As anyone who has accumulated a collection of jewelry knows, there’s nothing like the detritus in drawers, boxes and overflowing jewelry boxes. Amid the diamonds and opals, the silver and gold (OK, if ...

Before buying vintage jewelry, we recommend picking up a few items. Most important is a 10-power jeweler’s loupe, which is essentially a small and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all have that one piece of jewelry we inherited from our grandmothers or picked up on a whim at an ...

In this handbook on purchasing pearls, gemologist Newman defies any hope of elegant prose and dives right in. Her first chapter begins, "The following factors can affect the price of pearls: Luster, ...

While costume jewelry often gets short shrift compared to precious stones and metals, vintage jewelry sellers reap the benefits of this misconception. It turns out that there is much value to be found ...