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REFERENCE SITES
Reference sites I use and also some helpful info!
Where to Find Jewelry Reference Books Online
http://www.abebooks.com/
http://www.amazon.com Please click
on the Amazon shopping cart at the bottom of my front page
http://ebay.com
http://half.com
Glossary of Jewelry Findings
http://www.guyotbrothers.com/jewelry-findings-glossary.htm
Enamel Info
http://www.enamelguild.org/About_enameling.htm
Bead Info
http://www.thebeadsite.com/tb-hub.htm
Showcase of Ming Jewelry
http://www.modernsilver.com/Hawaii.htm
Siam Sterling
http://www.gate.net/~cdittel/
Sarah Coventry Jewelry
http://imageevent.com/debbiem/sarahcoventry
Silver Mystery Marks
http://www.modernsilver.com/MYSTMARKS.html
Religious Jewelry Info
http://www.yankeelady.com/yl-antiques/chapel/
Rhinestone Color Charts
http://www.familyjools.com/JOC/swarovski6.html
http://www.rhinestoneguy.com/swarvcolors.htm
Cameo Info
http://www.oldcameos.com
Silver Hallmarks - American, English, French, etc.
http://www.925-1000.com/american-mfg1.html
Plastics Reference Site
http://www.plastics-museum.com/materials/semi/casein.htm
Conversion Info
http://www.onlineconversion.com/
Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry
http://www.allaboutjewels.com/jewel/glossary/
Gemstone Info
http://www.tradeshop.com/gems/rainbow.html
Kigu Compact Info
http://www.vintage-compacts.com/
Jewelry Timeline - these are approximate but can be used as a guideline
1840-1889 Victorian
1890-1915 Edwardian; Art Nouveau
1915-1920 Transitional
1920-1930s Art Deco
1940-1950s Modern; Retro Modern
Condition Rating:
Most of the items sold in this shop are vintage, some even antique. They are
not brand new and will not be in brand new condition unless their condition
rating is pristine.
Pristine Condition: Vintage, but in like "brand new" condition.
Excellent Condition: Shows minimal vintage wear but has no parts missing and
no detrimental damage.
Very Good Condition: Shows some vintage wear but has no parts missing and no
detrimental damage.
BIRTHSTONES and FLOWERS:
January: Garnet and Carnation
February: Amethyst and Violet
March: Aquamarine and Jonquil
April: Diamond or Crystal and Sweet Pea
May: Emerald and Lily of the Valley
June: Pearl and Rose
July: Ruby and Larkspur
August: Peridot and Gladiolus
September: Sapphire and Aster
October: Opal and Calendula
November: Topaz and Chrysanthemum
December: Blue Zircon or Turquoise and Narcissus
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