Be very wary of a seller selling multiple identical items. This is a definite sign item is fake since authentic items are hand made and few in number. Also, if a seller states they received items from a wholesaler, they are lying to you. Tiffany & Co. does not distribute their items through wholesalers. Tiffany & Co, never has sales.
If there is a Buy-It-Now price on the item, as a general rule, be wary of any item priced less than one third of the retail price. In regards to auctions, it is very common for authentic items to be sold at starting prices of $1.00.
Communicating with Seller
Do not be afraid to ask the seller questions about the item for sale. If seller does not respond, or seems evasive, find another seller. Also, avoid a seller who has chosen to hide their feedback since you can find out a lot by reading feedback from other buyers.
Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you take your time and do your homework, you will ensure your purchase decision is a wise choice. Now go out there and start shopping!!!
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