Need some pearls of wisdom to clean an old strand of pearls?

Because pearls are usually passed down from one generation to the next, you can maintain your pearls for your daughter or granddaughter anxiously awaiting this coveted piece of jewelry.

Cleaning your pearls with a clean soft cloth and Woolite is my preferred method of cleaning, but you can clean your pearls with a liquid detergent and an old T-shirt as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Tips for buying fashion antique jewelry and budget friendly bling bling.

Are you obsessed with a little old time sparkle? Want to add a few pieces of vintage costume jewelry into your existing collection of baubles?

For the past few shopping seasons, big and bejeweled statement jewelry hung around the necks and dangled on the ears of globetrotting style stars and local jewel-loving socialites.

While costume jewelry aficionados hunt religiously at vintage boutiques, auctions and European flea markets for unique antique jewelry, you too can score a sweet piece of antique or vintage costume jewelry or even a girls bracelet for your daughter using these 6 smart jewel-sleuthing strategies. Read the rest of this entry »